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2011-02-06T21:21:00.000-08:00

We recently had the chance to speak with Jon Anderson about his new album with Rick Wakeman "THE LIVING TREE".

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ProgPositivity Podcast Nov 2010

2010-11-09T22:16:00.000-08:00

ProgPositivity Podcast Nov 2010

ProgPositivity November 2010 - Hasse Froberg & Ranjit Barot

2010-11-08T06:33:00.000-08:00

The ProgPositivity Podcast has been moved to a new location!
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Here are some details on the most recent edition:
PROGRESSIVE POSITIVITY SPOTLIGHT

November 2010
HASSE FROBERG AND MUSICAL COMPANION
RANJIT BAROT

Download ProgPositivity's November 2010 Spotlight

Hasse Froberg and Musical Companion - Future PastYou know Hasse as the long-time lead vocalist for The Flower Kings. Over the last decade, there have been quite a few excellent song ideas that - for one reason or another - didn't fit into Roine's TFK albums. Hasse took advantage of a recent lull in TFK touring and recording to assemble the band "Musical Companion" as a vehicle for this backlog of excellent song ideas! Although the album features very melodic, solid rock with progressive rock flourishes and excellent guitar work, many listeners are surprised at how different this album is from a TFK album.

http://hassefroberg.com/fr_home.cfm

Ranjit Barot - Bada Boom

You may have heard Ranjit Barot playing drums on John McLaughlin's 2008 CD "Floating Point". Ranjit's debut solo fusion album is due out later this month. McLaughlin even plays a fiery guitar solo on this song "Singularity" from the album. Watch for Ranjit Barot's unique blend of jazz rock and Indian music at Amazon Dot Com and other online retailers!

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Over 20,000 Progrock and Fusion tracks to choose from (and growing)!

Discuss your favorite bands and concerts in our discussion list!
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AUGUST 2006 - TY TABOR - ROCK GARDEN

2006-08-24T11:31:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT 8/14/06

TY TABOR - ROCK GARDEN

To celebrate the official release date of Ty Tabor's new solo CD,

ProgPositivity Radio featured another track from

TY TABOR's new solo album ROCK GARDEN

every hour all day Monday 8/14!

If you missed the special, "not to worry"!

Simply drop by our website

http://www.progpositivity.com

click on "Tune IN",

request a song from the album,

and we'll play it for you!

http://www.progpositivity.com/
http://sc4.spacialnet.com:13126/listen.pls

Disclaimer: Ty Tabor's Rock Garden isn't a "prog" CD... But it *does* feature some nice songwriting, memorable melodies, arrangments, lyrics, harmony vocals... Oh - did I almost forget to mention *guitar*-work? ;-)

Ty took his time and made this one his favorite solo album yet. It is notably less melancholy than his previous solo album "Safety".

From http://www.insideoutmusic.com/
“Safety grew out of the worries and anguish that I lived through at the time,” Tabor explains. “With Rock Garden, I survived this phase and now I’m ready to rock again.”

Drop by and listen anytime tomorrow to hear tracks from TY TABOR's new solo CD. If you like what you hear, please support the artist! Drop by InsideOut music and buy your own copy of ROCK GARDEN!
http://www.insideoutmusic.com/

BROWN SHOE - THE WHEAT PATCH

2006-08-05T19:21:00.000-07:00

BROWN SHOE - THE WHEAT PATCH

http://cdbaby.com/cd/brownshoe

I stumbled across samples from BROWN SHOE's album THE WHEAT PATCH recently and was so immediately impressed by their subtle yet intricate arrangements and top notch production that I bought a copy. Upon first listen to the entire CD, however, I began to wonder if the songs were a bit too meandering and unfocused for my taste.

Then I caught the vision. The borderline-ambient nature of these vocal tunes only serves to magnify the impact of their sudden bursts into dynamic passages that are so catchy, intricately crafted and emotionally stirring that they deserve to be classified as indie-art-rock...

If you are looking for some nice background rock music that rises to the foreground to capture your undivided attention time and again... check out samples and more at CDBaby.

JULY 2006 - BLACK BONZO - LADY OF THE LIGHT

2006-08-05T18:19:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

JULY 2006

BLACK BONZO - LADY OF THE LIGHT

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/blackbonzo

Monday July 24th we played tracks from BLACK BONZO every hour on ProgPositivity Radio!

Drop by and request songs from their album anytime!

http://www.progpositivity.com/
http://sc4.spacialnet.com:13126/listen.pls

Although much is made of BLACK BONZO's unabashed revival of the classic Uriah Heep sound - and not without cause - my ears actually rate this material *above* that of the Heep. The guitarist even appropriates a nice Brian May guitar tone from time to time!

Guitar passages sing and soar... The songs are well written, produced and performed...

If you've ever wondered why Deep Purple, Queen, (and yes Uriah Heep) can't seem to put out the same type of cool vibe they did way back in the early 70's, you owe it to yourself to check out BLACK BONZO's 2004 CD "Lady of the Light"!

http://www.progpositivity.com/
http://sc4.spacialnet.com:13126/listen.pls

If you like what you hear, support the band by purchasing your very own copy at:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/blackbonzo

JUNE 2006 - VERTICAL ALIGNMENT - SIGNPOSTS

2006-08-05T18:07:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

JULY 2006

VERTICAL ALIGNMENT - SIGNPOSTS!

http://www.verticalalignment.com/

The long awaited debut album from VERTICAL ALIGNMENT is here!

Vertical Alignment is joined by a stellar cast of musicians on this release. Members of the bands Ajalon, Glass Hammer, Salem Hill and more all guest star on the album. ... the album is filled with mini-epic stories and maximum musicianship. The next to last song, ‘Kingdom of Summer’, features lyrics by famous novelist Stephen Lawhead,” says Peter Jorgensen. “Steve heard the tune and loved it. He gave us full permission to use his fantastic words. I feel deeply honored to have him as a part of ‘Signposts.’”

1) Signposts

2) Dress Rehearsal

3) Ballad of the Titanic

4) Freedom's Call

5) Children in the Son

6) The Towers

7) Rented Houses

8) Kingdom of Summer

9) Rented Houses (epilogue)

MAY 2006 - TOTO - FALLIING IN BETWEEN

2006-08-05T18:02:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

MAY 2006

TOTO - FALLING IN BETWEEN

http://www.toto99.com/

The band Toto returns to form with a new studio album brimming with creative energy, sterling musicianship, and - surprisingly enough - even some Proggie and Fusion moments!

One final note: For those of us that sort-of lost touch with Toto after Jeff Porcaro passed away in 1992... Guess who the band's drummer is *now*... None other than... SIMON PHILLIPS!!! He had impossibly big shoes to fill... but still... Phillips is a monster drummer in his own right... Great catch!

