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groovelines
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Post Number: 736
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Saturday, October 13, 2012 - 2:32 pm:   Edit Post

I'd like to thank whomever it was that mentioned Porcupine Tree a few months back in one of those "favorites" threads. I found them on Pandora and have since created stations for Ozric Tentacles, Djam Karet and Happy The Man just to name a few. Really helps the day go by when working at home.

Mike
tncaveman
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Post Number: 128
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Saturday, October 13, 2012 - 6:58 pm:   Edit Post

could have been me - do a Snarky Puppy, Transatlantic, and Alain Caron station - I love Pandora at work. Wish I had a smart phone to listen in the car.
tbrannon
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Post Number: 1531
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 8:52 am:   Edit Post

Snarky puppy has been playing pretty much constantly on my pandora station since it was brought up a few weeks ago.

This song just kills me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy1XWKEzgGU
dnburgess
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Post Number: 695
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 8:17 pm:   Edit Post

Richard Barbieri, the keyboard player with PT has an illustrious career as a member of Japan and has played on most of David Sylvian's solo work. You might enjoy that too.
dnburgess
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Post Number: 696
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Posted on Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 8:22 pm:   Edit Post

Toby - thanks for that link - love it.

One good link deserves another - check this out..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXMyAN03L5w
tbrannon
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Posted on Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 9:03 pm:   Edit Post

David,

Wow- so much talent out there on YouTube, etc., that remains undiscovered by mainstream media. Thanks for the link!
hammer
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Post Number: 256
Registered: 9-2009
Posted on Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 9:24 pm:   Edit Post

Blown away by what I just heard and the many influences they've incorporated in to their music. The intro sax and percussion reminded me a lot of some early Weather Report. I heard some Joe Zawinul influence in their too. Then in the middle I was hearing a Chicago influence in the horn riffs. I'm definitely going to listen to more of their stuff.
dnburgess
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Post Number: 697
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 9:49 pm:   Edit Post

Toby - it is truly the best of times and the worst of times.
wishbass
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Post Number: 304
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Monday, October 15, 2012 - 9:14 pm:   Edit Post

Believe I could have been one of the guilty parties. Love PT,and all of Steven Wilsons spin offs.
12stringwilson
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Post Number: 99
Registered: 12-2008
Posted on Friday, October 19, 2012 - 8:29 am:   Edit Post

Mike - Do yourself a favor and get Steven Wilson's latest blu-ray/DvD "Get All You Deserve". Simply fantastic! He just finished recording his 3rd solo album with his new touring band (incredible musicians BTW) and it should release early 2013.
groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 737
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 6:33 pm:   Edit Post

Well the Pandora love just gets better and better. Since I freelance, I occasionally work at a client's location. One that I frequent the most used to block Pandora. Not anymore.

Toby - The Snarky Puppy link was too cool for school, thanks.

Brent - thanks for recommendation. I'll have to look into that.

Mike
xlrogue6
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Username: xlrogue6

Post Number: 233
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Friday, October 26, 2012 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post

I'd go easy on the Pandora love--it's a one sided affair, unless you're into abusive relationships:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/10/17/pandora_fairness/

(Message edited by xlrogue6 on October 26, 2012)
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 10925
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 5:46 pm:   Edit Post

Toby; thanks for the Snarky Puppy video!

And David, the Kishi Bashi piece was gorgeous. Thank you!
davehouck
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Post Number: 10926
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2012 - 6:25 pm:   Edit Post

And this is from the aforementioned Steven Wilson's new DVD. Pretty amazing stuff.
rustyg61
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Post Number: 700
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2012 - 5:37 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks for the Snarky Puppy link Toby! I had never heard of them, but after watching the videos I bought Ground Up on iTunes last night! Great stuff!
rustyg61
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Post Number: 701
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2012 - 5:39 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks for the Steven Wilson link Dave, great stuff!!
groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 738
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2012 - 6:14 pm:   Edit Post

xlrogue6, thanks for the insight. The gist of this thread is to not promote Pandora, nor to suggest anyone subscribe to it. For me, Pandora has been a great avenue to experience music I otherwise would have missed.
tncaveman
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Post Number: 143
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 5:16 pm:   Edit Post

Got 2 Snarky Puppy CD's for Christmas. The DVD that came with Ground Up is really cool. These guys are obviously having a ton of fun.

Stephen
rustyg61
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Username: rustyg61

Post Number: 733
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 - 5:39 pm:   Edit Post

Snarky Puppy is one of my favorite bands now & I would have never heard of them if it weren't for Stephen's post on this thread! I downloaded Ground Up from iTunes, but may have to buy a store copy if it comes with a DVD!
12stringwilson
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Username: 12stringwilson

Post Number: 107
Registered: 12-2008
Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2013 - 6:19 am:   Edit Post

I have been listening to Steven's new album, "The Raven That Refused to Sing (and other stories)". It is quite impressive and leads me to believe that Porcupine Tree will not be performing together for a while. This album is just awesome. Nick Beggs' bass playing is dirty good. His tones remind me of Chris Squire and early Geddy Lee. The folks in his new band are all sick players.

The Raven That Refused to Sing...just beautiful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4XevlloPY4

"The Watchmaker"...great showpiece that just builds. The bass playing and vocals are superb.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kLcoEJm_84
wishbass
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Username: wishbass

Post Number: 316
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2013 - 6:28 am:   Edit Post

Couldn't agree more. Steven Wilson doesn't get enough attention in the states. I also enjoy his collaboration Michael Aekerfeld .
wishbass
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Username: wishbass

Post Number: 318
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Monday, March 11, 2013 - 2:23 pm:   Edit Post

On another note, amongst us prog fans, I just picked up Riverside' s newest " Shrine Of Generation Slaves". Spectacular. Check out "Escalator Shrine"on YouTube ...12+ min of bliss!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 11031
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 5:44 pm:   Edit Post

Karl; I just listened to Escalator Shrine; that was great!

I also watched this live piece from them, Second Life Syndrome.
wishbass
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Username: wishbass

Post Number: 319
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 5:53 pm:   Edit Post

Dave, check out The Curtain Falls, and The Same River by Riverside, my favorites!
wishbass
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Post Number: 320
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 6:18 pm:   Edit Post

Thats a great track Dave. I love the old school vibe in the middle section. They cover such a wide range of music. The lead singers (Mariuz Duda) solo project Lunatic Soul is also good listening, progressive, but different from Riverside.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 11032
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 6:30 pm:   Edit Post

Watched the live versions of The Curtain Falls and The Same River; very nice! Thanks; that made for an enjoyable evening of listening!
wishbass
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Username: wishbass

Post Number: 321
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Thursday, March 14, 2013 - 7:13 pm:   Edit Post

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