Not that anyone cares really but I created that cover art. Simple I know but I’m still proud of it. Horrible KZread copy of it though. I know the drummer Virgil and he got me the gig.

@user-hk7hz9cn7v

3 жыл бұрын

Iconic album art! That image is in my brain and always will be, thank you!

@GidionX

3 жыл бұрын

it's no court of the crimson king in terms of recognizable, but i see the theme you went with and for how simple it is, it gives you a perfect idea of what to expect in terms of music, Crimson King just tells you "don't do acid and stare at me."

@SuperCape

3 жыл бұрын

Litterally dripping '90s juice. Love it! #90snostalgia #bringmeback

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

3 жыл бұрын

To me fits perfectly, easily could have a poster hanging on my wall

@queenday15

3 жыл бұрын

it's perfect man! i couldn't imagine something else

Amazing that these guys wrote this music almost 20 years ago. Truly ahead of their time.

@RivalD666

4 жыл бұрын

Remo Led Zeppelin were ahead of their time. These boys are ahead of their species.

@MrThomas1958

4 жыл бұрын

@@RivalD666 !

@graphicsociety1

4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think this music is bound to any year or era. This level of understanding music complex writing never gets retired.

@cameronpeterson4238

3 жыл бұрын

They were either ahead of their time or 50,000 years behind their time. I feel like the dinosaurs were jamming to this.

@townshendshean

3 жыл бұрын

@@RivalD666 Led Zeppelin...greatest plagiarists ever...ahead of their time lol!

This is the best music album in the world by far.

I was disappointing when Derek left DT and then so grateful this album release. It's more than a blessing in disguise.

@lukemanify

Жыл бұрын

I was disappointed when Derek left Platypus .Two completely different minds , Derek and Ty clinched .

@robertdinella2911

Жыл бұрын

Saw this tour Moonbabies Planet X in a bar in PA! No lie about a crowd of if lucky 50 standing maybe! I was an inch away from DS keys! Lucky to have met them all after the show were great down to earth peeps! Virgil D was soaked didn't stay. This same night "Niacin Band" BSheehan DChambers Navello was playing in Philly I had a choice to make and this was it. About 10ft from Virgs playing and Tony who is legend. Just crazy my friends band drew more locally damn shame

@robertdinella2911

Жыл бұрын

Derek s removal from DT was a blessing though loved his playing in DT. We have so much great solo work.. Insane line ups doing his shit for the players

@andym28

Жыл бұрын

Guitarists should check out dave weckl vinnie coliuta and Sean reinert lenny white simon Phillips billy cobham Jimmy chamberlin Lot of great fusion tracks from them.

@lukemanify

Жыл бұрын

@@andym28 Ya drummer?

I think Derek said he wanted to show them. And he did. 👍

Dark jazz in noble savage is beautiful

@danidonchev945

4 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%

@frans_YouTube

3 жыл бұрын

Also my favorite track. Must be played loud at all times.

@user-hk7hz9cn7v

Жыл бұрын

Hell yea! I love it!

One of the best albums ever. Can listen to it all day every day and never get tired of it

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

11 ай бұрын

Same here

Tom Kennedy is one of favorites best bass players in the World. I saw him live with Mike Stern and Dave Weckl what a monster musician

@purebloodnaturalimmunity1995

2 жыл бұрын

I got to take lessons with Tom. I'm a drummer but thru my jazz program at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He kicked my ass.

@user-hk7hz9cn7v

Жыл бұрын

He’s brilliant! One of the best players of all time. I can always tell it’s him, he’s got a signature sound

Fusion + METAL

Absolutely lucky to have seen them with about ... No lie 40-50 people that's it! Literally inches from Derek... Met everyone after the show... Virgil didn't hang he was drenched lol Humble guys

@adamburrowes5217

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. Absolutely spectacular.

@MikeB-oo9bj

4 жыл бұрын

Met Virgil at a Simon Phillips show. Sitting by himself at the bar. Had to talk to him. Met him again backstage at a show he was at to see Derek, Doug Aldrich and Gregg Bissonette. Super friendly guy. Very mellow and NO ego.

@tonypeake467

3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeB-oo9bj that's how Aussies roll.

@Joesfosterdogs

3 жыл бұрын

i was there...all dudes...crazy only 50 people saw the opening night...just let's you know quality doesnt end in Bieber!

@22ucespatriotwarrior88

3 жыл бұрын

Funny side note.. on same damn night in Philly not far from West Chester PA... Niacin was playing! Had to think for a second .. but I chose correctly with Planet X on the right show!

I remember seeing them when I was attending Musician Institute when I was a student. They were performing this cd before it was released. An amazing experience!!! I’m a big Tony MacAlpine fan for years.

@MrThomas1958

3 жыл бұрын

!

@MrThomas1958

3 жыл бұрын

....me too !

