A24 4,331 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 Another good track (We Were All Uprooted 1973) for Blade Runner 2: Electronic world music/Ethnic Fusion avant la lettre! Some great playing by Vangelis on the Hohner Clavinet (muted position) here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Someone's put this rare and wonderful Eno album on Youtube, so I'll take the chance to share it. One of my most prized possessions. It bears a sizable responsibility for who I am now musically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 Who knew vinyl could sound that good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 You're a fan of APP, Alex?I'm a total AAP nutjob and completist. Same passion for them as I have for John Williams. In fact, if it hadn't been for them, I probably wouldn't have been interested in film music in the first place (that and a few other prog & electronica artists, who paved the way for my interest in instrumental music or songs with a filmic quality). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Share Posted June 5, 2015 I used to be a fan, a long time ago. I stopped following them after being disappointed with Eve and Turn Of A Friendly Card. Their music became to innocuous, too radio friendly. I still admire Parsons for his sounds. I mean, if Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon doesn't sound amazing, then I don't know what does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 I used to be a fan, a long time ago. I stopped following them after being disappointed with Eve and Turn Of A Friendly Card. Their music became to innocuous, too radio friendly. I still admire Parsons for his sounds. I mean, if Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon doesn't sound amazing, then I don't know what does.I see. My appreciation extends LONG beyond those albums (which I absolutely love)-- even beyond Eric Woolfson's departure from the band (may he rest in peace). I even liked his last studio album A VALID PATH from 2004. Probably his most electronic album.But it's been quiet in terms of new songs for the last 11 years. A single or two, like this catchy and retro instrumental from 2010: ...but that's about it. Seems like he's content with doing the occasional concert (never in this neck of the woods, though) and working on various sound designer events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 This was my kind of Alan Parsons Project, Thor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Yeah, brilliant album -- probably their best, artistically speaking. Like Orson Welles (who of course is featured on the album), they peaked with their debut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Great album! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 I like the beginning of this main theme (first track on the album) but soon there's something wrong with it, rhythmically, that is. A shame, because the idea is very good. Did Carpenter get a little caught up in programming that LinnDrum?Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I prefer the version in Escape From LA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Orpheus String MachineDownload the VST instrument for free, insert any LP filter, a 7 sec reverb, and you won't believe your ears.http://bedroomproducersblog.com/2015/06/09/orpheus-vst-b-serrano/Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Electronic? Classical? New Age? Good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 It sounds very 'today'. (just an observation, not meant as critique) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 It surely does. Some of the piano material is very "familiar" but particularly the opening track is simple and moving, to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Does it belong here, or in the classical thread? That's what makes it so special! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 This was my kind of Alan Parsons Project, Thor. I've told you once, Alex: "Pyramid" is the business! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 Even though the sound of Pyramid is already a bit too polite, Richard, I do love 'In The Lap Of The Gods' and 'Hyper-Gamma-Spaces'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Ha! "Polite". I like that."PYRAMID" seemed to be the begining of the end for APP; they had already settled into a formula of exploring "themes", coupled with all the Andrew Powell stuff, and that continued for the rest of their career, and beyond. Doesn't mean that it's all bad, though..."TOM+I" seems to be a "stand-alone" work (and is AP's fave APP record). It truly is a "one-off", free from commercial expectations, and that sets it apart from all other APP albums. The rest were an extended reboot, to use the modern parlance.I agree; "Hyper-Gamma Spaces" is the standout track on the record (ever noticed the slight pitch-shift as it fades out?).I probably know the answer to this one, but...which version of "TOM+I" do you prefer? Me? I don't mind either, and I have no objection to Orson Welles' narration on "TFOTHOU" (love that thunder, not to mention Arthur Brown's in-orbit vocal on "T-TH". All together, now "WOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!).Oh, no! Now you've done it. Now you've done it! I can't get "To One In Paradise" out of my head!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Oh, no! Now you've done it. Now you've done it! I can't get "To One In Paradise" out of my head!!!'To One In Paradise' is magical and dreamy without becoming corny like some of their later ballads. The boy's choir certainly helps."TOM+I" seems to be a "stand-alone" work (and is AP's fave APP record). It truly is a "one-off", free from commercial expectations, and that sets it apart from all other APP albums. The rest were an extended reboot, to use the modern parlance.Well said! I probably know the answer to this one, but...which version of "TOM+I" do you prefer? Me? I don't mind either, and I have no objection to Orson Welles' narration on "TFOTHOU" (love that thunder, not to mention Arthur Brown's in-orbit vocal on "T-TH". All together, now "WOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!).The original, of course (if you don't have it on vinyl, please try to get a hold of the MFSL version for best sound/dynamics). I don't listen to the revised version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I love good music documentaries, and this is surely one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 This was my kind of Alan Parsons Project, Thor. Let's not forget that the majority of this was composed by Claude Debussy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Ssssst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Hey, somebody in my town is selling a Yamaha DX1. How rare is that?!Alexandre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,516 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 This was my kind of Alan Parsons Project, Thor. Let's not forget that the majority of this was composed by Claude Debussy. Ssssst!He's got a point, Aklex, but let's not forget that Debussey composed a lot of "Poltergeist", as well! .Listening to the later ballads ("Shadow Of A Lonlely Man", "Same Old Sun", "Old And Wise", "(Oh, Life) There Miust be More", etc.), they do seem to have an American overblown-ness to them. "If I Could Change Your Mind" is lovely, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Aklex Hmmm, sounds like a name for a superhero! