Author Topic: Lonestar's Pandora Discovery Thread (Read 4504 times)

lonestar · « **on:** July 31, 2011, 02:18:42 PM »

DISCLAIMER- I am always late to parties. Didn't get my first kiss till 18, didn't get laid till 22. Car, late. Credit, late. I always seem to run years behind the pace of society, guess I'm too busy looking around to be bothered with hurrying to keep up. The technology side of music I was brutally behind on, and have missed out on lots of newer and scarcer bands in the process, so now that I have a proper phone, I can listen to Pandora constantly on my many pedestrian travels. The purpose of this disclaimer, even though I just got said phone, and I may post a band new to me that most of you will be all "OMG you old fuck, get with the times gramps", remember that I was listening to Dream Theater while the majority of you were learning your ABC's, and was listening to the likes of Yes and Rush before half of the forum was even a drunken cumshot in the back seat of a Chevy Nova. That being said.....

As said, as I listen, I will come across bands that rock, and will want to know more about them. Being the lazy fuck I am, instead of doing exaustive research on a band, I will put my faith in you guys. Having been a member here for a couple of years now, I have come to trust the majority of musical opinions presented, and our preferred styles run in the same circles. So I will post bands, and the Pandora station that they came from, and you guys can comment in a constructive fashion on them, i.e. albums to look for, historical tidbits, similar artist, etc. (non-constructive comments will only be tolerated if they are really fucking funny). So, without further senile blathering on my part, my first artist to throw under your epically wise opinions....

Jadis- Inspired by I.Q. station, since none of you assholes listen to I.Q., think early Genesis and Marillion

Armegedon(sp?)- Inspired by DT station

Pendragon- Inspired by I.Q. station, I have heard of them , but never gave them a listen.

So DTF, enjoy making fun of the guy who just crawled out from under a rock, and in the process, help me find some killer tunes.

73109 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:30:26 PM »

I would like for Pandora to give me shit that I dig, the only issue is that, even after putting in like 30 different artists that I like, all it can manage to do is give me the same shit over and over and over.

lonestar · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:35:45 PM »

Quote from: 73109 on July 31, 2011, 02:30:26 PM

I would like for Pandora to give me shit that I dig, the only issue is that, even after putting in like 30 different artists that I like, all it can manage to do is give me the same shit over and over and over.

You probably know a shit ton more bands than I do though. Maybe in a month, this will be a moot thread, but for now......

(mods, I screwed up, please move to General Music, thanks) Thanks Nick

73109 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:36:59 PM »

I highly doubt that. About 90% of the bands on this forum, I've never heard of.

lonestar · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:39:19 PM »

If you've heard of any of the bands I posted above, your ahead of me.

73109 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:40:17 PM »

Genesis.

Oh, and Dream Theater.

Nick · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:45:20 PM »

First off I listen to IQ.

Next, Pendragon are AMAZING. Seeing them in America a year or so ago was awesome. They are the top Neo-Prog band behind Marillion for me. They have 3 classic albums that you should check out in the following order: The Masquarade Overture, The Window of Life, The World.

73109 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:51:20 PM »

Chalk one up for Pandora.

The Space for This-Cynic

lonestar · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:16:18 PM »

Quote from: Nick on July 31, 2011, 02:45:20 PM

First off I listen to IQ.

I'm just suprised suprised at the lack of love for them here. When I first joined, I started a thread, looking for some love for one of my favorite band. It got six posts, and died. I never see them mentioned, except when King gives me crap about my fanboyism for them. But this place tends to favor the heavier side of the DT audience, for the most part. It's definatly reflected in Kevshmev's Album of the Year threads.

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:38:23 PM »

Neal, explain what IQ sound like and 2 songs that I should hear.

lonestar · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2011, 04:50:22 PM »

Quote from: Jamesman on July 31, 2011, 03:38:23 PM

Neal, explain what IQ sound like and 2 songs that I should hear.

