rec.music.progressive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Part 3/8
Phil Kime
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European Paper Sizes (As Shown In `Format' Field)
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Common paper sizes employed in Europe and Japan. Many of the listings
use this format because the basic list was done in France. In some
cases the entry may be approximated with publications from the US or
other areas not using the European paper standard sizes.
A3 = 11.7" x 16.5" (roughly equivalent to US standard 11"x17")
A4 = 8.3"x 11.7" (roughly equivalent to US 8"x11" standard)
A5 = 5.8" x 8.3"
B4 = 10.1" x 14.3"
B5 = 7.2 = x 10.1"
B6 = 5.1" x 7.2"
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Non-Periodical Publications
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This section covers a few books or any other single publications
concerning progressive music. Also listed are a few well known
publications on some "core" figures. Lists of magazines, fanzines,
newsletters etc. follow.
::Title::
"Uncle Joe's Guide to Progressive Rock"
::Comments::
A somewhat one dimensional, but fairly informative guide to the
histories of Pink Floyd, Yes, Genesis, The Moody Blues and ELP.
Not very well written.
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::Title::
"La Discographie du Rock Francais"
::Comments::
La Discographie du Rock Francais is a very good survey of all
progressive music in our country. In spite of the title, 95% of the
survey is indeed progressive (including Jazz rock, Zeuhl and some
free rock). Musea mention they will soon issue a new edition, more
complete. The previous one is very good and in both in French and
English. The authors are Francis Grosse and Bernard Gueffier.
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::Title::
"Il Retorno del Pop Italiano"
::Comments::
Despite the title, a good guide to Italian progressive rock.
Written in Italian.
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::Title::
"Brian Eno: His Music and the Vertical Colour of Sound"
::Author::
Eric Tamm
::Publisher::
Faber and Faber
::Year::
1989
::ISBN::
0-571-12958-7
::Comments::
Very informative including discographies. Some people find Tamm's
style annoying. About $13 in the US and 15 in the UK.
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::Title::
"Robert Fripp: From King Crimson to Guitar Craft"
::Author::
Eric Tamm
::Publisher::
Faber and Faber
::Year::
1990
::ISBN::
0-571-12912-9
::Comments::
Much better Tamm effort with interesting descriptions of his
experiences on a guitar craft course from the days when Fripp still
used to teach them. Good history of Crimson. Recommended although
still rather poorly written. About $13 in the US and 15 in the UK.
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::Title::
"Wrong Movements: A Robert Wyatt History"
::Author::
Michael King
::Publisher::
SAF Publishing
::Year::
1994
::ISBN::
0-946719-101-1
::Comments::
A very good book concerning a great man. The book is largely a list
of just about every live appearance the man has made and with whom.
The list of "whos" is astounding. Some nice quotes and historical
material. Highly recommended. 14.95 in the UK. No idea about the
US.
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::Title::
"File Under Popular: Theoretical and Critical Writings on Music"
::Author::
Chris Cutler
::Publisher::
November Books (UK)/Autonomedia (US)
::Year::
1985 (reprinted 1991 and 1993)
::ISBN::
0-936756-34-9 (pbk)
::Comments::
Chris Cutler's perspective on the meaning of the word
"progressive". Concentrates on what he perceives to be central
radical musicians of our time. This is mainly involved with The
Residents, Sun Ra and Henry Cow.
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::Title::
KRAUTROCKSAMPLER: One Head's Guide to the Great Kosmiche Musik-1968
Onwards
::Author::
Julian Cope
::Publisher::
Head Heritage
::Year::
1995
::ISBN::
0-9526719-1-3
::Comments::
Despite its many flaws, this first edition (yes, a second one is in
the works) works because of Cope's obvious love for the music.
There are several inexcusable omissions (hopefully to be corrected
in the coming edition) and the overall organization leaves
something to be desired. This is, however, a great place for the
uninnitiated to start, and will be of interest to the mid-level
Krautrock fan. Krautrock fans of great experience will probably
find nothing of value here.
