Friday13th
10.20.17 | Pretty obvious pairing this time. |
Jethro42
10.21.17 | I feel at home with both albums since they are from my hometown, and I probably put my hand on them when released. I know a bunch of songs of theirs by heart, and I probably experimented an autumn campfire at a minimum, singing couple of these songs.
By the way, song ''Ça Fait du Bien'' is a part of Fiori Seguin's album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgn19ng3JpM
And unfortunately, most of the Fiori-Séguin's songs are not in the good order, so it breaks the flow at places. Place à la musique. Savourez le bon prog folk de chez-nous! |
bgillesp
10.21.17 | Dang, still waiting on mine to come up |
TwigTW
10.21.17 | Yay! |
Divaman
10.21.17 | Not familiar with either album, but they both sound intriguing. Happy Prog Day, all! |
Divaman
10.21.17 | After first listen, I feel like I'm leaning pretty heavily one way. |
Jethro42
10.21.17 | Fiori-Séguin goes like that;
1- Deux Cent Nuits à l'Heure
2- Ça Fait Du Bien
3- Illusion
4- Viens Danser
5- Chanson Pour Marthe
6- La Moitié Du Monde
7- La Guitare Des Pays d'En Haut |
TwigTW
10.21.17 | I listened to Garolou, very nice. I liked the second side over the first, but it's only one listen . . . on to the Fiori-Seguin! |
SCREAM!
10.21.17 | If 2 is anywhere near the quality of Harmonium then my rec is definitely going to have its work cut out for it! Looking forward to hearing it though |
Jethro42
10.21.17 | Yes, Fiori-Séguin are featuring nearly the same lineup found in Harmonium, and it was released few times after l'Heptade, so it's kind of a lost Harmonium album.
Garolou deserve more love on the site. For those who didn't know, Garolou were using very old traditional folk songs and lyrics from the last few centuries and readjust, played them in a modern rock way with a progressive rock twist. Their first three albums are fantastic. I'm gonna add them all to the database.
|
TheSpaceMan
10.21.17 | Sorry for my absence, I'm sure I was missed dearly. Will jam these soon |
e210013
10.22.17 | Great. Another tournament session. Quebec against Quebec. I don't know nothing about the albums, but I'm very curious about them. As I love Harmonium, I'm sure I'm going to like them. Happy prog week. |
e210013
10.22.17 | It seems you was wrong Jethro. It wasn't your Ingranaggi Della Valle that who appeared still this time. Patience my friend.
And, by the way. Thanks for your tips about these bands. Since they're of your hometown, I'm sure your very happy to be our host, presenting them. And I'm sure we couldn't have a better host. I hope to begin by "Garolou", already today. |
Jethro42
10.22.17 | Thanks e21, I'm flattered. And I guess that Friday keeps my album for the dessert ;)
Also, Garolou are not that similar to Harmonium. Maybe in some arrangements yes, but not really in the songwriting. Garolou are closer to other formations from Québec such as the folk rocker Paul Piché, the folk proggers Cano (they are into the database) and the traditional/folk band La Bottine Souriante. If ever you want some more Garolou to listen to, go there, I think it covers their first three albums (their best); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1k5hZ-f_Qg&list=PL7VApwmgNwKwdKBkdJP3X8tl261wOvqKQ |
e210013
10.22.17 | Thanks, Jethro. Your information is great because it completes the others. As you can see, I was right. You're the best host from prog bands from Quebec. But not only from Quebec, of course. |
Divaman
10.22.17 | So for those of you familiar with Fiori-Seguin and Harmonium, how do they compare? Is this album typical for a Harmonium album, or is there a somewhat different sound to it? |
Jethro42
10.23.17 | @Divaman, Fiori-Seguin is a collaboration between Serge Fiori and folk-pop singer Richard Séguin. Most of the musicians were playing for Harmonium just prior to this album. I'm not sure if the compos are penned half 'n half, but I can tell that I hear a lot of Harmonium similarities in every songs at some point. Here, we're missing the 12 string guitar mostly replaced by electric guitar, and we can barely hear sax and flutes, and no more clarinet at all to be found. We also lose the ethereal atmosphere of Harmonium.
Fiori-Séguin is somehow more radio-friendly with clever, creative prog sections reminding echoes of l'Heptade. Fiori-Seguin has to be placed right after Harmonium into your collection, so it's that close. |
Jethro42
10.23.17 | Also, don't forget, song ''Ça Fait Du Bien'' is placed as the second song on the album
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgn19ng3JpM
I did let you the real album setlist above. For me, it's important to follow, for giving the real flow of the album. |
SCREAM!
