clearingsky Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Kansas fans were given an extrordinary gift from the band with the Magna Carta release Somewhere to Elsewhere in 2000.With all original members intact,this CD of all new songs seemed to comprise all of the best elements of the band's existence. a really superb effort that sadly will go unheard by the masses. But that's OK because I believe this recording was made solely with the Kansas fan in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppetKing2112 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Good band...I have the 2 CD set "Kansas"...is this thye box set people are referring to? Because it lists "Wheels" as a new recording...2 CDs is hardly a boxset...but goos music anywy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezil Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Dust in Your Room All you have is dust in your room..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted June 11, 2005 Author Share Posted June 11, 2005 A few years ago they came out with a dvd that was computer generated graphics of the band members playing. I've only seen it once and can't remember the name of the dvd (too lazy to look it up also). It's one of the coolest CGG things I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 QUOTE (PuppetKing2112 @ Jun 10 2005, 07:26 PM) Good band...I have the 2 CD set "Kansas"...is this thye box set people are referring to? Because it lists "Wheels" as a new recording...2 CDs is hardly a boxset...but goos music anywy. Yes that's it. And thanks to this thread, I've been listening to it all day today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted June 11, 2005 Author Share Posted June 11, 2005 Got it, the name of the computer generated dvd is 'Device-Voice-Drums'. It's so frickin cool!! The bands website is Kansasband.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 QUOTE (launchpad67a @ Jun 10 2005, 08:41 PM)Got it, the name of the computer generated dvd is 'Device-Voice-Drums'. It's so frickin cool!! The bands website is Kansasband.com Hey, I take it you hate GOLF Â troutman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 QUOTE (launchpad67a @ Jun 10 2005, 09:41 PM) Got it, the name of the computer generated dvd is 'Device-Voice-Drums'. It's so frickin cool!! The bands website is Kansasband.com I have that DVD. No Kerry Livgren, but the boys sound GREAT. Steve Walsh's voice is actually better now than it was ten years ago (but not as good when the band was in its prime). The computer generated sections are great, especially during the intrumental break in "Miracles Out Of Nowhere." That "music machine" is playing that section very accurately, and that section is pretty complicated. Here's a good shot of it from the DVD cover: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/1001001/p35d.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 11 2005, 12:16 AM)QUOTE (launchpad67a @ Jun 10 2005, 09:41 PM) Got it, the name of the computer generated dvd is 'Device-Voice-Drums'. It's so frickin cool!! The bands website is Kansasband.com I have that DVD. No Kerry Livgren, but the boys sound GREAT. Steve Walsh's voice is actually better now than it was ten years ago (but not as good when the band was in its prime). The computer generated sections are great, especially during the intrumental break in "Miracles Out Of Nowhere." That "music machine" is playing that section very accurately, and that section is pretty complicated. Here's a good shot of it from the DVD cover: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/1001001/p35d.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostRyder Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 I really like Kansas. I saw them a few summers ago when they opened for Yes. Those two bands together made one kickass concert. Unfortunately, none of my friends agree with my taste of music. The trouble of being 16 and like 30 year old bands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted June 11, 2005 Author Share Posted June 11, 2005 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 10 2005, 10:16 PM) The computer generated sections are great, especially during the intrumental break in "Miracles Out Of Nowhere." That "music machine" is playing that section very accurately, and that section is pretty complicated. Here's a good shot of it from the DVD cover: Do you have the ability to make an mpeg from the 'music machine' section? I would love to just have that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Gomez Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 QUOTE (launchpad67a @ Jun 11 2005, 07:04 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 10 2005, 10:16 PM) The computer generated sections are great, especially during the intrumental break in "Miracles Out Of Nowhere." That "music machine" is playing that section very accurately, and that section is pretty complicated. Here's a good shot of it from the DVD cover: Do you have the ability to make an mpeg from the 'music machine' section? I would love to just have that! I'll see what I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ru5h F@n Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Jun 11 2005, 12:16 AM) QUOTE (launchpad67a @ Jun 10 2005, 09:41 PM) Got it, the name of the computer generated dvd is 'Device-Voice-Drums'. It's so frickin cool!! The bands website is Kansasband.com I have that DVD. No Kerry Livgren, but the boys sound GREAT. Steve Walsh's voice is actually better now than it was ten years ago (but not as good when the band was in its prime). The computer generated sections are great, especially during the intrumental break in "Miracles Out Of Nowhere." That "music machine" is playing that section very accurately, and that section is pretty complicated. Here's a good shot of it from the DVD cover: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/1001001/p35d.jpg Wow that looks so cool. Too bad that wasn't a Rush picture. That would rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyt Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 saw them at SIX FLAGS in 1987 with steve morse on guitar. nice! i didn't even know they were going to play there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 TheTrinity had this YouTube clip in his sig, and I had to post it in here. This is Kansas playing "The Pinnacle" on the old Don Kirshner's Rock Concert show. For you fans who've never seen clips of them in their early prog years, you'll LOVE this. For those who know them only from "Dust In The Wind," you're in for a surprise. It's a long song, so give it a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
launchpad67a Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 This kicks ass !!! What a great band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydfanatic111 Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Excellent band. I got into Kansas in 1996 as my interest in prog was growing. The music Kansas did from 1974 to 1982 was excellent. Of course the classics Leftoverture and Point of Know Return are killer albums. Two For the Show is one of the best live rock albums, shame that the CD deleted a killer version of Closet Chronicles(which is on The Best of Kansas remastered CD). Vinyl Confessions lacked Steve Walsh's vocals but had some of Livgren's best pieces Crossfire, Fair Exchange and Windows. After Livgren jumped ship, the band went into the gutter IMHO! Also, time wasn't kind to Steve Walsh's voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Kansas is awesome; "Carry On Wayward Son" is ten times the rock opus that "Stairway to Heaven" is touted as. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 KANSAS...the band, what are your feelings about them?  Complete and utter ambivalence.     Sorry, Tick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 QUOTE (rushgoober @ Jul 27 2006, 01:08 AM) KANSAS...the band, what are your feelings about them? Complete and utter ambivalence. Get Leftoverture and Point of Know Return now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Everytime "Point of Know Return" comes on the radio, I totally lose my shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jul 27 2006, 02:41 AM) Everytime "Point of Know Return" comes on the radio, I totally lose my shit. You simply cannot help but move to that song. It is unavoidable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeddyRulz Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 QUOTE (Kudzu @ Jul 27 2006, 05:08 AM) QUOTE (GeddyRulz @ Jul 27 2006, 02:41 AM) Everytime "Point of Know Return" comes on the radio, I totally lose my shit. You simply cannot help but move to that song. It is unavoidable. That and "Never Been Any Reason" by Head East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the masked drummer Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Listen to Magnum Opus if you're a non-believer. That tune totally kicks butt! I have a guitarist friend that says Kerry Livgren is the man. On their DVD Voice, Device, Drum they utilize animation on "miracles out of nowhere" which has to be seen to be believed. It's like this musical creature that plays all of the parts at once, even drums, in perfect time with the live band. Really creative awesome stuff! Anyone else seen this DVD? It's cool cuz Robbie Steinhardt is back with the band now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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