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Periodical Publications
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BELGIUM
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::Publication::
Bang
::Editor/Contact::
Michel Kirby
::Address::
Boulevard Amspach, 165, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Various
::Language::
Belgian (French)
::Format::
A4 26pp BW
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UNITED KINGDOM
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::Publication::
A Flower?
::Editor/Contact::
c/o J. Goodwin
::Address::
26 Elmsworth Rd, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, ST3 3ET
::Comments::
1 per issue. Issue #2 had Grace Blyndsyde, IQ, Fariport Convention,
Casual Affair, Geoff Mann, + interviews with Red Jasper & Galahad.
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::Publication::
Audion
::Editor/Contact::
Steve and Alan Freeman
::Address::
1 Conduit Street, Leicester, LE2 OJN, UK
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Just about everything. Specialist articles. Lots of reviews.
::Language::
English
::Format::
A4, gloss colour covers, BW inside 40+ pp.
::Subscription Rates::
For 4 issues (prices in pounds sterling. Credit cards accepted by
phone): UK 9.60, Europe and World (surface) 11.00, Europe (air)
11.40, Americas/Africa/Middle East (air) 14.00, Australasia/Far
East (air) 16.00
::Comments::
Superb magazine run by very experienced people. Generally costs
around 2 sterling an issue. Issues come out approx quarterly. Back
issues are available (#1 -- #10 are not available any more) (as of
20/10/95, Audion is on issue #32). There are also some supplements
on various detailed topics. See FAQ 6 entry for Ultima Thule for
how to order direct.
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::Publication::
Blindsight
::Editor/Contact::
c/o G. Younger
::Address::
113 Airlie Halls, Airlie Pl., Dundee, Scotland, DD1 4HQ
::Language::
English
::Comments::
1.50 per issue. #4 had Citizen Cain, Jadis, Grace and Galahad
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::Publication::
Blindsight
::Editor/Contact::
Robert Mc Illwraight
::Address::
21 Midmills Road, Inverness, IVZ 3NZ, Scotland
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive
::Language::
English
::Format::
A5 50pp BW
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::Publication::
Facelift
::Editor/Contact::
Phil Howitt
::Address::
39, Nicolas Road, Manchester, M21 1LG
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Canterbury progressive
::Language::
English
::Format::
Fanzine A5 40 pp. BW
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::Publication::
Feedback
::Editor/Contact::
c/o Kev Rowland
::Address::
13 The Mead, Glorymead, Goodwyns, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2NG
::Language::
English
::Comments::
The magazine of Mensa's rock interest group. Strong interest in
progressive.
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::Publication::
Freak Beat
::Editor/Contact::
Richard Allen
::Address::
"Moon willow", 23 Fieldway, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross,
Buck, SL9 9SG
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive
::Language::
English
::Format::
A5 BW
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::Publication::
APOCALYPSO
::Editor/Contact::
Gerry Pratt
::Address::
APOCALYPSO, PO BOX 416, Newcastle, Staffs, ST5 5BF
::Email::
cc...@cc.keele.ac.uk
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Captain Beefheart & Related Music (Collecting bias)
::Language::
English
::Format::
Fanzine A5 24-52 pp. BW
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::Publication::
A Little Angry
::Editor/Contact::
Duncan Harris
::Address::
2st Mary's Park Road, Portishead, Bristol, B20 8QN
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Neo-progressive
::Language::
English
::Format::
Fanzine A5 50pp BW
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::Publication::
The Organ
::Address::
PO Box 790, London, E17 5RF
::Language::
English
::Subscription Rates::
$5/1 per issue. #2 per issue in Europe
::Comments::
"On the cutting edge of anarchic prog journalism." Issue 30 had
IQ, Frog, Camel, FInal Conflict and the mag is organizing an Enid
reunion.
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::Publication::
Ork Alarm!