10.23.17 | The album is also on Spotify under Serge Fiori |
Divaman
10.23.17 | God info. Thanks guys. |
Friday13th
10.23.17 | Fiori-Seguin reminds me a bit of Steely Dan. It's got some prog, but mostly just good creative, jazzy pop rock. Doesn't sound a whole lot like Harmonium imo.
Garolou was a bit more what I expected. Prog folk like Jethro Tull and French-style prog folk similar to Harmonium.
Gonna be tough. |
Sabrutin
10.23.17 | It's become cold around here but Garolou is granting me some much appreciated warmth. Loving "Victoria" and "Wing-tra-la" |
Jethro42
10.23.17 | @Friday;
Fiori-Seguin is closer to Harmonium than Garolou. The latter are doing dense, compact, cheerful traditional folk who are adding a pinch of prog flavour. It rocks no doubt. I never thought about Jethro Tull, but I have to agree with that reference.
According to me, Fiori-Seguin are featuring songs from Fiori (probably refined Harmonium leftovers), others from Séguin and couple others that they both composed and arranged together. Knowing Séguin's career, ''Illusion'' and ''Chanson Pour Marthe'' are from his compos at a minimum. The jazz inspired songs are mainly from Fiori, cos Harmonium is jazz tinged here and there since day one. ''Ça Fait Du Bien'' have something of ''Comme un Sage''. ''Deux Cent Nuits à l'Heure'' is probably from both songwriters, but if it wasnt for that up tempo beat, it would sound reaally a la Harmonium. After all, I can detect some Harmonium through all the album, except for ''Illusion''. |
e210013
10.23.17 | @ Jethro
According with Wikipedia, "Deux Cents Nuits À L'heure", "Ça Fait Du Bien" and "La Guitare Des Pays D'En Haut" are from Fiori and Séguin. "Viens Danser" and "La Moitié Du Monde" are from Fiori and "Illusion" and "Chanson Pour Marthe" are from Séguin. A fifty-fifty album. You are pratically right. The best host, ah,ah,ah. |
Jethro42
10.23.17 | haha e21, bro, you don't miss an occasion to complimente me. It's appreciated :) So I wasn't too far in my insinuation, indeed. The jazz is more apparent in Fiori-Seguin than in Harmoium. To me, Fiori gave himself a favor, a pleasure in making jazz more than usual.
@Sabrutin, 'Victoria'' always got a lot of airplay through the decades, here in Québec. It's their more well known song.
When I talk about Garolou, I talk about their first three albums. I'm into a Garolou binge since last Friday. I'm gonna concentrate to this actual album of Garolou now. |
e210013
10.23.17 | Yeah. According with Progarchives, the three first are the best, especially the two first ones. |
SCREAM!
10.23.17 | I should check out more of Garolou's work. I only discovered this one because I happened to walk into a record store and find it and I decided to take a chance and buy it (no regrets) |
Jethro42
10.23.17 | @e21, the first three Garolou albums are all classics in my book. I can't explain why Romancero's average rating is at a 3.04. It contains many favorite songs of mine, and it's probably the most progressive one. We must say that Progarchive writers are English speakers, and so they miss the lyrics big time. That surely partially explains the low ratings.
@SCREAM, try this link, it contains their first four albums. the fourth one was a flop, because they stopped searching in the old traditional folk songs that always inspired them and started to compose their own material, and they failed at it, and they broke up because of that. They continued touring in the 90s until today I think. I saw them 2 or 3 times in the 90s. Enjoy the link;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1k5hZ-f_Qg&list=PL7VApwmgNwKwdKBkdJP3X8tl261wOvqKQ |
e210013
10.23.17 | Thanks for the informations, bro. |
Friday13th
10.25.17 | "By the way, song ''Ça Fait du Bien'' is a part of Fiori Seguin's album.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgn19ng3JpM"
Oh dang, I forgot to jam that one. Haha, no wonder I was missing my Harmonium fix on #2. That song was the most Harmonium of the album. Jethro, I take back what I said haha. Yeah, the youtube playlist we linked is honestly crap. It doubled "Viens Danser" and made me think it was more repetitive than it was. The interview at the end is pretty interesting though. Don't get too many deep interviews with bands back then. |
Jethro42
10.25.17 | Yes agreed, ''Ça Fait Du Bien'' would fit in any Harmonium albums. I wonder if people took the time to listen to that song, and if they listened to all the songs properly placed. Your edits under number 2 are a good thing.
