Doug, I haven't commented much on your videos so far (I've been kind of a lurker lol), but I must express my appreciation for you and your reaction videos. I have no one in my life that appreciates this kind of music, and I never have. I have no one to share the joy of listening to Yes, Nightwish, Flower Kings, Dream Theater, Opeth, and many more artistes with. I have a wife and friends, of course, and they are tolerant of my musical tastes, but they don't "get it" like you do. Listening to your knowledgeable comments on music that I have treasured alone for many years makes me feel like I have a friend that I can share these things with. You have no idea how much I appreciate that! Thank you, sir! Walker B.
It's taken 14 years of continually playing The Flower Kings, Spock's Beard, Transatlantic, Flying Colors etc - but my wife is now fully on board and loves nearly all of their music. Oh, did I forget Steven Wilson/Porcupine Tree (although I think it's more than the music she likes there! :o)
There's also a lot of "fan forums" and such where you can get in personal contact with the like minded. Has worked very well for me and I've ended up meeting lots of them at concerts & other events and becoming irl friends with lots as well.
Wow, finally some Flower Kings! Not the epic I expected, but a good one nonetheless! Please check out "Stardust We Are" or "The Truth Will Set You Free" as well!!
@@nectarinedreams7208 that I don't know... it's pretty good piece of music in any case. I might have started with the early FK though. I am the Sun is also a great masterpiece and what got me into these guys
@@lowdz68check out Tomas Bodin’s solo albums, he is the keyboardist and one of the main composers for the flower kings. It sounds just like TFK but either has no vocals or someone other than Roine singing.
Please react to the supergroup Transatlantic! Featuring Neal Morse (ex-Spock’s Beard) Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings) Pete Trewavas (Marillion) and Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater. All of the Above, Duel With The Devil, Stranger In Your Soul, Into The Blue, and Kaleidoscope are some of their best epics! And they are EPIC!
Yes! I so rarely see people mention Into the Blue, but it’s probably my favorite Transatlantic song (and Daniel Gildenlow’s vocals in the middle section are just gorgeous…) It’s hard to go wrong with their epics, though
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And the new album 1 and a half hour long is another one masterpiece!
Hi Doug...I have a challenge for you...Roine Stolt, the Flower Kings lead (Vox/Guitar/Keys) is in a band called 'Transatlantic' with Neal Morse (Spock's Beard), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) and Pete Trewaves (Bass, Marillion). Could you look at 'The Whirlwind'?? An amazing track and an amazing band! You won't regret it for a second...:-)
@Doug - Loads of folks below have recommended 'The Whirlwind' by Transatlantic (Prog supergroup consisting of Roine Stolt, Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy & Pete Trewavas). For info, The Whirlwind is an album made of many separate tracks (due to the nature of CDs/albums etc) but should be listened to as one epic 74 minute piece in its own right. That said, anything from any of their albums is wonderful. Something shorter / more manageable would be 'Bridge Across Forever', a delicate, beautiful piece. I know you will enjoy your foray into TFK & Transatlantic.
Roine is one of those guys you can recognize his guitar even without knowing before hand. His sound and tecnique are as unique as Steve Howe's, Brian May or Carlos Santana
@@FVD Grendel sounds too "pasted together" to me; Marillion trying to be Genesis but not up to the task. Ocean Cloud flows together brilliantly, sounds uniquely Marillion, and the lyrics are fantastic without sounding sophomoric or too wordy. That's just my opinion.
I follow THE FLOWER KINGS for more that 20 years now. Especially the track you choosed for this listening party in my eyes is one of their very best they did in this whole time. It feels so good that you see the worth of this music, the love it spreads and the musicianship THE FLOWER KINGS do there. Thank you for reminding us all to this one and showing it to a wider audience; the band deserves that so much.
Doug, As a classical composer you owe it to yourself and to your listeners to listen to a classical album by the band Camel "The Snow Goose" from 1975 and re-recorded in 2013 no vocals and it's one long song!
I'm a huge Flower Kings fan, and I'm glad Doug seems to like this, but this was an odd choice of a first FK song - I would never have suggested this as an introduction to the band. Truth Will Set You Free, Stardust We Are, I Am The Sun (both one & two), Love Supreme, Big Puzzle, Numbers, or even One More Time (the cut right before Love is The Only Answer). And Doug, if you like this, Transatlantic will blow your mind (All of The Above or Stranger In Your Soul)
When it comes to flower Kings epic length compositions, I don't really think that there is a bad choice for a first song. In fact, starting with one like this that isn't one of their biggest hits, but still amazing, is actually a good move because it gives room to grow and to some of it even more well-regarded pieces like Stardust for example.
