Alembic Guitars Club

Connecting => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: tmoney61092 on May 02, 2011, 04:30:57 PM

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: tmoney61092 on May 02, 2011, 04:30:57 PM

i thought it'd be fun to start a thread of current bands who are extremely talented(in your opinion) that are overshadowed by mainstream music. mine is the band MuteMath, the bassist and drummer have such a natural groove that it is inspiring to me. the singer and guitarist are both very talented as well.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWp_JHn-I88 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWp_JHn-I88)
 
~Taylor

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: darkstar01 on May 02, 2011, 05:31:33 PM

the bad plus.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5vuYj2vjRY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5vuYj2vjRY)
 
there are a lot of other better videos of them, but i love this.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: 811952 on May 03, 2011, 06:17:24 AM

I love The Bad Plus.  Fantastic stuff.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: 12stringwilson on May 03, 2011, 06:40:28 AM

Mine would be Porcupine Tree. Strange that they still fly under the radar....
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XspR65gDRE&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XspR65gDRE&feature=related)

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: hifiguy on May 03, 2011, 09:54:16 AM

I will second Porcupine Tree.  Incredible band.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: kenbass4 on May 03, 2011, 10:43:38 AM

Third Porcupine Tree
 
Also Spock's Beard and of course, Marillion

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: 12stringwilson on May 03, 2011, 12:44:13 PM

I would add Cynic to the list as well. These guys are tight! Listen to Textures below.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEo8IrU5MQk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEo8IrU5MQk)

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: benson_murrensun on May 03, 2011, 01:21:57 PM

NRBQ - whoever they are these days... whoever's been in the band over the years, they've always been great fun.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: David Houck on May 03, 2011, 04:36:20 PM

Hmmm ... I'm probably bending the definition of current a good bit, and maybe even the definition of band, but I was watching this video a couple nights ago and thought it might be at least a little bit appropriate for this thread.  It does meet some of the other criteria; for instance extremely talented - check; not in the mainstream - check.  The band is Shakti, and the video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrrBtAahALU) is from 1999.
 
But probably something much more in line with what you're looking for, and what I think many of you will love, is Garaj Mahal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKGrDyIKxjc), here doing a really cool cover of Fly Like an Eagle.  Garaj Mahal features extremely talented and very well known bass player Kai Eckhardt and guitar player Fareed Haque.  Enjoy!

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: jedisan on May 03, 2011, 09:45:19 PM

P-Tree for me too. Saw them on their last mini tour in San Francisco. We got there early, and I was huggin' the stage. Not the best for sound, but a great place to see them play.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: tncaveman on May 04, 2011, 04:56:00 AM

MuteMath was pretty cool - you would probably also like Ozric Tentacles - spacey groove prog rock - no vocals though.
 
And I second the Porcupine Tree, Garaj Mahal, and Marillion (our daughter is named Kayleigh BTW)
 
A couple more bands that are somewhat under the radar include Dejam Karet, Boud Deun, Tunnels (w/ Percy Jones on bass), Transatlantic (a new find for me), Agustin Barreto, Doug Johns, Jazz Pistols, and Niacin.  
 
All of these bands were found via Pandora Radio www.pandora.com (http://www.pandora.com)   Just start a radio station with a favorite artist and it will pick songs/bands that are similar - if it goes the wrong direction, just click the don't like button.  A good example is Genesis - it can go prog-rock or pop girly-crap (due to Phil's later stuff).  Awesome resource.
 
Plus - I have found some cool stuff via the Alembic Club - this one in particular.  I need to get some of the CDs that Joeri is on    http://www.joerihommerson.com/ (http://www.joerihommerson.com/)
 
And here's a local legend - Stan Lassiter - fastest fingers I have ever seen.  Pretty low key guy.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M1fZidWpX8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9M1fZidWpX8)   Make sure to check out part 2 - he rips it up an violin.  We used to see him play when was 18-24 (1982-1988) and it was a definite treat.  Enjoy!
 
Keep this thread alive - I'm going to check out all the recommendations.
 
Stephen

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: hifiguy on May 04, 2011, 07:22:07 AM

Self-deleted inadvertent dupe.
 
(Message edited by hifiguy on May 04, 2011)

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: hifiguy on May 04, 2011, 07:22:37 AM

Nice catch on the Ozrics.  Love 'em and have about 10 of their recordings.  Ed Wynne is an incredible guitarist.  Very much in the space fusion with trippy synths mode of the great Gong (not the Pierre Moerlen-led version, but the Daevid Allen/Steve Hillage crew).

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: senmen on May 04, 2011, 10:04:45 AM

Guys,
may I take the opportunity to present you my own?
Plse take a look and hear at:
 
www.martigan.com (http://www.martigan.com)
 
Let me know what you think...
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: hieronymous on May 04, 2011, 10:37:42 AM

Some good suggestions - recently started listening to the Bad Plus and Porcupine Tree. Still want to see Garaj Mahal.
 
Here's one of my all-time favorite bands - still going strong, though they never really hit the big time - King's X!  
 
then (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2SYPzKzD94 target=_blank) and now (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg3mUhGVCgo target=_blank)

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: edwin on May 04, 2011, 04:46:27 PM

Speaking of Garaj Mahal and John McLaughlin, this is pretty cool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsuYOg-KS3A&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsuYOg-KS3A&feature=related)
 
when I was at Berklee with Kai, he would practice out on the sidewalk, unplugged, and still draw a crowd.
 