@mralexforbes

3 жыл бұрын

That woulda been a special moment! :o

The best contribution from Planet X. All three members firing on all cylinders, genius mixing and mastering and every track is a gem!

@frans_YouTube

3 жыл бұрын

Agree! Time for a reunion album "Sunbabies"

@Joesfosterdogs

3 жыл бұрын

wasnt Simon Phillips the producer? agreed--the sound on this one is perfection!

@gillesprevotal9060

3 жыл бұрын

@@Joesfosterdogs He is. Stated in the first seconds.

@user-hk7hz9cn7v

2 жыл бұрын

I wore this album out at 18 years old and I still do! It’s an absolute masterpiece from beginning to end! As a musician it never fails to inspire me and as a listener it never fails to grab me and take me for a ride. Live From Oz is one of the best live recorded albums of all time and my personal choice for the best live recording. Brilliantly done!

@CBR1000FJ

2 жыл бұрын

@@Joesfosterdogs Credits: Brad Vance (Mastering), Derek Sherinian (Keyboards), Tom Kennedy (Bass), Thomas Ewerhard (Layout Design), Virgil Donati (Drums), William Hames (Photography), Simon Phillips (Engineer), Jimmy Johnson (Bass), Albert Law (Engineer), Tony MacAlpine (Guitar), Billy Sheehan (Bass), Simon Phillips (Mixing), Simon Phillips (Producer)

The drums are especially good.

@frans_YouTube

3 жыл бұрын

Sound engineered by one of the greatest drummers Simon Phillips.

@dewittk9404

3 жыл бұрын

@@frans_KZread He also did Live From Oz which is of remarkable quality for a live recording

@HoopyFroodood

3 жыл бұрын

And let's not forget the actual drummer: Virgil Donati. Man's a machine.

@user-hk7hz9cn7v

Жыл бұрын

@@dewittk9404I honestly think Live From Oz is the best live recorded album I’ve ever heard. It’s crisp, clear and so well mixed. It’s an album from Planet X within itself

Best planet x album, really above 1st & quantum. The best 🙏

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

Ай бұрын

Same here

@altrogeruvah

Ай бұрын

Same, it's the jazziest of all 3 albums, Universe was also really cool but Quantum was too gritty for my liking

What an amazing piece of music. I heard it for the first time in 2008 and I still love it like I did back then.

In my opinion this is by far the most musical advance music in prog metal/fusion , its beyond all groups compositions in the style , all the things are in the correct place in the correct moment ,with a lot of brain and taste too, after 20 years it is still unbeatable in disruptive terms

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Agree

@cameronpeterson4238

3 жыл бұрын

I wanna agree but I'm also searching for a counter point but Virgil donati is just too good

@MrThomas1958

3 жыл бұрын

yeah

@dreamsdreams9493

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. Have you ever listened to Spastic Ink and Gordian Knot?? Their works were quite advanced as well.

@franciscojavier9739

2 жыл бұрын

@@dreamsdreams9493 Hell no... Due to Virgil Donati Planet X is in other league.

Personally my favorite Planet X album. Killer sound and fusion vibe.

I remmember listening to this album in 2002, again, again, again... As a dream theater fan, it was at that time the best discover I could have. Another level of progression, more sofisticated. And I also knew virgil donati, one of the best drummers ever.

@MrThomas1958

3 жыл бұрын

!

@user-hk7hz9cn7v

3 жыл бұрын

I started with Scenes From A Memory and when this passed by my radar I was floored! I know every guitar, keyboard, bass and drum part at this point, I’ve listened to it so many times. It’s etched in my brain for all eternity and I love this album even right now and forever!

@user-jk8bb6wm1s

3 жыл бұрын

Yes yes yes!!!!!

@hafideloufir6392

3 жыл бұрын

i used to listen to dream theater thinking they were the most technical stuff . got moonbabies and had my jaw on the floor . for me this is the most technical band in the world and it happens that they create memorable melodies and grooves as well .

@jeremybeadleslefthand480

3 жыл бұрын

@@hafideloufir6392 Have you listened to the Aristocrats? They push this very very close. Govan Guthrie and Marco Minnemann are absolutely incredible musicians

Never heard of this group before. Stumbled upon this channel while searching for videos of the second Sun. What a great find! Truly out of this world music, just sit back, close your eyes, and open your mind to the vibes! 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥

Es imposible escuchar una sola composición, es como una obligación escuchar el álbum. Una obra maestra ❤

"the noble savage" has one of the most incredible and astonishing intro I've ever heard...20 years from the fist time I listened and still impressed every time again...

Ataraxia is an art monument, what a amazing and original track,blows my mind even after all these year..it is so advanced and fresh at the same time ,the entire album its pure genius stuff..donati parts are near to impossible some times.