1. Falling In Between

2. Dying On My Feet

3. Bottom Of Your Soul

4. King Of the World

5. Hooked

6. Simple Life

7. Taint Your World

8. Let It Go

9. Spiritual Man

10. No End In Sight

APRIL 2006 - THE FLOWER KINGS - PARADOX HOTEL

2006-08-05T17:59:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

APRIL 2006

THE FLOWER KINGS - PARADOX HOTEL

JERRY WISEMAN DOES IT AGAIN!

A FANTASTIC ROINE INTERVIEW FEATURE

ON THE MAGIC BUS!!!

Hear Jerry Wiseman every Friday night *live* exclusively on Progressive Positivity Radio

http://www.progpositivity.com

http://www.flowerkings.se/

MARCH 2006 - TONY LEVIN - RESONATOR

2006-08-05T17:55:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

MARCH 2006

TONY LEVIN - RESONATOR

SPECIAL TONY LEVIN INTERVIEW EDITION

OF JERRY WISEMAN'S MAGIC BUS

EXCLUSIVELY ON PROGPOSITIVITY RADIO FRIDAY NIGHTS

http://www.progpositivity.com

http://www.tonylevin.com/resonator.htm

FEBRUARY 2006 - CHAIBABA - SLOW BREWED

2006-08-05T17:50:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

FEBRUARY 2006

CHAIBABA - SLOW BREWED

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/chaibaba

Without a doubt the *best* prog rock song about a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich I've heard all year! ;-)

Mark Stephens - ProgPositivity Radio

http://www.progpositivity.com

Ketan’s bass techniques often fulfill multiple roles, such as the illusion of synthesizers, rhythm guitar, or percussion. Vijay’s guitar sounds vary, from mellow chords, to chunky rhythms, to melodies that sound almost as if they’re being sung. The bass and guitar alternate, one leading while the other supports, and at other times they stand together. Dino’s drumming works hand-in-hand with Ketan’s bass, forming a solid rhythm section, which can be heavy, funky, or gentle, but always tight.

Ketan Bakrania- bass, vocals, and occasional percussion

Vijay Bakrania- lead and rhythm guitar

Dino Lopreiato- drums, congas, percussion, and backing vocals

1. Sparks

2. PB & J

3. Liedenfrost Effect

4. C3H8

5. Mundane 'til Friday

6. Bob Ross

7. Power

8. Elevation 7674'

9. Take Control

JANUARY 2006 - ETC - TALES OF ARDOUR & DECEIT

2006-08-05T17:44:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

JANUARY 2006

ET CETERA - TALES OF ARDOUR & DECEIT

ET CETERA is a 90's Danish band who has JETHRO TULL, CARAVAN & early GENESIS as their main influence, which demands a lot of musicianship from a band. They play strong symphonic rock with elements of hard progressive and folk. Fortunately they deliver the music with great skills, over a rich spectrum of moods and clever variations, pretty much a la YES... Highly recommended. Progarchives.com

1. The Song Of Marsh Stig (16:27)

a) Premonition

b) Deceit

c) Despair

d) Outlaw)

2. Songs (4:11)

3. Kentish Suite (8:17)

4. The Lady Of Castela (7:40)

a) Ines de Castro

b) Dom Pedro)

5. Lament (3:58)

6. The Ghost Of Yang Part 1 (11:37)

a) Ardour

b) Nepotism

c) War And Escape

7. The Exit (3:42)

8. The Ghost Of Yang Part 2 (3:39)

JANUARY 2006 - MIKE FLORIO - ARISEN

2006-08-05T17:37:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

JANUARY 2006

MIKE FLORIO - ARISEN

Hear more tracks from MIKE FLORIO as we feature the CD "ARISEN" all day Monday, January 30th, on Progressive Positivity Radio!

http://www.thundersongs.com/tabs/mf.htm

"Virtuoso keyboards and great vocals plus top notch production equals best new artist of 2006!... Florio weaves songs of richness and lyrical depth, oozing with subtle spirituality... DT - Virtuosity http://www.spiritualprog.come

DECEMBER 2005 - MACHINE AND THE SYNERGETIC NUTS - LEAP SECOND NEUTRAL

2006-08-05T17:28:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

DECEMBER 2005

MACHINE AND THE SYNERGETIC NUTS - LEAP SECOND NEUTRAL

http://www.cuneiformrecords.com/bandshtml/machine.html

"...a perfect marriage of 70's Canterbury and burning jazz-fusion, with complex time signatures, ripping keyboards and squonkin' sax lines... reeks of promise and delivers on many fronts"-Sea of Tranquility

I cant' remember which month we actually "Featured" this album as a "Spotlight".. I just remember that once DJMoses turned us onto this band, we got into it so much that we were talking about it on the discussion list and playing tracks from it like there was no tomorrow! Mark Stephens - http://www.progpositivity.com

NOVEMBER 2005 - GENESIS FOR TWO GRAND PIANOS

2006-08-05T17:22:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

NOVEMBER 2005

GENESIS FOR TWO GRAND PIANOS - VOLUME II

Piano virtuosos Yngve Guddal and Roger T. Matte perform exquisite - and faithful - interpretations of Genesis Masterworks on Steinway D Grand Pianos! Absolutely fantastic...simply stunning.
Kenny Solomon
http://www.swissnavyproductions.com/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BTNMZU/103-5190023-7486222?v=glance&n=5174

1. Me And Sarah Jane
2. Seven Stones
3. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
4. The Battle Of Epping Forest
5. Blood On The Rooftops
6. Eleventh Earl Of Mar
7. The Cinema Show

NOVEMBER 2005 - GUITARGARDEN - CHINA ROSE

2006-08-05T17:15:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

NOVEMBER 2005

GUITARGARDEN - CHINA ROSE

http://cdbaby.com/cd/guitargarden

This week ProgPositivity features the intriguing Asian Progressive Rock Guitar sounds of the band GUITARGARDEN! Hear another track from GUITARGARDEN's new CD "China Rose" every hour when you listen to ProgPositivity Radio on Monday, November 21st.

Convenient links to AudioRealm and Live365 streams available at :
http://www.progpositivity.com

The music here is an instrumental smorgasbord that feels quite a bit like California Guitar Trio at times, but also has elements of Pink Floyd... really an exceptionally good disc. Gary Hill - Music Street Journal
http://www.musicstreetjournal.com/guitargarden.htm

NOVEMBER 2005 - SALEM HILL - MIMI'S MAGIC MOMENT

2006-08-05T17:10:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

NOVEMBER 2005

SALEM HILL - MIMI'S MAGIC MOMENT

...their most ambitious project yet...Four long, orchestral compositions brimming with the freedom to groove, meander, and jam,... packed with... melodic vocal genius...It's my 2005 album of the year.

http://home.att.net/~virtuosity/reviews-S.htm#salem

Dave Taylor - http://www.spiritualprog.com

Track List:

01. The Joy Gem (15:03)

02. All Fall Down (7:14)

03. Stolen By Ghosts (21:30)

04. The Future Me (18:53)

NOVEMBER 2005 - THE SYN - SYNDESTRUCTIBLE

2006-08-05T17:03:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

NOVEMBER 2005

THE SYN - SYNDESTRUCTIBLE

One of those rare reunion projects that surpasses the original!

