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Unitopia    "Angeliqua / More Than a Dream"    Netherlands, 2010

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzROBA55vjM

Some terrific "unplugged" prog, from Australia's Unitopia ... two-for-one this week.

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Some very "fresh" and uniquely performed music. (That means I like it, TF). I plan to check out some more of their offerings.

Can't really place them] in the music spectrum anywhere (and why would I need to?), but I think I hear a little bit of David Clayton Thomas in there, and some soft horns probably would be appropriate........

BUT.....it stands on its own just fine.

Thank you my friend for once again pleasantly surprising me!

Bill

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Strummerboy Bill wrote:

Some very "fresh" and uniquely performed music. (That means I like it, TF). I plan to check out some more of their offerings.

Can't really place them] in the music spectrum anywhere (and why would I need to?), but I think I hear a little bit of David Clayton Thomas in there, and some soft horns probably would be appropriate........

BUT.....it stands on its own just fine.

Thank you my friend for once again pleasantly surprising me!

Bill

Thanks, Bill ...

I like bands that don't fit into a pre-determined mold, although they're becoming rare as all the spaces are pretty much filled. Two of their tunes which I find myself repeatedly listening to are "The Garden" and "The Great Reward". You'll notice some similarities with older Genesis work (Peter Gabriel days) but they do, as you say, stand on their own quite well. Thanks for listening in!

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Mostly Autumn    "The Gap is Too Wide"     2009

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrC_KHlGNes

I'm changing this post, after realizing I'd posted the initial selection in March 2015. That's what I get for not writing it down. Here's a warm piece with terrific vocal arrangements, and lots of instruments to create layers of lavish music. This song is from their second album "The Spirit of Autumn Past" (2002).

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Tangerine Dream    "Stratosfear"    Zurich, 2012

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fUdWBZoXgE

This was the title track of TD's 1976 album, which was their 8th. It has morphed through several incarnations, such as this one here which features the amazing guitar work of Bernhard Beibl. Not all of TD's original fans like these newer versions, especially with the pronounced percussive elements from Iris Camaa. I still can't believe that it's now over a year since founder Edgar Froese (white hair, stage left) passed away.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/2w8VsvJ40sM/hqdefault.jpg

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Phil Manzanera    "Diamond Head"    BBC Studio, London

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76vZq_8 … tml5=False

Phil Targett-Adams (Manzanera is his stage name) is one of those amazing guitarists, who has habitually shunned being the centre of attention for most of his career. His resume is very impressive, from early work with as lead guitarist for Brain Eno and Roxy Music, to his own projects such as 801 and Quiet Sun, to collaborations with Pink Floyd, David Gilmour, Steve Winwood, and John Cale ... to name only a few. He has co-produced and co-written with all of these, and in recent years has been second guitar for David Gilmour on his tours.

On top of all this, he is a spectacular guitarist, with a way of putting emotion into his playing that few can match. His creative use of sustain, string bending, intonation, tremolo, and pick attack are all hallmarks of his unique style. Hope y'all enjoy this one!

http://keyassets.timeincuk.net/inspirewp/live/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2015/02/gilmourmanzanera200215-Jo-Hale-Getty-Images.jpeg

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Jethro Tull    "Aqualung"    New York, 1978

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQCvNj1F3-w

This iconic song began as a simple riff that Martin played during a rehearsal. Everyone apparently spun their heads, liked it, and this classic was born. Of all their incarnations, this is by far the best 6-man team they had, and this performance oozes musicianship, tightness, and their own enjoyment like few others do. As you listen, keep one ear tuned to John Glascock's bass playing ... it's really quite special.

The famous album cover (by Burt Silverman) features a portrait of the unruly, immoral sot in the song, done as a caricature of Ian Anderson himself. It was inspired by some pictures that Ian's wife had taken of the homeless living along the Thames Embankment, and Ian finally posing for the painting:

http://cps-static.rovicorp.com/3/JPG_400/MI0001/792/MI0001792467.jpg?partner=allrovi.com

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TF
What an amazing performance. !  So very talented - each contributor of the band  at such a high level.
Classic song.... unique voice and stage presence.

I could not help but think of how much Phill and Ian sound so much alike!

Jethro Tull was soooooo special - thanks for sharing this performance

Jim

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Make your life count, and the world will be a better place because you tried.

