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[aswas]

Rick Wakeman-Criminal Record. I think one of his top 5 cds.
Rick Wakeman-The Missing Half- The other part of the concert from Journey To the Center of the Earth, when that was recorded live

[Nicky007]

NP  Jeff Loomis:  Zero Order Phase  (on repeat)   


"Seasons will pass you by, I get up...I get down"

I know that one too. Great song, and great singing 

Nicky.

[Steve Jones]

Just: Richard Thompson - Hand of Kindness
Now: Eels - Beautiful Freak

[Nicky007]

Touching video:

Iced Earth:  When The Eagle Cries

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o6xrSyhVhc

With the great Tim Ripper Owens.

One'o my pantheon groups 


Wiki, The Glorious Burden:  "The Glorious Burden is the seventh studio album by the American heavy metal band Iced Earth. It is a concept album, which explores various moments in American military history, such as the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolutionary War, and American Civil War. It also pays tribute to world events such as World War I, the World Trade Center attacks and the ravages of Attila the Hun.

This album features the debut of lead singer Tim 'Ripper' Owens, formerly of Judas Priest. The album was first recorded with Matt Barlow on vocals, but band leader Jon Schaffer was not satisfied with his performance. Due to the events of September 11th, Barlow became more interested in law enforcement than the music business, and according to Schaffer, 'Matt's heart was not in it and it showed in his performance.' As a result, Matt left the band and the album was shelved until a new vocalist could be found. However, some of Barlow's initial recordings remain on the record as backing vocals, and he is credited with co-writing two songs.

Tim Owens, who at that time was still in Judas Priest, was asked to do the vocals as a side project. However, he joined the band full time after Judas Priest reunited with Rob Halford."

Nicky.

[Nicky007]

NP  Seventh Wonder  on  MySpace

Oh man, this stuff is sooo good 

I'v been tryin to find Mercy Falls in record shops in Cop, but havent found it yet. And that darn Uncle Rocky still hasnt turned up. 

I can hear that it's at least as good as the first two SW-albums, and that's sayin a looot !

And Tommy has more power in his voice. He sounds very comfortable with the band now.

Have to say that I liked the singer on the first album, Andi Kravljaca, a lot too 

I know that Mad likes Mercy Falls. Anyone else 

Guys, give this band your support:

1) They merit it !
2) They deserve it !
3) They need it !

Nicky.

[maddox]

Shadow Gallery ~ Room V

Patiently waiting for the new album. 

[Steve Jones]

Fish - Tales From The Big Bus

[maddox]

Sylvan ~ Force Of Gravity

It rocks!!! 

[Iggy]

NP  Seventh Wonder  on  MySpace

I know that Mad likes Mercy Falls. Anyone else 

Nicky.

Yep I've got Mercy Falls

I will buy the other 2 when I can find them cheap.

[maddox]

Want cheap? Ask Frank.

[funkster]

Lightbulb sun by Porcupine Tree

[maddox]

Pink Floyd ~ Shine On Crazy Daimond

[Steve Jones]

Kate Bush - This Woman's Work Volume II

[maddox]

Phideaux ~ Number 7

[aswas]

Symphony X  V
Symphony X  Paradise Lost
Arena The Visitor
My Playlist for the day

Tonight
Jon Anderson Olias
Jon Anderson Change We Must
Tony Banks The Fugitive

[maddox]

Symphony X  V

Arena The Visitor

Splendid!!!

NP> Amaseffer ~ Exodus: Slaves For Life

[Steve Jones]

The Flower Kings - @Live Recording 2003

[Bupie]

My belief is that cyclists don't have an unusually high rate of performance enhancing drug use compared to most other sports so much as it's tested almost to a fault in that sport, whereas it's checked now and then at best in most other sports.

Hmm, maybe you're right but it's the only sport where athlets themselves used to tell that drug use is a normal thing.

