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| AARDVARK - Fantastic progressive that sounds straight out of the 70’s referencing Nimbus, Kaamos and Nova. Recommended! AGENESS - Very good post Scarab neo symph/prog. http://www.myspace.com/ageness ALAMAAILMAN VASARAT - Hoyry-Kone offshoot and a bit similar. Great stuff! http://www.myspace.com/alamaailmanvasarat ALAMAAILMAN VASARAT & TUOMARI NURMIO ANCIENT BEAR CULT - Great Celtic folk with flute, lute, hurdy gurdy, bouzouki, recorder, sitar and lyre. http://www.myspace.com/ancientbearcult AQUAPLAN - Nice symphonic rock with female vocals. Karnataka meets Mostly Autumn. http://www.myspace.com/aquaplan CIRCLE - Heavy space rock. http://www.myspace.com/circlefinland CIRCUSFOLK - Wonderful prog rock with lots of challenging but catchy compositions. Reminds me of Beardfish. http://www.myspace.com/circusfolkband COMBINATION - 1977 blend of soft rock and prog. COREY & MAPLE - Progressive melodic space rock at times similar to Pink Floyd. http://www.myspace.com/coreymaple DASPUTNIK - Fantastic energetic space rock! http://www.myspace.com/dasputnik ELONKORJUU - Live 2009 reunion concert. http://www.elonkorjuu.fi/elonkorjuu.htm FANTASIA - Classic Finnish album from 1975 originally released on Hi-Hat. Prog rock with a tad bit of fusion thrown in. FINNFOREST - Brilliant 70’s instrumental prog. FIVE FIFTEEN - As the title states... http://www.myspace.com/fivefifteenband GIANT HOGWEED ORCHESTRA, THE - Instrumental blend of Porcupine Tree and Ozric Tentacles. Excellent!!! GROOVECTOR - Two keyboardists with mellotron & hammond everywhere. GUSTAVSON, JUKKAJazz rock by Wigwam keyboardist. HAMLET - Heavy prog from 1977. HARVEST - 1978 release of quite tasteful jazz rock with proggy moves. Basically the 2nd Elonkorjuu album now under a new name. HECTOR – 1973 and 1974 recordings of melancholy prog. HERTZEN BROTHERS, VON - Latest and best album by prog heavies moving in more of symphonic direction. http://www.myspace.com/vonhertzenbrothers HIAKARA - Highly searched early 70’s prog rock. HIDRIA SPACEFOLK - Excellent space rock. http://www.myspace.com/hidriaspacefolk HOT THUMBS O’RILEY - First solo work by Jim Pembroke of Wigwam. IIVANAINEN, JOHANNA - Singer/songwriter & folk with a passionate, mystical feel. http://www.myspace.com/johannaiivanainen JARGON - Japanese miniature LP sleeve edition of instrumental jazz/fusion rock. JEAVESTONE - Playful progressive that reminds me a lot of Supersister www.myspace.com/jeavestone JTB - Instrumental jazz/fusion from 1979 with Jukka Tolonen, Coste Apetrea and Joachim Kuhn. JUPU GROUP - Solid violin jazz rock like Zao. KAAMOS - Prog rock from 1977 with fantastic keys & guitars. I hear some Gentle Giant and Camel influence. KALEVALA - Highly acclaimed early 70’s prog. Good stuff! KALEVALA ORCHESTRA - 3rd album from 1977 by Kalevala now under a slightly altered name. Mix of hard rock and prog. KATAYA - Beautiful symph/prog with a touch of folk and some nice spacey parts. The keys are the real standout here. http://www.myspace.com/katayaband KHATSATURJAN - Four multi-instrumentalists compose these wonderful rock symphonies with great vocal harmonies. http://www.myspace.com/khatsaturjan KINGSTON WALL - Brilliant space rock psychedelia. KOSMOS - Prog/symph mixed with folk similar to White Willow with mellotron and female vocals. Fantastic! http://www.myspace.com/kosmosband KOTILAINEN, ESA - Instrumental works