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Iona    "Wave After Wave"    London, 2004

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHrjL-VuHg4

I guess we could call this "Celtic Prog", if we do need to classify it at all. Great band featuring Joanne Hogg on vocals, and Troy Donockley on the bouzouki. He's famous for his use of the Uilleann Pipes, which show up in lots of Iona's material. He's really shows them off in this piece:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRVZrvbOEMU

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c2/Iona_OpenSky.jpg/200px-Iona_OpenSky.jpg

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Three Friends    "Working All Day"    Gouveia, Portugal, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exoMmJhvGOo

These guys eventually formed out of the disbanding of Gentle Giant. The original "three friends" (Gary Green - guitar, Malcolm Mortimore - drums, Kerry Minnear - keyboards) used the title of GG's second album for the band's name, as the Schulman brothers (Derek, Ray, and Phil) owned the rights to the Gentle Giant name. Three Friends also went through some personnel changes, but managed to release some great material, including this one from GG's 1972 album where the band's name came from.

http://rocksblog.up.n.seesaa.net/rocksblog/image/0-0-0-0-061003-02.jpg?d=a25

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Three Friends    "Alucard"    Paris, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqjl9SmOgNE

Most will readily recognize the name "Alucard", which was used in the 1943 film "Son of Dracula", and is obviously Dracula spelled backwards. Actor Lon Chaney introduced himself by this title, and we all know where that went. I think the vocal arrangement really captures the old horror movie drama from those classic B&W days.

http://www.1000misspenthours.com/posters/postersa-d/sonofdracula.jpg

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ABWH    "Birthright"    Japan, 1989

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SifyjnFYeKM

Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, Rick Wakeman, and Steve Howe are 4/5's of the classic YES lineup. They could well have released this concert DVD as YES, excepting that absent bassist Chris Squire owned the rights to the name at the time. It wouldn't be the first time that some squabbling amongst band members has complicated things. Nevertheless, this concert represents some of the group's finest work, and incorporates some of their older classic material, with their newer, fresher music at the time. Although the concert was filmed in Japan in September 1989, the DVD wasn't released until late-1993:

http://www.burzacd.cz/UserFiles/burza/36_a-b-w-howe-an-evening.jpg

NOTE: This is from the same concert as yesterday's "Tuesday's Flying Fingers" submission.

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Steven Wilson    "No Twilight Within the Courts of the Sun"    Mexico City, 2012

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyrat-wzytA

This great track opens with some stellar drumming by Germany's Marco Minnemann, with a cool bass groove joined in by Nick Beggs. Wilson says at some point in the concert, "We play pretty miserable music." Most of his themes are dark, sad, moody, contemplative, etc. - no dance mix or Irish drinking tunes! Apart from the obvious, he is a very imaginative song writer, and creates beautiful soundscapes that really suit his subject matter. This track is from the DVD "Get All You Deserve", filmed live at a sold out concert in Mexico City. Like or not, it's very creative.

http://stevenwilsonhq.com/sw/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Screen-Shot-2012-11-18-at-17.50.221.jpg

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Marillion    "The Space"    Netherlands, 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6MNMpZAk8s

This selection follows after recent experiences that Beamer has shared with us, regarding his son's interest in learning guitar. His boy especially showed interest in the Squier "Vintage Modified 70's" Stratocaster being played in this concert by Steve Rothery. Here's someone who could be playing any guitar he wants to, but chooses this one which sells for under $400 ... this says all that needs to be said. This is Squier's version of the famous David Gilmour black-top Custom Shop Strat, which sells for $6,000 or more.

Pretty good song also, and Steve Hogarth's vocals are amazing. It's the last song in an encore set, and you can hear him straining. This song is from their 2013 DVD "Brave", filmed during the Marillion Weekend in Port Zelande, Netherlands.

http://dvd.box.sk/newsimg/dvdmov/max1390841091-front-cover.jpg

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Genesis    "Drum Duet & Los Endos"    Dusseldorf, 2007

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGCP7HRLnpU

Featuring Phil Collins & Chester Thompson on drums, for an opening 3 1/2 minute duet before breaking into their finale. Phil officially announced his retirement from drumming in March 2011 (http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment … lth-201173) citing numerous health problems due to 40 years of performing. Dislocated vertebrae, as well as nerve damage in his hands & wrists are some of the consequences of his busy career. Phil was truly one of the great drummers of the 20th century, although he's better known as a pop singer from when he embarked on his solo career. There will be other great drummers, but dang ... he was amazing.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/02/18/08/3155B27800000578-3452424-image-a-15_1455783410173.jpg

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Richard Wright & David Gilmour    "Wearing the Inside Out"    Royal Albert Hall, 2006