SYNDESTRUCTIBLE is a MUST LISTEN CD

for ALL Art-Rock fans (not just Yes-fans!)!
Mark Stephens - ProgPositivity Radio

http://www.progpositivity.com

From songwriting to arrangements, and vocals and instrumentation, everything on Syndestructible is sublimely understated, creating a uniquely disarming and sensitive brand of art-rock music.

Chris Squire reunites with Stephen Nardelli to finally deliver their long awaited debut album of new songs titled "Syndestructible" If you don't already know all about the legendary story of THE SYN's musical adventures in the 1960's, and how they influenced the future development of Prog Rock as we now know it... immediately proceed to http://www.synmusic.net! (Do not pass "go". Do not collect $200!!) ;-)

Track Listing:
Breaking Down Walls
Some Time, Some Way
Reach Outro
Cathedral Of Love
City Of Dreams
Golden Age
The Promise

OCTOBER 2005 - NAVIGATOR - ReEvolution VOLUME 1

2006-08-05T16:49:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

OCTOBER 2005

NAVIGATOR - ReEvolution VOLUME ONE!

http://www.navigatorontheweb.com/navigatorstore.html

1. Sword Of Endeavor (6:41)

2. The Telling (3:13)

3. Capacities (6:12)

4. Sage Of My Time (5:19)

5. Ancient days (3:23)

6. From Within (3:19)

7. Inspirational Will (3:50)

8. To Begin (6:00)

9. Season Of Life (4:36)

10. Overload (4:56)

11. Travelling Through The Earth (7:54)

Marc Perricelli / keyboards, synthesizers, bass, lead vocals

Michael Soro / guitars-

Rob Thurman / drums, lead vocals

OCTOBER 2005 - BYRON NEMETH - 100 WORLDS

2006-08-05T16:45:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

OCTOBER 2005

BYRON NEMETH - 100 WORLDS

http://www.byronnemeth.com/mp3.html

100 Worlds was mastered at Abbey Road Studios in London by Nick Webb, who has engineered many great albums, such as Queen's "News Of The World"! ...Guest artists such as Joe Deninzon (violin) and Dominick Farinacci (trumpet) also make solo appearances on the Nemeth engineered and mixed recording. -Dan McAvinchey/Guitar Nine Records.

OCTOBER 2005 - IONA - WOVEN CORD

2006-08-05T16:36:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

OCTOBER 2005

IONA - WOVEN CORD

http://www.iona.uk.com/

DJ Moses featured IONA in October. Hear DJMoses ' FUSION REACTOR *live* only on ProgPositivity Radio every THURSDAY Night! http://www.progpositivity.com

1 Overture : specially written for the event by Troy

2 Bi-Se I Mo Shuil - Pt 1

3 Man : updated and lengthened reworking of Matthew - the Man

4 White Sands

5 Murlough Bay

6 Dancing on the Wall 1999

7 Encircling

8 Lindisfarne

9 Revelation

10 Woven Cord

11 Beyond These Shores : featuring Frank on violin

SEPTEMBER 2005 - NATHAN MAHL - SHADOWS UNBOUND

2006-08-05T14:01:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

SEPTEMBER 2005

NATHAN MAHL - SHADOWS UNBOUND

Guy gets the original lineup of NM back together to see if lightning indeed can strike twice. The answer - I'm glad to report - is a resounding YES!!! And "Shadow's Unbound" is the proof! If you are a fusion fan, don't deprive yourself of this treat!

A stunning, sizzling set of prog-rock-fusion tunes! This album takes me all the way back to the first time I heard Jeff Beck's "There and Back"! Mark Stephens - ProgPositivity.com

http://www.nathanmahl.com

Way back in 1995, Guy began writing a series of songs which were intended to be yet another sequel to Parallel Eccentricities (Contrast, Identity and Radio Rehab were the other previous attempts). These 8 songs have now been realized and released as Shadows Unbound.

Amazingly, the original lineup of Nathan Mahl have reunited to present this set of compositions, which also features lead vocalist JP Ranger (the "fifth mahlecule" from 1983).
Band Lineup:

Guy LeBlanc- keys and vox

Mark Spenard- guitars and vox

Dan Lacasse- drums and percs

Don Prince- basses

JP Ranger- Lead Vox

Without Words

Between Here and There

Shadows Unbound

Funkface

Beyond the Rims of Despair

Scumsucking Parasites

Misleading Agendaa

Call to Arms

AUGUST 2005 - UNDERGROUND RAILROAD - THE ORIGIN OF CONSCIOUSNESS

2006-08-05T13:56:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

AUGUST 2005

UNDERGROUND RAILROAD - THE ORIGIN OF CONSCIOUSNESS

http://www.theundergroundrailroad.net/

Frank Remington discovered this Texas powerhouse progressive band and shared their music with us on FRANK'S HAPPY TIME HITS (every Saturday night exclusively on ProgPositivity Radio)

1. Julian Ur (7:45)

2. Julian I (2:37)

3. Love Is a Vagabond King (10:40)

4. Halo (8:21)

5. The Canal at Sunset (4:17)

6. Metaphor (2:59)

7. Creeper (The Doorman Pt. 2) (13:26)

8. Julian II (8:54)

JULY 2005 - GLASS HAMMER - THE INCONSOLABLE SECRET

2006-08-05T13:48:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

JULY 2005

GLASS HAMMER - THE INCONSOLABLE SECRET

http://www.glasshammer.com/pages/features/theinconsolablesecret.html

Glass Hammer, America’s greatest progressive rock band is back with an album of epic proportions. One that literally redefines the entire concept of “epic

...Beautiful pipe organs... Melodic Moogs and Mellotrons.

