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Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: mikedm on October 13, 2012, 02:32:54 PM

I'd like to thank whomever it was that mentioned Porcupine Tree a few months back in one of those favorites threads. I found them on Pandora and have since created stations for Ozric Tentacles, Djam Karet and Happy The Man just to name a few. Really helps the day go by when working at home.
 
Mike

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: tncaveman on October 13, 2012, 06:58:11 PM

could have been me - do a Snarky Puppy, Transatlantic, and Alain Caron station - I love Pandora at work.  Wish I had a smart phone to listen in the car.

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: tbrannon on October 14, 2012, 08:52:49 AM

Snarky puppy has been playing pretty much constantly on my pandora station since it was brought up a few weeks ago.  
 
This song just kills me.  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy1XWKEzgGU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy1XWKEzgGU)

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: dnburgess on October 14, 2012, 08:17:56 PM

Richard Barbieri, the keyboard player with PT has an illustrious career as a member of Japan and has played on most of David Sylvian's solo work. You might enjoy that too.

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: dnburgess on October 14, 2012, 08:22:11 PM

Toby - thanks for that link - love it.
 
One good link deserves another - check this out..
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXMyAN03L5w (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXMyAN03L5w)

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: tbrannon on October 14, 2012, 09:03:48 PM

David,
 
Wow- so much talent out there on YouTube, etc., that remains undiscovered by mainstream media.  Thanks for the link!

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: hammer on October 14, 2012, 09:24:51 PM

Blown away by what I just heard and the many influences they've incorporated in to their music. The intro sax and percussion reminded me a lot of some early Weather Report.  I heard some Joe Zawinul influence in their too.  Then in the middle I was hearing a Chicago influence in the horn riffs. I'm definitely going to listen to more of their stuff.

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: dnburgess on October 14, 2012, 09:49:00 PM

Toby - it is truly the best of times and the worst of times.

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: wishbass on October 15, 2012, 09:14:25 PM

Believe I could have been one of the guilty parties. Love PT,and all of Steven Wilsons spin offs.

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: 12stringwilson on October 19, 2012, 08:29:39 AM

Mike - Do yourself a favor and get Steven Wilson's latest blu-ray/DvD Get All You Deserve. Simply fantastic! He just finished recording his 3rd solo album with his new touring band (incredible musicians BTW) and it should release early 2013.

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: mikedm on October 25, 2012, 06:33:07 PM

Well the Pandora love just gets better and better. Since I freelance, I occasionally work at a client's location. One that I frequent the most used to block Pandora. Not anymore.
 
Toby - The Snarky Puppy link was too cool for school, thanks.
 
Brent - thanks for recommendation. I'll have to look into that.
 
Mike

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: xlrogue6 on October 26, 2012, 10:12:12 AM

I'd go easy on the Pandora love--it's a one sided affair, unless you're into abusive relationships:
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/10/17/pandora_fairness/ (http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/10/17/pandora_fairness/)
 
(Message edited by xlrogue6 on October 26, 2012)

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: David Houck on October 27, 2012, 05:46:16 PM

Toby; thanks for the Snarky Puppy video!
 
And David, the Kishi Bashi piece was gorgeous.  Thank you!

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: David Houck on October 27, 2012, 06:25:19 PM

And this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3MpGBwGdVk) is from the aforementioned Steven Wilson's new DVD.  Pretty amazing stuff.

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: rustyg61 on October 28, 2012, 05:37:44 PM

Thanks for the Snarky Puppy link Toby! I had never heard of them, but after watching the videos I bought Ground Up on iTunes last night! Great stuff!

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: rustyg61 on October 28, 2012, 05:39:13 PM

Thanks for the Steven Wilson link Dave, great stuff!!

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: mikedm on October 28, 2012, 06:14:31 PM

xlrogue6, thanks for the insight. The gist of this thread is to not promote Pandora, nor to suggest anyone subscribe to it. For me, Pandora has been a great avenue to experience music I otherwise would have missed.

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: tncaveman on December 25, 2012, 05:16:46 PM

Got 2 Snarky Puppy CD's for Christmas.  The DVD that came with Ground Up is really cool.  These guys are obviously having a ton of fun.  
 
Stephen

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: rustyg61 on December 25, 2012, 05:39:25 PM

Snarky Puppy is one of my favorite bands now & I would have never heard of them if it weren't for Stephen's post on this thread! I downloaded Ground Up from iTunes, but may have to buy a store copy if it comes with a DVD!

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: 12stringwilson on March 06, 2013, 06:19:40 AM

I have been listening to Steven's new album, The Raven That Refused to Sing (and other stories). It is quite impressive and leads me to believe that Porcupine Tree will not be performing together for a while. This album is just awesome. Nick Beggs' bass playing is dirty good. His tones remind me of Chris Squire and early Geddy Lee. The folks in his new band are all sick players.
 
The Raven That Refused to Sing...just beautiful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4XevlloPY4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4XevlloPY4)
 
The Watchmaker...great showpiece that just builds. The bass playing and vocals are superb.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kLcoEJm_84 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kLcoEJm_84)

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: wishbass on March 06, 2013, 06:28:46 AM

Couldn't agree more. Steven Wilson doesn't get enough attention in the states. I also enjoy his collaboration Michael  Aekerfeld  .

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: wishbass on March 11, 2013, 02:23:00 PM

On another note, amongst us prog fans, I just picked up Riverside' s newest  Shrine Of Generation Slaves. Spectacular. Check out Escalator Shrineon YouTube ...12+ min of bliss!

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: David Houck on March 14, 2013, 05:44:55 PM

Karl; I just listened to Escalator Shrine; that was great!
 
I also watched this live piece from them, Second Life Syndrome (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNuPf8siX_8).

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: wishbass on March 14, 2013, 05:53:13 PM

Dave,  check out The Curtain Falls,  and The Same River by Riverside,  my favorites!

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: wishbass on March 14, 2013, 06:18:45 PM

Thats a great track Dave. I love the old school vibe in the middle section. They cover such a wide range of music. The lead  singers (Mariuz Duda) solo project  Lunatic Soul is also good listening,  progressive, but different from Riverside.

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: David Houck on March 14, 2013, 06:30:07 PM

Watched the live versions of The Curtain Falls (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K1_7QT_POg) and The Same River (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XloyiZZ_gaw); very nice!  Thanks; that made for an enjoyable evening of listening!

Title: Porcupine Tree - Thank You
Post by: wishbass on March 14, 2013, 07:13:53 PM

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