::Editor/Contact::
Paul Mummery
::Address::
Ork Alarm!, P.O.Box 419, ERITH, Kent DA8 1TE, UK
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Magma and Zeuhl
::Subscription Rates::
8 for 5 issues
::Comments::
Occasional bulletin for non-French speaking Magma and zeuhl
enthusiasts. Vander is a subscriber. Paul says it might stop after
the next issue (#25).
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::Publication::
Ptolemic Terrascope
::Address::
58 West End, Melkshire, SN12 6HJ
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Psychedelic, progressive, underground musics
::Language::
English
::Subscription Rates::
$24 for 4 issues
::Comments::
One issue I saw had an interview with Wyatt and part 2 of one with
Richard Sinclair (Caravan, Camel, Hatfield & the north) and they
seem to cover a lot of the Canterbury UK scene. The next issue
covered more obscure stuff I mostly wasn't too familiar with. Each
issue comes with a 7" EP. Subscription >is $24 for 4 issues, but
you have to send an International Money order which costs a few
more bucks. But I can find them occasionally at Tower Records or
another local store. It's published by the guitar player from Bevis
Frond.
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::Publication::
Sequences
::Address::
3 Copseland, Claverton Down, Bath, Avon, BA2 6EA
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Electronic music
::Language::
English
::Format::
Electronic magazine on cassettes done in radio style
::Subscription Rates::
Each: 4 (UK), 4.50 (Europe), 5.00 (Elsewhere) 4 volumes: 15 (UK),
17 (Europe), 19 (Elsewhere)
::Comments::
Prices include P and P. Recorded on chrome, dolby 90 minutes
cassettes from DAT master. Eurocheques accepted payable in
sterling. Payable to "Sequences".
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::Publication::
Silhobbit
::Address::
63 Kingsland Road, Boxmore, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 1QD
::Comments::
No prices available Not too serious? #9 had new about Mick Pointer
and the rise of Satanic prog in Belgium. And some serious reviews
and stuff.
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CANADA
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::Publicatiob::
Cyclone Rock Progressif
::Address::
8750 boul. Mathieu, Charlesbourg, Qubec, G1G 3M5
::Phone::
(418) 626-2515
::Fax::
(418) 626-0353
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive
::Language::
French
::Format::
A4 40pp BW (glossy cover)
::Subscription Rates::
1-year subscription costs $13 (Can), $15 (USA) or $20 (Europe)
::Comments::
Current issue is #4 with interviews with new Qubec bands Parallel,
Kaos Moon and Indiscipline, as well as many CD reviews. Also
contains Parallel, Kaos Moon and Yes concert reviews. It sells for
$2.50 in most newsstands in the Montreal, Qubec, Trois-Rivieres and
Sherbrooke region as well as some places in Ottawa. We're finishing
#5 which contains interviews with Anekdoten, Discipline, Citizen
Cain, Cyan and Steve Howe.
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FRANCE
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::Publication::
Acid Dragon
::Editor/Contact::
Thierry Sportouche
::Address::
20 rue Ferrandiere, 69002 Lyon
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive
::Language::
French/English
::Format::
A5 20pp BW
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::Publication::
Big Bang (Magazine de Musiques Progressives)
::Editor/Contact::
Aymeric Leroy
::Address::
13, rue du Rif-Tronchard, 38120 St-Egreve
::Phone::
(33) 76 75 71 54
::Fax::
(33) 76 75 11 26
::Email::
big...@alpes-net.fr
::Scope/Musical Domain::
progressive
::Language::
French
::Format::
A4 (since latest issue), A5 (before), quarterly
::Subscription Rates::
140 FF for 1 year/4 issues (Europe), 160 FF for 1 year/4 issues
(outside Europe)
::Comments::
Our latest issue is #14, covering the Winter season. 56 pages.
There are plans for a better distribution in Quebec. A website is
currently in progress, more info on this coming on.
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::Publication::
Harmonie
::Editor/Contact::
Jean-Claude Granjeon
::Address::
15 Ave Du Bearn, 33127 Martignas-Sur-Jalle
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive
::Language::
French
::Format::
"Big and gorgeous"
::Subscription Rates::
FF100 per 3 issues
::Comments::
Highly regarded prog zine that covers new releases and reissues.