And yes, the film shows the band trying to expand their culture in the U.S. before they broke up. The government support them financially for the California's project, and Québec prime minister even made the travel with them. Harmonium had pressure all around them to sing in English, but Fiori preferred to keep on singing in his native French. Apparently, Harmonium would have break up anyway, cos they wouldn't know how to surpass L'Heptade. ''What is left to do after an album such as ''L'Heptade'' - Serge Frori. |
Friday13th
10.25.17 | ^yeah, great story. Yeah, idk why some people don't like L'Heptade, but I think it's just as good as Les Cinq. Seems like Fiori agreed. It's like the CTTE, Lamb, or Red of Harmonium. |
Jethro42
10.25.17 | I think that those who don't like l'Heptade find the album too ambitious, and too long. One needs to be patient to absorb all the album. The short songs and the etheric, spacey instrumental segments serve to link the themes of the longer songs. so they're essentiels. Album reads like a book. We cannot skip anything.
Les Cinq Saisons is an instant win, and it's easier to approach. Each tracks are enticing and full of hooks and great melodies. Despite its five season's concept, songs are like individually packed. I like both albums for pretty much the same reasons; Both have plenty of well crafted symphonic compositions. Their debut album (folk rock) is also excellent, and it already shows all the best things to come. |
Jethro42
10.25.17 | We're all slow to vote this round. My choice is almost done. It's hard to choose between two albums I grew up with and love so much. I'll leave couple of you voting before me :) |
Papa Universe
10.25.17 | For as much fun as Fiori Seguin was, I still vote Garolou. |
Jethro42
10.25.17 | @Uni, out of curiosity, have you listened to ''Ça Fait Du Bien'' By Fiori-Séguin? And have you listened to their songs in order? |
SCREAM!
10.25.17 | I can tell who friday is voting for based off his rating for each!
I still need to give Fiori a few more listens to try and make this as fair as possible given that I'm much more familiar with Garolou |
Papa Universe
10.25.17 | I did have to scavenge around a little, but yes |
Jethro42
10.25.17 | Ok fine, Uni :)
@SCREAM mate, have you checked my link for Garolou's discog? I enjoy it so much. There are two songs missing for Romancero, but they're still available on youtube. |
SCREAM!
10.25.17 | I haven't yet but I plan on it! Finally got around to the new Chelsea Wolfe which got me in the mood to take a trip back through her discog so that has taken up a good chunk of my music listening for the week |
Jethro42
10.25.17 | The cover art rings a bell, but I never heard her music. |
Friday13th
10.25.17 | @SCREAM got me!
Yeah, I'll counter Unique's vote with one for Fiori. Both have comparably great music, but the second half of Garolou has a noticeable dip in quality imo.
1:1 |
Jethro42
10.25.17 | ''Victoria'' and ''Germaine'' are classics Garolou though. The ending of the latter gives shivers everytime. The first half of the album is really strong. ''La Complainte'' is probably my fave and the more radio-friendly (along with ''Victoria''). |
bgillesp
10.25.17 | I'm gonna have to go with Fiori-Sequin this round. I'm not quite settled in my opinions but I'm sure I like that one better. |
Friday13th
10.26.17 | 1:2 |
Divaman
10.26.17 | This one wasn't really close for me. I vote for Garolou.
I liked the folky elements of this one, and I particularly liked the last two songs. In fact, I'm kind of bummed this was never released on CD. That "Wing-Tra-La" song in particular really hit the sweet spot for me.
I didn't dislike Fiori-Seguin. I agree with Friday and Jethro that the flow of the album is best when listened as he listed them, and I particularly liked the second number, and some of the synthesizer on the last one. But I wasn't thrilled with the vocals here, and part of the album felt kind of loungy to me. |
Sabrutin
10.26.17 | My brain says Fiori-Seguin but my heart says Garolou. Tough round |
CusmanX1
10.26.17 | What a beautiful find that are Garolou. I'm pretty undecided this time |
CusmanX1
10.26.17 | Garolou seem to be more radio friendly than Fiori-Seguin, and it's not a bad thing |
gagnonov
10.26.17 | popping in just in time for this one
Fiori-Séguin always |
Friday13th
10.26.17 | 1:3 |
SCREAM!
