Neo-Prog
Germany
German act ARGOS initially started out as a solo project by multi-instrumentalist and composer Thomas Klarmann, an experienced musician who started out in prog and fusion bands in the 70's. He abandoned the progressive part of the music scene more and more as time went by though, concentrating on jazz, but when he discovered the new progressive movement in the mid 90's spearheaded by acts like Flower Kings and Spock's Beard, the passion for making and performing progressive music returned as well.
A chance meeting with Robert Gozon eventually lead to the formation of Superdrama, a four man strong band still active.
Klarmann wished to explore a broader style of music than what he could do in this band though, and started composing songs for a solo project in 2005. Gozon soon got involved though, and they set up a MySpace page where those interested in the project could listen to the material they produced.
One day Ulf Jacobs, a passionate lover of progressive music as well as a skilled drummer and composer, came across the page. he found the music highly compelling and contacted the band, offering his services.
The solo project, now expanded to a trio, started recording songs soon after, and were signed to French label Musea Records in 2008. Their self-titled debut album was issued in January 2009
In April 2010 Musea released the new ARGOS album called 'Circles'. They developed to a four piece crew with Rico Florczak added on guitar. The band is also part of a Flower Kings Tribute published by Musea in cooperation with the Colossus magazine
ALBUMS:
2009 - ARGOS
Musicians
- Thomas Klarmann / bass, flute, keyboards, guitars, vocals, drum-programming
- Robert Gozon / vocals, keyboards, guitars, random noises
- Ulf Jacobs / drums, percussion, backing vocals
1. Nursed by Giants part 1: Killer (4:38)
2. Nursed by Giants part 2: The King Of Ghosts (5:09)
3. Nursed by Giants part 3: Black Cat (3:37)
4. Nursed by Giants part 4: A Name In The Sand (4:22)
5. Nursed by Giants part 5: Core Images (5:09)
6. Canterbury Souls part 1: The Hat Goes North (2:45)
7. Canterbury Souls part 2: Young Person's Guide To Argos (3:56)
8. Canterbury Souls part 3: Ten Fingers Overboard (3:11)
9. Canterbury Souls part 4: Norwegian Stone Shortage (3:05)
10. From Liverpool To Outer Space part 1: Further Apart (2:22)
11. From Liverpool To Outer Space part 2: Time For Love (3:51)
12. From Liverpool To Outer Space part 3: Meet The Humans (2:27)
13. From Liverpool To Outer Space part 4: Elektro-Wagner (2:46)
14. From Liverpool To Outer Space part 5: Passing Through (5:24)
Total Time 54:50
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2010 - CIRCLES
Musicians
- Thomas Klarmann / bass, flute, keyboards, guitars, lead vocals (4,8,9)
- Robert Gozon / lead vocals, keyboards, guitars
- Ulf Jacobs / drums, percussion, Roland DM, vocals
- Rico Florcak / electric guitar
guest musicians:
- Michael Hahn / electric guitar
- Dieter Guntermann / soprano sax
1. Sammel Surium (2:49)
2. Closed Circle (4:36)
3. A Thousand Years (8:12)
4. Lines On The Horizon (5:48)
5. Sun And Moon (3:36)
6. Custody Of The Knave (6:04)
7. The Gatekeeper (7:51)
8. Willow Wind (3:13)
9. Total Mess Retail (3:47)
10. Lost On The Playground (8:17)
11. Progology (5:16)
Total Time: 59:29
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