by Wigwam keyboardist. Ajatuslapsi is pure electronic while his 2 subsequent albums are a blend of electronic music and classical. LOVE RECORDS - Blues Section, Wigwam, Tasavallan Presidentti, Jukka Tolonen, Pekka Pohjola, Jukka Hauru, Tabula Rasa, Piirpauke, Finnforest, Kirka, Pepe Willberg, Vesa-Matti, Magyar, Lasse Velmala & Yellow, Pekka Streng, Suomen Talvisota, M.A. Numminen, Rauli “Badding” Somerjoki & Viisi Vierasta Miesta, Rauli “Badding” Somerjoki & Seppo Hovi Beat Group, Dave Lindholm, Tiita Spout, Hector, Juice Leskinen & Coitus Int, Juice Leskinen Slam, Mikko Alatalo, Valikausitakki, Kontra, Markku Into & Intomielet, Jari Lampinen, Alwari Tuohitorvi, Manifest, Session, Kaseva, Pihasoittajat, Donna, Punainen Lanka, Avaruuslintu, Johan Lewis & Korjaa Bois, Maarit, Petri Pettersson, Freeman, Dusty Ramblers, Leevi & The Leavings, Kari Peitsamo Ja Ankkuli, Maukka & Nahkatakit, Haukka, Pelle Miljoona & N.U.S., Problems?, Pelle Miljoona & 1980, Se, Lemon, Hurriganes, Pave Maijanen & Janne Odner & Affe Forsman, Mescalero, Rock’n’Roll Band, Royals, Pen Lee & Co, Pen Lee, Jim Pembroke, Ile Kallio, Madame George, Dance, Chicago Overcoat, Sami Hurmerinta, Jimi Sumen, Limousine, Red House Band, Briard. MINOTAURI - Doom heavy rock/prog on the Black Widow label. MIST SEASON - Symphonic rock band that mixes in jazz and folk. Great band! http://www.myspace.com/mistseason MOON FOG PROPHET - Unclassifiable! MOONWAGON - Top-notch instrumental progressive space rock. http://www.myspace.com/moonwagonfin NIMBUS - Excellent 70’s prog rock obscurity. OPEN EYE BAND - Playful symphonic with drums, bass, guitar and accordion with some added flutes and violin as well. http://www.myspace.com/openeyeband ORNE - Dark progressive with wonderful organ, flute and sax work. http://www.myspace.com/ornemusic ORRENMAA BAND (WITH BILLY COBHAM & TOWER OF POWER HORNS) - Instrumental jazz fusion with some solid organ & of course drums (Cobham). http://www.myspace.com/tuppuorrenmaa OVERHEAD – New symphonic rock group. Long tracks! http://www.myspace.com/overheadband PAAKKUNAINEN, PARONI - Completely unknown prog rock from 1971 by flute, sax player Paakkunainen. One of the best Finnish prog albums! PAIDARION - Beautiful symph/prog with female vocals, flute and a touch of jazz here and there. http://www.myspace.com/paidarion PAX ROMANA - Excellent Symph/prog. http://www.myspace.com/paxromanafinland PEMBROKE, JIM - Ex-Wigwam keyboardist. PIIRPAUKE - World music pioneers. http://www.myspace.com/piirpauke PHASE, THE - Fantastic debut release that sounds like a cross between Rush and Liquid Scarlet. Recommended! POHJOLA, PEKKA POPMESTARIT - Faction, Blue Joint, Waterloo, Kolera, Isojako, Elonkorjuu. PORCELAIN MOON - 70’s-style prog rock with female vocals and an overall dreamy/spacey tone. Recommended! http://www.myspace.com/porcelainprog POSITIVE WAVE - Seven piece symph/prog band with a great female vocalist. Highly recommended! http://www.myspace.com/positivewave PPRY - Progressive/space rock with some excellent keyboards and flute passages. http://www.myspace.com/ppry PRIME MOVER - Prog/symph in Camel, Kaipa style. Very Finnish! http://www.myspace.com/primemoverdrivkraft PROJECT: - Concept progressive album in Pink Floyd style. PSYCHEDELIC PHINLAND - Topmost, Hector & Oscar, Jukka Kuoppamaki, Jorma Ikavalko, Blues Section, Wigwam, Baby Grandmothers, Eero Koivistoinen, Charlies, Apollo, Suomen Talvisota 