I also like this one a lot. Until I saw this, I couldn't figure out from the record how he got such a crisp slap tone from a fretless bass. Too bad the audio is so messed up.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4RWt_dyba4&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4RWt_dyba4&feature=related)

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: hydrargyrum on May 04, 2011, 06:19:03 PM

I always thought that Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros deserved more attention.  The stuff Joe Strummer did with The Clash always seemed to overshadow his later works.  I guess I'm a bit unusual in that I prefer those albums to his earlier work.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: David Houck on May 16, 2011, 03:25:46 PM

Thanks Edwin!  Kai is a great player and Garaj Mahal is a cool band.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: wishbass on May 16, 2011, 06:12:36 PM

Porqupine tree foe me as well.For that matter ,anything Steven Wilson related.Second on Marillion and how about Riverside?Aside from the prog bands I think Neil Finn is gold.Check out anything from Neil Finn and Friends on youtube.He's a terrific (much copied/covered)song writer.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: jacko on May 17, 2011, 03:12:10 AM

I'll throw in another Percy Jones vehicle (not his band - he was a guest )- NOVA, an italian prog/fusion band. I've only ever been able to find one of their albums - VIMANA which is only available on vinyl (if you can find it). It also features 3 great percussionists, Zakir Hussein, Phil Collins and Narada Micheal Walden. Great music from the mid 70's.  
 
Graeme

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: David Houck on May 17, 2011, 01:58:28 PM

Graeme; I just ran a check and it appears that Vimana was released on CD in 2005 on both Arista and BMG.  And if you're really desirous, there is currently a used CD of Vimana for sale on Amazon for $99.49.
 
Further reading suggests that Percy Jones was one of two bassists credited on Nova's Sun City album (the only other Nova album I found with a Jones credit); but that one does not appear to have been released on CD.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: jacko on May 18, 2011, 01:12:33 AM

Thanks dave. My vinyl copy is still in great condition so I'll forego the pleasure of spending almost $100 on the CD ;-)  I will have to keep an eye on the used LP market for Sun City - percy is easily my favourite fretless player, achieving a unique sound. I remember once reading an interview with Jeff Berlin where he was asked why he didn't play fretless. He said he didn't want to sound like another Jaco clone - seems to me like Percy managed ok ;-)
 
Graeme

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: benson_murrensun on May 18, 2011, 11:27:49 AM

Mark Egan is no slouch in that department either...

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: sonicus on May 18, 2011, 11:44:33 AM

Yes , Mark Egan ,an awesomely  great player and cool person. I took two clinics from him in the 1990's.  
  Another great  player who really gets around.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: edwin on May 18, 2011, 12:01:26 PM

I used to get to see Mark quite a bit in the early 80s in Boston. It would seem that he would have been a serious Jaco clone, given that he studied with Jaco and then took over his gig, but he's got his own voice. What's weird is that Jeff, a great bassist as well, doesn't even have to play fretless to invoke the voice of Jaco. He is a pugnacious SOB, but that's part of his charm.
 
Edwin
Who is on Jeff's killfile for protecting free speech.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: benson_murrensun on May 18, 2011, 12:35:49 PM

I don't know if this belongs in an under-rated bands thread... but I'll go out on a limb, having hijacked threads before and never been punished severely...
Last night I saw the Tedeschi Trucks Band in Colorado Springs, with Oteil on bass. A ten-piece band that really brings the shizzle!!! Highly recommended.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: edwin on May 18, 2011, 01:05:21 PM

I think this belongs in the under-rated category, so at worst, 40 lashes with a wet noodle, aka Thomastik Jazz Flat E string.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: David Houck on May 18, 2011, 03:50:40 PM

Ben, I love watching Derek Trucks play.  Here's an absolutely wonderful video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vuadh1o0yC8) of him with ABB.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: David Houck on May 18, 2011, 04:38:30 PM

Here's a pretty good video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlKtx_zvR1I) of the Tedeschi Trucks Band from what looks to be the current tour that Ben saw last night.  Very good band!  Cool tune; very good solo by Derek; and Susan finishes it off with a nice solo of her own.  Yeah, this would be a nice band to go see.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: benson_murrensun on May 19, 2011, 09:02:37 AM

Very nice clips. Thanks for the links, Dave. Derek is a monster player. His tone reminds me of that of a certain (late) slide player from the Allmans years ago... but his style is his own.

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on May 19, 2011, 02:27:40 PM

Very nice - and off that link I stumbled across this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTYrum9NtHU&feature=related) - Trucks & Tyner.  It doesn't suck.
 
Peter

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: benson_murrensun on May 19, 2011, 02:43:18 PM

I would have to agree: it doesn't suck! I don't know if I should go home and practice or just give up playing. ;-)

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: hydrargyrum on May 19, 2011, 06:54:09 PM

Derek is just incredible.  There aren't many guitarists who can list opening for the Allman Brothers among their credits (at age 13!).  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLQTbmUYI4A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLQTbmUYI4A)

Title: Under-rated bands
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on May 19, 2011, 08:30:32 PM

I am prepared to name Trucks Best Electric Guitarist Of His Generation; likewise undeniaby one of the all-time greats.  Must suck to have every qualification to be a bona-fide Guitar Hero, except to live in a time when such heros go unnoted, while accolades seem reserved for people who consider looping samples of other peoples' work to be creative.  But now I've gone and sounded like a crotchety old fart, when I set out to praise youth.  Derek kicks ass.
 
Peter