Agreed on Quantum Gate and Raum. I haven't spent as much time with the latter, but have not tired at all after multiple spins of the former. I find it pays great homage to the 70's era, yet with...
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Agreed on Quantum Gate and Raum. I haven't spent as much time with the latter, but have not tired at all after multiple spins of the former. I find it pays great homage to the 70's era, yet with...
Sucks....NOT! That was indeed a superb track. Really enjoyed it, as, obviously, did the show hosts.
Well done!
Happy 25 to Sean, Cozy & Duncan, who all keep this place humming a melodious tune (in 7/4 time of course :) ), to those who have gone before and had a hand in the web construction and site running,...
That was great! Definitely had a Gabrielesque yowl happening there :)
Your question was directed to Steve983, but I'll chime in. To my ears, Mirror to the Sky is very very good. I haven't bought many cds this year, but have listened to some albums via Spotify. Take...
Excellent album. Moon Safari continues to develop their sound. Himlabacken Vol 2 contains some odes to the eighties, very tasty guitar, ever maturing vocal harmonies and a lot of fun! Love the 21...
That's an awesome anecdote! Let us know your thoughts on the evening when you have a moment to share them.
I know what you both mean, though this isn't the case for me with Pallas.
There's something about the sound of neo-prog that, for some bands, don't resonate for me the same that bands in other...
Thanks for the anecdote. Chime back in with your thoughts on whatever albums you end up diving into.
Just stumbled on word of a new Pallas album. I don't have their last release from 2014, Wearewhoweare, but have really dug their previous 2000's releases.
The snippets from their bandcamp page...
Count me as one who fully accepts your opinion, mozo-pg, which you are absolutely entitled to. For me, I've come to very much like this album, and love the title track. It took repeat listens, but...
Thanks, Sean. I stayed up later than I intended to last night, totally captivated by the portion of your interview I watched. Rich used the word genuine at one point. That's definitely how he came...
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I do indeed. Several years ago she was very fond of hearing Wuthering Heights' Far From The Madding Crowd in the car. I think to this day she can sing the track "Tree" from that album. Last...
Late in the week, I treated myself to purchasing MTTS plus the Flower King's Islands double album at a local record store. First cd purchases I've made in many months. I'm going on a road trip with...
I'm hearing something like: "It sits far from me as in the sky". I'm pretty sure "far" is right, but not as confident with the rest.
Two observations. First, for the most part the conversation on this 48 page Yes thread has been both civil and engaging. I've appreciated reading the various perspectives and opinions from thread...
Just listened to the title track. Three words for my initial reaction: very cool song.
I'm sure if I thought on it, and had repeat listens under my belt, I could find minor quibbles, but at the...
I'd love to see this band live. I have a couple of the earlier albums, one mid-period (ADHD), plus Love, Fear and the Time Machine. I've listened to Wasteland quite a number of times online, and...
That was a heap load of fun, and a great tune to boot. Loved the keyboards.
Excellent! Thanks for putting in the time to create this, and making it available to us.
I haven't had the time to re-enter this thread, after starting it. Just wanting to say thanks to all for your input.
Also, thanks, Steve, for yours too (seriously). I decided to order the case I...
Less than two months before my 61st birthday, I have finally taken the plunge into the world of smart phones. I knew this day was coming, and stalled it off as long as I stubbornly could. Now that...
Fantastic!
Welcome aboard the PE train. Enjoy the ride.
Some tasteful soundbites in the promo video, Kevin! Congrats on a new album.
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Thanks, EBES. Sorry to hear of the snag in your attending in Victoria. Here's hoping with you that Scotland is on your agenda for Feb, 2023!
Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. Also, interesting tidbit about the GTM (guitar tuning moment :) ).
How many would you say attended the Thursday show? I echo your thoughts on the drummer. Next to "Gabriel" he was the most animated and "into it", in my opinion.
Thanks, Steve. I have a ways to go to match your concert review output, though. :)
Oh, I didn't know that. So it's a complete replication. Thanks for that information.
I rarely have an opportunity to pen my thoughts on a live Prog concert, having lived my life on Vancouver Island off the west coast of British Columbia. Fortunately for me, The Musical Box came to...