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5maelCiug4

Written and sung by the late Mr. Wright, here's a beautiful performance featuring the superb saxophone playing of Dick Parry. Last week's entry (with Phil Collins) started me thinking (again) about the brevity of life. It's important that we make the most of each day, and these many fine musicians and songwriters continue to "speak from beyond" with the legacy of great music left behind. Recorded in May 2006, he wouldn't have had many more performances after this; Richard passed away in September 2008.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/bf/8b/ea/bf8bea0dcb42960ee6ec52ac574570ba.jpg

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Tenement Funster wrote:

Genesis    "Drum Duet & Los Endos"    Dusseldorf, 2007

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGCP7HRLnpU

Featuring Phil Collins & Chester Thompson on drums, for an opening 3 1/2 minute duet before breaking into their finale. Phil officially announced his retirement from drumming in March 2011 (http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment … lth-201173) citing numerous health problems due to 40 years of performing. Dislocated vertebrae, as well as nerve damage in his hands & wrists are some of the consequences of his busy career. Phil was truly one of the great drummers of the 20th century, although he's better known as a pop singer from when he embarked on his solo career. There will be other great drummers, but dang ... he was amazing.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/02/18/08/3155B27800000578-3452424-image-a-15_1455783410173.jpg

Good show, phill looks a lot  like our B.G.D.

my papy said son your going too drive me too drinking if you dont stop driving that   Hot  Rod  Lincoln!! Cmdr cody and his lost planet airman

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Heart    "Mistral Wind"    Seattle, 2002

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAd9u2h_pRA

I know it's not Wednesday, but Anne Wilson came up in another thread, and I just had to post this majestic piece of work from Heart, which features her multi-faceted vocal abilities. Nancy's opening stretch on the acoustic has some interesting note combinations, adding some mystery to the tone of the song.

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Three Friends    "Empty City"    (home studio, 2010)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgEMsZyN_6g

Our fellow-Chordian Russell Harding has launched some terrific home-studio music, which got me looking for a similar entry for this weeks PRW feature. Hope you enjoy this one from this post-Gentle Giant spinoff group.

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Yes    "Siberian Khatru"    Montreux, 2003

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2Kcs4Xmb8k

An early song from their 1972 album "Close to the Edge", it typifies their lyrically-abstract style of that era. I recall listening to this in high school, and a few of us would go over the lyrics trying to figure out what - or if - they meant anything. If we did decide on a meaning, it was probably just the "substances" talking. This version is very good, although drummer Alan White was never quite able to attain the skill level of the original Bill Bruford. The original vinyl album had more of Roger Dean's other-worldly artwork inside:

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/b8/e3/5f/b8e35f33eec35ce4f5234d05142e9c63.jpg

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I was blocked from listening, my friend, but if it came from you it had to be good. I've always liked Roger Dean's art as well!

Bill

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Strummerboy Bill wrote:

I was blocked from listening, my friend, but if it came from you it had to be good. I've always liked Roger Dean's art as well!

Bill

Sorry about that, Bill ... I don't know how YouTube recognizes borders, but it does seem odd. Here's another version of Siberian Khatru that I hope plays for you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS3UFBRljYw

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Yes    "Heart of the Sunrise"    Amsterdam, 2003

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1X_nl6gkS4

Another golden piece from Yes, featuring that delicious opening bass grove by the late Chris Squire. The general opinion of both band members and their fan-base is that this is the finest Yes Concert ever filmed. I personally feel that Jon Anderson's voice sounds better here than in earlier days ... more mature. This is from their 3rd album "Fragile", which featured more of the beautiful artwork of Roger Dean:

http://www.kompaktkiste.de/cover/yes/atl50009lp1.jpg

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Rush    "Spirit of Radio"    Toronto, July 30, 2003

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFpZFnJ6ZT8

Starting with a brief nod to the Rolling Stones (who also performed at this concert), the lads perform this classic piece. It's hard to fathom that 450,000 ~ 500,000 people attended this event (see more here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molson_Ca … _Toronto). My favorite story out of the whole thing was that Justin Bieber was unceremoniously booed off the stage ... that would have been both thunderous and hilarious!

http://otsff.com/assets/resourceimages/71/141.jpg

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Iona    "Edge of the World"    Coleraine, Ireland, 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj5juZctCGE

Here's some silky smooth use of the beautiful Sustainer Pickup in a Fernandes Dragonfly Elite guitar, from Dave Bainbridge. Iona's music could be termed Celtic Prog, and there's always an open, airy, and meditative feel to most of their work. Enjoy!

https://www.premierchristianity.com/var/ezdemo_site/storage/images/media/iona-album-feature/1106659-1-eng-GB/Iona-Album-Feature_article_image.jpg