Mellotronists

Hi All.
Never heard of these guys before. Got their details from the Genesis forum.  
Go to    _http://www.sylvanandbonamici.com_ (http://www.sylvanandbonamici.com) 
.  
Yeah I know they are using sounds and song structures associated heavily  
with mid seventies Genesis, and I don't like Tribute bands in general, but this  
is pretty amazing. Their latest track "Quest For The Last Virtue" is  
available to listen to for a limited time.
However you need 13 minutes of your time to hear the whole thing. It's well  
worth it.
I wonder whether Martin and John were involved with the bands tron?
Enjoy!
Andy K

http://www.sylvanandbonamici.com/ 
Their latest track "Quest For The Last Virtue" is available to listen 
to for a limited time.

I was going to turn it off after 5 seconds, like I do when Phil is on 
the radio.  I listened.  Good stuff.  Nice production.  I don't know 
why they try so hard to sound like Wind and Wuthering Genesis.  They 
could use the same song structures and instruments without mimicking.

Talented band tho !

Clay

In a message dated 4/25/2006 8:34:31 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
ecclesreinson@... writes:

I was  going to turn it off after 5 seconds, like I do when Phil is on 
the  radio.  I listened.  Good stuff.  Nice production.  I  don't know 
why they try so hard to sound like Wind and Wuthering  Genesis.  They 
could use the same song structures and instruments  without mimicking.

Talented band tho  !

Clay



Clay,
 
In their previous work I think there is more of a Peter Gabriel vibe. Still  
this is good stuff from just two guys.

ceccles_ca wrote:
> http://www.sylvanandbonamici.com/ 
> Their latest track "Quest For The Last Virtue" is available to listen 
> to for a limited time.
> 
> I was going to turn it off after 5 seconds, like I do when Phil is on 
> the radio.  I listened.  Good stuff.  Nice production.  I don't know 
> why they try so hard to sound like Wind and Wuthering Genesis.  They 
> could use the same song structures and instruments without mimicking.
> 
> Talented band tho !
> 
> Clay

Their stated objective when these two guys get together is to get to
the heart of fully-realised old Genesis (i.e. "SEBTP" through "W&W").
I've heard a half dozen tunes by them (but not this one yet) and they
do it very well. I'm looking forward to the album.
-- 
Cheers,
SDM -- a 21st century schizoid man
Systems Theory internet music project links:
soundclick <www.soundclick.com/systemstheory>
garageband <http://www.garageband.com/artist/systemstheory>
"Soundtracks For Imaginary Movies" CD released Dec 2004
"Codetalkers" CD coming very soon in 2006
NP: nothing

In the prolonged absence of the real deal. I for one am happy that someone  
is still writing stuff of real merit, even at 13 minutes. But, yes  something a 
bit more original would be good to. I love the steal of the sound of  
"Entangled".
Andy K

kinchmusic@... wrote:
> In the prolonged absence of the real deal. I for one am happy that 
> someone is still writing stuff of real merit, even at 13 minutes.
> But, yes something a bit more original would be good to. I love the
> steal of the sound of "Entangled".
> Andy K

Exactly. I think these guys do the cop better than anyone I've ever
heard. Their attention to detail, is spot on.
-- 
Cheers,
SDM -- a 21st century schizoid man
Systems Theory internet music project links:
soundclick <www.soundclick.com/systemstheory>
garageband <http://www.garageband.com/artist/systemstheory>
"Soundtracks For Imaginary Movies" CD released Dec 2004
"Codetalkers" CD coming very soon in 2006
NP: nothing

Other albums in this flavour:

The Watch    - "Vacuum"  ('The Lamb' associated)

Citizen Cain - "Somewhere but yesterday" ('Foxtrot/Lamb' associated)


Arthur