Oceansize (support Porcupine Tree)

[Midwinter_melancholY]

I went to the PT concert yesterday in Antwerp (brilliant!), and saw the name 'Oceansize' as a support act. I gave it a chance and I was pleasantly surprised!

Solid and technical drums, a full and melodic guitarsound, and a marvelous voice of of both the guitarists. This was really the great discovery I needed lately. I bought their latest album at the concert and a friend bought their previous one.

Their live performance is full of energy as well. I have no negative comment for this band so far.

Are there other people who are fond of this talented band?

Edit: Their site is http://www.oceansize.co.uk

 

[Kenneth R.]

I'm psyched, but does anyone know where I could find tickets for the London show on the 7th??

 

[FUBAR]

Yea Oceansize are really interesting and quite unique sounding....I've been meaning to pick up soem of their stuff.

 

[Ayr]

Silent Song, http://www.seetickets.com/see/event.asp?e|artist=PORCUPINE+TREE&resultsperpage=20&filler1=see =)
Robert Fripp's gonna be there!!

 

[Kenneth R.]

thanks!! got my ticket

 

[Ayr]

hurraaahh!!

 

[Kenneth R.]

I'm gonna check out Oceansize

 

[ChrisFerg]

i really wanna see PT, but i have 2 massive essays due in soon....

fuck i dunno what to do!

Will wait till the day before, and if there're tickets left and i've done enough of my essays then i'll go

 

[Ayr]

why are you here then? turn your computer off and WORK!!!!

 

[Kenneth R.]

i really wanna see PT, but i have 2 massive essays due in soon....

fuck i dunno what to do!

Will wait till the day before, and if there're tickets left and i've done enough of my essays then i'll go

Me too, which is why i need to get that shit done today

 

[Midwinter_melancholY]

I'm gonna check out Oceansize

Please let me know what you think of it.

 

[Manbient]

I really like Oceansize, fantasatic band. They sort of have the post rock (EitS in particular) sound, but streamline it a bit and add vocals. Both albums rule.

 

[Schism]

I have been listening to Oceansize for a few weeks now constantly, they are my "find" of the year.!!!

 

[FUBAR]

I just got Oceansizes' new album 'everyone into position'. I cannot believe how good this band are. They're so mellow and dreamy yet heavy aswell. This cd makes me feel good.

 

[Midwinter_melancholY]

Exactly! And sometimes they just roughly break the dreamy part apart (as in track 10 - ornament).

Their official site is http://www.oceansize.co.uk/ apparently...

 

[April Etheral]

My fathers just got into Oceansize and i must say they are pretty damn good

I'm pissed off now!
You guys get a GOOD support band...i get Robert Fripp or as we call him up here "We Boaby"
I've seen him before (with G3) and he fucking sucked balls

But it'll be cool to see Wilson and co again, i saw them last time they played here in April and they owned. Shame Anathema aren't supporting them again

 

[Midwinter_melancholY]

I never heard of a name like 'Robert Fripp', but the name sounds like bad news

I bet Michael has records of him heheh

 

[Kenneth R.]

he does. Fripp was in King Crimson.

I'm bummed now that Oceansize won't be at the London show. Oh well, Fripp is good too

 

[Midwinter_melancholY]

Did Oceansize cancel the whole thing or was Fripp going to support PT anyway?

I guess there are ways on the internet to get hold of some songs. My favourites (of the last album) are Heaven Alive, Music for a nurse, Ornament (the last wrongs) and You can't keep a bad man down.

As well as the hidden track on that album (you've got to rewind the first track for about 2 minutes on the very start of it - weird).

 

[annt]

I never heard of a name like 'Robert Fripp', but the name sounds like bad news

I bet Michael has records of him heheh

Sheesh.

Robert fripp is the mastermind and only remaining original member of King Crimson. One of the most famous, respected and influential musician in the prog scene. Also one of the pioneers of processed guitar sound (90's) and using the Mellotron (70's).