1939, Tylympi Kohtalo, Pekka Streng, Juice Leskinen & Coitus Int, Hector, Markku Into, Those Lovely Hula Hands, Pekka Airaksinen, The Sperm, Sahkokvartetti, Kruununhaan Dynamo, Sikiot, J.O. Mallander. RECHARDT, REKKU “PEKKA” - Excellent prog rock project by Wigwam guitarist with an amazing female singer (Marika Liuski of Five Fifteen). One of this year’s top ten so hear for yourself! http://www.myspace.com/snakecharmband RIVERYMAN - Symph/prog not far from mid-70’s Genesis, North Star and Realm (Time Tales especially). http://www.myspace.com/riverymanband SAMURAI OF PROG, THE - Tribute tracks of Genesis, Yes, The Flower Kings, Marillion, Arti E Mestieri, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Pink Floyd and performed by The Samurai Of Prog. Bonus tracks from Resistor, Costa & Mariotti, Roz Vitalis and Contrarian. http://www.myspace.com/colossusprojects SCARLET THREAD - Outstanding instrumental prog rock with guitars, violin & flute. SCAPA FLOW - 1980 prog rock with a folk slant. Great male & female vocals, flute & keys. SCARAB - Pre-Ageness prog/symph. The bonus tracks include 1 studio and 6 live from a 1983 concert. http://www.myspace.com/ageness SEPI KUU - Rare and excellent melancholy prog with a touch of acid folk. SESSION - Prog rock obscurity from 1974. Has some very nice organ. TABULA RASA - Camel-like classics. TAINATAR - Lyrical progressive rock made up of guitar, bass, drums, keys, flute, sax, vibraphone and female vocalist. http://www.myspace.com/tainatartainatar TAIPUVA LUOTISUORA - Excellent space rock for lovers of Kingston Wall, Ozric Tentacles, Hidria Spacefolk and even King Crimson. http://www.myspace.com/taipuvaluotisuora TASAVALLAN PRESIDENTTI - 70’s prog with excellent guitar, flute & sax. TIME TRAVELLER - Excellent instrumental symph/prog with moogs, organ, clavinet and led by the amazing guitar playing of Juhani Nisula. Recommended! http://www.myspace.com/aikatraveller TOLONEN, JUKKA - Instrumental prog by Tasavallan leader. TRUSTIES - Real nice melodic progressive that reminds me of Rousseau. http://www.myspace.com/trusties TUONEN TYTAR - Circle, Haikara, Five Fifteen, Holy Lamb, Lars Mattsson, Progee, Lost Spectacles, Jari Kokkola Group, Wasami, Whipping Post, Abracadabra, Scarlet Thread, Esko Etela, Pleromah, Tajuvana, Pikkulotat, Man On Fire, Overhead, Heatwave, Phil Beane, Lindenhurst, Mesmer. TUONEN TYTAR II - Jinetos Negros, Overhead, Trion, Willowglass, Kate, Tommy Eriksson, The Samurai Of Prog, B612, Contrarian, Simon Says, Cristiano Roversi, Ageness, The Phase, Jeavestone, Tkingdkeys, Kumina.org, Piece Of Cake, Pinnacle, Onsegen Ensemble, Karmic Jaggernaut, Fauno Di Maro, Ozone Player, Yesterdays, Scarlet Thread, Mist Season, Viima, Equilibrio Vital, Stringpuree Band, Kosmos, Haikara. TYNI, SEPPO - These should appeal to Pekka Pohjola fans. UNI SONO - Instrumental jazz rock with Pekka Pohjola from 1975. UZVA - Instrumental symphonic jazz. Great! VIIMA - Absolutely stunning symph/prog with folk leanings, female vocals, weaving synths and a heavy Mellow Candle influence. Essential! 2nd album and this time dropping the female vocals and folk influence to create a masterpiece of pure symph/prog. http://www.myspace.com/viimamyspace WIGWAM - Seminal Finnish band with Pekka Pohjola, Jukka Gustavson and Jim Pembroke. http://www.myspace.com/wigwamfinland XL - Mixes jazz with rock, fusion, progressive and electronic. YELLOW - 1975 hard rock rarity. |