10.26.17 | Should be 2:3 Friday :P
and well now 3:3. Fiori-Seguin is a great find but Garolou keeps me hooked from start to finish with those catchy folk melodies with the prog rock backbone |
e210013
10.26.17 | @ Friday 13th
I'm also confused. Can you clarify the votes till this moment, member by member? |
TheIntruder
10.26.17 | This was a very tough week. It was very tough to take a decision. But here it is. Both are good albums from the same place. But I chose Deux Cents Nuits A L'Heure. |
Divaman
10.26.17 | Hi Friday,
Yes, i think you missed my vote. I voted for Garolou. |
Friday13th
10.26.17 | Oh sorry, missed Diva.
Haha yes, I should clarify since I'm prone to make mistakes:
Unique: #1
Friday: #2
Bgill: #2
Divaman: #1
gagnonov: #2
SCREAM: #1
Intruder: #2
3:4
Feel free to mock if I still messed up lol |
TwigTW
10.26.17 | The Fiori-Seguin vocals on Illusion are reminding me of Brian Ferry. |
TwigTW
10.26.17 | This round is close for me. It really could go either way. I'm going to give them both another spin today and decide... |
Jethro42
10.26.17 | I think I'll end up tossing a coin. Garolou is the little brother of early folk singer from Québec Paul Piché and La Bottine Souriante, a traditional folk band also from Québec. Garolou is tight, cheerful, warm and highly melodic. Band can also evoke Jethro Tull at places. Weak point; ''La Retraite de Bonaparte''
I've always considered Fiori-Séguin like a refined leftover from Harmonium. Written two years after l'Heptade, and featuring almost the entire band Harmonium. Despite the collaboration of the pop folk singer Richard Seguin, we can detect the pen oh Harmonium. Fiori-Séguin is soft, warm, enticing, full of emotions, and their music speaks a lot to me. Weak point; ''La Moitié Du Monde''
God, please help me! |
Jethro42
10.26.17 | *the pen of Harmonium |
Divaman
10.26.17 | Looks like this is going to be a tight one. |
TwigTW
10.26.17 | The documentary at the end of the album is interesting. They discuss if a French-language band can make it in an English language market. Looking back at it now, I'd say trying to do it in 1978--just as prog started collapsing--was a bigger problem than the language, but of course they wouldn't have known that then. |
e210013
10.26.17 | Thanks Friday. Yeah, I think this will be very tight. As many of you, I hesitate for the first time. I think I only give my final decision on Friday. Oh god, this is really a hard decision. "Brother against brother"... Well played Friday. You caught us, ah, ah. |
gagnonov
10.26.17 | hell no, la moitié du monde is the best song on there |
Jethro42
10.26.17 | @Twig;
I agreed about Brian Ferry's reference regarding Séguin's voice, and about your thoughts on the documentary.
Given that Serge Fiori had already the intention to call Harmonium a quit after the release of L'Heptade in 1976, band had probably nothing to lose in trying to expand their horisons in the states two years later. It was also more or less an occasion to promote Deux Cent Nuits À L'Heure. But I think their experience didn't fully succeed. They finally realized they were surrounded by some record labels and by the press that invited (read ''forced'') them to sing in English in order to get more popularity. It represented pressure on Fiori's shoulders, and he said that he would always be singing in his native French.
Anyway, Fiori was sure that Harmonium could never surpass L'Heptade, so the band stopped to exit. Fiori pursued a solo career, but he went more pop folk for the most part. I've also heard he produced films music and jingles. En Français, oui :) |
Jethro42
10.26.17 | @gagnonov, song is ok to me, but it's still my least favorite. It would be better vocal/piano all the way imo, or another kind of orchestration if you will. But it's just me. The vocal lines and the lyrics are great though (as for the entire album) |
TheSpaceMan
10.26.17 | I think I dug #1 the slightest bit more, both pretty close. so yeah, vote goes to Garolou. i can't tell how seriously it takes itself but i felt it was very whimsical |
SCREAM!
10.26.17 | It's serious in the sense that their songs take great influence from folk songs of the region that I'm sure mean a lot to them. But they seem to pick songs that they enjoy and can have fun playing and I think that shows in the music. So both serious and whimsical I guess? Part of what makes them stand out imo! |
Friday13th
10.26.17 | Unique: #1
Friday: #2
Bgill: #2
Divaman: #1
gagnonov: #2
SCREAM: #1
Intruder: #2
Spaceman: #1
4:4 |
Divaman
10.27.17 | Seems like the only thing we can do is to pass them both through to the next round and get rid of Todd, huh?
