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OUR FIRST TIME LISTENING TO Arena - Out in the Wilderness | COUPLE REACTION (BMC Request)
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- Опубліковано 11 бер 2022
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Yesss! Arena! Love them since they first came out with this one.
Defenitely check out Solomon from the same album. Masterpiece.
Its always one of the highlights of their liveset.
And you're missing out if you never heard their 3rd album The Visitor, one of the best progalbums from the 90's imo.
Love your channel, guys.
Greetingz from The Netherlands!
Thanks for playing this. I'll have to check out some of their other stuff.
Marillions new album is out. Reached no 2 in UK and Eurooe. My favorite track is Sierra Leone, from An hour before it's dark.
I've known about Arena for 20 years but never had any of their albums.Went to see them in 2019 & bought seven of their albums from their merch desk. You can't go wrong with any of them. The drummer is Mick Pointer, ex-Marillion, keyboard player Clive Nolan is in Pendragon. Present guitarist John Mitchell is in various bands (but he's not on this album). If I was to recommend one track it would be "The Butterfly Man", it was the first one I heard. B^)
Hoping N&L will hear "Frost*" soon with John Mitchell and gang ("Marathon" hint hint wink wink ;).
@@mvunit3 nudge, nudge. 😉
At first, I thought you said Joni Mitchell was their guitarist. haha That would've been... interesting.
Wow, that was good! I had never heard of them. I will be checking them out.
IQ and Marillion was spot on. It was like IQ with someone who sounded somewhat like Fish from Marillion.
LOL! As I'm typing this Nick says "Tony will enjoy it!". hahahah ❤️
Wow! Arena hasn't been on my mind in years. This was a true treat! Always liked Marillion and Pendragon which you can hear the influence here. Great stuff guys!
Mick Pointer on drums was the original drummer with Marillion, so you drew an interesting comparison.
The founder of Arena is keyboardist Clive Nolan, a real wizard on the keys and reminds me in some ways of Rick Wakeman. He was also with Pendragon, another band you need to explore along with Mostly Autumn.
The standout tracks for me on this album are Jericho and Solomon which I love to drum to, it's top drawer.
I highly recommend 'If I Were The Wind' by 'Pendragon' and ''Heroes Never Die' by 'Mostly Autumn'.
Well done guys 😊
This is the only Arena album I own, but I like it very much. The final track, "Solomon" is quite amazing.
You'll definitely want to check out Clive Nolan's other band, Pendragon. I recommend the song "Indigo".
Yes Pendragon!!
Masters of illusion
Thanks for more "new music" to add to my list.
Once again... pleasant surprise...
Clive Nolan has also played/contributed to Pendragon and Ayreon and is an award-winning composer and multi-instrumentalist. ✨🤪
Lookie you getting all Proggy on us :D. Figures you know all that, you have a great variety of music in your soul :).
@@mvunit3 Not so fast, Speedo. Lol. I knew some stuff … but Rudi introduced me to Ayreon last year. But while he was asking which vocalist I liked, I was fixated on track 1 - The Dream Sequencer because it was: 1) trippy, 2) android, 3) space, 4) circular narrative (the last being the first). So, sue me. Plus, I’ve done “research” as one of many unique professions through the years.
Btw, did you or Alexia ever finish Boba Fett? Episodes 5 + include our boy, Grogu. Fun. Sending love 💗 to all you real Prog and Metal fans … I only dabble. ✨🤪
@Narvik Wait . . . who is "Threshold"? (I KEED I KEED). Took me awhile to warm up to them, especially with the late-great Andrew "Mac" McDermott. And there is also "Headspace" with Damion too :).
@@michelemichele3375 Who you callin' Speedo! :D
The intro to both Universal Migrator albums are awesome, as if YOU are in the "Dream Sequencer" machine experiencing the story :). Hope you dived into the albums after.
Well I finished the Boba Fett series a month ago, yes, that was a GREAT surprise! Made me weep to see him and the "other" :D.
M&M, have you seen the Progressive Rock/Prog Metal series of Playlists I've linked for other fans? Including for Rudi? I can do that here for you, maybe some stuff you may enjoy :).
@Narvik A virtual who’s who dream team. Thanks ✨🤪
My story with this album is rather unique. In November 1995 I went to Progfest ‘95 and while hanging around and meeting some of the performers I got to spend time with Pendragon as they were the headliners for Sunday’s finale.