Hard agree. Love TFK but this is probably one of their least-good epics from probably my least favorite album of theirs. Stardust We Are is my favorite of their epics. I also love a lot of their "shorter epics" like End on a High Note and There Is More To This World. Also second the Transatlantic rec. I'd go with Stranger In Your Soul or Duel With the Devil. Bridge Across Forever is just one of the greatest prog rock albums ever. Another Roine Stolt band (supergroup) worth checking out is The Sea Within, especially their song An Eye for an Eye for an Eye.
@@jonathanhenderson9422 In my book, Bridge Across Forever is indeed the greatest prog album ever made. Absolutely incredible from start to glorious finish. Exceeded only by the live version, Bridge Across Europe, which is the greatest live prog album ever made.
There are several fabolous Italian Progressive Rock bands: PREMIATA FORNEIRA MARCONI, LE ORME, MUSEO ROSEMBACH, LOCANDA DELLE FATE. There's an album called Contaminazione by IL ROVESCIO DELLA MEDAGLIA orchestrated
I like that he is dipping into more modern prog bands, so please don't forget about the current crop of bands from Italy (in no particular order): Il Bacio Della Medusa, Il Tempio Della Clessidre, Mad Fellaz, Il Cerchio D'Oro, Logos, Ranestane, Marchesi Scamorza, Deus Ex Machina, etc. The scene in Italy is still vibrant.
Glad to see you venture into the realm of the Flower King, Roine Stolt is my go to composer, producer, arranger, player etc, over even the likes of Steven Wilson, I was actually afraid you'd not like his works so I am really glad you enjoyed it as there is a ton more music ahead to explore in this vein when you find the time. Continuing with The Flower Kings Stardust We Are will be mentioned a lot as a go to song, but I also recommend some deeper cut songs like `The Road Back Home` off of Retropolis, `I Am the Sun` part 1 and 2 off of Space Revolver and I absolutely dare you to react to 'Circus Brimstone' off of Stardust We Are, it's maniacal. As you mention Sweden, they do have some special water up there, some other bands you might want to look into are Beardfish (look to Comfortzone as an album), Moon Safari (look to Lovers End Part 3 as a song), Karmakanic (look to DOT as a song) and then Kaipa is another one that is quite fun with their folk prog.
I'm completely agree with other comments I read on this video. I discovered FK one week ago with the «Stardust We Are» album. And I can't stop listening the hole album repeatly. For me, Stardust We Are (The song) is «THE» masterpiece of the band, it might be really really great you dive into it!
Thanks. Here's a group I'd never even heard of! Very interesting music. Love the VW guppy-bus! I'm always in awe of any band that can come up with intricate and different stuff - especially over & over. I'd get lost as to which song I was playing, and how it goes! (And I've noodled with guitar, keyboards, drums, & quite a few other things for most of my life.) Add to that the question: How did we make all those sounds, again?? and I couldn't comprehend any such undertaking without written music, AND detailed notes on mike setups, amp & pedal settings, etc. Heck, even professional orchestra musicians practice a limited repertoire just before a given concert. But prog bands? They have to know most of their own stuff most of the time. Amazing. I'm just glad there are bands out there who can manage all that. I'll just listen. tavi.
Came back to this after realizing I had missed it while watching the recent Transatlantic reaction... this is my favorite TFK album, easily. And I love that you picked up on the major seventh chords, they are the rock band that I know that uses them the most. Never thought 7+ could rock until I heard them!
"I wonder where they're going." 😂 The Flower Kings are just so awesome. Every song is a musical journey. You should check 'em out live, Doug! I have. 😉
Great to see Doug reacting to TFK. One remark: the balance between Doug's voice and the music was a bit off: the music volume was too low imo. It would be nice if it could be changed a bit, especially for first-time listeners.
Nice! Now that we're in Sweden, I think you'll appreciate Moon Safari too: a mix of Flower Kings, Yes and the likes, with lots of 5 part vocal harmonies as icing on the cake. The 'Beach Boys' of Prog! (Stay away from 20+ minutes songs! Not necessary; their 'shorter' tracks are complete enough.) My favorite Moon Safari songs: - A Sun Of Your Own - Constant Bloom/Methusalah's Children - Ghost Of Flowers Past - A Tale Of Three And Tree - Heartland - Mega Moon
Highly Recommend the 'Meet the Flower Kings' - DVD. I'm sure most of it is on the tube. It is a perfect blend of old a new. And a personal recommendation if emotional guitar solo is your thing, find the 'Touch My Heaven' live clip also available on the tube. Enjoy!
Been waiting months for some Flower Kings. Really hoped for Love Supreme by them after posting about it every day for over a month. Kind of gave up requesting, but at least we got something from them :)
You seemed to have really enjoyed this song. The flower kings are amazing and I hope you do some more videos on them. Now that you've had Mike Portnoy on Dream Theater, Neal Morse on Spock's Beard and Roine Stolt on The Flower Kings, I think it's time for you to react to Transatlantic as those 3 musicians are playing in it. My recommendation would be The Whirlwind, on an epic friday of course!!
