Jul's Progkast - 12 -  Top Ten 2016

The top ten songs played on Jul's Progkast in 2016 as voted by listeners - 
10 - Dee Zee - C3 (2016)- UK 1:17
9- Jahzzar - Black Jar (2015 ?) - Spain 6:26
8 - Jason Rubenstein - Three Ounces in a Two Ounce Whiskey (2016) - US 8:23
7 - Sumeritae -  Belleza Anatomia / Exiliado de su Razon (2015)- Argentina 16:58
6 - Aura Blaze - The Velveteen Valleys (2015)- US  22:04
5 - Wooden Shjips - Ruins (late 2013/early2014) - US  27:03
4 - Frontecielo - The Light Now (2015) - Italy  32:55
3 -  Atlas Cube - Asia Moments (2015) - Germany  43:36
2 -  Aria Bravata - The Haunted Castle (Instrumental Demo) (2016) - Italy  52:38
1 -  MOMA -  Beyond the Ridge of Time (2016) - Sweden  1:04:36

Introductory music by Sumeritae - Belleza Anatomia (Intro)

Thank you to all of the artists contributing sound bits and as usual to all of the artists for allowing their music to be played on Progkast. :D

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Jul's Progkast - 12 - Top Ten 2016

Primarily a drummer, I am re-discovering the guitar. I had beginning guitar lessons when I was 9, an Classical Guitar lessons when I was 14. I am trying to get to the level I once was, and  move up and beyond that.  Meanwhile, I have posted some of Empyre Pipes and Drums music - my former Bagpipe Band 

Atlas Cube is an instrumental heavy Prog band from Regensburg & Munich, Germany. Formed in 2013, the principal concept of „anything goes“-proggy, while still groovy, sounded interesting to everybody. Focus was the exploration of a wide stylistic range within the constraints as an instrumental trio. In a first jam session, Martin plugged in, mentioned „This thing's in 5/4 – 6/4“, and went off on the arpeggio which later formed into the song „2.0“. Right then, it was clear that everybody's on the same track; Atlas Cube was born.

A big flowing playlist! Just click on 'Reposts'
Alterrnative rrock, metal, folk, ambient... 
Supporting good music! 

SC artist compilations I enjoy listening to, hope you enjoy too...

Check out http://offplanet.earth/gravity/ - an excellent soundcloud app by @chris-pendergraft

#1. 40 minutes of chill out: https://soundcloud.com/nonradio/sets/fourty-minutes-of-chill
#2. 40 minutes of alt-halloween: https://soundcloud.com/nonradio/sets/fourty-minutes-of-alt
#3. 40 minutes of Indie Rock Songs: https://soundcloud.com/nonradio/sets/fourty-minutes-of-great-indie
#4. 40 Smooth minutes of Songs: https://soundcloud.com/nonradio/sets/fourty-smooth-minutes-of-songs
#5. 40 minutes of Motivators: https://soundcloud.com/nonradio/sets/fourty-minutes-of-motivators-1
#6. 40 minutes of kickin' Indie Rock Tracks: https://soundcloud.com/nonradio/sets/fourty-minutes-of-kickin-indie
#7. 40 minutes of earmelting metal: https://soundcloud.com/nonradio/sets/fourty-minutes-of-earmelting
#8. 40 minutes diverse indie trax: https://soundcloud.com/nonradio/sets/fourty-minutes-diversi-fi
#9. 40 minutes Quirky Crazy Indie: https://soundcloud.com/nonradio/sets/fourty-minutes-quirky-crazy
#10. 40 minutes Freeform Instrumental: https://soundcloud.com/nonradio/sets/fourty-minutes-freeform
Progkast: https://soundcloud.com/nonradio/sets/juls-progkast
Spade ♤ Stories: https://soundcloud.com/nonradio/sets/nick-r-davies-this-is-your

Featuring so far:
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Hi! I do have another profile, name beginning with the letter 'Q' but this channel is solely to creatively share fantastic Soundcloud talent!! Wishing all the best to all of you!! - C.

I am a singer-songwriter-guitarist. I have a home studio and have produced most of my songs and instrumentals there. Please check out my website at https://robrienmusic.com and get a free download for email list signup.



 I have had several collaborations with other artists that I've met on Souncloud and hope to continue doing so. 

I'm extremely grateful to have had over 25,000 plays and over 1,600 followers and friends among the Soundcloud community. I believe that it is important to support Soundcloud artists and I appreciate their support.


I hope that you will give a listen to these tracks and share your thoughts about music and recording. If You like what you hear, please follow my channel and like and repost my tracks.

10/2023 - My new single on Spotify :
https://spotify.link/tX2VPcIB8Db

Releases : 
Shiftaxis Records
Outertone
Feen the Music

Mobiler Musikunterricht in Regensburg und Umgebung
- Schlagzeug
- Klavier
- Gitarre
- Percussion
- Ukulele
-Cajon
Vereinbare jetzt eine kostenlose Probestunde:
https://www.mobiler-musikunterricht.de

Progkast, the all independent Prog Rock podcast, will be leaving Soundcloud, as the podcast is no longer completely publicly funded.  Progkast - is on Patreon at www.patreon.com/julsprogkast. It is through patrons that Progkast has been able to continue for the past several years. Please consider donating through Patreon, or pm me for email address to donate personally. Thanks! 

