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Nicky007 · Sat, 2012-01-14, 10:56:05

NP Star of Ash: Crossing Over (on repeat)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=016czLGkWAk

Ihriel's project, this song is a bit Steven Wilsonish, real

Nicky.

Nicky007 · Sat, 2012-01-14, 15:07:03

NP Death Cab For Cutie: I Will Possess Your Heart

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq-yP7mb8UE&feature=artistob&playnext=1&list=TLsz00N5SNioE&force_ap=1

Also Steven Wilsonish

Nicky.

Nicky007 · Sat, 2012-01-14, 19:48:05

NP Seventh Wonder: The Great Escape

Unbelievably good

Nicky.

Teunis · Sat, 2012-01-14, 21:26:38

Quote from: Nicky007 on Sat, 2012-01-14, 19:48:05
NP Seventh Wonder: The Great Escape

IQ - The Wake
Steve Lukather - Candyman (DTS version)

Nicky007 · Sun, 2012-01-15, 11:41:31

Here's Winger anno 2009, album Karma - ya hardly recognise'm

Winger: Supernova

www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMb9nXjEeaU&feature=related

Much the same as Priest undertook: More depth, feeling, groove, punch, keys, harsher singing, cutting guitar

Seems like Beavis and Butt-head gave'm somethin to think about

Nicky.

Nicky007 · Sun, 2012-01-15, 13:58:05

NP Alter Bridge: Rise Today

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYG3BPvFOgs

Nicky.

Draco chimera · Sun, 2012-01-15, 18:39:29

NP Rebellion (Lies), Arcade Fire

PH · Mon, 2012-01-16, 22:25:56

Just finished playing:
Harmonium - "Si On Avait Besoin D'Une Cinquième Saison"

What a beautiful piece of music.

Sometimes I want to check out some highly rated 70s bands. Then I look on ProgArchives and I start listening to things like "Close To The Edge" and "Thick As A Brick". This time I saw that the band Harmonium was in the top 100 at number 15, with this album (with the long unspeakable French album title which I from here on will call 'album').
I really was wondering if any of you have actually heard of this French Canadian band, and of this particular album. It is really good!
Don't expect metal, don't expect swirling keyboards and thunderous drums, or guitarsolos or whatever. This is classic Symphonic Prog with meandering acoustic guitars, gentle flutes and passionate pianos.

Especially the last track on the album, which is the title track (you know, with the long unspeakable French title which I from here on will call 'title track'), is really beautiful!!

I'm going to listen to it again now.
Anyone who knows this band? Perhaps some French speaking roomies? Bupie?

Manatee · Tue, 2012-01-17, 06:34:15

NP/JP: Every Arena studio album plus Live & Life (my entire collection)

Not a bad band.

Quote from: PH on Mon, 2012-01-16, 22:25:56
Just finished playing:
Harmonium - "Si On Avait Besoin D'Une Cinquième Saison"

What a beautiful piece of music.

Sometimes I want to check out some highly rated 70s bands. Then I look on ProgArchives and I start listening to things like "Close To The Edge" and "Thick As A Brick". This time I saw that the band Harmonium was in the top 100 at number 15, with this album

Is there a stream or download of this available to listen to? On ProgArchives, I only see two old songs. I haven't heard of them before, by the way. And how did you like Close to the Edge and Thick as a Brick? Both excellent choices IMO.

Quote from: Nicky007 on Fri, 2012-01-13, 11:39:52

Greenie, are you familiar with Eleven ? They'r from L.A.

Nicky.

No, I don't know Eleven, but I'll give em a try.

Bupie · Tue, 2012-01-17, 11:38:55

PP Berlin : Pleasure Victim

Just for the song Masquerade. A fine pop tune that can be heard during the closing credits of the movie Perfect.

NP Seventh Wonder - The Great Escape

I am happy I persevered with this one because now it's clicking ... and it's damn good

Nicky007 · Tue, 2012-01-17, 12:11:22

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-01-17, 11:38:55
I am happy I persevered with this one because now it's clicking ... and it's damn good

Exactly

And permit me to also recommend Priest's Nostradamus to you, Bupie - you'l be damn surprised

NP Arena: Lions Cage & Pride

I'm beginning to crack those damn lyrics - phew, profound

I'l soon share, on the Lions Cage thread .....