Kudos to those suggesting these bands. Flower Kings, Dream Theater, Spock's Beard... excellent! Maybe some Beardfish (sleeping in traffic part 2), Steven Wilson, Transatlantic, Flying Colors, or maybe even Snarky Puppy (if he hasn't done that already).
TFK are one of the few modern prog rock bands that I know (or maybe care for). Great band with great albums. On many albums there are some musical themes or lyrics re-used throughout an album, which I like. Sometimes it helps the flow of the album or main composer Roine Stolt just likes a section from the epic he's working on and decides to develop that section into its own song, leaving the section also in the epic (like on The Truth Will Set You Free off of Unfold The Future).
Love your revelation of despair with the necessary restrictions of Covid which kept you away from the music you love, but then your finding renewal with a journey into 'other' music that surprisingly acted as a balm. Investing in love but not expecting something in return is a great way to end and reinforce the Flower Kings message. Add in your comment about science being the best way we have to reveal truth and this was a pleasant, positive experience. I will now check out your recipe for Gin and Tonic, cuz who can't use a nice tonic once in awhile (or even more often)? Cheers.
I love The Flower Kings and have several of their albums but I have not yet heard this one. Consistent with their other releases and you can hear elements of it that Roine brings to Transatlantic. Thanks for the intro! Happy weekend.
The bassist Jonas Reingold has a REALLY cool band called Karmakanic. Nice tracks to begin with: Wheel of Life, Eternally pt. 1 & 2, or any song really.
16:38 it starts sounding sorta Zappaesque to me. Thanks for bringing this one Doug. Never heard of this band but I'll be looking for them now thanks to you and your fans.
OK, Doug, now that you're discovering some really mature newer prog, you have GOT to review something by Wobbler, a modern prog band from Norway. A good start would be the song "In Orbit" from their LP "RItes at Dawn"... They remind me of Close To The Edge-era yes, using all vintage sounds and analog synths. Please give it a consideration. Thanks!
Yo, I wish I could like this 1000 times. Wobbler is amazing, they have some many pieces that are worthy of analysis. I would also love to hear him react to something from Anglagard (Epilig or Viljans Oga)
Other Norwegian prog bands to check: Gazpacho, Motorpsycho, Green Carnation, Leprous, D'AccorD. Of the older generation, Junipher Greene and Popol Ace/Popol Vuh.
btw, I'm not implying that Anglagard is Norwegian (as you probably know, they are Swedish); I just wanted to mention them alongside Wobbler because I think these bands often share a similar fanbase. From Wobbler I would love to hear him listen to By the Banks from the new album. That said, In Orbit is an amazing tune, my top choice from Rites at Dawn for sure! :)
I am so glad you finally got to listen to some Flower Kings. They are one of my absolute favorite bands, one that I can listen to all day. Really enjoy your videos and I am loving listening to your reaction to TFK while I am drinking some Scotch whisky myself.
Ah. Flower kings. Good!! Never thought of recommending it, though it's one of my favourite bands, weirdly enough. Saw them live in Lisbon for their Banks of Eden tour. Great gig.
Totally get your feelings about music in the lockdown, I picked it up again in lockdown, got my guitars fixed, started getting bits for a computer studio and listened to loads of music youtube channels, just like yours! That was a slippery song.. one bit where you sounded like you got strayed was that when they were in D they would go to an F, so a modulation.
Beautiful casualties! I have been listening to this album today! One of favorites! It has everything in a great way and quantity. The keyboards from Tomas are amazing and all the arrangements the same. I truly think this is the best album to start listening to the Flower Kings.
The best TFK songs are their long epics. A couple of shorter epics I would suggest are "End On A High Note" and "Road To Sanctuary". Awesome stuff. Also, their bassist, Jonas Reingold, has a great band called Karmakanic. Highly recommend their epic "Send A Message From The Heart" for a Friday session. Stellar.
Hello Doug. First of all I want to congratulate with you for your wonderful reactions to the music I love the most: Progressive Rock. May I suggest to you to listen to another fantastic band hailing directly from Sweden? The band is called "Anglagard" and I suggest you to analize the song "Kung Bore" for the first album "Hybris". A great hug from Italy.
Hey Doug - A sincere and enthusiastic "thank you" for the love you bring to appreciating this music, It has been a treat to re-experience some of my favorite music through fresh ears with a sophisticated musical voice.And, I had the same sense upon hearing TFK for the first time - nourishment, novelty, depth, and "better late than never" - new, exciting, classic progressive rock, with a different cultural spice, all in my late 40s. It is not getting old, even if I am! BTW - try a band called "echolyn" - Mei, Islands, All this time We're Given...trust me.
