Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 7:47 am

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As I indicated above, I am a brand new forum member from the United States. I want to make sure that I abide by list rules before I go on and talk about bands that I like, exciting projects that I am involved in on the web, etc.

I do want to let you know, however, that I am a 4+ Star Webcaster/Music Interviewer with currently over 1,200 music lovers worldwide that listen to my broadcast via the internet every month. I won't give any more details than that until I am invited to.

I really am a music FANATIC, and would love to find out more about NZ music through this site so that I can add some NZ bands to make my show even more international in flavor. I play a mix of progressive rock, progressive bluegrass (newgrass) - a type of music that was created in the USA and has most of its fanbase in the USA, alternative rock, and folk/rock. This mix sounds odd, but it really does work for a lot of people with big ears and open musical minds!

I am very glad to be here and look forward to learning a lot about the New Zealand music scene from y'all.

Steve Sikes-Nova
Tidewater, Virginia, USA

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 8:50 am

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The Cynic suggests
Ishtar
who in their heavier mode
bear resemblence to Dream Theater
Ward 10
who are a progressive metal outfit.
they play one song that is
45 minutes long.

Exiter and Redmore
also come to mind as bands
a prog listener might like.

Then there was headz and bodz, who were progressive
but suck worse than a
two dollar hooker.

Go to the artist section
of this brilliamt site.

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 12:57 am

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Thanks for the suggestions, Thomas!

My taste in prog runs to the more keyboard driven, orchestral type (Yes) and the acoustic-influenced type (Strawbs). Got any NZ bands for me along these lines?

I will check out the artists section as you suggest.

I will avoid "headz and bodz", however.

Thanks again,

Steve Sikes-Nova
Worldwide Internet Radio from the USA!

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 2:14 pm

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check out fideleo.com

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:18 pm

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Thanks for the referral, sdir; I checked out the download available at fideleo.com. Even though they certainly are "proggy", they are too aggressively so for my internet radio mix.

I am looking for NZ bands that, again, are progressive but more orchestral in nature. For example, "To Be Over" (Relayer) by Yes has some aggressive passages but, overall, is more melodic and 'orchestral', with excellent harmonies.

Steve

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:34 pm

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if you're into progressive-ish, keyboard driven, orchestral rock, I'd say BATTLE CIRCUS from Auckland would be right up your alley- big distorted guitars, huge drums, and classical piano flowing through it

check out http://www.battlecircus.com, download their video for Send In The Clones

im sure you'll enjoy

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:35 pm

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check www.thehalloweens.co.nz

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 8:47 pm

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*shameless promotion*

NZ Ska

- The WBC -
- 4 Man Bob -
- The Managers -
- Johnny Doom and the Forcefields -
- Stitchface -
- Eight Orange Orchard -

Etc, Etc

*end of shameless promotion*

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 12:27 am

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Thanks, schmoove, for the link to the Battle Circus site. I loved their flash menu with the old-timey theme! "Send in the Clones" reminded me much more of Queen then it did of Yes, however. And I must have totally missed the piano.

More like what I am looking for but not quite...

I am also looking for acoustic bands with banjo and/or fiddle leads, and alternative bands like Grandaddy.

Thanks for you assistance, everyone!

Steve Sikes-Nova
"Newgrass, Prog & More!" Web Radio

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Sat Dec 3, 2005 1:02 pm

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Hey dude, you should check out 'The New Caledonia'. These guys are a progressive type outfit from hamilton, with a little more time they could potentially revolutionize prog music in NZ. I think the site address is www.thenewcaledonia.com. Not too sure if there are any audio links. Just leave all your preconceptions of prog rock at the door.

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Sat Dec 3, 2005 3:36 pm

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Thanks, Faron! I will check 'The New Caledonia' out. Thanks for keeping this thread alive!

Steve

"Newgrass, Prog & More!" Web Radio
on Live365.com

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Sat Dec 3, 2005 3:50 pm

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I checked out The New Caledonia's website and wasleft with a good first impression. They did not have an audio download so I will contact the band directly to hear their sound.

Here is the band's list of bands that they like; I like many of the same bands:

"BANDS (We Love)

Jeff Buckley
Jimi Hendrix
the Mars Volta
Meshuggah
Tool
Tortoise
Flat Earth Society
Mr Bungle
Dillenger Escape Plan
Sleepy Time Gorilla Museum
Fantômas
Bohren & Der Club of Gore
1QA
This Night Creeps
Coldplay
RadioHead"

Thanks again for the info, Faron.

Steve

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Sat Dec 3, 2005 4:52 pm

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Don't expect to find a "Yes" in NZ.

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Sun Dec 4, 2005 11:11 am

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EPITOME

www.epitomeband.com
www.myspace.com/epitome

REDLINE

www.redlinemusic.co.nz
www.myspace.com/redline

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Sun Dec 4, 2005 2:42 pm

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At the present stage "JULIUS" remains fairly unknown Check his music out at http://www.betarecords.com/julius Being a solo artist He writes and composes all his songs This may not be what you are after but you may know other people in the business.

JULIUS Music WORLD WIDE!!!

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Mon Dec 5, 2005 7:23 pm

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Hey there.

Not sure if this is going to be the style you're after, but you could check out our band OOS.

www.oosband.com

Click on the Free Music button.

I'd say probably "You" would be the track to listen to - "About Can't" is a bit more straight rock, but with an alternative edge.
"Pamper Child" is probably too punk for what you're looking for.

We've got a reasonably wide range of styles, so if you're interested send us an email (you can find contact details on the site), and we can look at getting you some mixes of other songs.

Cheers for even taking the time to look over some of the music out here!


OOS

This message was edited by OOS_band on Mon Dec 5, 2005 7:24 pm.

RE: Hello! from Progressive Music Fanatic from the USA!
Posted: Mon Dec 5, 2005 9:32 pm

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Check out some bands here:

http://www.therockfactory.net under band profiles too :-)
I suggest Apollo Drive and Alpine Fault coz they are more progressive

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Posted: Fri Dec 8, 2006 12:38 pm

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