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::Publication::
Crystal Lake
::Editor/Contact::
Crystal Lake
::Address::
BP 177, 75224 Paris
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive, jazz, electronic
::Language::
French
::Format::
A5 50pp BW
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::Publication::
Dyadique
::Address::
113 rue Pelleport, 33000 Bordeaux
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Electronic, industrial, and more
::Language::
French
::Format::
Newsletter, A5, BW10pp
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::Publication::
Musea Magazine
::Address::
68 La Tinchotte, 57117 Retonfey
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive
::Language::
French
::Format::
A5 40pp BW+color
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::Publication::
Oniric magazine
::Editor/Contact::
Cyril Pelletey
::Address::
1 rue Goya, 13870 Rognonas
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive, electronic, new-age
::Language::
French
::Format::
A4 14pp BW
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::Publication::
Operation Cocktail Rock Progressif
::Address::
BP 2451, 38034 Grenoble Cedex 2
::Comments::
A french prog rock appreciation and contact society. Newsletter
with goings on of bands all over the world.
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::Publication::
PRESTO
::Address::
10, place A. Tacq, 59000 Lille
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Avant-garde, many uncommon styles
::Language::
French
::Format::
Mag, ~100pp A4 BW
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::Publication::
The Rhythm and the Reason
::Address::
1 Rue du 4 Septembre, 13170 Les Pennes Mirabeau
::Language::
French
::Subscription Rates::
FF40 per 2 issues in Europe, FF50 outside Europe
::Comments::
Discusses prog rock's place in society as well as reviews and
info. Includes info on music distribution, large vs. small labels,
and the nature of collecting things
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GERMANY
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::Publication::
Canterbury Nachrichten
::Editor/Contact::
c/o Manfred Bress
::Address::
Nikolaistrasse 90, D-4100 Duisburg 1
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Devoted to the Canterbury scene.
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::Publication::
Carpe Diem
::Editor/Contact::
Tim Stecher
::Address::
Brandenburger Str. 4, 63329 Engelsbach
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive
::Language::
German (some interviews in French or English)
::Format::
A4 50pp BW
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::Publication::
Empire
::Editor/Contact::
Michael Baecker
::Address::
Im Talchen 10, 67700 NIEDERKIRCHEN
::Phone::
+6363 5717
::Fax::
+6363 1085
::Scope::
Progressive
::Language::
German
::Format::
A5 BW
::Frequency::
Issued monthly
::Comments::
Michael, besides publishing this fine magazine, also runs the
InsideOut MailOrder at the same address, and not to mention last,
organises some progressive rock events / concerts / parties
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::Publication::
Fachblatt
::Editor/Contact::
Horst Stachelhaus
::Address::
Falltorstr. 13-15, 5060 Bergish Gladbach 1, Stachelhaus
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive
::Language::
German
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::Publication::
Sophisticated Rock Magazine
::Editor/Contact::
Ulrich Lill
::Address::
Banaterstrasse 27, 4100 Duisbourg 18
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive
::Format::
A4 20pp BW
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ITALY
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::Publication::
Musiche
::Editor/Contact::
Allessandro
::Address::
C.P. n.3109, 1-40131 Bologna
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive/modern music
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::Publication::
Arlequins
::Editor/Contact::
Riccardo Maranghi
::Address::
C.P. 221, 50019 SESTO F.NO
::Phone::
+39 55 8729811
::Fax::
+39 55 8729811
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive
::Language::
Italian (proposed), Spanish (castillano)
::Format::
A5 60pp BW
::Subscription Rates::
Italy 23,000-30,000 Liras (slow-fast mail), contact for abroad
::Comments::
Concentrates on Italian scene but includes many new bands. Lots of
news and reviews of demos. A list of music shops in Italy and Spain
where to find them is available. Quarterly
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::Publication::
Melodie & Dissonance
::Editor/Contact::
Stefano Covili
::Address::
Via Luigi Riccoboni 9, 41100 Modena
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive, esp. Italian prog
::Language::
Italian
::Format::
A4, 60pp, BW
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::Publication::
Flash Europa
::Editor/Contact::
Paola Ceci
::Address::
Via Messina 46, 00198 Roma
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Hard rock w/prog page
::Language::
Italian
::Format::
A4 color
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::Publication::
Freak out
::Editor/Contact::
Alex Colasanto
::Address::
Via Pasanti 212, 84018 Scafati (SA)
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive
::Language::
Italian
::Format::
Fanzine, A5, 50pp BW
::Subscription Rates::
12000 Lira per 4 issues
::Comments::
Anything non-mainstream is a go, esp. prog rock. Naturally,
concetrating on Italian bands.