Their keyboard player Clive Nolan was very kind and accessible and we talked a lot. He even listened to a demo of my original music and out of the blue he asked me if I heard Arena yet and I hadn’t. So he says wait here I’ll be back and returns handing me an autographed Arena cd and says here ya go enjoy.
I hear the same story at every "Prog" related festival, super nice people who are willing to "give" you music to enjoy and share the love. Meeting bands at "Prog Fest" in San Francisco was the same with all the bands, super friendly :).
Wow. I love these stories. Thanks ☺️
@@michelemichele3375 anytime
@@mvunit3 Progfest ‘95 was in Los Angeles.
@@shyshift I just posted a reply with a link and it went POOF! :/
You are right Rand, I got mixed up with "The Bay Area Rock Fest" in 2007 (Enchant, Zero Hour, Eyefear, Jon Oliva's Pain, Angra, Spocks Beard, Timeline, Odin's Court). And I have been to Progfest in LA, but don't remember what year.
Nice request. Neo Prog has that theatrical flavor, huh? Marillion and IQ comparisons are fitting. I can usually picture a storyline of maybe warriors coming over a hillside in solidarity - it can make for a soundtrack with the emotional lyrics and music. The guitars (and drums) are very gut-based and the keys/synth gives more mind/emotion vibes so it captures the whole person, especially with the lyrics “Stand up, stand up …” It can almost be a rallying anthem.
I’ve only watched halfway. Now I’ll see what you both say. Great reaction so far. ✨🤪
All you need is a Camera and crew! :D
@@mvunit3 Can you memorize lines and pull off wearing historical garb? Or how about boom operator? 😜
@@michelemichele3375 HA! I can "Storyboard", "Conceptually Design" for sure, but I've always wanted to be a Boom Operator or work on a Production Crew, good money! But hard to get in.
Very theatrical indeed, I agree.
Never heard of them either. So lets do it up!! 👍
Nice reaction guys, fantastic Neo Prog band and a great debut album, my favorite track is "Valley of the kings" so dramatic, powerful and majestic, "Solomon" is also brilliant, the middle instrumental section is spectacular, other excellent tracks are "Jericho" and "Midas vision" cheers
OK firstly 🤣🤣🤣great intro Nick ! Heeeey!! Hilarious !Secondly your timing on your drumming needs work 🤣 😆 😂 Thirdly great reaction! I had to listen to it twice because I was still laughing from the intro! Great start to my day !!....thank you ! I thought the tone of the guitar absolutely superb 👏 first time listening!it's definitely on my playlist😍now I have to try and compose myself!! Love you guys!
🤣 Glad you enjoyed that!!
This brings back good memories… I bought the CD blindly in 1995 because Mick Pointer, the first drummer of Marillion and especially Clive Nolan, whom I have already known and from Pendragon, founded the band. Already during the first track of the album I was totally captivated by the music. For me as a big fan of neo-progressive rock, the band is still an absolute main prize today. You should definitely check Pendragon. My first album was „The World“ (1991) almost 30 years ago. Pendragon, like IQ, are still active and continue to make first-class music. By the way: I love your reactions!
Welcome in the world of fantastic Neo-Prog. You can check out: Pendragon, Jadis, It Bites, Pallas (Scotland), Big Big Train, Galahad and many more. I love this kind of music. You can also check Cyan, Satelitte, Nightingale, Magic Pie, RPWL, Subsignal, Pineapple Thief etc. All great music.
Great reaction and a great band👍🏻
Unfortunately there have been many changes among the vocals.
Already with their second album there was a different singer and with their third also... I've lost count.
Their singer is now Damian Wilson, since 2020 I think.
My favorite album is 'The Visitor', a must listen!
Try the song 'The Visitor' live, awesome 🎸!
And yes, more Marillion!!!
Also Pendragon 👊🏼
Love Arena especially the albums with Rob Sowden on vocals. If you like epics try the track Moviedrome.
Thanks Kai! And as always, N&L for making their channel different than most . . .
I do HOPE more of your subscribers try something "new" and discover new bands and genres like the few that are talking about in the comments.
I've known about Arena for years (yet again, another "Progulus" favorite, from listeners at the old Prog Internet Station), and I have 1 CD (that I 1st got as a promo from working at Tower Records), that sadly was REALLY . . . "boring" (and I don't say that very often), and was surprised at that because of the subject matter (lyrically) that I hoped would knock my socks off. But years later started hearing other albums, and found myself really enjoying each track. This one is MUCH more up-beat, and love the off-time of the drums, that made it very interesting. And the Vocalist MUCH more lively than the album I didn't like (the album "Immortal" from 2000). I can remember the album "Pepper's Ghost (2005)" was very popular on Progulus as well.
