Merry xmas

If you haven't, give Georgie Greeps "The New Sound" a listen. It caught me by complete surprise and ended up being my album of the year.

The first LP I ever bought.

My brother said it sounds like music from Dracula’s house party. I love this album.

Surprised The Dear Hunter didn't make it, but nice list!

Merged in dreams is incredible. Please do some Russian circles, loved your elder and blood incantation ones. Highly recommend Gnosis 🖤

I was so confused when this album came out. Was it Yes? Was it a project? Was it the beginning of something? Not that 90125 was bad, but was THAT band Yes? There were suddenly two bands being the same band, if you know.

Liked your introduction and your feedbacks . Thank you

Teramaze : Desire Colours n Lust. I think it’s just an EP, but I’ve heard 2 tracks from it, and it’s really good!

Not set in stone but here's what I got right now. I went heavy this year! 1. Opeth- Last Will and Testament 2. Leprous- Melodies of Atonement 3. Ihsahn- Ihashn 4. Mirar- Mare 5. Blood Incantation- Absolute Elsewhere 6. Devin Townsend- Powernerd 7. Frost*- Life in the Wires 8. Kingcrow- Hopium 9.The Pineapple Thief 10. Piah Mater

On musiikkia ja sitten on Kingston Wall..............

Misplaced Childhood put Marillion on the map. Clutching at Straws dealt with the success and excess of Misplaced. The “Torch” character on Clutching was Fish’s alter ego.

great birthday treat

fantastic, my fav Zappa album

I’m glad you enjoyed The Bell Ringer, Jim. I probably made a mistake last year in requesting the narrated play through video. Personally I prefer the story of a concept album to be told to me along with the music, but that obviously doesn’t appeal to everyone, and especially with the very countrified accent of the narrator telling the tale. I’m glad the music and musicianship in just the play through touched you. I understand you had a bit of a chat with Peter Orullian, so hopefully your questions were answered. As far as I understand, this was recorded during lockdown, so yes. Everyone recorded their parts remotely. I don’t know if the play through videos are the actual recorded masters for the album, or if they were done separately. But I’m blown away by the mixing and synchronization of this performance as well. I am hoping to catch a performance of The Bell Ringer live one of these years. This year their scheduled shows were in the Northeast of the US, so I was unable to plan to attend them. But, apparently Peter lives here in Washington State, so I’m hopeful a performance will be scheduled again for the Greater Seattle area at some point. While I don’t expect their shows to be as grand as T-SO’s concerts, of which I’ve been to seven so far, I do think the story telling and performance will be just as compelling. Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! 🎉 And Happy New Year! 🎉

As someone who is a fan...since 89, and i Love most of Jon's work, painting as well, some of his music i feel only appeals to him.. ..some of the new age pieces. But always a fan. ..... I thought this would be like 1000 hands. 3 GOOD short....happyl tunes....the rest....wandering. Jon has learned his ability. I wasnt born with the top players, neither was Mr. ...DR. Anderson. Have probably listend to everything is available at one time or twice. ...Hans Christian and other... What he did here....at 80.....my Goodness, Gracious, Goo.... Brilliance with others...DAMN good. Gives me hope for my own stuff. Cheers, YES PEOPLE.

As @palantir135 called him, the first singer is, as Jim identified, Peter Orullian. Peter is the founder of Symphony North. He also authored the concept of the album (I believe a novelization is forthcoming), composed the music, and is the lyricist. He has written both novelizations of two Dream Theater concept albums, and has his own series of fantasy stories. In his world building, magic is based on music. I highly suggest folks check out his creative output. Jim surprised me here when he didn’t associate Henry VIII’s Greensleeves with What Child Is This immediately. I’m pretty certain here in the States that melody is associated more with the Christmas carol, and far fewer know it as Greensleeves. In case Jim is not familiar, these lyrics are sung to the tune of Greensleeves 3Xs through as a classic Christmas carol: What Child is this who, laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary. Why lies He in such mean estate, Where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christians, fear, for sinners here The silent Word is pleading. Nails, spear shall pierce Him through, The cross be borne for me, for you; Hail, hail the Word made flesh, The Babe, the Son of Mary. So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come peasant, king to own Him; The King of kings salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone Him. Raise, raise a song on high, The virgin sings her lullaby; Joy, joy for Christ is born, The Babe, the Son of Mary. ~William C. Dix, published 1865

yeah strongly agree ;-))

Already one of the best albums I have ever heard, in any music genre.

and I'll have to check another video, because I only know 1 other prog band with electric violin and cannot remember, that the violinist had the same .. belt ? Other than that I only know the wellknown ladies as Vanessa Mae, Lindsay Stirling and Mia Asano. There are also violins in folk, folkmetal and "fun metal" bands as the german Feuerschwanz 🤣🤘

I might only listen to this at Xmas time ... but I don't understand the negative comments ... are we germans more romantic ? 🤣

Opeth is its own Genre 😊❤🍻

While we're on the Christmas trip, I forgot to recommend Mogwai's 'Christmas Steps' - their sleighbell drenched medley of Steps tunes. The bit of Tragedy has to be heard to be believed. Ho ho ho! Meanwhile, I quite liked the James LaBrie bit of this piece.

Hey Jim My moment of the year is to meet you(online) and your channel. I discoverd a lot of new music and musical moments, and most importent i found back my love of music!!! Thanks man!!

To get folks into Gizz, Nonagon Infinity opens the door.

I was 18 in 1972 when this came out, it was an instant favorite. They just don't make music like this anymore, what a blessing to be alive to experience this!

The only one that interests me is Cymande "Renascence" on January 31. DT in February is the one I'm really looking forward to.

Oh well, Christmas is coming so this music is fitting.. They are good musicians and the first singer has a great voice. I must say, this isn’t music I would ever buy nor would I play it unless someone asked for it.

The album music was written before Steve Hogarth joined the band, so the music is Fish era.

Last to run - Pineapple Thief Songs of a lost world - The Cure Songs for a nervous planet -tears for fears Key - Alison Moyet Ova - Afro Celt sound system Ysterwinde - Nightwish

Cool idea!

Mark Tremonti-The End Will Show Us How, January 10, 2025. Thanks Jim, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

OK. Sounds interesting. I'm sure I can come up with something. No Live albums or Compilations, I presume, and definitely no re-issues. A 'reminder' video towards the end of January might be wise and provide an obvious space for suggestions.

Today's burning question - do we need a Flying V Violin? Forgot to do my Yuletide joke yesterday - I can't stand these people who keep dragging religion into Christmas. 😁👋👋👋🎅

The key change about 3' 40'' in is definitely a 'wow' moment !

ELP vibes this track.

This was the album (Dragon's Kiss) that was responsible for getting Marty his audition with Megadeth

Thanks for checking this out Jim! I’m one of the guitarists here (with the red guitar). You reacted to one of my own tunes a few years ago. This is very different from what I normally do, but it’s fun to play some festive Christmas music this time of year!

Oasis has been one of the most hated bands by me ever. So I'm not surprised by this situation that I never heard about. The rest were great choices.

Reckon the composer loved Tubular Bells too. Enjoyed!

Ha yes choir jabs....😅... Reminds me of Nightwish lol