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::Publication::
Paperlate
::Editor/Contact::
Ezio Candrini
::Address::
P.P. Box 9, Aeroporto Milano Linate
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive Rock, Old and New
::Language::
Italian
::Format::
A5 40pp BW
::Comments::
Last issue was number 34 (04-15-95).
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::Publications::
The Noisy Room
::Editor/Contact::
Marco Olivotto
::Address::
16 Via dell'Abetone, 38068 Rovereto (TN)
::Email::
oliv...@itnvax.cineca.it
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Mostly progressive/electronics, with occasional diversions.
Material to be reviewed is always welcome!
::Language::
English/Italian (TWO editions)
::Format::
A4 6pp BW
::Subscription Rates::
One SASE or IRC per issue
::Frequency::
Four issues per year
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::Publication::
Tomy
::Editor/Contact::
Mauro Missina
::Address::
Via Umberto I,146, 33034 Fagagna (Udine)
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Avant-garde
::Language::
Italian
::Format::
A4 40pp BW
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JAPAN
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::Publication::
Marquee
::Address::
404 Sy Blg, 3-15-18 Shimo Ochiai, Shijuku, Tokyo 161
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive
::Language::
Japanese
::Format::
A4 100pp BW+color
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KOREA
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::Publication::
Art Rock
::Editor/Contact::
Si-Wan Seong
::Address::
#203 Dong-Woo bldg., 503-13 Changchun-dong, Seoul 120 - 180
::Phone::
(02) 325-3544
::Fax::
(02) 338-3122
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive
::Language::
Korean
::Format::
A4 100+pp BW+color
::Subscription Rates::
$50/year (Asia), $70/year (other countries)
::Frequency::
Four times per year
::Comments::
Art Rock magazine is also the host of Si-Wan records, which recently
has reissued many Italian and Spanish prog rarities on CD and LP.
These include Tarantula, Los Canarios, Crack, Bloque, Picchio Dal
Pozzo, Alphataurus, Celeste, and many many more. Art Rock magazine
has covered italian progressive rock scene in detail through 4
issues. All articles are written in Korean.
I have just received a copy of issue 7 of Art Rock and am very
impressed. Unfortunately, I don't read Korean but this is a really
amazing magazine. The issue I have is huge (200+ pages), with
hundreds of photos of album sleeves (most in full colour). This issue
is a `British Rock Special' with histories and discographies of Yes,
ELP, Gentle Giant, Van der Graaf Generator etc. There's also hundreds
of reviews, rare concert photos, an article on Roger Dean's art with
loads of full colour pictures, articles on famous British labels
(Harvest etc.). It even has sections on progressive Jazz anf
Classical. All in all, quite the best prog magazine I've seen ...
such a shame you don't get this sort of thing over here. Highly
recommended, especially if you speak Korean ... actually, it's almost
learning it just to read this!
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::Publication::
Music People
::Address::
Room 518 Kyung-Do B/O, 44-14 Yoido dong, yongdeung Po-Ku, Seoul,
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Hard rock, Progressive
::Language::
Korean
::Format::
A4 100pp BW+color
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LATVIA
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::Publication::
Roka
::Editor/Contact::
Dainis Bushmanis
::Address::
PO Box 599, Riga-47, 226047 Latvia, Republique de Lettonie
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive, Avant-garde
::Language::
Latvian?