What a fabulous band we're supporting, huh guys ?

Nicky.

Bupie · Tue, 2012-01-17, 16:11:04

Quote from: Nicky007 on Tue, 2012-01-17, 12:11:22
Exactly

And permit me to also recommend Priest's Nostradamus to you, Bupie - you'l be damn surprised

You should know by now that I am the only one here but you to own this album, Nicky. But this one hasn't clicked at all yet

NP Vanden Plas : Beyond Daylight

Bupie · Wed, 2012-01-18, 11:42:05

NP Man On Fire - Chrysalis

Nicky007 · Wed, 2012-01-18, 14:59:03

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-01-17, 16:11:04
You should know by now that I am the only one here except for you to own this album, Nicky.

Hm, I hadnt quite registered that

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But this one hasn't clicked at all yet

I suggest that you skip the first tracks initially, as they'r quite harsh. Start with Track 12, Lost Love, a beautiful love song, and take it from there

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NP Vanden Plas : Beyond Daylight

That aint too bad either

Nicky.

maddox · Wed, 2012-01-18, 15:33:57

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-01-17, 16:11:04
You should know by now that I am the only one here but you to own this album, Nicky. But this one hasn't clicked at all yet

*raises his finger

As do I.

Nicky007 · Wed, 2012-01-18, 16:43:32

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2012-01-18, 15:33:57
As do I.

What's wrong with you guys ?

NP Arena: Pride

Nicky.

Iggy · Wed, 2012-01-18, 16:58:42

Quote from: Bupie on Tue, 2012-01-17, 16:11:04
You should know by now that I am the only one here but you to own this album, Nicky. But this one hasn't clicked at all yet

I've got it as well but I like it.

Teunis · Wed, 2012-01-18, 19:17:09

Arena - The Seventh Degree of Separation

(what else?

)

maddox · Wed, 2012-01-18, 20:32:46

Quote from: Iggy on Wed, 2012-01-18, 16:58:42
I've got it as well but I like it.

So it's a two against two!

The experienced combination of Bupie and me vs. the gripping claws of Nicky and Iggy!

Well, not entirely true though.
I do like the album. I'm just not overwhelmed by it. $:-\$

NP> Adrenaline Mob ~ EP

Draco chimera · Wed, 2012-01-18, 21:32:06

NP Arena, Solomon from Live & Life.

PH · Wed, 2012-01-18, 22:26:32

Quote from: maddox on Wed, 2012-01-18, 20:32:46
NP> Adrenaline Mob ~ EP

What do you think of that one?

I think it's not too great... I hope Mike Portnoy will delight us with some other projects.

maddox · Thu, 2012-01-19, 07:19:40

Quote from: PH on Wed, 2012-01-18, 22:26:32
What do you think of that one?

I think it's not too great...

I've got mixed feelings about the ep.
It's not bad, sort of grinding metal, a bit hardcore-ish but overall not brilliant.
I expected a bit more from the combination Portnoy/Allen.

QuoteI hope Mike Portnoy will delight us with some other projects.

He sure will.

March 23 the new project of Steve Morse (Deep Purple), Neal Morse (no introduction and not related to Steve

), Dave Larue (session musician who worked with Steve Vai and Dixie Dregs among others), Casey Mcpherson (from a underrated band Mercury Rev, good band btw) and Mike Portnoy himself.
The project will be called Flying Colors.

Will post some info when I awake this afternoon.

Am tired.
Going to sleep right now.

Nicky007 · Thu, 2012-01-19, 11:55:04

NP Adrenaline Mob: Hit The Wall

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMbTIkHJuYY&NR=1&feature=endscreen

Nicky.

PH · Thu, 2012-01-19, 18:06:35

Quote from: Nicky007 on Thu, 2012-01-19, 11:55:04
NP Adrenaline Mob: Hit The Wall

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMbTIkHJuYY&NR=1&feature=endscreen

Nicky.

So what do YOU think of it?

PH · Thu, 2012-01-19, 18:28:31

I'm now listening to Anathema's "We're Here Because We're Here".
This is my first listen and I'm currently listening to the fourth track, but it already sounds like a great album!
I also like their Best Of/'Remix' album "Falling Deeper".
I'm beginning to like this band! Raise your hand if you're a Anathema fan!

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