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Re: Flute prog rock « Reply #40 on Jan 15, 2010, 12:53pm »
I guess this thread definately proves that the flute is used a lot in prog and rock music. However, the question of whether these bands were influenced by Tull or if Ian was influenced by them is a difficult one. I guess its good to remember that music that features the flute does not automatically have to be associated with Tull. In fact many of the bands featured here have nothing in common with Tull except for the use of the flute. For many ,thats about the only connection full stop, as the flute style is in no way similar to Ians. Anyway I hope the thread has beeen enlightening. I am reaching the end of the bands to post but have about 3/4 more. I wish I could post MP3 samples though as there are many other bands which strongly feature the flute which I have not been able to find on You tube.
Jeff ,I also see similarities to Dharma for one in the delrium track
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This was a great thread, Preston, one which I will return to many times because I haven't had the chance to listen to all of the videos of those flute bands that were previously unknown to me.
Several of them that I did hear definitely do appear to have been influenced by Tull, and not the other way around, because I would think they came after Tull had arrived on the scene. But then again, Ian was more influenced by Roland Kirk than he has ever admitted, so perhaps all these flutists owe more of a debt to Kirk than to Ian!
Re: Flute prog rock « Reply #42 on Jan 16, 2010, 4:54pm »
Just located two more You tube entries for a couple of flute driven bands that I have been looking for
First up Lisker from Spain their CD contains a lot more flute than this track which is the weakest on their hard to find self titled CD
Gnidrolog from 1972 from the UK from their Lady Lake CD .This features loads of Tull like flute from 3.oom a great track. they are sort of recognised along with Gravy train at being proto prog.
Re: Flute prog rock « Reply #43 on Jan 19, 2010, 6:39pm »
I have finally found an example of Spanish band Gotic on You Tube. Wonderful flute based prog CD . more akin to Snow Goose by Camel than Tull but still really good
Hope that folks enjoy this one. still have a few bands ythat I am searching for
Re: Flute prog rock « Reply #45 on Jan 23, 2010, 5:52pm »
I am still managing to locate on you tube some examples of one or two other great bands which heavily feature the flute This one is from Italy Quella Vecchia Locinda from their debut CD. This release features loads of Tull inspired flute. the track here Prolog features some mean flute from about 4.22
Still searching for examples from a few others including Triode Bob Downes Grovjobb
Re: Flute prog rock « Reply #46 on Jan 25, 2010, 5:24pm »
at last I have been able to find an example of Belgium flute rockers Waterloo from their first Battle release. Now really difficult to get hold of. Not a favourite of mine but the majority of tracks feature the flute heavily and obviously inspired by Tull
Re: Flute prog rock « Reply #48 on Jan 25, 2010, 6:06pm »
Tasvallan Presidentti guitar player Jukka Tolonen released a solo disc in 1972 called Summer games featuring lots of tasty flute . Here is an example of his jazz tinged composition A warm trip with Taija which of course features the flute
Wedding song featured below is a rather super composition with beautful flute
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Re: Flute prog rock « Reply #51 on Jan 29, 2010, 6:32pm »
Good stuff there by La Banda, Preston. Definitely Tull-influenced flute, but the song itself alternates between Tull-ish moments and completely non-Tullish ones. Not crazy about the vocals, but then again I can never really get totally into songs that aren't in English, because I'm a lyrics guy.
Great music, and Tull-ish right down to the bandana, but I was disappointed when the vocals kicked in because they were so wimpy compared to the muscular sound of the music.
Re: Flute prog rock « Reply #53 on Jan 29, 2010, 6:52pm »
I totally agree with your comments about Galahad the album is very mediocre , Regarding other language clips ... the lyrics in other languages can be a real stumbling block to engaging with the music. Incidentally , I dont like all of these bands either. Some of these bands more than likely used a Tull sound as it gave them greater exposure in their country. Others developed their Flute dominated music totally independently and apart from the extensive use of the flute has little or no resemblance to Tull eg Solaris.
Anyway an old English band which used the flute predominantly on this infamous track but were not a prog flute band
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Re: Flute prog rock « Reply #54 on Jan 29, 2010, 6:59pm »
The Solaris stuff I liked a lot, but Hungarian Dance more so than the second one. It's quite bombastic, like our Tull can be, but are they strictly instrumental? If so, I would have trouble keeping up a sustained interest, because as in the other case, I think that for me, I need expressive singing and lyrics....good intelligent lyrics....to fully enjoy music as an art form. That's why I could never get that much into jazz or classical either. I can, but only to a point.
Re: Flute prog rock « Reply #55 on Jan 29, 2010, 7:05pm »
Jeff , Solaris are a purely instrumental band. I too like lyrics , but have no problem when iam in the mood with total instrumental music. If you like flute and lyrics. I recommend some of Guy Mannings stuff featuring Stevie Dundon on flute.
Jeff , Solaris are a purely instrumental band. I too like lyrics , but have no problem when iam in the mood with total instrumental music. If you like flute and lyrics. I recommend some of Guy Mannings stuff featuring Stevie Dundon on flute.
It's not that I don't enjoy instrumental pieces...I do like one or two within the context of an album. It's just that I don't know how long I could listen to just instrumental stuff. For instance, although I like classical and jazz, I can only listen to ten or fifteen minutes of that before I get a little bored.
Anyway, there's such a wealth of material that you posted here, that I'm having fun working my way through it! Gotta run now...have a great weekend Preston.
Re: Flute prog rock « Reply #57 on Jan 30, 2010, 6:20pm »
Preston thanks for the videos, I am going to watching a ton of them, they look real interesting. Yes there have been a lot more bands with flute then you think and some real obsure ones as well. thanks again Preston
Some hard flute rock From Norway Popol Vuh from their debut CD.
This track features an entertaining flute solo at 3min 38
I just sampled this one, and musically it's just excellent, really hard-driving flute rock. I like how the flute is fully integrated into the music, and the flute-drum emphasis reminds me (again) of Dharma for One. The vocals might take some getting used to though....
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