::Format::
A5 20pp BW
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THE NETHERLANDS
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::Publication::
Background Progressive Rock Magazine
::Address::
PO Box 875, 5280 Boxtel
::Comments::
NLG 25.00 per 6 issues in Europe, NLG 30.00 outside Europe
Concentrates on reviews of albums by new acts, news and some
re-issues. Covers a wide range of progressive music.
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::Publication::
SI magazine
::Address::
Postbus 938, 3000 AX Rotterdam
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive, Neo-progressive
::Language::
Dutch
::Format::
A5 32pp BW
::Frequency::
Monthly
::Comments::
The format is beautiful, lots of money must go into the production
of each issue. The problem for most people in the US would be that
it's in Dutch, I don't know if they publish in English. Luckily I
can speak Dutch at an average level and worked my way through a few
of the MANY new release reviews they run. Bands featured this month
include For Absent Friends, Shadowland, Lives @ Times, Legend,
Magnum, and All About Eve amongst many others. There was also live
reviews of Pallas, Everon, Red Jasper, and Egdon Heath. If you're
interested, I also have several addresses of mail order catalogs in
England.
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POLAND
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::Publication::
Fonorama
::Address::
PO Box 114, 31-829 Krakow 31, Poland
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive, various
::Language::
Polish
::Format::
A5 40pp BW
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PORTUGAL
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::Publication::
Sete
::Editor/Contact::
Miguel Santos
::Address::
Calcada do Galvao, Lote D- 3' esq, 1400 Lisboa
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Avant-garde
::Language::
Portugese?
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NORWAY
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::Publication::
Proclamation, The Occasional Gentle Giant Magazine
::Editor/Contact::
Geir Hasnes
::Address::
Eidsvolls gt. 16, N-7016 Trondheim, Norway
::Email::
Geir....@Delab.Sintef.No
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Gentle Giant and related
::Subscription Rates::
See below
::Format::
Current status is 4 issues with 16/40/56/88 pp in b/w
::Comments::
The newsletter is professionally produced, and issued at least twice
a year. Two issues appeared in 1992, #3 in August 1993, #4 in October
1994 (88pp). The newsletter includes news about releases of old
material on CD, bootlegs, existing audio tapes etc. There is an
in-depth questions and answers column, and general letters from
subscribers are also printed, for instance reminiscences about
concerts and comments about the available CDs. Extensive old and new
interviews with band members and detailed articles from the 70s are
prioritized, along with descriptions of compositions, albums and
artwork, music analyses, sheet music transcribed in detail, detailed
discographies, bibliographies, and other pieces of information.
Promotional material are faithfully reproduced, along with
photographs of the band members then and now. Related groups are
covered in detail in each issue. >450 subscribers at present.
*Subscriptions:*
Scandinavia: 100 NKr to Classica forlag AS, Ragnhilds gt. 10, N-7030
Trondheim, Norge. Postal giro account 0824 01 97538
British Isles: 10 in cash or cheque or IMO to Pete Gray, 2 Coniston
Close, Stukeley Meadows, Huntingdon, Cambs PE18 6UD, England
Europe: 25 DM in cash or cheque or IMO to Gerhard Zimmermann,
Otmarstr. 26, D-90 439 Nrnberg 70, Germany. Equival. paper money in
your national currency is OK
USA, Canada: US $15 in cash or cheque or IMO to David Armas, 3730
Stockbridge Ave., Los Angeles, CA. 90032, USA
The rest of the world: US $20 in cash or cheque or IMO to our US
distributor
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::Publication::
Prognetik
::Address::
Stalsberggata 20, 2010 Strommen, Norway
::Email::
bjorn...@disco.oslohd.no
::Language::
Scandinavian (Norwegian/Swedish/Danish)
::Format::
A5, Black/White, Varying between 35-50 pages
::Frequency::
Bi-monthly.
