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Re: Kansas
« Reply #105 on: November 23, 2012, 01:37:09 AM »
I remember a long time ago someone commented on how some Kansas song either vaguely sounded like Metropolis or had a similar vibe. Can someone help me out here cuz I really wanna check it out again.

Probably Magnum Opus.
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« Reply #106 on: November 23, 2012, 02:03:18 AM »
Try Song For America. that's around that era and "Incomudro - Hymn to the Atman" is an awesome closing song.
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« Reply #107 on: November 23, 2012, 09:47:16 AM »
I can't think of any Kansas song that reminds me of Metropolis.  I know some have said some of the orchestral bits at the end of Octavarium sound like The Wall (from Leftoverture), but that's all I can think of offhand.

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« Reply #108 on: November 23, 2012, 10:14:23 AM »
It was the closing instrumental to "The Wall" by Kansas (from Leftoverture) which people said sounded like the main theme to the Overture from "Six Degrees".

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« Reply #109 on: November 23, 2012, 11:38:57 AM »
Magnum Opus doesn't sound like Metropolis specifically, but I remember it sounding as if it was a DT song recorded in the seventies.  :lol
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« Reply #110 on: November 23, 2012, 01:12:41 PM »
It goes into some pretty crazy stuff, especially crazy for a band becoming more known for their radio hits.  "Magnum Opus" was one of the last truly crazy instrumentals they ever did.

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« Reply #111 on: November 23, 2012, 01:23:17 PM »
I remember uploading The Wall to my MP3 player the first time and jogging to it. When it came to the end part I actually stopped jogging, thinking "nooo, noooo."
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Re: Kansas
« Reply #112 on: February 24, 2013, 11:36:13 PM »
It took me this long to finally listen to them. The Pinnacle came up on Pandora and it was great. Really great band...i bought Song for America, Masque and Leftoverture.
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Re: Kansas
« Reply #113 on: February 25, 2013, 01:30:47 AM »
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Kansas includes almost everything I look for in music, like tight arrangements, skilled performances, interesting lyrics, and memorable melodies. Be sure to check out Point of Know Return sometime.
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« Reply #114 on: February 25, 2013, 08:25:41 AM »
For sure.  And even though both have some duds, Monolith and Audio-Visions both have some outstanding songs as well.  Definitely worth checking out once you've gotten through the incredible 4-album run of Song for American through Point of Know Return.


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Re: Kansas
« Reply #115 on: February 25, 2013, 08:32:18 AM »
I actually think their debut is a fine slab o' prog too  :hat

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« Reply #116 on: February 25, 2013, 08:49:55 AM »
I still think Monolith is an outstanding album.  First self-produced album.  Darker than previous albums.  Good stuff.  Very odd "theater of the mind" with "How My Soul Cries Out For You". 
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Re: Kansas
« Reply #117 on: February 25, 2013, 10:50:10 AM »
I remember a long time ago someone commented on how some Kansas song either vaguely sounded like Metropolis or had a similar vibe. Can someone help me out here cuz I really wanna check it out again.

Probably Magnum Opus.

...or "Journey From Mariabronn"

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Re: Kansas
« Reply #118 on: February 25, 2013, 12:32:17 PM »
Yeah, Monolith is good. On the Other Side, Angels Have Fallen, and A Glimpse of Home are awesome.

I remember a long time ago someone commented on how some Kansas song either vaguely sounded like Metropolis or had a similar vibe. Can someone help me out here cuz I really wanna check it out again.

Probably Magnum Opus.

...or "Journey From Mariabronn"

If this was the thread in question, then it was Magnum Opus: https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=28407.0
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Re: Kansas
« Reply #119 on: April 25, 2013, 12:13:16 PM »
Anyone going to see Kansas on their 40th anniversary tour this summer?  They keep adding dates on their website.  No St. Louis date yet, but I'd go see them again if they came here.

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Re: Kansas
« Reply #120 on: April 25, 2013, 04:18:33 PM »
I have seen Kansas about a dozen times dating back to my first show in 79. Seen a few different lineups but the quality has never wavered at any time. Love um!
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Re: Kansas
« Reply #121 on: April 26, 2013, 07:52:16 PM »
They're doing a special show in Pittsburgh with all the original members present. It's the same weekend as my brother's wedding. Ugh.

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« Reply #122 on: April 29, 2013, 10:40:27 AM »
They'll probably film it.
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« Reply #123 on: April 29, 2013, 10:47:12 AM »
Well yeah, it's pretty common for weddings to be filmed.  Actually nowadays they use videotape.  I'm sure your brother will understand; just tell him you'll check out the video later.

Oh, you meant the Kansas show?  Yeah, that too.

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« Reply #124 on: April 29, 2013, 04:45:42 PM »
They'll probably film it.
True, but Kansas has been my favorite band my whole life, so I hate to miss something like that when it's only an hour away from me. I was able to see Kerry Livgren play with them once, also at a special show in Pittsburgh, but that's it. This could be my only chance to see all those guys perform.

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« Reply #125 on: April 30, 2013, 05:23:15 AM »
playing in AC july 13th but i'll be away on vacation at that time  :tdwn
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Re: Kansas
« Reply #126 on: July 25, 2013, 12:14:34 AM »
Leftoverture is amazing. Opus insert is a cool idea I wish most bands would do, shit the entire structure of the album.
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« Reply #127 on: July 25, 2013, 12:49:46 AM »
I love Kansas, seen them thrice. Most recently was back on May 11th. They sounded really good, especially Steve. I think he sounded better this last time than he did when I saw them in '04 or '05. Awesome setlist, the highlight was Song For America. What sucked though, is that the show was super short. Barely two hours long. I felt a little unfulfilled, since I had paid $75 for my ticket. I know those guys aren't young, but by comparison, my parents saw the Stones (who are older) that night down in Vegas, and they went two and a half. Is that normal of a Kansas show nowadays?