Heh heh. |
TheSpaceMan
10.27.17 | agreed JW > todd |
Frippertronics
10.27.17 | Fiori-Seguin |
Sabrutin
10.27.17 | Side B of Garolou wins my heart over. Garolou for me |
Friday13th
10.27.17 | Unique: #1
Friday: #2
Bgill: #2
Divaman: #1
gagnonov: #2
SCREAM: #1
Intruder: #2
Spaceman: #1
Fripper: #2
Sabrutin: #1
5:5 |
SCREAM!
10.27.17 | "Seems like the only thing we can do is to pass them both through to the next round and get rid of Todd, huh?
Heh heh."
I tried that with Heldon and Friday wouldn't have it haha |
TwigTW
10.27.17 | It's basically a tie for me, but I'm voting for Fiori-Seguin because I like it just a hair more. |
wham49
10.27.17 | fiori, it was hard for me, but that it what I am going with
and Todd needs to stay |
SCREAM!
10.27.17 | well whichever round it appears in next will be an easy one for a few people I guess ;) |
Friday13th
10.27.17 | Unique: #1
Friday: #2
Bgill: #2
Divaman: #1
gagnonov: #2
SCREAM: #1
Intruder: #2
Spaceman: #1
Fripper: #2
Sabrutin: #1
Twig: #2
wham: #2
5:7 |
SCREAM!
10.27.17 | at least garolou put up a good fight :( |
bnelso55
10.27.17 | I figured this case would be opened and closed. I love Fiori's work. Always have, always will. However, Garolou, a band I'd never heard of, surprised me greatly. I really enjoyed their record. Despite their competition being a Fiori opus, I think I'll throw my vote Garolou's way this time. |
Divaman
10.27.17 | Agreed, SCREAM! This was an interesting battle. Nice matchup, Friday. Looking forward to seeing what you have for us later today. Only two first-round matchups left. |
Friday13th
10.27.17 | Unique: #1
Friday: #2
Bgill: #2
Divaman: #1
gagnonov: #2
SCREAM: #1
Intruder: #2
Spaceman: #1
Fripper: #2
Sabrutin: #1
Twig: #2
wham: #2
bnelso: #1
6:7
Not over yet, guys. We haven't even cracked the 9/16 majority of contestants, and we have a few spectator votes. |
e210013
10.27.17 | I never heard nothing about "Garolou" or "Deux Cents Nuits À L'Heure", before. But of course I knew Harmonium and I love them. So, I was very curious about both albums, Brother against brother. What a fight. Here is what I think about both.
Garolou - Garolou:
From what I know, this is one of their best and most accomplished prog albums. It's an album that oscilates between the traditional folk, such as, "Alouette", "Victoria" and "La Retraite De Bonaparte", and the prog folk music, like, "La Complainte Du Marechal Biron", "Le Depart Pour Les Etats" and especially "Germaine". This is an album with some great musical moments, indeed, especially "Germaine", the great prog highlight on the album. And there isn't a bad song on the album, too. So, I rated it with a 4.0.
Fiori-Seguin - Deux Cents Nuits A L'Heure:
I always loved "Si On Avait Besoin D'Une Cinquième Saison", which is, for me, one of the best acoustic prog albums ever. So, I was with great expectations about this album. But, despite I'm not disappointed, I expected a bit more. It's true it has many of the main caracteristics of Harmonium, especially the tracks of Fiori, but I expected more, or, something different. Maybe too much balladry, I don't know. But, the album is very good as a whole. I can't see any weak points and the arrangements are excellent. So, I rated it with a 4.0.
If you thinked that my vote could bring any kind of clarification about the winer, you are wrong. For the first time I was divided. I think both albums are equally good. And I can't see significant differences to chose one of them. So, I feel the same of Sabrutin. My brain says Fiori-Seguin but my heart says Garolou, too. So, it was a very tough decision, but here it is.
My vote goes to "Garolou".
P.S. @ Jethro: It seems that you can be the guy who will have the final decidion, ah,ah. |
SCREAM!
10.27.17 | Oh dang, I guess I spoke too soon |
e210013
10.27.17 | Yeah SCREAM, it's too soon, indeed. |
SCREAM!