Musically they are similar to an early Genesis or Marillion, maybe a little "softer" guitar work and instrumental work is more crescendo oriented. I'm not good at describing music, as you can tell, but here are two vids...

Leap of Faith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipJwG0QdEm8

The Darkest Hour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUBuPzi7LoM&feature=related

(if you think they suck, don't say anything, I'm very fragile right now)

skydivingninja · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2011, 08:32:16 PM »

Pandora helped me discover Russian Circles and some cool Kid A-like electronic music. Its a cool service

Nekov · « **Reply #12 on:** August 01, 2011, 04:16:21 AM »

I like IQ! I wouldn't compare them to Marillion or Genesis. I think they sound a lot more like Pendragon. And yeah, it sucks that this band doesn't get much more appreciation.

lonestar · « **Reply #13 on:** August 01, 2011, 02:45:09 PM »

Quote from: Nekov on August 01, 2011, 04:16:21 AM

I like IQ! I wouldn't compare them to Marillion or Genesis. I think they sound a lot more like Pendragon. And yeah, it sucks that this band doesn't get much more appreciation.

I knew some of you were out there!!! Two of my favorite albums are Ever and Subterrenea, and I did have the privelage of seeing them live, a rarity in the states.

So today's band I heard and liked was Riverside. I have seen them talked about here, but never paid attention. Good stuff, it was an instrumental piece called Reality Dream Iii.

zxlkho · « **Reply #14 on:** August 01, 2011, 03:00:49 PM »

Riverside is incredible. Check out Second Life Syndrome.

Nekov · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2011, 05:58:02 AM »

Quote from: zxlkho on August 01, 2011, 03:00:49 PM

Riverside is incredible. Check out Second Life Syndrome.

I shall do that

Jamesman42 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2011, 06:04:16 AM »

Quote from: lonestar on July 31, 2011, 04:50:22 PM

Quote from: Jamesman on July 31, 2011, 03:38:23 PM
Neal, explain what IQ sound like and 2 songs that I should hear.
Musically they are similar to an early Genesis or Marillion, maybe a little "softer" guitar work and instrumental work is more crescendo oriented. I'm not good at describing music, as you can tell, but here are two vids...

Leap of Faith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipJwG0QdEm8

The Darkest Hour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUBuPzi7LoM&feature=related

(if you think they suck, don't say anything, I'm very fragile right now)

I really liked this. I am a sucker for well-done progtastic music. I felt nerdy listening to it, especially the first song.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #17 on:** August 02, 2011, 11:30:52 PM »

I just got the new Fair to Midland album last weekend. I think you'd probably dig that lonestar.

lonestar · « **Reply #18 on:** August 02, 2011, 11:38:10 PM »

Quote from: Jamesman on August 02, 2011, 06:04:16 AM

Quote from: lonestar on July 31, 2011, 04:50:22 PM
Quote from: Jamesman on July 31, 2011, 03:38:23 PM
Neal, explain what IQ sound like and 2 songs that I should hear.
Musically they are similar to an early Genesis or Marillion, maybe a little "softer" guitar work and instrumental work is more crescendo oriented. I'm not good at describing music, as you can tell, but here are two vids...

Leap of Faith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipJwG0QdEm8

The Darkest Hour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUBuPzi7LoM&feature=related

(if you think they suck, don't say anything, I'm very fragile right now)

I really liked this. I am a sucker for well-done progtastic music. I felt nerdy listening to it, especially the first song.

Nekov · « **Reply #19 on:** August 03, 2011, 07:32:18 AM »

Quote from: zxlkho on August 01, 2011, 03:00:49 PM

Riverside is incredible. Check out Second Life Syndrome.

I just listened to this. I don't know why I hadn't before. Listening to Rapid Eye Movement now.

lonestar · « **Reply #20 on:** August 03, 2011, 10:33:36 AM »

Heard a couple of songs by Kamelot today. Good shit.

Ħ · « **Reply #21 on:** August 03, 2011, 01:23:10 PM »

Honestly......use grooveshark or Spotify.