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Hey, somebody in my town is selling a Yamaha DX1. How rare is that?!AlexandreHow much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 He's asking 7500 Euro for it. Only 140 of them were made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKrZnY_N5hw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewdog1 50 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKrZnY_N5hwExcellent album Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Anyone else as into this guy as I am? Definitive ambient/space music along with Eno/Stearns/etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Anyone else excited about Jean Michel Jarre's upcoming E-PROJECT album, where he collaborates with a lot of electronic stars? John Carpenter, M83, Armin van Buren, Tangerine Dream (i.e. Edgar Froese, before his passing), Vince Clark, Massive Attack etc.?Personally, I can't wait. I've been a Jarre nutjob and completist for years, but this is particularly interesting since I'm also a fan of many of his collaborators in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hmm, Steve Roach for Blade Runner 2, me says! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 Apparently, Dieter Moebius, an electronic music pioneer has died. Should I have heard of him?http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jul/22/dieter-moebius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Apparently, Dieter Moebius, an electronic music pioneer has died. Should I have heard of him?http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jul/22/dieter-moebiusYou should have heard of him, yes (especially if you're into krautrock), but even I haven't heard that much by him that I'm aware of.Anyone else excited about Jean Michel Jarre's upcoming E-PROJECT album, where he collaborates with a lot of electronic stars? John Carpenter, M83, Armin van Buren, Tangerine Dream (i.e. Edgar Froese, before his passing), Vince Clark, Massive Attack etc.?Personally, I can't wait. I've been a Jarre nutjob and completist for years, but this is particularly interesting since I'm also a fan of many of his collaborators in this case.What, no comments on this? Am I the only one excited about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 You should have heard of him, yes (especially if you're into krautrock), Ah, that's why. I'm afraid that, when it comes to Krautrock (that word!), I'm only into Kraftwerk. I suppose Jean Michel ain't popular around these parts, Thor. Baguetterock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 I suppose Jean Michel ain't popular around these parts, Thor. Baguetterock?He, he. It's weird, though. Jarre is -- for me -- the greatest electronic composer who ever lived. So I'm surprised there is no real interest here. And even if you DON'T like him or have any interest in him, the artists with whom he's collaborating on the new album are also very interesting -- John Carpenter, M83, Massive Attack, Gesaffelstein, Armin van Buren, Vince Clark, Edgar Froese (one of his last projects before he passed away) and many others that are still to be announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 He's fallen off my radar lately. The last thing that caught my ear was Miss Moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 A classic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Okay, besides being played in a different room, I can hardly hear any difference between real and sampled. Maybe I should give up using a keyboard and switch over to the Akai EWI? Here's the EWI playing the Bansuri: What?! 700 Euro for the EWI? And 200 Euro for them ethnic flute sounds?! Eh .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Does this count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 No! Go to the Pop thread with that ... thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 As it stands this is really just the Spherical Progressive Electronica thread, which is fine, but it's quite a narrow field. There's plenty of great danceable electronic music out there...I'll think I'll start a new thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Most of what's in the pop charts today is made with the computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 As it stands this is really just the Spherical Progressive Electronica thread, which is fine, but it's quite a narrow field. There's plenty of great danceable electronic music out there...I'll think I'll start a new thread.Indeed. I've been waiting for this thread to go into EDM territory at some point. Don't get me wrong, I love the old pioneers and the ambient and progressive stuff, but as you say -- it's just one small part of the scene.For example, I'm a HUGE fan of psytrance/goa, and have pretty much complete discographies of Juno Reactor and Infected Mushroom, as well as other cornerstone albums by Man With No Name, The Infinity Project, Astral Projection and others.But I never see anyone talk about them here, even though Juno, for example, has VERY cinematic music (heck, Ben Watkins even composed a largely orchestral score for the Japanese film BRAVE STORY). Sharkissimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,331 Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 But I never see anyone talk about them here ... Yeah, but the focus of these is more on dancing and DJ-ing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,495 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 But I never see anyone talk about them here ...Yeah, but the focus of these is more on dancing and DJ-ing.For some, maybe. For me, though, it's all about the music. Otherwise, I wouldn't have managed to keep my interest in this beyond my socalled 'rave days' in the 90s. I mean, the raw musical power of something like this is absolutely stunning to me: Sharkissimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now