10.27.17 | Figured Friday was going to call the vote since its Friday and round 7 is due to come out soon |
TwigTW
10.27.17 | It aint over till the fat lady sings... |
e210013
10.27.17 | Absolutely. |
Jethro42
10.27.17 | Garolou always impressed me the way they combined prog and traditional folk. They are responsible if I came to love La Bottine Souriante who was specialized in traditional folk with an experimental approach. So, listening to both, I visited all Garolou's LPs, and I came to the conclusion that their first three efforts were a golden mine.
Meanwhile, in the end of the seventies, I heard about a Fiori-Séguin collaboration. I would have been more enthusiast if it simply was a Fiori's solo work, but when I heard it, I was pleasantly surprised. I expected something sounding more like Harmonium, but it seemed to me that the compos were diluted because of the presence of Richard Séguin, the pop-folk singer of good reputation in Québec. He even did some backing vocals for L'Heptade. I thought from the start that Fiori-Séguin was starting very strongly, but the last half was lacking of meat (''Chanson Pour Marthe'', ''La Moitié Du Monde'' and the first half of ''La Guitare Des Pays D'En Haut''), but my ear became accustomed to it, and I finally accepted the album the way it was. But currently, I still can feel these weaknesses in the album.
The thing is Garolou is well balanced, and it doesn't really have low points to be found. In conclusion, Garolou; 4.5/5 and Fiori Séguin; 4.5/5. Against all odds, and I'm the first to be surprised, I vote Garolou. |
Jethro42
10.27.17 | Also, Garolou stood well the test of time...probably more than Fiori-Séguin. |
Sabrutin
10.27.17 | ! |
Jethro42
10.27.17 | !!! |
Friday13th
10.27.17 | !!!!! |
Friday13th
10.27.17 | Unique: #1
Friday: #2
Bgill: #2
Divaman: #1
gagnonov: #2
SCREAM: #1
Intruder: #2
Spaceman: #1
Fripper: #2
Sabrutin: #1
Twig: #2
wham: #2
bnelso: #1
e21: #1
Jethro: #1
8:7
Looks like an upset is possible!
|
Friday13th
10.27.17 | Calling all slackers: Gentleman, Mythodea, and Cusman!
First to 10 wins, and any decision short of 10 will have to wait till the end of today. |
Jethro42
10.27.17 | @e21, I don't like the feeling to be the one who makes the fatal difference into a round. I'll try to be among the very first voters in the future, as always :)
@Friday, do you let us the next 2 albums soon? |
Divaman
10.27.17 | Whoa! Earlier today I thought Garolou was done for, but it made a nice comeback. Looks like we're going right down to the wire here. What's the rule for ties, again? |
MrSirLordGentleman
10.27.17 | Sorry guys. I was on an exams period so I haven't been for the latest rounds
I'll start to participate again from the next round on |
CusmanX1
10.27.17 | Garolou is beautiful, but Deux Cents Nuits even more.
My volte goes to Harm, ehm, Fiori! |
Divaman
10.27.17 | Mythodea, looks like you have the chance to cast the deciding vote. |
Friday13th
10.27.17 | 8:8
Wow, the hype! Where's Mythodea?
Okay, no problem Gentleman. |
Jethro42
10.27.17 | I leaned on Fiori all week long, and I only decided today to change my mind, probably because I'm in a Garolou's binge these days. I can't believe I forgot about ''Deux Cent Nuits À l'Heure'', Ça Fait Du Bien'', ''Illusion'', ''Viens Danser'' and the second half of ''La Guitare'' !?! Did I !?!
|
Friday13th
10.27.17 | No changing now. You'll kill the hype, Jethro! |
Jethro42
10.27.17 | Who am I to kill the hype, my friend...
I was just saying to relieve my conscience :) |
Friday13th
10.27.17 | M7 is out by the way, with comparatively little hype. Happy progday! |
e210013
10.28.17 | @ Jethro
I know that man, especially in this case. But this time it was very tough. |
Divaman
10.28.17 | Can't wait to see the final score on this one. |
Friday13th
10.28.17 | Well, I'm tempted to flip a coin on an 8-8, but any win will be resented. I'll see if we can get a good arbiter from sput. |
Jethro42
10.28.17 | I saw menawati couple days ago. He probably could break the tie. |
Friday13th
10.28.17 | If you see Mena active, let him know. I just shoutboxed Snowdog and Voivod. |
Jethro42
10.28.17 | I shoutboxed him. I would ask Onirium, but he is biased for one of them :) |
Friday13th
10.28.17 | hehe biased is good ;) |
TheNotrap
10.28.17 | Garolou
I only heard "aux illinois". 3.2/5
For anyone looking for some hard prog check "Tales of Mystery and Imagination"
It's better.