...a huge, fantastically intriguing story

...a full orchestra and amazing choir

This elaborate enhanced double CD Digipak features the amazing artwork of legendary artist Roger Dean and a generous portion of added-value bonus material, including Roger Dean computer desktop art, a video of the band in the studio, complete lyrics in PDF format, and more

ALBUM TRACKS

A Maker Of Crowns

The Knight Of The North

Long And Long Ago

The Morning She Woke

Lirazel

The High Place

Morrigan's Song

Walking Toward Doom

Mog Ruith

Through A Glass Darkly

The Lady Waits

The Mirror Cracks

Having Caught A Glimpse

JUNE 2005 - BROTHER APE - ON THE OTHER SIDE

2006-08-02T18:03:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
JUNE 2005
BROTHER APE - ON THE OTHER SIDE

http://www.progressrec.com/the_label/brother_otos-reviews.html

...a nice blend of extremely accessible music that stands as another example of the great music that continues to come from those wonderful Scandinavian countries....PROG4YOU

JUNE 2005 - CROSS - PLAYGROUNDS

2006-08-02T17:57:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
JUNE 2005
CROSS - PLAYGROUNDS

ProgPositivity Weekly 68
This week's feature Spotlight CD is
CROSS - PLAYGROUNDS (Progress Records)!!!

http://www.progressrec.com/cross/reviews.html

"As with 2000's Secrets, the highlight is the musicianship, which is of a classic modern progressive rock mould, with beautifully expressive guitars (Hansi Cross), shimmering percussion (Tomas Hjort and Cross), throbbing bass lines (Lollo Andersson), and beds of keyboards (Olov Andersson (Spektrum, Grand Stand and Cross). On the whole, Playgrounds is very good release, with a great sound (especially, for me, Cross' guitar playing). It's stronger in the instrumental passages, which make it an album to not overlook."RATING: 4,5 of 5::PROGRESSIVE WORLD::

JUNE 2005 - SOULFUL TERRAIN - DAYS OF TRUTH AND LOVE

2006-08-01T17:35:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
JUNE 2005
SOULFUL TERRAIN - DAYS OF TRUTH AND HOPE

PLUS - WORLD PREMIERE PREVIEW TRACKS FEATURING DAVE BAINBRIDGE AND FRANK VAN ESSON OF IONA!

Progressive Positivity is very proud to present yet another
WORLD PREMIERE MUSIC EVENT
Thursday 7PM - 9PM EDT

World Premiere tracks from
Soulful Terrain's upcoming CD "Astoria"!!

These songs feature guest performances from
Dave Bainbridge and Frank Van Esson of IONA!

Visit our website
http://www.progpositivity.com
and click on "Listen Now" to hear the show!

Hear Jason Williams discuss Soulful Terrain's vision and music in an exclusive ProgPositivity Interview this Thursday night 7P-9P Eastern right before DJBarry's Soul Frequency!

http://www.progpositivity.com
http://www.live365.com/stations/musicoptimist

Jason Williams of Soulful Terrain will also join us in IRC chat
this Thursday night from 7PM to 9PM Eastern!

Server = Shadowfire
Chatroom = ProgPositivity

MAY 2005 - HELMET OF GNATS - Helmet of Gnats

2006-08-01T17:31:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
MAY 2005
HELMET OF GNATS - HELMET OF GNATS (II)

Spectacular fusion!

http://www.helmetofgnats.com/hog/lospeed/newrelease.htm

http://www.helmetofgnats.com/hog/lospeed/review2.htm
11/27/2004 MJBrady @ www.proggnosis.com said...
When first getting turned onto this band a few years back, I felt almost priveledged to know about them, kind of the same way I felt when I first discovered the Dixie Dregs way back. Hearing such great musicians doing such clever music was like a treasure, and knowing that few people knew of them almost seemed criminal, yet the real fun part was turning my unsuspecting friends or ever strangers onto them, and seeing there reaction, which typically was that of curiousity and being impressed

Track Listing
1) Almost Babylon (8:23)
2) Chinese Leftovers (7:55)
3) Yesterday's Brain (7:45)
4) Crumbs (5:53)
5) Lesser Beings (3:34)
6) Misfit Toys (6:07)
7) Chimps In Space (13:05)

MAY 2005 - ZENPOOL - KHARMONICS

2006-08-01T17:21:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

MAY 2005

ZENPOOL - KHARMONICS

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/zenpool

Composer, producer, and keyboardists Carl Kirkendall received the IOMA awaard for "Best Producer" in 2005 after skyrocketing Zenpool to the top of independent music charts including broadjam,besonic(germany) mp3.com.au(australia) and others. Zenpool takes this music to the next level with contributions from some of the finestmusicians from the 'net scene.

APRIL 2005 DAVE MUSIC GURU SPECIAL FEATURING THE WATCH

2006-08-01T17:18:00.000-07:00

APRIL 2005 SPECIAL FEATURE

DAVE THE MUSIC GURU INTERVIEW OF THE WATCH

INCLUDING NEW MUSIC FROM THEIR ALBUM VACUUM!

APRIL 2005 - LITTLE KING - VIRUS DIVINE

2006-08-01T17:13:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

APRIL 2005

LITTLE KING - VIRUS DIVINE

http://www.littlekingmusic.com/press.php

VIRUS DIVINE is the story of a man on a crusade to change the world for the better after the Columbine High School massacre.

With a beautifully artistic album layout and a batch of eight complicated yet appealing tunes, Little King is pushing up against the boundaries of prog-rock. The music and lyrics sound a lot like Rush (it doesn't hurt that the mixing was done by Terry Brown, who produced 10 Rush albums)...-Dug SKRATCH Magazine

MARCH 2005 MAN ON FIRE - THE UNDEFINED DESIGN

2006-08-01T17:05:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
MARCH 2005
MAN ON FIRE - THE UNDEFINED DESIGN

Jeff Hodges keysboards and vocals
Eric Sands guitars and bass
Special Guest: David Ragsdale on violin!!

Awake (tracks 1 through 3) (total 11:12)
1) Prayer In The Moonlight
2) Bitter Tears Burning
3) Ascension

4. Seven Thunders Wide (4:07)
5. Where is The Light? (4:57)
6. Entertaining Angels (3:41)
7. Great Divide (5:07)
8. Inside The Circle (4:36)
9. Clouds In The Sun (5:19)
10. Wasted Time (5:52)
11. Two Views (4:25)
12. Just Out Of Reach (5:56)

FEB 2005 REVELATION PROJECT - s/t

2006-08-01T16:46:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
FEB 2005
REVELATION PROJECT - s/t

From the frenzied anthemic progressive rock pulse of "Decay" to the quiet and pensive longing tones of "Promise", REVELATION PROJECT clearly is a band willing to explore vast musical territory in order to convey the mood of their album's storyline.

Although I'm a *fan* of concept albums, I'll also be the first to admit that many are collections of songs that seem either vaguely esoteric (Pink Floyd's 'The Wall'), rather loosely connected (Styx's - Kilroy was Here), or somewhat contrived (Spock's Beard's 'Snow'). Revelation Project's self-titled debut CD, however, is *none* of these. The storyline is surprisingly easy to follow. They even provide extra references to *assist* the adventure-seeking listener in following the plotline!

Hard rock fans seeking good musicianship, quality songwriting, melodic vocals, and prog-metal instrumental passages can find much to appreciate here!