Progkast features independently produced/distributed artists as well as some artists on small record labels.  This includes sub-genres of Prog including Lo-Fi, Psychedelic, Symphonic, Metal, Fusion, Medieval, Electronic, and Experimental, amongst others. 

Please like and or follow Progkast and Prog Rock Nation (all encompassing Progressive Rock radio show) on Facebook, Mixcloud, and Youtube, or your favorite podcast distributor. Follow on Facebook for updates, show times/changes and special announcements. :D 

Progkast is produced, curated, and hosted by Julie Sanchez, curator/host/DJ also of Prog Rock Nation (exclusively on Mixcloud), and former Freeform DJ at KUNM, Albuquerque, NM, and KTAL-LP, Las Cruces, NM.

Artists, please feel free to send your music for consideration on Progkast and Prog Rock Nation :D

If you like loud pianos, heavy rock and massive drums, you've come to the right place. These are full tracks, tests, works-in-progress, and experiments.  Heavy rock, progressive instrumental, progressive metal, fusion-rock live here. And some ambient-groove for the late-night my-ears-need-a-break moments.

Our facebook URL                     https://www.facebook.com/Frontecielo-1026106534209801/?modal=admin_todo_tour 
                                                                               
  Album Nights available now, free, on Bandcamp
https://frontecielo.bandcamp.com/releases

Videos on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNF-6I6e7r4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnWVLtu7580

Donatella Basilico: keyboards, drums (acoustic set, electro-acoustic Roland TD9 set ), percussions, lead vocals
Piero Caniparo: electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, guitar synth Roland GR 55, choirs

The most part of our "structural" first tracks are played and recorded live together, usually drums and guitar or drums and bass; drums parts are from a real drum set 

Original drawing by D.B., not for reproduction


We' re deeply lovers of music, of many different genres: from classical and opera to rock, progressive rock, psychedelic, jazz, fusion, tango, dreampop, ambient, experimental  and beyond...
We' re trying at the moment to find our identity and expressivity in our favourite musical world:
progressive rock.
Comments, exchange of opinions, observations, advice are always welcome.
We're also on You Tube if you feel like to pass by...
Thank you for attention and feedback, I like to answer everyone, if sometimes I'm a little slow is because I lke to listen to your work while I answer.
I really like reposting the tracks I liked on our personal profile but obviously I can't keep them more than a few days. 
Donatella

We reccomend visiting Jul's Progcast Blog, a truly interesting and well done blog about indie prog rock but not only. You can find such a great music, it's really well worth a visit.
https://julsprogkastblog.blogspot.com

“The flow state is our most powerful weapon against the intense rationalization of our lives.” Denny Zeitlin. Denny Zeitlin is not my father. Also see Cecil Alexander.

According to the ChatBot, and who am I to argue, Dee Zee’s music style is a blend of classical and electronic elements, which creates a unique and original sound. He writes, plays, and records all the tracks himself, using various instruments and software. He is inspired by artists like Philip Glass, Steve Reich, and Brian Eno.
Some of the features of his music style are:
•	He uses repetitive patterns and motifs, which create a hypnotic and rhythmic effect. He also experiments with different time signatures and polyrhythms, which add complexity and diversity to his music.
•	He incorporates ambient sounds and textures, which create a rich and atmospheric sound. He also uses effects and filters, such as reverb, delay, distortion, and glitch, which add depth and dimension to his music.
•	He explores different moods and emotions, which range from dark and mysterious to bright and cheerful. He also uses contrast and dynamics, which create tension and release in his music.
•	He combines acoustic and electronic sounds, which create a balance and harmony in his music. He plays various instruments, such as piano, guitar, violin, and drums, and also uses synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines.
Dee Zee’s music resonates with those who appreciate a fusion of classical sensibilities and electronic innovation. 

According to me I’m an independent musician, writing and recording instrumental electronic progressive rock on Roland synthesiser workstations, although the original ideas for tracks often come from iPad soft synths (I use the Animoog and Jordantron) or the piano [not the piano so much due to arthritis in both hands - at least the keyboard has lighter action].  

After playing piano from a very young age I played keyboards in the London pub rock group deEssen.  My original influences were probably Caravan, Camel, Ultravox, Jean Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Pink Floyd and The Doors, with a sprinkling of Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, ELP, PFM, Greenslade, Deep Purple, Mike Oldfield, Vangelis…  These days, when I’m not listening to you on SoundCloud I listen to Iamthemorning, The Resonance Association, Ozric Tentacles, Joe Satriani, IQ, Threshold, Steven Wilson, Lacuna Coil, Liquid Tension Experiment, The Flower Kings, Spock’s Beard, Led Bib, Thank You Scientist, Big Big Train, Eloy, Magenta, Wobbler, Frost*, Simon Phillips, Jean-Luc Ponty, Renaissance, Arena, Izz, Jupiter Fungus, The Tangent, Karfagen, Lunatic Soul, Hania Rani, Madis, Nik Bärtsch, Neil Cowley, The Messthetics, The Necks, Antoine Fafard …

Keep uploading great music and keep smiling!