This was cool.. Never heard this tune before and i really like prog metal/rock music. Now i feel a bit ashamed and yet i am from Sweden and i knew about The Flower Kings. But for some reason their music passed me by. So yea this was an awesome introduction. Thanks Doug for this one.
Has anybody brought up Haken (rhymes with "bacon")? You like prog and metal, they are one of the primo combinations of both. Something from The Mountain would be the best bet.
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Doug, I haven't commented much on your videos so far (I've been kind of a lurker lol), but I must express my appreciation for you and your reaction videos. I have no one in my life that appreciates this kind of music, and I never have. I have no one to share the joy of listening to Yes, Nightwish, Flower Kings, Dream Theater, Opeth, and many more artistes with. I have a wife and friends, of course, and they are tolerant of my musical tastes, but they don't "get it" like you do. Listening to your knowledgeable comments on music that I have treasured alone for many years makes me feel like I have a friend that I can share these things with. You have no idea how much I appreciate that! Thank you, sir! Walker B.
It's taken 14 years of continually playing The Flower Kings, Spock's Beard, Transatlantic, Flying Colors etc - but my wife is now fully on board and loves nearly all of their music. Oh, did I forget Steven Wilson/Porcupine Tree (although I think it's more than the music she likes there! :o)
There's also a lot of "fan forums" and such where you can get in personal contact with the like minded. Has worked very well for me and I've ended up meeting lots of them at concerts & other events and becoming irl friends with lots as well.
Faça parte de grupos no fecebook, por exemplo.. lá existem malucos como nós!😂
He's listened to Flower Kings, Spock's Beard and Dream Theater ; let's do Marillion and then go Transatlantic ! ;)
Absolutely! 😎👍
Yes Doug, please THIS!
Never never never never land land land land.
The Flower kings are like a psychedelic yes.
Wow, finally some Flower Kings! Not the epic I expected, but a good one nonetheless! Please check out "Stardust We Are" or "The Truth Will Set You Free" as well!!
My vote for Stardust We Are which I had suggested before already
@@juanignacioquesada I wonder why he chose this one... Do people vote for it?
@@nectarinedreams7208 that I don't know... it's pretty good piece of music in any case. I might have started with the early FK though. I am the Sun is also a great masterpiece and what got me into these guys
Agree with you, and also waiting for the day when Doug will dive into some Transatlantic stuff... The Whirlwind, or early epic ones...
@@gerardgalaxy35 and I keep saying... maybe not that well known but Arena is another great band to be explored
The Flower Kings. Such an awesome band. You can fill your channel with lots of videos with their beautiful music 😍
Made a lyric/slideshow video for "Stardust We Are"
vimeo.com/350506429
The Flower Kings just shared this on Faacebook!
STARDUST WE ARE
Finally some Flower Kings! You gotta love Roine's guitars and voice
I always prefer Roine singing rather than Hasse. Also prefer him to Neal Morse singing in Transatlantic. Really dig his voice.
I struggle with his voice. The only thing that stops me loving this band.
@@lowdz68check out Tomas Bodin’s solo albums, he is the keyboardist and one of the main composers for the flower kings. It sounds just like TFK but either has no vocals or someone other than Roine singing.
Please react to the supergroup Transatlantic! Featuring Neal Morse (ex-Spock’s Beard) Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings) Pete Trewavas (Marillion) and Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater. All of the Above, Duel With The Devil, Stranger In Your Soul, Into The Blue, and Kaleidoscope are some of their best epics! And they are EPIC!
Yes! I so rarely see people mention Into the Blue, but it’s probably my favorite Transatlantic song (and Daniel Gildenlow’s vocals in the middle section are just gorgeous…)
It’s hard to go wrong with their epics, though
And the new album 1 and a half hour long is another one masterpiece!
First time hearing ¨The Flower Kings¨ ...and Oh My God! They are amazing, what a great song. I gotta listen more of this.
A fantastic band from Sweden. Saw them twice here in Brazil. Unforgettable!
Hi Doug...I have a challenge for you...Roine Stolt, the Flower Kings lead (Vox/Guitar/Keys) is in a band called 'Transatlantic' with Neal Morse (Spock's Beard), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) and Pete Trewaves (Bass, Marillion). Could you look at 'The Whirlwind'?? An amazing track and an amazing band! You won't regret it for a second...:-)
@Doug - Loads of folks below have recommended 'The Whirlwind' by Transatlantic (Prog supergroup consisting of Roine Stolt, Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy & Pete Trewavas). For info, The Whirlwind is an album made of many separate tracks (due to the nature of CDs/albums etc) but should be listened to as one epic 74 minute piece in its own right. That said, anything from any of their albums is wonderful. Something shorter / more manageable would be 'Bridge Across Forever', a delicate, beautiful piece. I know you will enjoy your foray into TFK & Transatlantic.