But this was really good, will have to look more into them. I HOPE more folks chime-in with more Progressive Rock and Prog Metal. I know "Pain of Salvation" for awhile was being suggested from some of your subscribers (you now have 4 CD's by them). And Devin Townsend Band/Devin Townsend Project as well :).
- Thanks again Kai and Nick & Lex :D Keep the Prog flowing guys, old and new!
Rudi will give you a 👍 for Pain of Salvation, I’m sure. Right, Rudi? ✨🤪
@@michelemichele3375 Well, maybe 2 thumbs ... unfortunately I don't have more ... they'd deserve it :-)
@@rudolfbecker4313 Do big toes count? 🦶🏾 lol
@@michelemichele3375 Nobody wants to see this vote .. .LOL double LOL
This was new to me and really good! I lot of good parts that make a song good!
Lex, are you getting ready for St. Paddy's Day? (green attire) 😊
Arena is a great progressive band created by Mick Pointer (ex-first Marillion drummer) and Clive Nolan (Pendragon keyboardist). They created gorgeous albums over the years in a power prog-rock style. They have changed often the singer, the last one is Damian Wilson (another Wilson) who has been on heavy rock bands and Landmarq another great prog band.Try their album "The visitor". In my opinion, their best album. Happy you've reached to Arena. You could check Pendragon too (The masquerade overture, the best IMO), about the same kind more Genesisish like.
Very much like a Marillion side project where they said "we'll give you a guitar solo, man, play for us!"
I've never heard of Arena. What a treat! Thank you guys.
They have had a number of incarnations. John Mitchell on guitar and 3 singers since. The next album will be the next vocalist. Damien Wilson I believe. The album's The Visitor and Contagion in particular are their best in my opinion.
Nice band and nice guys. They will be a our club, the Robin later in the year.
Arena ...not a band I expected to hear here...the person who suggested it has really given us a treat...excellent
At last ! Can't wait you react to Pallas !
Forgot all about Arena. Used to listen to them a lot due to Mick Pointer being in Marillion
Your right on the money
Former members of IQ and Marillion in this 90s neo prog band
In my opinion, one of the best albums of Neo-Prog !
Wow! Never heard of this! Do some more reactions from Steely Dan’s Two Against Natire album, and their album Everything Must Go! Also Donald Fagen’s solo albums, Kamakiriad and The Nightfly!
Ha! We’re getting Steely Dan quotes and references - love it! I agree. 👍 Show “no hesitation, no tears and no hearts breaking, no remorse” and give us more Steely Dan. Thanks 😊
What an album
I was listening to a local prog radio show back in 1995 and I believe this was the first track I heard from them. I think the two of you would dig "Moviedrome" from their 2000 release Immortal. ua-cam.com/video/qjLwhUyaEho/v-deo.html
Speaking of IQ, you really need to listen to "The Last Human Gateway" from their 1983 debut. It's the opener and an epic that must be heard. Definitely on par with some of the best songs in the genre. ua-cam.com/video/-IqWaDKWwc8/v-deo.html #nicknlexrequest
One of the problems I have with new prog or 'neo-progressive' is that the vocalist/singers is/are usually lacking. This singer sounds good.
Excelente banda Arena, reaccionen a The Visitor o Contagion, saludos desde Argentina
Musically, I love it. Vocally, it's a bit too "dramatic" for my taste, kinda reminding me of Christian rock. That's just my own view, of course, but I imagined people standing with their hands up and their eyes closed. That aside, the drums, keyboards and guitars are great. That's also my perception of Dream Theater, at times.
Hi,Guy,s you got to watch Brooklyn Charmers/ The best Steely Dan tribute band on the Planet hands down/ note for note/ Also again checkout Joni and Jaco/ Talk to me!
Thx, for not paying me any attention!!!
If you like this try the band Lifesigns
I'll have whatever you're having.
Coffee
I’m going to date myself, but sounds like they are trying to be Billy Thorpe. Listen to “Children of the Sun” 1979
Si pueden reaccionen a los estadounidences Shadow Gallery (excelente banda de los 90') temas Stiletto in the Sand/War for Sale del album Tyranny
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Saludos!!!
Great musicians but they really needed to spend more time in finding a better vocalist I just cannot listen to this guy for that long matter of fact I can't listen to him at all.
You are 100% correct. This guy unfortunately mimics Fish.