Hear tracks from Revelation Project's debut CD on ProgPositivity.com at:http://thewell.name:2095/horde/services/go.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.progpositivity.comWhen you like what you hear, purchase your very own copy at:http://www.revelationproject.com/index.php?INC=merchandise.php
Revelation Project - Revelation Project (2005)
1. Revelation
2. Decay
3. Children
4. Falling
5. Liars
6. Marked
7. Martyrs
8. Judgment
9. Promise
10.Millennium
11.Eternity
12.Glory
13.Delivered1
4.Doxology

JAN 2005 - GLASS HAMMER - LIVE AT NEARFEST

2006-07-29T20:49:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
JANUARY 2005
GLASS HAMMER - LIVE AT NEARFEST

Recorded live at the North East Art Rock Festival (NEARfest) on Sunday, June 29, 2003. Features the Glass Hammer choir, and a guest appearance by Rich Williams of Kansas performing "Portrait (He Knew

http://www.glasshammer.com/pages/features/nearfest.html

ALBUM TRACKS
Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen
Chronotheme
Tales of the Great Wars
One King
Further Up and Further In
Cowboys and Mendians
A Cup of Trembling
Portrait (He Knew) featuring Rich Williams of Kansas
Chronos Deliverer
When We Were Young
Heaven

NOV 2004 - CHROMA KEY - GRAVEYARD MOUNTAIN HOME

2006-07-29T20:37:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

NOVEMBER 2004

CHROMA KEY - GRAVEYARD MOUNTAIN HOME

Chroma Key - AKA Kevin Moore founding member of progressive metal legends Dream Theater.

This has more in common with Tortoise and Pink Floyd than anything Dream Theater has ever done.

Proving that inspiration can come from the most unexpected of places, GRAVEYARD MOUNTAIN HOME is essentially an "alternate soundtrack" to an educational social guidance film from the 1950's. Moore discovered the old film and immediately siezed the opportunity to write music with an increasingly cinematic approach. Not content to just write a 'normal' soundtrack, Moore proceeded to slow the film down to half speed. He then stipped out the original soundtrack and used the surreal video to provide the backdrop for his creative composition process.

Find out more info at:

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/chromakey4

OCT 2004 - NEAL MORSE - ONE

2006-07-29T18:36:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE PREVIEW

OCTOBER 2004

SPECIAL INTERVIEW AND MUSIC EDITION

NEAL MORSE - ONE

This was a very special weekend - and month - for ProgPositivity, featuring DJ Harmony's interviews of Neal Morse, Randy George, and Mike Portnoy.- as well as special pre-release songs from Neal Morse's incredible album ONE!

November 2004 "Pick of the Month" DJBarry - Phantom Tollbooth http://www.tollbooth.org/2004/reviews/nmorse1.html

Check out the RAVING FAN review in Christianity Today Magazine! http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2004/nealmorseone.html

OCT 2004 - ORPHAN PROJECT - ORPHAN FOUND

2006-07-29T18:30:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
OCTOBER 2004
ORPHAN PROJECT - ORPHAN FOUND

http://www.orphanfound.com

Orphan Found is the amazing debut by Orphan Project... Let me just say that if you like Neal Morse's Testimony, you'll love this one as well.
The Dutch Progressive Rock Page
http://www.dprp.net/reviews/200428.html#orphan

Powerhouse vocalist Shane Lankford put together this project, a heavy progressive concept album based on his own life story of being an orphan in search of his true identity. Despite the somewhat unsettling underlying theme of loneliness and the search for identity, Lankford's solid faith that he'll one day meet his Father infuses each song with pregnant expectation and spiritual fulfillment.
Dave Taylor
http://virtuosity.home.att.net/

Track Listing:
coming into view I: discovering new surroundings
chosen
full but lonely
leaving my seat at the table
trickle down
coming into view II: encircling arms of the Father
see what He sees
orphan found
parts as one
paupers unfulfilled
coming into view III: gazing down on golden streets
outro: wonderous Love

OCT 2004 - DIVINE IN SIGHT - SORROW & PROMISE

2006-07-29T18:24:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
OCTOBER 2004
DIVING IN SIGHT - SORROW & PROMISE

http://cdbaby.com/cd/divineinsight

DIVINE IN SIGHT is a spiritual art rock trio from the American Midwest playing album-oriented, progressively influenced, dramatic art rock music. Our debut album, Sorrow & Promise, features and hour-long rock opera.

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As far as I am concerned, the "Spiritual Progressive Art Rock Opera" that is SORROW & PROMISE surely deserves to take its place along side other classic concept albums such as Pink Floyd's The Wall and Genesis' The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, even if on a smaller scale. It is a deep concept, and fully illustrated through the 11 movements or sections that make up S&P.
GENE CROUT Guitarist/Vocalist for AMERICA GOMORRAH

2006-07-29T18:18:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY ALBUM SPOTLIGHT

OCT 2004

AERIAL VIEW - s/t

Aerial View is a Christian classic rock-metal band from California. They sound a bit like a slightly more progressive version of Petra.... Dave Taylor http://www.spiritualprog.com

More info available at their website:

http://www.aerialview.com/fs.html

OCT 2004 - ADVENT - s/t

2006-07-29T18:11:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
OCTOBER 2004
ADVENT - s/t

Advent is similar to Seldon's Inquisitor (see Sept 2004 Feature) in that the band Gentle Giant inspired band leader Alan Benjamin to compose and record this album. What it lacks in production value, it more than makes up for with intelligence, wit and strong compositions. A worthy addition to any Gentle Giant fan's music collection indeed!

1. Maginot Line (5:59) 2. Alison Waits (A Ghost Story) (10:36) 3. Rear View Mirror (3:31) 4. Trompe L'Oeil (3:26) 5. Nowhere Else To Go (5:12) 6. In The Tree (4:29) 7. Marche To The Fighte / The Retreat (4:10) 8. Caminando (1:27) 9. BITB (7:09)

SEPT 2004 - SELDON'S INQUISITOR - WHY NOT

2006-07-29T14:44:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

SEPTEMBER 2004

SELDON'S INQUISITOR - WHY NOT?

ProgPositivity Radio features an interview with Steve Rego and Pat Connor of Seldon's Inquisitor!

Great songwriting and arrangements. A very fun album.

Available at m and m music. http://www.mandmmusic.com/cats.html

This duo of Steve Rego and Pat Connor augment their seventies based sound with guest members. The sound is rooted in traditional seventies prog that will interest a wide variety of fans with their interesting blend of song writing and extended ensemble playing. Rego and Connor are members of the newly formed NewEars group based in Boston to promote local prog. This is a full-length disc at a special price to promote local prog talent.