::Comments::
Will send a free trial issue for SAE/IRC. ProgNetik Magazine mostly
contains reviews of new progressive and symphonic rock releases
worldwide. Also; competitions, essays and in most issues there is a
'special' feature on one band, often including interviews etc. For
example, issue #3 contains a Jadis Special with the story of the
band, a discussion of their music and a medium length interview
with Jadis leader Gary Chandler. And so on.. Being a Scandinavian
magazine, ProgNetik has a *slight* emphasis on the Scandinavian
prog-scene.
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USA
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::Publication::
Camera Obscura
::Editor/Contact::
c/o Mark Tucker
::Address::
1508 Faymont, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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::Publication::
i/e Magazine
::Editor/Contact::
Darren Bergstein
::Address::
2300 N. Yucca, Chandler Az 85224
::Phone::
(602) 821-1061
::Email::
ie...@aol.com
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive, electronic
::Language::
English
::Format::
A5 40pp BW
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::Publication::
Classic Progressive Rock
::Editor/Contact::
Michael Gerard
::Address::
95 East Beaumont, Columbus, OH 43214
::Email::
10206...@compuserve.com
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Classic Progressive Rock
::Language::
English
::Format::
8 1/2" x 11" newsletter
::Subscription Rates::
$2 per year
::Comments::
I will be completing my fifth issue in July. My focus is on classic
progressive band like YES, King Crimsom, ELP, Jethro Tull, etc. I
have also covered Nektar and A local progressive band called
Madrigal. I distribute the newletter at record store in Columbus
only, but I take subscriptions (rates above).
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::Publication::
Music Uncovered
::Editor/Contact::
Louis Hesselt-van-Dinter
::Address::
22833 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Suite 1121 Bothell, WA 98021
::Phone::
206-487-0909
::Fax::
206-402-7316
::Email::
mu...@eskimo.com
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive
::Language::
English
::Format::
Newsletter A4 4pp BW
::Subscription Rates::
$4/year (US) $6/year (outside US)
::Frequency::
Quarterly
::Comments::
Adventurous and excellent newsletter
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::Publication::
Expos
::Editor/Contact::
Peter Thelen
::Address::
6167 Jarvis Ave #150, Newark, CA
::Email::
expo...@ix.netcom.com
::Email::
pt...@netcom.com
::WWW::
<URL:http://www.geopages.com/Hollywood/1831>
::Phone::
(510) 656-3066
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive, Symphonic, Fusion, Electronic Rock
::Language::
English
::Format::
Newsletter, A4, 60pp+, BW
::Subscription Rates::
Price format is (Single issue/4 issue subscription). USA -
($4.50/$18), please see web page for overseas and other prices.
::Frequency::
Quarterly
::Comments::
Expos is carried by: Wayside Music, Ranjit, Tower Records, Musea, Of
Sound Mind (?), Sights & Sounds, and occasionally Ultima Thule. Also
by the following California record stores: CD Warehouse (Newark &
Sunnyvale), Round Sounds (Redondo Beach) and Rhino (Claremont). It's
also carried by "Le FreeSon" in Montreal, Qubec.
The first surface address is for domestic subscriptions and
advertising and the second for non-local and overseas subscriptions,
editorial contributions etc.
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::Publication::
Prognosis
::Editor/Contact::
Bret Linford (editor-in-chief)
::Editor/Contact::
Jeff Gutenburg (managing editor)
::Address::
Prognosis, 1415 Fulton Road, Suite 205-A27, Sant Rosa, CA 95403
::Language::
English
::Subscription Rates::
US - $19.95/year
::Frequency::
Bi-monthly
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progresive Rock
::Format::
8.5 x 11 Glossy, 20 pp
::Comments::
Cheques payable to "PROGNOSIS" for subscriptions. Issue #1 has
articles on Yes, Dream Theater, Cairo and Progfest 94, plus
reviews.