Fiori-Seguin
Deux cents nuits à l'heure
I only heard "Deux cents nuits à l'heure". 3.5/5
Cool&gentle pub prog
superfluous feedback
Fiori-Seguin wins the opener.
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Jethro42
10.28.17 | Yeah dude, Tales is great :)
Take note the idea was to listen to the entire albums, then you make a decision on what album you prefer... |
SCREAM!
10.28.17 | How are we even comparing Garolou to APP... What |
Friday13th
10.28.17 | @Notrap I know we're asking a lot if you're not familiar with the prog tourneys. To vote, you need to listen to each of these two albums in their entirety (this match is a little tough because there are two youtube links for each) |
Divaman
10.29.17 | I trust you to flip the coin. |
Jethro42
10.29.17 | Noooooo don't do that! There is no rush after all...And Notrap said to me he would listen to both albums. |
Friday13th
10.29.17 | Don't worry, I'm not going to flip a coin. We'll wait for Notrap or someone to end things democratically haha |
SCREAM!
10.29.17 | brb creating alt |
Jethro42
10.29.17 | Lol |
Friday13th
11.03.17 | Unless you're such a progger that you follow Rick Wakeman's fashion choices, we need a capeless superhero to save this match. |
Mythodea
11.03.17 | Wow, this week's competition was the weirdest. A tie, absent users, I was travelling across Serbia oblivious to everything that was going on and above all, Sputnik crushing again. I had little to no time to listen to both albums, having to vote for M7 too. However, my opinion has been partially shaped.
Garolou was a really melodic prog rock album, with interesting and soothing vocal lines. The guitar tone was sweet, the overall production reminded me of Greek rock of the 90's. The language was strange for a pleb like me who usually listens to songs in english but, I admire bands who write in their mother tongue and want to put in the mix their folk music, so that's a plus. Music becomes so much colorful when the influences come from traditions and folk. The rhythm section sounded tight, the bass was audible, so another plus. I found myself returning to the album, if that says anything. Also, ''Alouette'' is one of the most uplifting songs I've ever heard. 4/5
Then, there's Fiori, another great band, famous for its connection with Harmonium. The language is again foreign to me. It sounds really much alike with Garolou, so I wasn't as intrigued to listen to it. I know the order of the albums shouldn't affect the way I see them, but unfortunately that was the case. The t.t was fantastic though and of the ones that have stayed with me. The production is more modern, imo, but it's without a doubt a classic prog rock album.
I can understand the great division in this round, both albums are great, melodic, deep and emotional. If I had to choose, I would probably say Garolou, but keep in mind that my decision is taken with a grain of salt.
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Friday13th
11.03.17 | "I had little to no time to listen to both albums, having to vote for M7 too. However, my opinion has been partially shaped."
"If I had to choose, I would probably say Garolou, but keep in mind that my decision is taken with a grain of salt."
YES, MYTH, YOU DO HAVE TO CHOOSE ONE! We need a decision, man. If you heard both albums in their entirety (make sure you used two links for each album), than we can call it for Garolou. |
Mythodea
11.03.17 | But.. but... I think I made clear that, even if only for a little, Garolou won. |
Jethro42
11.03.17 | Even if I've chosen Garolou myself, I'm sorry for Fiori-Séguin. I have both albums at a 4.5/5 |
e210013
11.03.17 | Yeah, I can understand the difficult decision here. But, it seems we have finally white smoke. "Garolou" is the winner. Nice, especially because it was my choice too. |
Friday13th
11.03.17 | haha okay, Mythodea. You had a few too many disclaimers for me to tell if you made a valid vote or not.
Vote closed. Garolou is the winner 9-8. |
Sabrutin
11.03.17 | All's well that ends well |
Jethro42
11.03.17 | Best luck next time, Fiori. You're the best in my heart. |
e210013
11.03.17 | You're a real sentimental, my friend. |
Jethro42
11.03.17 | :D |
CusmanX1
11.04.17 | :[ |
Sabrutin
11.04.17 | :D |