SEPT 2004 - Blushing Well Album Spotlight

2006-07-29T14:28:00.000-07:00

ProgPositivity Radio album spotlight
BLUSHING WELL - FRAGILE HUMAN
Christian Hard Rock/Art-Rock

More info available here:
http://www.silentplanetpromotions.com/talent/
http://www.indieheaven.com/view_artist.idh?artist_id=1899

AUG 2004 - SWEDISH FAMILY - VINTAGE PROG

2006-07-29T14:24:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
AUGUST 2004
SWEDISH FAMILY - VINTAGE PROG

Jerry Wiseman debuted this cool Prog gem on JERRY's MAGIC MUSIC BUS in August 2004. Jerry was cryptic, mysterious, and all-around hilarious in how he promoted this new project led by Tomas Bodin of TFK!

http://www.flowerkings.se/?s=projects

1. Stoneheart (6:03) 2. A Man Without Mind (5:01) 3. The Gothenburg Heros (3:58) 4. Waltz Of Sadness (4:04) 5. The Last Goodbye (4:28) 6. From The Foot (6:10) 7. The Summerdress (3:08) 8. The Flu (5:17) 9. Östuna Anthem (3:22) 10. The Agent Dance (4:11) 11. Always Grumpy (bonus) (4:18) 12. Brunos Exotica (bonus) (3:08)

JUNE 2004 - WORLD PREMIERE MUSIC FROM VA

2006-07-29T14:10:00.000-07:00

JUNE 2004 PROGPOSITIVITY RADIO FEATUES THE "WORLD PREMIERE" OF FEEL THE LIGHT - THE NEW SONG FROM VERTICAL ALIGNMENT !

A just-for-fun instrumental tune. A synthesis of techno and prog, the song is laced with some blugrass influence.Hear this and *more* at
http://verticalalignment.com/

JUNE 2004 - AYREON - THE HUMAN EQUATION

2006-07-29T13:53:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

JUNE 2004

AYREON - THE HUMAN EQUATION

On June 5th, Frank Remington featured this incredible double CD set on our member station. The Human Equation was his ALBUM OF THE YEAR for 2004!

Featured vocalists on the 2 CD set include:

Eric Clayton - Savior Machine
Heather Findlay - After Forever
Mikael Akerfeldt - Opeth
Magnus Ekwall - The Quill
Arjen Lucassen - Ayreon
James LaBrie - Dream Theater (main vocalist for the entire cd)
Marcela Bovio - Elfonia
Mike Baker - Shadow Gallery
Irene Jansen - Karma
Devon Graves - Dead Soul Tribe, Psychotic Waltz
Devin Townsend - The Devin Townsend Band, Strapping Young Lad
Musicians include:
Martin Orford - IQ
Ken Hensley - Uriah Heep
Oliver Wakeman

MAY 2004 - TRIPOD - s/t

2006-07-29T13:34:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT CD
MAY 2004
TRIPOD - s/t

http://www.tripod-theband.com/f-reviewsold.htm

From AllMusic.com

ABSTRACT, CEREBRAL, ANGULAR, QUIRKY, CLUTTERED & JARRING

TRIPOD is a rarity: a rock band that has never used a guitarist and has gone out of its way to broadcast that fact.
The New York City-based threesome has, since the late '90s, been rocking loudly and aggressively without the use of a guitarist. TriPod's sound...is essentially built around horns (mostly sax), electric bass, and drums.

APR 2004 - PROTOKAW - BEFORE BECAME AFTER

2006-07-29T13:26:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT CD
APRIL 2004
PROTO-KAW - BEFORE BECAME AFTER

From Dave Taylor's excellent Prog Reviews at http://www.spiritualprog.com

In the early 70's, the band Kansas went through three large transformations. The sound of the band changed along with the the group members. The band the world came to know as Kansas was actually the third version of the band. Proto Kaw is the renamed, reformed second version.

Reviewed by Dave Taylor, November 2004
...If you are any kind of fan of early Kansas, this album really takes you back. Livgren's writing and guitar and keyboard playing are in top form. Lynn Meredith has a great voice, and this album really rocks in a most progressive way....From psychedelic and spacey, to obtuse and foreboding, to dynamic vocal hooks and blistering solos, Before Became After is far and away the most progressive new project Livgren has been involved with for many years, even eclipsing in some ways his return to Kansas with Somewhere to Elsewhere.

MARCH 2004 - KEVIN GILBERT - THUD

2006-07-29T13:05:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT CD
MARCH 2004
KEVIN GILBERT - THUD

Kevin's life is a tragic one. We had a lot of discussion of this disc at ProgPositivity@YahooGroups.com. So we gave away a free copy to a lucky member of our list!

You too could be a winner. Drop by and tune in! http://www.progpositivity.com

More information about the musical genius of Kevin Gilbert is available at:
http://www.kevingilbert.com/main.htm

KAPIA - KEYHOLDER FEB 2004

2006-07-29T12:56:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
FEB 2004 #2
KAIPA - KEYHOLDER

1. Lifetime of a journey (8:14) 2. A complex work of art (11:57) 3. The weed of all mankind (9:29) 4. Sonic Pearls (6:06) 5. The end of the rope (13:59) 6. Across the big uncertain (8:30) 7. Distant voices (13:00) 8. Otherworldly brights (7:08)Total Time: 79:23

Lots of great Kaipa info available at http://www.kaipa.info/

REVIEW EXCERPT FROM PROGARCHIVES
http://www.progarchives.com/Progressive_rock_discography_CD.asp?cd_id=3142
Review by Greger (Greger Rönnqvist) PROG REVIEWER
The music is a mix between the old 70's Kaipa and Camel, The Flower Kings, Genesis, Ritual and Yes with lengthy instrumental passages and talented musicianship. Although Hans Lundin is responsible for the main part of the compositions, they have a strong Roine Stolt/The Flower Kings feeling to them

2006-07-29T12:43:00.000-07:00

PROGPOSITIVITY FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
FEBRUARY 2004
GLASS HAMMER - SHADOWLANDS

Special thanks to Steve Babb for helping ProgPositivity kick of our inaugural year with a cool Glass Hammer Shadowlands interview! Glass Hammer is one of *the* premiere modern Prog Bands IMO.

1. So Close, So Far (9:50) 2. Run Lisette (10:29) 3. Farewell To Shadowlands (7:30) 4. Longer (9:51) 5. Behind The Great Beyond (20:27) Total Time: 58:08

Links to more info on GLASS HAMMER

http://www.glasshammer.com/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/B00018J7GY/103-5190023-7486222?redirect=true

http://virtuosity.home.att.net/reviews-G.htm#gh

2006-02-11T19:11:00.000-08:00

http://cdbaby.com/cd/chaibaba

This week we feature msic from Chaibaba's Debut Album:, SLOW BREWED.

This band generates a *lot* of music for a 3 piece. From loud and crunchy to thoughtful and even semi-hypnotic there is *much* for bass and electric guitar players to dig on this album!

