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Magrathea

About Me

Legend has it,that at the fag end of the twentieth century,four explorers set out to find the fabled glittering caves of Progressivia. Deep in the forests of Roedeania,the worn out travellers came across a sprightly female clad in white.Her minxy dance offended yet titillated their Victorian senses. When approached,the lady informed them of a flying ship that would take them to their journey’s end.Laa-Tee-Mar the snowgoose was the pilot.He demanded a forfeit. “You must leave behind all pop sensibilities,and cast away the straight chords!”. The boys trembled with fear and prepared their polytonalities,as the fragile landscape flew by. The ship finally touched down on a bizarre jagged island,floating in space.The grumpy Crimson King gave them permission to explore the caves.”Beware the Taurus God!.He lies beyond the Old Field!” Descending the uneven steps,time slowed down to a jerky 7/8 rhythm.It was then that beheld a strange crystal that gave off immense progressive vibes! His immediate reaction was to Hackett to pieces,but restrained by the others,the crystal was removed back to Blighty . It was then our intrepid heroes discovered that by attaching new fangled electricity,the crystal created massive sonic landscapes,using the boys own instruments and imagination. The one called Alexander cried,”Behold,the Crystal of Progressivia!.We should share this vision with lesser mortals and expand their horizons!” And so it was said,and so it shall,be Progged

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 22/04/2007
Band Website: www.magrathea..org.uk
Band Members: Glenn Alexander - vocal/keyboards Gary Gordon-wooden stringed things Gary Macdonald-Skin and metal bits
Influences: ELP Genesis Yes King Crimson Rush Hackett Marillion Zappa Van Der Graff Instrumental Rock Metal Punk Symphonic Progressive Classical
Sounds Like: Skiffle played backwards
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

New Song-Galadriel

Being a prog band,you've got to do at least one Lord of the Rings song,haven't you?
Posted by on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:48:00 GMT

New Song-Bug Eyed Monster!

This was tremendous fun to do!INCREDIBLY prog.Even i don't know what time signature the intro is in,it's that mad.Check out the lyrics too.Took me ages.
Posted by on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:10:00 GMT

New Song

"Killing Machine"is the result of seeing too many Arnie films as a kid.Very metal,and very over the top!Enjoy
Posted by on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:19:00 GMT

New progtastic song!

This one features our very good friend terry bowles on bass,and some of the best stereo mellotrons you're likely to hear!
Posted by on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:51:00 GMT

Another new song.You lucky people!

Almost a pop song!
Posted by on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:52:00 GMT