Anyway, I'd also like to say that Steve Walsh is likely my favorite prog vocalist.
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« Reply #128 on: July 25, 2013, 08:07:27 AM »
I don't know if they're coming to Dallas yet.  I've seen them a dozen times or so over the years.  Unfortunately, the last time was probably one of the worst shows.  It was Kansas, Styx, then Foreigner.  Kansas played for about 40 minutes.  They looked bored and they just "phoned it in".  Just a lackluster performance.  Though, i have definitely seen some spirited performances from them in the past. 

I try not to miss them if they come to town.
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« Reply #129 on: July 25, 2013, 08:19:07 AM »
I don't know if they're coming to Dallas yet.  I've seen them a dozen times or so over the years.  Unfortunately, the last time was probably one of the worst shows.  It was Kansas, Styx, then Foreigner.  Kansas played for about 40 minutes.  They looked bored and they just "phoned it in".  Just a lackluster performance.  Though, i have definitely seen some spirited performances from them in the past. 

I try not to miss them if they come to town.
They were here last month. Good show. Pretty generic setlist, but they seemed really into it and happy to be there.
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Re: Kansas
« Reply #130 on: July 25, 2013, 09:34:23 AM »
I don't know if they're coming to Dallas yet.  I've seen them a dozen times or so over the years.  Unfortunately, the last time was probably one of the worst shows.  It was Kansas, Styx, then Foreigner.  Kansas played for about 40 minutes.  They looked bored and they just "phoned it in".  Just a lackluster performance.  Though, i have definitely seen some spirited performances from them in the past. 

I try not to miss them if they come to town.


What a lineup!  Foreigner is awesome these days and so is Styx, I've never had a chance to see Kansas live.  I'd definitely love an opportunity to see them.   

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« Reply #131 on: July 25, 2013, 10:15:53 AM »
I turned down free tickets to that thing. Even had people trying to talk me into going, but wouldn't budge. Applying some simple logic to it, I determined that the horror of sitting through Juke Box Hero and Come Sale Away was greater than the enjoyment I would have gotten from Song for America and Grand Illusion.
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Re: Kansas
« Reply #132 on: July 25, 2013, 10:33:05 AM »
Easy solution: Those are your piss-break songs.

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« Reply #133 on: July 25, 2013, 01:01:29 PM »
Last month?  Dammit.  Where'd they play, Barto?  Sorry I missed that.  Same ol' setlist, though?  Every once in a while they change it up and pull out something deep catalog, but that hasn't happened in a while.

As far as the Kansas/Styx/Foreigner show, overall, Foreigner was great.  Styx was AWFUL.  I simply don't like them anymore.  I just don't like their new singer.  He's no good.  Their entire set was a piss-break.
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« Reply #134 on: July 25, 2013, 02:55:34 PM »
They played the new performing arts center at UTA. Cool venue. Setlist seemed to be their standard greatest hits fair.

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Point of Know Return
Song for America
The Wall
Hold On
Dust in the Wind
Can I Tell You
Journey from Mariabronn
Icarus - Borne on Wings of Steel
Miracles Out of Nowhere
Portrait (He Knew)
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Fight Fire with Fire
Carry On Wayward Son
Some guy that looked like Hunter S Thompson joined them for COWS. I figure that's pretty standard for them now. There was a stage rush towards the end, so I was in a deadzone where the sound was loud as shit but highly muddled, so I didn't catch who it was. They did have an opening band, which we skipped, so it might have been one of them.

Part of the reason I passed on the Kansas/Styx/Foreigner thing was after looking at their lineups, I decided that between them there were only enough original members to make up one band. Besides which, Kansas was really the only one I was into much.
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Re: Kansas
« Reply #135 on: July 26, 2013, 07:07:17 AM »
Kansas is one of my all time favorites!Has anyone mentioned or heard"Two For The Show 30th Anniversary Edition"?One of the best live prog albums ever!

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« Reply #136 on: July 26, 2013, 11:22:20 AM »
Sounds like the same old setlist that they've been playing for quite some time.  It's no secret that Steve Walsh said he won't make any new music with Kansas.  So maybe he's just touring to help fund for his solo stuff, which I have enjoyed.
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« Reply #137 on: July 26, 2013, 12:17:05 PM »
If that is a standard Kansas set list nowadays, it is a pretty damn good one. You have the three big standards, a few more hits (Hold On, The Wall) and then you have some of their best deeper cuts ever (Song for America, Icarus, Miracles out of Nowhere and Journey from Mariabronn). 

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« Reply #138 on: July 26, 2013, 12:47:35 PM »
It's a good setlist, but a little too short. Could have used another 20 minutes or so, at least.

Also, Fight Fire is a really cheesy song, and not a good choice for an encore.
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« Reply #139 on: July 29, 2013, 08:45:12 AM »
I agree.  It just doesn't sound right having Walsh sing the Elefante stuff.  I'm glad JfM is a live standard now, but i'd really like to hear some real "deep" cuts.  Play "Back Door" and get some dude with bagpipes out there.  Or at least more Monolith stuff, like HMSCOfY or Angels Have Fallen.
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