Like the songs you hear on this Podcast? Listen to ProgPositivity Dot Com on Monday, February 13th. All day, we will play *another* track from this new Chaibaba CD on our streaming webcast.

http://www.progpositivity.com

Ketan Bakrania- bass, vocals, and occasional percussion
Vijay Bakrania- lead and rhythm guitar
Dino Lopreiato- drums, congas, percussion, and backing vocals

We also play a track from TRIGON's CD "CONTINUUM". Trigon is a great jam instrumental prog/classic jam band. Check them out!
http://www.heavyzenjazz.de/

As always, good friends and great music awaits you at ProgPositivity Dot Com 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

http://www.progpositivity.com

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2006-02-11T19:10:00.000-08:00

MIKE FLORIO FEATURE

2006-01-29T13:05:00.000-08:00

On this week's Podcast we feature two songs from MIKE FLORIO'S 2006 CD "ARISEN"!

Get more info on MIKE FLORIO at www.massdream.com

Hear a much wider variety of songs from MIKE FLORIO on ProgPositivity Radio!
http://www.progpositivity.com

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Your friend on the webwaves,
Mark Stephens
<http://www.progpositivity.com/>

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2006-01-15T21:41:00.000-08:00

On this week's Podcast we feature two songs from THIEVE'S KITCHEN's debut CD "Head", and one from their follow up CD "Argot".

Hear a much wider variety of songs from THIEVE'S KITCHEN's discography (including music from their latest CD) all this week on our streaming extended version of ProgPositivity Weekly!
http://www.live365.com/stations/musicoptimist

This week we also feature SALEM HILL, FROGG CAFE, PANTA RHEI and more!
http://www.live365.com/stations/musicoptimist

Mark Stephens

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2006-01-08T18:38:00.000-08:00

We feature the Danish Prog Band ET CETERA this week!

Hear another song from ET CETERA every 30 minutes on the streaming
show featuring Frank Zappa, Camel, and more at:
http://www.live365.com/stations/musicoptimist

On this week's Podcast:

ET CETERA from "Tales of Ardour and Deceit" - The Song of Marsh Stig
YOU MUST BUY THIS CD!!! FANTASTIC! :-)

ET CETERA from "The Difficult Second" - Trespasser... Great place to
dig a bit deeper into the ET CETERA catalog! :-)

Plus a rare - Hard to Find ET CETERA Improv Session!

We feature a lot MORE EtCetera tunes as well as Frank Zappa, Gentle
Giant, Kenso, on our ProgPositivity Weekly L365 stream at:

http://www.live365.com/stations/musicoptimist

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Genesis for 2 Grand Pianos on ProgPositivity Weekly 93

2005-12-18T20:13:00.000-08:00

This week we feature
GENESIS FOR TWO GRAND PIANOS - VOLUME II

Piano virtuosos Yngve Guddal and Roger T. Matte perform exquisite - and faithful - interpretations of Genesis Masterworks on Steinway D Grand Pianos!

Get more information about our Feature CD
GENESIS FOR TWO GRAND PIANOS VOLUME TWO at:
<http://www.yngveguddal.com/>

Also on this week's show:

SOLSTICE COIL! From Tel Aviv, Israel, we will hear Photosensitivity. (winner of numerous awards at Garage Band dot com… including Most Original Song, Best Male Vocals, and Best Production… It is currently listed #4 in their Top Progressive Rock songs competition...)

PINK FLOYD!

AIRELINE! From Murfreesboro Tenessee USA Aireline fuses their rock roots with their love of classical music resulting in music that is simultaneously elegant and edgy..
http://www.purevolume.com/aireline

ROBERT WALTERS 20TH CONGRESS!
CAIRO!
PAUL ELLIS!
and more!
If you like what you hear, please support the artist and buy 1 (or 2 or 3) of their CD's! :-)

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2005-12-04T18:23:00.000-08:00

Tim Morse is our Feature Artist as we play tracks from his debut album "Transformation" this week!

Also:
JETHRO TULL
OZ NOY
THE SYN
TUNA LAGUNA
COSMIC MERCY
and more!!

At little research quickly reveals why Tim Morse's debut release "Transformation" is such an exceptionally mature CD.

Tim Morse honed his chops as keyboardist for the Yes tribute band Parallels! He has interviewed countless Progressive and Classic Rock Legends as research for his books "Classic Rock Stories", and "Yesstories" (which has sold over 20,000 copies world wide)!

Now Tim steps into the studio with Mark Dean to make their mark on Progressive Rock history.

Transformation is an uplifting, energetic, fun excursion into the freedom, the excitement, the excellent musicianship, and the "over the top" musical indulgence that are the hallmarks of Progressive Rock. Highly recommended! (Mark Stephens - ProgPositivity Radio)

Tim continues to write for music magazines such as Mix, Guitar World, Vintage Guitar, Keyboard and Bass Player.

Find out more about Tim at http://www.timmorse.com

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2005-11-29T10:58:00.000-08:00

Cryptic Visions new album LIVE AT ROSFest 2005 is now officially
released and available at:
http://www.mindawn.com

CRYPTIC VISION's Prog Medley (Progledy) brought down the house at
ROSFest... Hear them seamlessly transition from Spock's Beard to Yes
, Genesis and ELP! A tour de force of Prog Classics. Also hear them
do their own epic classics as we feature CRYPTIC VISION!

Also on this week's show...
MAN ON FIRE
JEAN LUC PONTY
ANDRES OSORIO
GENTLE GIANT
GLASS HAMMER
BIRDSONG OF THE MESOZOIC
and more!

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2005-11-22T16:12:00.000-08:00

Intriguing Asian Progressive Rock Guitar sounds of the band
GUITARGARDEN!
http://www.guitargarden.net

Also:
RARE BLEND, ALAN WHITE, ORPHAN PROJECT, RUSH, QUELLA VECCHIA LOCANDA,
ERIC JOHNSON, and more!

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2005-11-15T18:24:00.000-08:00

This week we feature SALEM HILL!

Hear music from SALEM HILL's FANTASTIC new CD titled "MIMI's MAGIC MOMENT'!!

SH outdoes themselves - once again "raising the bar" for modern proggers the world over! (Note: This CD features guest appearances by Neal Morse and Fred Schendel of GLASS HAMMER.)

Also on this week's show:
classic prog from ENGLAND
fusion jam from BILLY COBHAM
PENDRAGON by request
the fantastic guitar work of RICK DICAIRE
and more!

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2005-11-08T19:44:00.000-08:00

Feature Spotlight - music from Chris Squire and THE SYN's new CD "SYNDESTRUCTIBLE"!!!

Also:
Classic Jethro Tull
A 2004 Alan Parsons tune with special guest guitarists DAVID GILMOUR (of Pink Floyd)!

PFR, L Cordola and and much more! :-)

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2005-10-29T08:32:00.000-07:00

NAVIGATOR is our FEATURE SPOTLIGHT artist on ProgPositivity Weekly.

Navigator doesn't deny it. They are aiming for what they call "a 'true' retro-progressive sound"!

Influences of the band include ELP, GENESIS, and PINK FLOYD.