I was able to access and read the article. Great interview, thanks for posting. Nic strikes me as articulate and level headed.
I was about 16, and purchased my first stereo. It was close to Christmas, so my brother-in-law (or perhaps soon-to-be my brother-in-law) bought me two records as a gift to seed my collection. One...
I enjoyed that as well! Thanks for posting, and look forward to more from this release. I have one Nexus disc, "Metanoia", and it's excellent.
^ Thank you, Fox, and others, for sharing your thoughts of seeing Genesis on this tour. I've never seen them (and I'm sure never will), but I can at least get a sense vicariously through your posts....
I hear ya! And I wouldn't trade Victoria for Ottawa. :)
My life circumstances and choices haven't made for much room to travel to concerts (that's not a complaint about my circumstances). So...
They will be in Sidney for two shows! Definitely planning on attending one of those. Prog bands hardly ever come to B.C., let alone Vancouver Island.
You get Lino phoning you singing Happy Birthday to you.
Appreciate your comments, EBES and boilk.
Atmospheric jazz. Yeah, that may sum up an appropriate categorizing. I suspect I would enjoy music from the 'beards that wasn't written for a...
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My CD Gift package arrived last week. My thanks to Chris for a very thoughtful and creative bequest, and to Duncan for all his efforts in distributing the collection. What a monumental task!
My...
Just listened to the full track via the youtube link upthread. I think it sounds pretty good. Jon's voice sounds great to my ears. The instrumental interplay in the last third of the track, imo,...
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It was HOT here in Victoria, and most of British Columbia. The "heat dome" lasted from Friday thru Tuesday, peaking Monday with a high of 40 degrees. That's 104 F. The previous historic high for...
Yeah, Disequilibrium is about right! Quirky, modern, proggy, Hammilly, Isildursy and very good!
Thanks for the post.
Just noticed this thread, and what a lovely gesture on both Chris's part and yours, Duncan. Please count me in with the P.E. Horde that have already stepped forward. :)
Great way to honour Chris.
I had the Pfizer shot mid-April, and apart from a slight soreness in the vaccinated area, I felt fine, and still do. My second shot is scheduled for June 28. I had no hesitancy in taking the...
^ I can believe this, Steve, based on the track Firewell.
For those unfamiliar with the band, here's the track. This one sits towards the heavier side of the band's oeuvre, yet is very melodic in...
As it happens, I picked this CD up a month ago. I also have Family. The band's sound is fuller and more mature (and confident) on Family, but to my ears there is a lot to like from TAGtH I. I...
Thanks for the post, SRS. What a wonderful anecdote from Andy that obviously made a huge impression on him. Looking forward to reading - and hearing - more!
Condolences to you, Peter, and the rest of Steve's family. I also never met Steve, but as others have shared, I still knew him from his P.E. posts, which exuded genuineness, with doses of humour. I...
Great photos, Neil. Thanks for sharing them.
Thanks for sharing this news of the Geez, and doing so now. Best wishes for the time you have together. May it be filled with love and Prog, laughter and stories, and perhaps a cigar or two.
Another fan of Falling Satellites, but also really enjoy Milliontown. The 2nd record hasn't seen play by me for some time (not saying I don't like it).
I'm sure I'll pick up this new one.
You may not be looking for/needing/wanting this, but I do apologize for running my nails down your chalkboard. Sincerely. I was trying to legitimize the style of vocals, while at the same time...
You know, I can appreciate the vocal style on offer here, and know many like it, even love it. But, after giving two of the tracks a go, and stopping both not too long after the vocals kicked in,...
That was excellent. Enjoyed the track from start to finish. While it was undeniably Transatlantic, the tune also had moments where the DNA wasn't obvious.
Thanks, Sean. Great interview. Fun to listen to these guys that have been on albums I've spun for years.
That's a great anecdote, Barry. What an emotional moment that would have been for you, and, ten years late, I'm sure still is. Thanks for sharing.
Happy (American) Thanksgiving to you and other USA PE'ers.
My first grandchild (Crew) was also born in October!
A welcome (to us both) to Grandparenthood!