Hi.., oh..., I think it's Steve time... :) Greetings, Volker...

I've noticed you listen to Trilok Gurtu. Some time ago Trilok Gurtu performed on Nguyen Le's Tales from Viet-Nam. I consider it a classic album in jazz fusion/world music genre and therefore dedicated a comprehensive review of the album. You can read it by clicking below. There's a translation tool in the top right corner. Finally, if you like the review you may also click "lubię to" button to like my website (on the right handside of the page). http://www.laboratoriummuzycznychfuzji.com/2013/03/recenzje-klasyka-tales-from-viet-nam.html

nice tastes ! congratulations :)

hey you :) i see we have a very similar and very good music taste :) so if you have time and you're interested to you may take a listen to our band, we do some classic psychedelic art rock inspired by bands like pink floyd, early porcupine tree or camel..... www.youtube.com/GrandGreenOfficial - and - www.facebook.com/TheGrandGreenOfficial hope you enjoy it and greetings from austria :)

vote this pic, plz! http://www.lastfm.com/music/Frank+Zappa/+images/71623050

Hi! If it won't be too much trouble, I'm in need of the help of someone from the USA. There's an album that's only availavble on the iTunes store, and it's closed for Russia (if I get it right, it only works for USA). So I need someone to buy it and send it to me via email or filesharing and I can pay you back with PayPal (it's $10).

Hi, ty for the add, great music :)

I see you have heard the new Gungfly too today. I totally missed the release date of this album and bought it today after the concert of Caamora with Clive Nolan (which was VERY mediocre, but that's a different story). On the way home I played the new Gungly and I was a bit surprised how heavy it sounded. There are certainly some gems there, again, just like on the first album, although I think that I will return to the first album more often in the future than to the second one. What's your take?

Present's music is darker and far more morbid (borderline psychotic, hehe) than Magma or VdGG and the likes, strictly avantgarde-prog and very difficult music in general. You could compare them to the darkest King Crimson songs (Devil's Triangle, Fracture, mid-section of Starless etc.) only with much more dissonance, complexity and gloom, but that could be misleading as well. I'd recommend their two first albums to start with (Triskaidekaphobie and Le Poison Qui Rend Fou) which is by far the best introduction to them, IMO, as well as two of my favorite albums ever. Also try Univers Zero (whom Present is an offspring off) which is much of the same formula, only more chamber oriented!

Well I too discovered VdGG after Jaxon's departure, but still, I did start with listening to the classic lineup, so for me their natural state is Hammill-Jackson-Banton-Evans. Their quarell is even more strange if you know all the history between them. If you're curious about their history, there's a great interview with Jackson, where he relays it - a slightly long, but captivating read: http://www.vandergraafgenerator.co.uk/dave1.htm

I genrally agree about Trisector and Grounding - Trisector has bigger high points, while Grounding is a more wholesome work overall, but without big intense moments. Present I approach as more of a collection of great songs than as a wholesome album - it really lacks that sort of "flow" between the songs that the other VdGG albums have. Although I do miss him, in a way Jaxon's deaprture from the band after Present was a good thing - it intesified and refreshed their sound. La Rossa is a fantastic song and the culmination is one of the most intense moments in the VdGG discography. In fact, for a long time when I was just getting into them, it was the only track on Still Life that I liked (and immediately).

Man, you're fast! It took me quite a while to get into all of VdGG (my taste was generally undeveloped then, though, but still). Did you even like their modern albums right away? And what are your impressions so far generally?

Yes indeed, an absolutely one of a kind band! I've been captivated by them right from the first notes of The Undercover Man. And for me it's always still a very fresh listen because it takes time to really appreciate the music (you could say I reinterpreted it for myself a few times) and there's always something new to discover (or maybe that's just the fan in me talking :D), and the lyrics... ah, the lyrics! Peter Hammill is a brilliant songwriter and very passionate. I see you like Beardfish also. What do you think of Mammoth? I think it's great, but not as good as Destined Solitaire (my favorite). The sax player fits in perfectly and it would be wonderful if he became a full-time member of the band.

Incredible music here, good sir.

You`re welcome :D It`s really nice to see someone not-from-Poland, who likes SBB (and is also a fan of Miles, Zappa and tons of other great music). Greetings

Yes, The Watch is great. Love the latest album, "Planet Earth?". Seen them live a couple of times. Both with their own music, and with their Genesis show.

4:0..... ;)

thanks a lot... ;) btw..., very good taste in music...., greetings from Germany....

Yes,Daemonia rules and Claudio Simonetti is one of the greatest musicians alive in Italy and he's very kind and humble too! :-) I'm glad to be your VERY HIGH neighboutr here on last.fm.Cheers!

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I love Black Bonzo. Plugged them in and got to hear all kinds of GREAT new music. Awesome! Can't thank you enough for the suggestions.

Thanks! Gonna give your lib a listen this evening. Looking forward to it :-)

No problem =)

Steve Hackett, Genesis, Fripp (I'm guessing King Crimson, too). Nice collection! Thanks for the shout :-)

I thank for good words. I have all recordings SBB and Tangerine Dream. As it lacks you something I can send this. I greet. You hare excellent musical taste. :-)

Thanks for remind me of Joe Zawinul, I should catch up on listening Weather Report.

Wow, SBB on 4th place!! They deserve recognition, of course :)

I have been a subscriber with Last.fm for years and I really love it! You will be able to stream other people's libraries, your loved tracks, and you will get to see the latest visitors of your profile as a nice addition. I suggest you try it for 1 month (only 3 dollars) and then see if you like it and extend your subscription for more months.

Prog influence you say? Well, I think you may be right there. It's one hell of a busy bass part, that's for sure. Sometimes I even regret that I wrote it this way. :-) You have to be very focused to play everything right when we play the song on stage.

And? Have you checked out my band Steem already? I'm curious what you think of our music. Have a nice day!

Hey,it must be Jim Clark there : ) Just saw your picture in my neighbours list and than discovered what a nice musical spectrum you have. Are you also interested in vintage racing?

http://isilesia.info/index.php?language=en It isn't expensive and definitely worth the money. I can share some SBB bootlegs, if you like...