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::Publication::
Synthesis
::Address::
219 Napfle St., Philadelphia PA 19111
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Electronic oriented
::Language::
English
::Subscription Rates::
$5 per 4 issues, $7 overseas.
::Comments::
Electronic oriented. Claims not to be interested in art rock but
has had info on Kit Watkins.
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::Publication::
Lullabye Letter
::Editor/Contact::
c/o North American Robert Wyatt Apreciation Society
::Address::
9690 NE Adolf Rd., Newberg OR 97132-7000
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Robert Wyatt
::Language::
English
::Comments::
Grass roots zine on Wyatt. Supposedly very good.
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::Publication::
Option
::Address::
2345 Westwood Blvd Suite 2, Los Angeles CA 90064
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Independent acts, including progressive artists, mostly Canterbury
and RIO
::Language::
English
::Subscription Rates::
US$15.45 per 6 issues
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::Publication::
Progression
::Editor/Contact::
John Collinge
::Address::
PO Box 7164, Lowell, MA 01852
::Scope/Musical Domain::
Progressive (mostly mainstream)
::Language::
English
::Subscription Rates::
4 issues per year. US, Puerto Rico and Canada - $18. Rest of world
- $23. Sample issues $5 for US etc., $6 for rest of world.
::Comments::
About the publication: PROGRESSION is an 80-120 page, quarterly
magazine devoted to news, reviews, interviews and features
involving progressive rock artists new and old, in the United
States and overseas. We cover the so called "mainstream"
progressive acts such as IQ, Yes, ELP, Jethro Tull Marillion, etc.
We include occasional features and reviews on more "serious" prog
artists such as Univers Zero and Richard Pinhas. And we strive to
highlight emerging talent in the progressive realm: Echolyn,
Prometheus, Ozric Tentacles, Episode, Cairo, Djam Karet, Ancient
Vision, Anglagard, Witsend, Kalaban, plus many, many others. A
typical edition of the magazine includes exclusive, in-depth
interviews with progressive rock artists (past issues have featured
the likes of Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Jordan Rudess, Mastermind,
nglagrd, Bill Bruford, Marillion's Mark Kelly, Nik Turner's
hawkwind, etc.), plus dozens ofconcert and album reviews, tour
intineraries and information on new album and video release.
Photographs
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::Publication::
Tone Clusters
::Editor/Contact::
Ken Egbert
::Address::
5648 Riverdale Av., Suite 105, Bronx, NY 10471
::Phone::
718 562 4982
::Language::
English
::Comments::
Ken is a former employee of Pantasia & Mad Platters, and has
produced TC sporadicly for 15 or 20 YEARS!! Although thoroughly
diverse in his interests, his particular love is the Canterbury
scene, groups like Caravan, Hatfield, etc. Very knowledgeable in
the English, French, German, Italian, & domestic prog scene of the
70's & 80's, and continues to expose folks to new & interesting
stuff. Sample copies $2.50 & well worth it. You may also phone
through the Nowhere music store (see FAQ 6) at 914 962 6274 or mail
through said store atnowh...@aol.com
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FromMike Borella: The basic publication list data is mostly courtsey
of Musea, via Yannick Lallement (lall...@ese-metz.fr or
lall...@loria.fr). Many thanks for their sharing this information so
that others can benefit from it. Also, Kurt Rongey, who runs the Long
Dark Music label, compiled much of the list. The comments and
information is mostly originally from him, though some of the
information was condensed or paraphrased.
This FAQ is maintained by Phil Kime(Phil...@ed.ac.uk). Comments,
questions, and criticisms are positively always welcome. This text
was taken in part from the previous versions of this FAQ, which were
maintained by Scott McMahan, and Mike Borella. The FAQs were brought
into being originally through the sterling efforts of Malcolm Humes.
Many thanks go to all of these gentlemen for their excellent work.
--
= Phil Kime (Phil...@ed.ac.uk) =
= Centre for Cognitive Science/Dept of Philosophy =
= University of Edinburgh =