Thanks Doug...for taking me on this journey. Superb band, superb music, superb message, and last but not least, superb analysis.
Roine is one of those guys you can recognize his guitar even without knowing before hand. His sound and tecnique are as unique as Steve Howe's, Brian May or Carlos Santana
True!
He reminds me of Santana mixed with Zappa
He is the most expressive wah-wah player I’ve ever heard.
@@retrorambles517 Zantanappa
Fully agreed. One of the reasons he's my favorite guitar player ever.
The flower kings shared this on Facebook
Now there's only Marillion remaining until Doug "graduates" to Transatlantic! :P
Marillion "Ocean Cloud"
Totally agreed. Misplaced Chilhood or Script for a Jester’s Tear
Should he react to Grendel? 😝🤣
@@FVD Grendel sounds too "pasted together" to me; Marillion trying to be Genesis but not up to the task. Ocean Cloud flows together brilliantly, sounds uniquely Marillion, and the lyrics are fantastic without sounding sophomoric or too wordy. That's just my opinion.
@@davidgranger6617 I absolutely agree 100%
The album that made me a Flower Kings fan. Love this epic.
Same! This album made said "yes, this is for me"
Second that
Hi Doug, the sound at 17.01 is just my Moog . Best Tomas
“Just” your moog 😊. It’s a bit “unquiet slumbers” to me. Much love to you mr bodin ❤
Thank you Doug! Your show is a breath of fresh air with reactions from a true musician and expert in the love and concept of music.
Most tracks on this record will make you feel like this. Tastefully composed, wonderful music. Was super excited to see you react to it! Cheers!
I can't wait! One of my favorite all time bands
I am from Sweden, but this band was new to me. Fantastic stuff.
Hur kan du ha missat TFK:-)
Haha, men nu är jag med i matchen.
I follow THE FLOWER KINGS for more that 20 years now. Especially the track you choosed for this listening party in my eyes is one of their very best they did in this whole time. It feels so good that you see the worth of this music, the love it spreads and the musicianship THE FLOWER KINGS do there. Thank you for reminding us all to this one and showing it to a wider audience; the band deserves that so much.
What a band! Great reaction Doug, you just enjoyed one of the best.
I saw this amazing band last night!
Doug, As a classical composer you owe it to yourself and to your listeners to listen to a classical album by the band Camel "The Snow Goose" from 1975 and re-recorded in 2013 no vocals and it's one long song!
Any Camel would be awesome.
Agreed! 😎👍
Almost any camel is great. Snow Goose, Harbor of tears, Dust and Dream, Lady Fantasy, Nimrodel, etc
Zoltan is now in the UK Prog group Lifesigns. What a drummer!!!
Been listening to Flower Kings for years…epic
I'm a huge Flower Kings fan, and I'm glad Doug seems to like this, but this was an odd choice of a first FK song - I would never have suggested this as an introduction to the band. Truth Will Set You Free, Stardust We Are, I Am The Sun (both one & two), Love Supreme, Big Puzzle, Numbers, or even One More Time (the cut right before Love is The Only Answer).
And Doug, if you like this, Transatlantic will blow your mind (All of The Above or Stranger In Your Soul)
I’d go for “Stranger In Your Soul”. Spectacular!
When it comes to flower Kings epic length compositions, I don't really think that there is a bad choice for a first song. In fact, starting with one like this that isn't one of their biggest hits, but still amazing, is actually a good move because it gives room to grow and to some of it even more well-regarded pieces like Stardust for example.
Hard agree. Love TFK but this is probably one of their least-good epics from probably my least favorite album of theirs. Stardust We Are is my favorite of their epics. I also love a lot of their "shorter epics" like End on a High Note and There Is More To This World. Also second the Transatlantic rec. I'd go with Stranger In Your Soul or Duel With the Devil. Bridge Across Forever is just one of the greatest prog rock albums ever. Another Roine Stolt band (supergroup) worth checking out is The Sea Within, especially their song An Eye for an Eye for an Eye.
Thanks Roger. Yet another new band discovery to me. That's my playlist for the day sorted
@@jonathanhenderson9422 In my book, Bridge Across Forever is indeed the greatest prog album ever made. Absolutely incredible from start to glorious finish. Exceeded only by the live version, Bridge Across Europe, which is the greatest live prog album ever made.
Fun fact about Roine Stolt. He is one of the few that uses True Temperament neck on many of his guitars
Yes but he left his custom JET stock. ;)
I got to play on a record with Zoltan (pronounced "churrss”). Amazing drummer! He definitely made me keep my game up.
Love Zoltan's drumming, all top shelve stuff!
Almost sounds like how the Māori pronounce 'cheers'. Chur!
