[Prog Rock Man]

I am not a member of Prog Archives, but combine it with Spotify and what a resource. I have been listening to Efterklangs new album 'Magic Chairs'. It got a poor review in one of the main papers here, but I like it a lot. They are also on tour and coming to Edinburgh, so we have tickets to see my first Scandinavian prog band, yipee!

 

[Prog Rock Man]

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Originally Posted by enthewhite /img/forum/go_quote.gif Anybody heard of A.C.T. from Sweden? Good pop-symphonic-prog. Listen to Last Epic.

I did thanks and it is too 1980s American pomp rock for me and just not prog enough. Have you listened to Marillion or IQ the UK bands that are of a similar vein?

 

[enthewhite]

I have heard Marillion but need to give them another listen.

I have IQ's latest album which I love! Has been my top spin for the past 6 months

 

[Prog Rock Man]

Sorry enthewhite, but as hard as I have tried I cannot get into that genre of symphonic prog. It is one of those odd things, I should like it but don't.

I am now giving Simon Says a listen and the Tardigrade is superb. Very early Genesis and along the lines of TransAtlantic and The Flower Kings.

 

[KBerube80]

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Originally Posted by Prog Rock Man /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sorry enthewhite, but as hard as I have tried I cannot get into that genre of symphonic prog. It is one of those odd things, I should like it but don't. I am now giving Simon Says a listen and the Tardigrade is superb. Very early Genesis and along the lines of TransAtlantic and The Flower Kings.

You have mentioned many Symphonic Prog albums you enjoy, including this post. I think you meant Neo Prog.

 

[Prog Rock Man]

You are right, Marillion, IQ etc come under Neo Prog. In that case I can say Neo is my least favourite form of Prog. But Symphonic Prog of Yes, Genesis and ELP is how I first got into Prog.

Until I found Spotify and Prog Archives I thought Prog had died in the 1980s. The reason for this thread is that in Scandinavia in particular, the various forms have prog rock have remained on the go and continued to develop.

I have found few UK bands who still fly the Prog flag. The music press in the late 1970s really hated Prog as punk and new wave became the fashion. That has continued in the mainstream music press to this day.

 

[KBerube80]

Indeed! I would say that Neo Prog is my least favorite sub genre of Prog by a WIDE margin. I don't think I have ever heard a Neo Prog album that has really hooked me, to be honest.

I'm not aware of this Spotify that you are speaking of, but am very interested.

 

[Prog Rock Man]

Spotify is a music streaming service based in Sweden. It is only available in a few countries details here

Spotify – A world of music

Presently listening to Black Bonzo 'Sound of the Apocalypse'. Of your recommendations it is my favourite. I do like Wobbler and Simon Says is very Genesis/Yes, good old symphonic prog.

 

[limpidglitch]

Høst – På Sterke Vinger (1974)

Norwegian prog, in norwegian. Rhythmic, heavy, some folk undertones.

 

[limpidglitch]

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Originally Posted by Prog Rock Man /img/forum/go_quote.gif The reason for this thread is that in Scandinavia in particular, the various forms have prog rock have remained on the go and continued to develop. I have found few UK bands who still fly the Prog flag. The music press in the late 1970s really hated Prog as punk and new wave became the fashion. That has continued in the mainstream music press to this day.

Italy trumps scandinavia in this regard, I've found. Just the sheer amount that has been made over there is staggering. Naturally most of it is from the seventies, but also a good amount from the last decade.

 

[Prog Rock Man]

I knew that Genesis were huge in Italy and that there was a prog scene there. I have had a trawl through Rock Progressivo Italiano on ProgRockarchives. I liked the more jazzy based music such as Premiata Forneria Marconi and Goblin's soundtrack to Dawn of the Dead.

At the moment I am totally distracted by one the best albums I have hear in ages. Slaraffenland are a Danish experimental rock band who have male vocals, jazzy/rock rhythms to accoustic guitar, horns and electronica. It is very joyful and uplifting music. Best of all, they are support to Efterklang when I go to see them in April.

 

[Prog Rock Man]

Mega Space rock from the Oresund Space Collective. Made up by musicians from Denmark, Sweden (so they count here) as well as the US and Austria these guys rock. Heavy blues hard rock guitar, power bass rhythms mix with electronica, organ and jazz drums to make for a fabulous assault of soloing. Highly recommended.

 

[Prog Rock Man]

Power jazz fusion electronic symphonic by duo Xploding Plastix from Norway. If you like Jaga Jazzist try this.....

 

[Prog Rock Man]

From 1970, the band are called Made in Sweden and the album is Made in England

Jazzy, funky prog fusion and superb.

 

[Prog Rock Man]

From Norway, Circles End. Heavy jazz prog