I, for now, still watch the TdF from time to time (mainly on climbing days) but have zero illusion about the "truth" of the performances 

Do you remember Richard Virenque, a French famous climber who was convicted of drug use and sent off the TdF with all his team ... before coming back a few years later and winning a few "best climber" trophees ? If you do, enjoy this  : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMaa9Ui8JS4

NP - Nothing yet but you put me in the mood for some Magenta

[Steve Jones]

Just: Half Man Half Biscuit - Trouble Over Bridgwater
Now: Tony Iommi - Iommi

[maddox]

Robbie Williams ~ Swing When You're Winning 

[maddox]

Steven Wilson ~ Insurgentes

[The Butterfly Man]

NP: Sylvan - Force Of Gravity

It's great! My only minor complaint after 3 listens is that the vocals are a bit too 'dramatic' at times. For example at the end of the first track. I can't really stand them (yet) to be honest but maybe it's just that I need to get used to them a bit more. I do like the somewhat heavier direction the band seems to have taken very much. It makes the music that little bit more intense. Also, the female vocals in Midnight Sun are heart-wrenching. I'm actually listening to that song right now and it gives me chills. All in all this album has a lot of potential and I'm looking forward to listening to this album over and over again in the coming days/weeks/months.

Sorry Nicky, but Jeff Loomis' album has to wait just a little bit longer...

Tom

[aswas]

Glass Hammer Lex Rex- probably one of their best

[Nicky007]

Sorry Nicky, but Jeff Loomis' album has to wait just a little bit longer...

As long as you get around to it eventually, Tom. ZOP is a bomb - for ardent proggies, too great to miss 


NP  DT:  Black Clouds

Another bomb - just as good as ZOP 

These two albums have really been good company for me lately. I'v played a lot of other stuff too, but when I really need a lift, these two are the ones I put on my player    (not simultaneously tho  )

Gettin into the Black Clouds' lyrics now. I'l jot down some notes at a point - but maybe I'l be pre-empted ? 


Just:   Lisa Gerrard and Pieter Bourke:  Duality

If I'd have to conjecture what the sirens sounded like who tried to lure Odysseus, I'd say Lisa Gerrard's singing. Fabulous 

This album is very uneven, but when good, it's like the sorta vacation Greenie's been dreamin about 

Anyone into these guys ?


Wiki, Duality (album):  "The beginning of the song Shadow Magnet will sound familiar to many because it influenced, in part, the music at the beginning of the Gladiator soundtrack (music by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard). The track Nadir (Synchronicity) was initially intended for use at the end of that film, however due to problems with copyright, a song 'influenced' by this track was used instead.

Tempest and Sacrifice were used for the Insider soundtrack."


Wiki, Lisa Gerrard:  "Lisa Gerrard is considered a contralto vocalist. Her vocals have been variously described as rich, jaw-dropping, unique, deep, dark and mournful. Her range spans from contralto to mezzo-soprano on such songs as The Host Of Seraphim, Elegy, and Space Weaver. On other songs like Sanvean and Sacrifice, Gerrard performs in the deep contralto range.

Like multi-instrumentalist Stephan Micus, Gerrard sings many songs in a language of her own invention that she has developed since age twelve. She thinks of it as speaking to God."


Nicky.

[maddox]

NP: Sylvan - Force Of Gravity

It's great! My only minor complaint after 3 listens is that the vocals are a bit too 'dramatic' at times. For example at the end of the first track. I can't really stand them (yet) to be honest but maybe it's just that I need to get used to them a bit more. I do like the somewhat heavier direction the band seems to have taken very much. It makes the music that little bit more intense. Also, the female vocals in Midnight Sun are heart-wrenching. I'm actually listening to that song right now and it gives me chills. All in all this album has a lot of potential and I'm looking forward to listening to this album over and over again in the coming days/weeks/months.

I agree. It's a very good album indeed.
Can't really say if the vocals are too dramatic or not.
Funny thing is, the beginning of Force Of Gravity (the song) reminded me of ... Dream Theater. 

I personally think it's way better than Presets. That one was a slight disappointment for me.