Northwind (Official Thread)

[Damocles74]

70's canadian prog and hard rock band in the vein of Genesis/King Crimson.
Discovering this band has been one of the greatest experiences of my life





This one hits home....
Remember the Rain | Northwind

 

[LG]

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The name sounds familiar but I never listened to any of their music, I'll bet it's hard to find nowadays...

 

[joe]

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A band I never heard of. Definitely Genesis influenced and I hear some elements of the Moody Blues, Procul Harem, and Yes as well. There is a Canadian symphonic prog band called Nightwinds with only thier s/t debut from 1979. A Genesis, Styx, Saga, and even a little Rush influenced. Very rare as I'm sure this piece of vinyl is also.

 

[DaKillerWolf]

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I know of two other bands : Northwinds, of France an excellent band that mixes 70's progressive rock influences with Sabbath style Doom metal and a small bit of Celtic folk. Great band !

And a German Band by the name of Northwind. 80's Metal in NWOBHM sort of frame work.

These guys I have never heard but they are pretty interesting.

 

[Magic]

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Being the snoop that I am, I found a blog with a post from a member of Northwind, Jan Stepka. He is very informational about the band.




Click the image

 

[Soot and Stars]

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I knew I wasn't going to know it as obscure 60's rock isn't my niche for sure but I sincerely like it! "Remember The Rain" is my favorite of the two! Nice melody, harmonies and cool transitions from soft to heavy and back again! I like songs that do that well and that's definitely one!

 

[Damocles74]

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I knew I wasn't going to know it as obscure 60's rock isn't my niche for sure but I sincerely like it! "Remember The Rain" is my favorite of the two! Nice melody, harmonies and cool transitions from soft to heavy and back again! I like songs that do that well and that's definitely one!

That's the track that got me thinking about a decision to end a 12 year relationship with a sweet girl....rather be alone (/ I still remember all the times I've had to walk alone /) than in and unstable relationship.

Ah, but fear not! They are also running-through-the-tall-grasses-on-a-sunny day uplifting...
Live | Northwind

 

[Rare Bird]

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The Northwind band i know were from Scotland, UK..they made an album entitled: 'Sister, Brother, Lover'

 

[Damocles74]

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The Northwind band i know were from Scotland, UK..they made an album entitled: 'Sister, Brother, Lover'

Yeah, there's even a doom metal band called 'Northwinds'.