There are several fabolous Italian Progressive Rock bands:
PREMIATA FORNEIRA MARCONI,
LE ORME,
MUSEO ROSEMBACH,
LOCANDA DELLE FATE.
There's an album called Contaminazione by IL ROVESCIO DELLA MEDAGLIA orchestrated
Il Balleto di Bronzo, Il Reverso dila Midaglia, Edgar Allan Poe...and Goblin too!
NEW TROLLS - CONCERTO GROSSO
@@Visionoir The best Italian prog album ever!! But this is for a full album reaction
@@antoniocarlin5026 For me the best is YS by Balletto di Bronzo ! Mindblowing and unique !
I like that he is dipping into more modern prog bands, so please don't forget about the current crop of bands from Italy (in no particular order): Il Bacio Della Medusa, Il Tempio Della Clessidre, Mad Fellaz, Il Cerchio D'Oro, Logos, Ranestane, Marchesi Scamorza, Deus Ex Machina, etc. The scene in Italy is still vibrant.
Most of the songs from The Flower Kings have this kinda wholesome meaning to it, pretty sure you’d love to hear more of them Doug!
Thanks for this one, Doug, it felt like the top of my head was lifted off like an egg in an egg cup.
Glad to see you venture into the realm of the Flower King, Roine Stolt is my go to composer, producer, arranger, player etc, over even the likes of Steven Wilson, I was actually afraid you'd not like his works so I am really glad you enjoyed it as there is a ton more music ahead to explore in this vein when you find the time.
Continuing with The Flower Kings Stardust We Are will be mentioned a lot as a go to song, but I also recommend some deeper cut songs like `The Road Back Home` off of Retropolis, `I Am the Sun` part 1 and 2 off of Space Revolver and I absolutely dare you to react to 'Circus Brimstone' off of Stardust We Are, it's maniacal.
As you mention Sweden, they do have some special water up there, some other bands you might want to look into are Beardfish (look to Comfortzone as an album), Moon Safari (look to Lovers End Part 3 as a song), Karmakanic (look to DOT as a song) and then Kaipa is another one that is quite fun with their folk prog.
I'd love to see him react to these Swedish bands!
oh hell yeah man, the Flower Kings rules and good on you for listening to 'em!
I grew up listening to Pain of Salvation, Spocks Beard and the Flower kings in highschool, so your channel has been a treat :)
I'm completely agree with other comments I read on this video.
I discovered FK one week ago with the «Stardust We Are» album. And I can't stop listening the hole album repeatly.
For me, Stardust We Are (The song) is «THE» masterpiece of the band, it might be really really great you dive into it!
Pain Of Salvation - BE!
You need to check Transatlantic. It`s a prog supergroup with Neal Morse
, Mike Portnoy, Roine Stolt, and Pete Trewavas!
Thanks. Here's a group I'd never even heard of! Very interesting music. Love the VW guppy-bus! I'm always in awe of any band that can come up with intricate and different stuff - especially over & over. I'd get lost as to which song I was playing, and how it goes! (And I've noodled with guitar, keyboards, drums, & quite a few other things for most of my life.) Add to that the question: How did we make all those sounds, again?? and I couldn't comprehend any such undertaking without written music, AND detailed notes on mike setups, amp & pedal settings, etc. Heck, even professional orchestra musicians practice a limited repertoire just before a given concert. But prog bands? They have to know most of their own stuff most of the time. Amazing. I'm just glad there are bands out there who can manage all that. I'll just listen. tavi.
Now you need Transatlantic , the song called
All of the Above
Roine Stolte, Mike Portnoy, Neal Morse, and Pete Trewavas. It’s absolutely amazing
I love enjoying music with you sir.
A really good time.
Came back to this after realizing I had missed it while watching the recent Transatlantic reaction... this is my favorite TFK album, easily. And I love that you picked up on the major seventh chords, they are the rock band that I know that uses them the most. Never thought 7+ could rock until I heard them!
Thanks for this one and a number of others I"ve watched over the last few weeks. I appreciate your insights and commentary. Well done.
"I wonder where they're going." 😂 The Flower Kings are just so awesome. Every song is a musical journey. You should check 'em out live, Doug! I have. 😉
Dude. Me and my wife lost a pregnancy 3 days ago.
You channel is a lifesaver.
First good moment since the event.
Thanks.
OK You found my favorite band for the last 20 years. We need the score for this!
So many left turns with this band, Kings of expect the unexpected!
Doug, as you listen to more and more of The Flower Kings... expect the unexpected... the surprises are aplenty!!!
Great to see Doug reacting to TFK. One remark: the balance between Doug's voice and the music was a bit off: the music volume was too low imo. It would be nice if it could be changed a bit, especially for first-time listeners.
