So I have been loving everything Riverside since I found them. While searching for who replaces Piotr, I found the more recent Quidam. I have been playing the 2 CDs of Strong Together over and over. The Bass is stellar and the layering with Flute, Violin, Keys and similar dreamy Guitar lines to Riverside.
I realize I am a bit late to this party and did try some searching here, but please list a few bands that are similar to Riverside and Quidam for me to increase my catalog and experiences.
Sticking in Poland, I guess Collage.
Or their offshoots Satellite or Believe. Have to say that I'm personally not a particular fan of any of those mentioned so far, though. Better modern Polish acts to me were Abraxas, Tatvamasi, Lizard, Indukti, Gargantua and Ankh.Originally Posted by smcfee
"Improvisation is not an excuse for musical laziness" - Fred Frith
"[...] things that we never dreamed of doing in Crimson or in any band that I've been in," - Tony Levin speaking of SGM
Although I would second the bands Scrotum Scissor recommended, I think Collage would be more up to your alley.
Albion where a band not to far from the Quidam style.
Of course you should check Poland's 70s stars CzesŁaw Niemen and SBB.
There was also another band quite close to early Quidam called Turquoise. They're gone now, I think.
As far as I understand the OP, he wasn't specifically targeting Polish acts in mother tongue. Of course, all the great 70s Eastern bloc progressive artists basically sang in their native languages, and Czeslaw Niemen was one of very few exceptions to the rule in Poland. His Ode to Venus is a landmark rock album from that day and location, backed by SBB who had a glorious career of their own. Other 70s Polish bands of note were Skaldowie, Breakout, Test, Klan, Exodus and Budka Suflera.
"Improvisation is not an excuse for musical laziness" - Fred Frith
"[...] things that we never dreamed of doing in Crimson or in any band that I've been in," - Tony Levin speaking of SGM
Lizard - freaking awesome. All of them. Singer is extremely capable.
Dianoya - 1st album was monumental, 2nd less so.
Retrospective - Research is damn good
Lizard is really cool!
Thank you for all the suggestions. I will see what I find and like from some of those. They don't have to be Polish Bands exclusively, but bands with a similar layering style and nice dreamy leads. Vocals where they sing and not scream. I like the style of guitar that Piotr Grudzinski played, I call it "Less in More". He was obviously a Gilmore fan for sure.
Lion Shepherd is another polish band that reminds of Riverside.
Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine would seem like a logical choice!
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Oh, is she considered Prog now?
Indukti comes to mind, in which Duda sings on their first album.
Have you checked out Duda's other band Lunatic Soul? I don't think the albums are quite as good as Riverside, but they are all solid.
Lunatic Soul has a new one in the pipeline, even.
I'd check Kingcrow
Checked out Lizard & WOW! Very nice!!! All lyrics in Polish too.
Yes, I think it is coming out soon. I just saw a posting about it on Facebook this morning.
Possibly you're not familiar with early porcupine tree? Albums like Stupid Dream or In Absentia are in that general description. Lots of samples on youtube. Try Even Less which opens Stupid Dream.
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
I'm good with lots of Porky Tree and Flower Kings - Transatlantic - Marillion and such.
Enjoying all the suggestions, thanks.
last try - Anathema 'a fine day to exit' ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd4MeNo-PRE
A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.
It's always difficult to pinpoint where you "come from" as listener, so to speak. But if you're somehow just getting started and perhaps haven't yet discovered truly advanced progressive rock, there's a LOT to get from joining here and simply just observing.
If you're a brit commencing on Eastern Europe, that's a damn good sign in itself, IMO.
"Improvisation is not an excuse for musical laziness" - Fred Frith
"[...] things that we never dreamed of doing in Crimson or in any band that I've been in," - Tony Levin speaking of SGM
I think you would like Votum, another Polish heavy prog group, more their earlier stuff, especially Harvest Moon.
sticking to Poland w/variety
Golem
Krzak and/or Krzak Experience
Ogrod Wyobrazni
RSC
Holdys i Inni
Cytrus
Moonrise
Archangelica
The Ryszard Kramarski Project
Osada Vida
Naamah
The Broken Bridges
Wiktor Mazurkiewicz
Wave
Walfad
Twilight (Pol)
Octopus Asylum
Mr.Gil
Loonypark
Credo
Master Men
Travellers
Disperse
Millenium
Nemezis
Gall (ex - Millenium, Moonrise, Nemezis, Albion, Loonypark)
Assal
Love De Vice
Lebowski
AnVision
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Shadowfax, I think you may very well enjoy some Wolverine. Communication Lost seems to be one of my goto recs when all else is failing
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