(Navigator's music)... "evokes the feel of some of the great early 70's prog giants"
Dave Taylor - http://www.spiritualprog.com

Also on this week's show:
TILES from FRANK'S HAPPY TIME HITS!

One of the most unusual ADRIAN BELEW songs you've ever heard!

Also: Alaska, Gentle Giant, Little King, Paul Ellis, Jeremy and more!

If you like what you hear, please support the artist and buy 1 (or 2 or 3) of their CD's! :-)

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2005-10-20T19:12:00.000-07:00

Triumvirate, Mike Keneally, Use of Ashes, and more!

This week we feature THE BYRON NEMETH GROUP!

MGBert (the Proto-Prog Prof) features a band from Argentina that is heavily influenced by one of his favorite keyboardists of all time!

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2005-10-13T17:35:00.000-07:00

More Prog Rock Positivity!

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Show 78 - part 1 (featuring NATHAN MAHL)

2005-09-05T10:42:00.000-07:00

This week's Spotlight CD is NATHAN MAHL - SHADOWS UNBOUND!

MG-bert (the Proto-Prog Professor) provides and informative audio tour of the Keyboards used to create classic 1970's Progressive Rock!

Our march through the Progressive Rock alphabet continues, this week featuring bands that start with the letter "V"!!

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Show 78 - part 3 (featuring classic keys of 1970's!)

2005-09-05T10:41:00.001-07:00

Show 78 part 2 (featuring Prog in the Park bands!)

2005-09-05T10:41:00.000-07:00

Show 77 Part 3

2005-08-25T18:18:00.000-07:00

ProgPositivity Weekly 77 Part 3
Featuring favorite "U" bands and Prog in the Park 2005 Bands

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* Red Sand - Children Memory
Underground Railroad - Metaphor
Umphrey's Mcghee
Uriah Heep
* Red Sand - Mirror of Insanity
* Red Sand - Cradle

*Prog in the Park - Rochester New York - Sept 10th! More info at www.prog90.com

Show 77 Part 2

2005-08-25T18:17:00.000-07:00

ProgPositivity Weekly 77 Part 2
Featuring favorite "U" bands and Prog in the Park 2005 Bands!

* Frogg Cafe
Underground Railroad
Utopia
Uzva
* Nathan Mahl

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* Frogg Cafe
Underground Railroad
Utopia
Uzva
* Nathan Mahl

* Prog in the Park Rochester New York - Sept 10th more info at www.prog90.com

Show 77 Part One

2005-08-25T18:15:00.000-07:00

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Spotlighting the band UNDERGROUND RAILROAD!
Also featuring favorite Prog bands starting with the letter "U"
and bands playing at the Prog In The Park 2005 Festival Sept 10th in Rochester New York!!

* Helmet of Gnats - Chimps in Space
Underground Railroad - The Canal at Sunset
UK
UT
* Karcius - Evolution Lunatic

2005-08-25T18:13:00.000-07:00

ProgPositivity Weekly 77 featuring PROG IN THE PARK Bands.

We also continue our tour of the Prog Rock alphabet... this week focusing on bands that start with the letter "U"!

2005-08-14T14:54:00.000-07:00

SALEM HILL, SUPERTRAMP, SOULFUL TERRAIN, SWEDISH FAMILY PROG, STARCASTLE. Our tour of the Progressive Rock alphabet continues! Favorite "S" bands part 2!!!

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2005-08-13T16:13:00.000-07:00

Supertramp is our feature band. Many only know their pop hits... but they had some great Art Rock moments as well. Also Spock's Beard, and other Progressive Rockers that start with the letter "S"!!

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podcast info !

2005-08-07T06:01:00.000-07:00

http://musicoptimist.audioblog.com/rss/progpositivity74.xml

2005-08-06T11:10:00.000-07:00

Progressive Rock Variety from the symphonic concept pieces of RAIN to the neo-prog-metal of RUSH and the Jazz-fusion of RETURN TO FOREVER and JOHN SCOFIELD... and more!

2005-07-16T14:45:00.000-07:00

Live Proto-Kaw!
A track from Glass Hammer's LEX REX!
Also PFM and Pink Cream!

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2005-07-16T14:36:00.000-07:00

GLASS HAMMER from their new CD THE INCONSOLABLE SECRET!

AJALON from their new CD
ON THE THRESHOLD OF ETERNITY!

A track from PRESTO BALLET that is *not* on their CD! Check it out!

ALSO:
PLATYPUS and JORDAN RUDESS

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ProgPositivity Weekly 68 Featuring CROSS!

2005-07-04T18:45:00.000-07:00

Featuring Cross - Playgrounds (from Progress Records)

Also:

New Steve Walsh!

Manfred Mann

Thirteen of Everything

Neal Morse with Phil Keaggy

Mostly Autumn

Gryphon

RPWL

Marillion

Return to Forever

Please e-mail me for the name of the song and CD of anything you hear on this week's show.

musicoptimist@yahoo.com

If you like what you hear, please support the artists! I can help you find their CD for purchase!

Your friend on the webwaves,
Mark Stephens
musicoptimist@yahoo.com

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2005-06-24T13:04:00.000-07:00

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Podcast listeners, please give these a try and let me know how well it works for you!

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ProgPositivity Weekly 67 Podcast!

2005-06-20T13:45:00.000-07:00

This week's Feature Band is Machine and the Synergetic Nuts! Also on this week's show: Porcupine Tree, Camel, Simon Apple, Salem Hill, Rain, Level 42, Presto Ballet, Revelation Project. More of the music you talk about at http://www.progpositivity.com

Prog PodPositivity Weekly 66 Soulful Terrain Feature!

2005-06-20T12:53:00.000-07:00

Here are the names of the bands and the albums/CD's where you can find the songs on this week's show!
If you like what you hear, please support the artists! If you would like a specific song title, please e-mail me at musicoptimist@yahoo.com

Set One
Little Atlas - Wanderlust 2005
*SOULFUL TERRAIN* - The Days of Truth and Hope 2005/2003
Carptree - Man Made Machine 2005
Klaatu - s/t 1976
Ritual - Think Like a Mountain 2003

Set Two
D Beegle - Clear the Tracks 1999
*SOULFUL TERRAIN* - Secrets in the Valley Featuring Dave Bainbridge on guitar! 2005
Ness - Up Late With People 2004F
rogg Café - Fortunate Observer of Time 2005

Set Three
Proto-Kaw - Before Became After 2004
* SOULFUL TERRAIN* - The mystery of Three - The Days of Truth and Hope 2005/2003
Dream Theater - Octavarious 2005
Machine and the Synergetic Nuts - Leap Second Neutral 2005
Mahavishnu Orchestra - Birds of Fire 1973
The Tangent - The World We Drive Through 2004

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2005-06-20T10:55:00.000-07:00

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