Another great song by the flower kings is "In The Eyes Of The World". Great Stuff!
I’m a clown, I’m a clown in the eyes of the world
Nice! Now that we're in Sweden, I think you'll appreciate Moon Safari too: a mix of Flower Kings, Yes and the likes, with lots of 5 part vocal harmonies as icing on the cake. The 'Beach Boys' of Prog!
(Stay away from 20+ minutes songs! Not necessary; their 'shorter' tracks are complete enough.)
My favorite Moon Safari songs:
- A Sun Of Your Own
- Constant Bloom/Methusalah's Children
- Ghost Of Flowers Past
- A Tale Of Three And Tree
- Heartland
- Mega Moon
I have every Flower Kings album. Roine is among my favorite guitarists & Jonas is one my favorite bassists. They are a truly incredible band.
Highly Recommend the 'Meet the Flower Kings' - DVD. I'm sure most of it is on the tube. It is a perfect blend of old a new.
And a personal recommendation if emotional guitar solo is your thing, find the 'Touch My Heaven' live clip also available on the tube.
Enjoy!
My favorite prog dvd of all time.
Roine was a member of Steve Hacketts band for a short period of time. Dude can play the guitar.
Love me some Flower Kings. "The Truth Will Set You Free" may also be an idea for later.
HOOOOOOOOOOLY SHIT! THAT"S ONE OF MY FAVORITE TFK SONGS! PRESENTED BY DOUG! CAN"T WAIT FOR THIS
Been waiting months for some Flower Kings. Really hoped for Love Supreme by them after posting about it every day for over a month. Kind of gave up requesting, but at least we got something from them :)
Finally! My prayers have been answered. Doug you're a god!
You seemed to have really enjoyed this song. The flower kings are amazing and I hope you do some more videos on them. Now that you've had Mike Portnoy on Dream Theater, Neal Morse on Spock's Beard and Roine Stolt on The Flower Kings, I think it's time for you to react to Transatlantic as those 3 musicians are playing in it. My recommendation would be The Whirlwind, on an epic friday of course!!
wait. Marillion first to get Pete Trewavas on board :D
@@benjaminmenger565 of course. I'm not familiar with Marillion though. I need to suggest a song to Doug.
Nicolas, for Marillion I recommend Clutching at Straws or Misplaced Childhood. 😎👍
Kudos to those suggesting these bands. Flower Kings, Dream Theater, Spock's Beard... excellent! Maybe some Beardfish (sleeping in traffic part 2), Steven Wilson, Transatlantic, Flying Colors, or maybe even Snarky Puppy (if he hasn't done that already).
Flower kings are awesome ....thank you
I think that’s Tomas playing a Synthesizer with extreme modulation making the strong vibrato.
My favorite band of all times. Amazing music.
gareden of dreams ...flower kings ...must listen - absolutley beautiful journey
TFK are one of the few modern prog rock bands that I know (or maybe care for).
Great band with great albums.
On many albums there are some musical themes or lyrics re-used throughout an album, which I like.
Sometimes it helps the flow of the album or main composer Roine Stolt just likes a section from the epic he's working on and decides to develop that section into its own song, leaving the section also in the epic (like on The Truth Will Set You Free off of Unfold The Future).
Stardust we are is just as good.
Love your revelation of despair with the necessary restrictions of Covid which kept you away from the music you love, but then your finding renewal with a journey into 'other' music that surprisingly acted as a balm. Investing in love but not expecting something in return is a great way to end and reinforce the Flower Kings message. Add in your comment about science being the best way we have to reveal truth and this was a pleasant, positive experience.
I will now check out your recipe for Gin and Tonic, cuz who can't use a nice tonic once in awhile (or even more often)? Cheers.
Great choice! Truth Will Set You Free is another amazing one to check out!
It's about time you got to The Flower Kings! I've been posting messages to you about them......but went ignored.......thank you!
Great analysis. My suggestion is Celestial Elixer by Haken
Really glad you liked this, you'll find that the more you discover the more musically fed (as you so well put it) you'll be. Cheers!
I love The Flower Kings and have several of their albums but I have not yet heard this one. Consistent with their other releases and you can hear elements of it that Roine brings to Transatlantic. Thanks for the intro! Happy weekend.
The bassist Jonas Reingold has a REALLY cool band called Karmakanic. Nice tracks to begin with: Wheel of Life, Eternally pt. 1 & 2, or any song really.
16:38 it starts sounding sorta Zappaesque to me. Thanks for bringing this one Doug. Never heard of this band but I'll be looking for them now thanks to you and your fans.
you're in for a fun fuckin' ride my dude, the Flower Kings discography is extensive, rich, and varied!