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #22 on:** August 03, 2011, 01:55:20 PM »

The Dear Hunter

now

lonestar · « **Reply #23 on:** August 03, 2011, 02:15:45 PM »

Quote from: Ħ on August 03, 2011, 01:23:10 PM

Honestly......use grooveshark or Spotify.

Spotify downloaded, will check it out.

Quote from: Quadrochosis on August 03, 2011, 01:55:20 PM

The Dear Hunter

now

Give me a youtube link,

now,

to one song.

chknptpie · « **Reply #24 on:** August 03, 2011, 02:21:24 PM »

Pandora has introduced me to awesome things. Marillion is the only one I can think of off the top of my head though.

zxlkho · « **Reply #25 on:** August 03, 2011, 02:28:16 PM »

Quote from: lonestar on August 03, 2011, 02:15:45 PM

Quote from: Quadrochosis on August 03, 2011, 01:55:20 PM
The Dear Hunter

now
Give me a youtube link,

now,

to one song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDbUzmLD_t4

lonestar · « **Reply #26 on:** August 03, 2011, 02:45:52 PM »

Listening......

lonestar · « **Reply #27 on:** August 03, 2011, 02:58:06 PM »

Not bad, not bad at all. I really like the singers voice, and I feel that it is something that could grow on me.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #28 on:** August 03, 2011, 03:01:42 PM »

I'll plug my shitty favorite artists in this thread. No particular order:

Vast: https://grooveshark.com/#/s/Pretty+When+You+Cry/2vCl29?src=5

Dredg: https://grooveshark.com/#/s/Bug+Eyes/dLXQ?src=5

Tori Amos: https://grooveshark.com/#/s/Winter/6JtFy?src=5

Emilie Autumn: https://grooveshark.com/#/s/Epilogue+What+If/3O1hyy?src=5

Anathema: https://grooveshark.com/#/s/One+Last+Goodbye/40hJSP?src=5

Sarah Fimm: https://grooveshark.com/#/s/Everything+Becomes+Whole/3wQLLe?src=5

glaurung · « **Reply #29 on:** August 03, 2011, 03:04:14 PM »

Quote from: lonestar on August 03, 2011, 02:58:06 PM

Not bad, not bad at all. I really like the singers voice, and I feel that it is something that could grow on me.

Even better song by them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWVP_3J-4xc

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #30 on:** August 03, 2011, 03:04:34 PM »

I love The Dear Hunter...and that wouldn't have been in the top 10 songs I would have sent. Granted, I don't know what's all available on youtube, but the fact that he didn't send you this song shows you letters is really Nick Jr. - even when he succeeds he still fails.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoAtvzImzGY&feature=feedf

My video is also official so it abides by forum rules as well.

Also, this isn't "plug your favorite artists", its make suggestions based on lonestar's tastes. BTW, good call on early Riverside Ryan.

Ravenheart · « **Reply #31 on:** August 03, 2011, 03:05:59 PM »

I was mostly kidding with "plug my shitty favorite artists." There was a lot more I could have put up there if that's what I actually meant to do, but I posted songs I genuinely think he would enjoy.

Kosmo · « **Reply #32 on:** August 04, 2011, 01:11:52 AM »

Quote from: lonestar on August 03, 2011, 10:33:36 AM

Heard a couple of songs by Kamelot today. Good shit.

They're amazing. Too bad the vocalist found god and left the band.

Well there are other reasons but I blame god.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #33 on:** August 04, 2011, 09:41:56 AM »

Based on your love of IQ and Marillion, I am going to suggest "The Tangent". Start with the earlier albums like The World We Drive Through. This is one of the few songs I could find, and it's a live version...but you'll get the drift.

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

lonestar · « **Reply #34 on:** August 04, 2011, 10:47:39 AM »

Good call, I love bands that just have fun.

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Author Topic: Lonestar's Pandora Discovery Thread (Read 4504 times)

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