Start with: Stardust We Are and Space Revolver
Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna like it ALL! 😜🌿👍
@@juanignacioquesada 5 minutes in and I'm already thinking "damn I hope that they're offering a DTS or SACD etc version of their work." 😋
OK, Doug, now that you're discovering some really mature newer prog, you have GOT to review something by Wobbler, a modern prog band from Norway. A good start would be the song "In Orbit" from their LP "RItes at Dawn"... They remind me of Close To The Edge-era yes, using all vintage sounds and analog synths. Please give it a consideration. Thanks!
Yo, I wish I could like this 1000 times. Wobbler is amazing, they have some many pieces that are worthy of analysis. I would also love to hear him react to something from Anglagard (Epilig or Viljans Oga)
I'm in for a listen. Thanks for the info.
Other Norwegian prog bands to check: Gazpacho, Motorpsycho, Green Carnation, Leprous, D'AccorD. Of the older generation, Junipher Greene and Popol Ace/Popol Vuh.
btw, I'm not implying that Anglagard is Norwegian (as you probably know, they are Swedish); I just wanted to mention them alongside Wobbler because I think these bands often share a similar fanbase.
From Wobbler I would love to hear him listen to By the Banks from the new album. That said, In Orbit is an amazing tune, my top choice from Rites at Dawn for sure! :)
I am so glad you finally got to listen to some Flower Kings. They are one of my absolute favorite bands, one that I can listen to all day. Really enjoy your videos and I am loving listening to your reaction to TFK while I am drinking some Scotch whisky myself.
Ah. Flower kings. Good!!
Never thought of recommending it, though it's one of my favourite bands, weirdly enough.
Saw them live in Lisbon for their Banks of Eden tour. Great gig.
Totally get your feelings about music in the lockdown, I picked it up again in lockdown, got my guitars fixed, started getting bits for a computer studio and listened to loads of music youtube channels, just like yours! That was a slippery song.. one bit where you sounded like you got strayed was that when they were in D they would go to an F, so a modulation.
Beautiful casualties! I have been listening to this album today! One of favorites! It has everything in a great way and quantity. The keyboards from Tomas are amazing and all the arrangements the same.
I truly think this is the best album to start listening to the Flower Kings.
Flower kings is one of the best band all time
The best TFK songs are their long epics. A couple of shorter epics I would suggest are "End On A High Note" and "Road To Sanctuary". Awesome stuff.
Also, their bassist, Jonas Reingold, has a great band called Karmakanic. Highly recommend their epic "Send A Message From The Heart" for a Friday session. Stellar.
There Is More To This World is another great shorter TFK epic. Minor Giant Steps is great too.
and "Who's the boss in the factory" !
You have to check out Tony McAlpine - The King's Cup. The album Maximum Security is a phenomenal display of guitar mastery.
Yes! I saw Tony on a G3.... realy was a G4!! JAJAJA... Satriani, Petrucci, Steve Vai and with Vai: Tony McAlpine :p
Thanks a lot!
A fantastic band. Saw in Mexico City, tears flow in some pieces. One of my favorites bands.
Listen to "The Devils Playground".. that`s my favorite Flower King track ..;-)
Glad you liked The Kings 👍
Some might not like prog rock, but there's undoubtedly one thing about it no one can deny: it has amazing musicianship.
Awesome video 👌
Hello Doug. First of all I want to congratulate with you for your wonderful reactions to the music I love the most: Progressive Rock. May I suggest to you to listen to another fantastic band hailing directly from Sweden? The band is called "Anglagard" and I suggest you to analize the song "Kung Bore" for the first album "Hybris". A great hug from Italy.
Roine's playing is very fluid and reminds me of Santana mixed with Zappa
Doug you gotta check out ‘Concerto’ by Cacophony, Jason Becker played on it with Marty Friedman
The Flower Kings are so good!!! See also: Transatlantic and The Neal Morse Band.
Cosuming flowers next time, YES
Quarantined at home with Covid currently, and your reactions have been keeping me real entertained!
I highly recommend The Accolade by Symphony X.
Hey Doug - A sincere and enthusiastic "thank you" for the love you bring to appreciating this music, It has been a treat to re-experience some of my favorite music through fresh ears with a sophisticated musical voice.And, I had the same sense upon hearing TFK for the first time - nourishment, novelty, depth, and "better late than never" - new, exciting, classic progressive rock, with a different cultural spice, all in my late 40s. It is not getting old, even if I am! BTW - try a band called "echolyn" - Mei, Islands, All this time We're Given...trust me.
This was cool.. Never heard this tune before and i really like prog metal/rock music. Now i feel a bit ashamed and yet i am from Sweden and i knew about The Flower Kings. But for some reason their music passed me by. So yea this was an awesome introduction. Thanks Doug for this one.
Has anybody brought up Haken (rhymes with "bacon")? You like prog and metal, they are one of the primo combinations of both. Something from The Mountain would be the best bet.