@hafideloufir6392

3 жыл бұрын

the most sophisticated track i heard . what amazes me the most is jimmy johnson use of the low b in some parts . unreal

@awaken77

3 жыл бұрын

drums part in it is outstanding! its irregular, dont know how to say... very odd meter

@reubennb2859

3 жыл бұрын

@@hafideloufir6392 That end section to Ataraxia, when it shifts the tempo up a gear from the earlier repetition, has got to be one of the trickiest and most exciting passages in their work

@JazzSoulMetal

Жыл бұрын

@@hafideloufir6392YES! That B is so powerfully placed.

@gchavezmusic

Жыл бұрын

yes sir, you are right.

My brain is hurt, but, somehow, my soul heals it! Astonishing!

UNTOUCHABLE

@MrThomas1958

3 жыл бұрын

yeah

Part of my drumming education this. Wonderful.

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent reference Tim! For me one of the most creative drum compositions I've ever heard

@hafideloufir6392

3 жыл бұрын

@@oscarchuquillanqui8574 this and Quantum . quantum is the next level or final frontier of what can be humanly possible to do on a drum set

In my opinion its best Planet X album , good balance beetwin melody and progresive complex madness !

I have a weird subscription cryteria. Uploading this album and helping me listen to it after 10 years having forgotten it's name. LIFETIME subscribed. You can upload videos of you weeing in the toilet. I don't give a faak.

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

3 жыл бұрын

I'm on my way to the bathroom

@ivanriverooo

3 жыл бұрын

@@oscarchuquillanqui8574 bbbbaaaaahahahahahahahahahahaha

WTF!!!, amazing..., 20 years ago Derek and friends help my soul..., Thanks Oscar!!!

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

5 ай бұрын

Feel the same here!

LTE is returning, so we need Planet X to return too. Two amazing instrumental prog projects

@MeHowBeatz

2 жыл бұрын

That would definitely be 2 dreams come true! :))

@user-hk7hz9cn7v

2 жыл бұрын

Absofuckinglutely! I know Derek is busy with Sons but Planet X was instrumental pun intended in getting me into more fusion and complex music. I’ve been listening to them since their inception and a new album with the original trio would be heaven sent!

@Minotauro_di_Chieti

2 жыл бұрын

LTE's return sucks major donkey balls.

@MeHowBeatz

2 жыл бұрын

@@Minotauro_di_Chieti xD Personally, I would say that to say: "LTE's return sucks major donkey balls" would be somewhat of a little exaggeration.. xD But I get the point, man, I get the point :D ;)

@Loucrazy1

2 жыл бұрын

YES!!!!!!

Maybe a coincidence but this is to prog what Phill Collins Brand X was to jazz. Well they both borowed a similar concept name. Then we have Symphony X, all three great bands in there own way.

What a journey

00:00 - MoonBabies 05:40 - The Noble Savage 11:52 - Ataraxia 18:11 - 70 VIR 22:14 - Micronesia 28:11 - Interlude In Milan 32:51 - Digital Vertigo 37:17 - Ground Zero 43:19 - Midnight Bell 47:16 - Ignotus Per Ignotium

fantastic album thank you again Oscar

I wish I could see them live....

@Joesfosterdogs

3 жыл бұрын

you would have had a great seat...only 50 people showed up when i saw them opening and closing nights!

@tonypeake467

3 жыл бұрын

Number one on the must see list

Produced by Simon Phillips. And you can tell. Everything falls into place perfectly.

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

7 ай бұрын

❤️

Hola Oscar. Gracias por subir el disco! Suenan zarpado. Que bueno estaría que se vuelvan a juntar esos 3 monstruos!

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

4 жыл бұрын

Viste lo que es? es un patrimonio de la humanidad ese Disco

the bible of the new era prog. the virgil donati era.

This album is wonderful and very enjoyable, despite being so technical. a great work!

In "Midnigh Bell" The Drum bass played with one foot is absolutely mind blowing. Virgil Donati is phenomenal.

It is a pity that the project did not continue, I think we really need it now.

@YAS6931

3 жыл бұрын

The best thing is that all this musicians are alive and kick ass nowadays in any kind music project I wish I could meet Virgil one day in Europe and all the other members of this unic super band

What a atmosphere .. just wow

What a band. Amazing

Gracias Óscar por subir éste disco, como sabrás, no figura en Spotify. Y como dices en un comentario, es un Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Saludos !

Favorite Track: 47:16 Ignotius Per Ignotium

@MrThomas1958

3 жыл бұрын

....that s mine too.

This reminds me of Bill Bruford's 'One of A Kind' (1979) after about twenty years of steroids with a few trips tossed in for effect. Bruford's stuff was amazing live, wish I'd seen this wow The cover art is great also

The way tony plays that damn guitar is just!!! Legendary!!!!

You might want to listen to Gentle Giant .In a glass house.1973

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing music, I'll let you know once I've done it

A Total Masterpiece! I can't believe!!!

Amazing

who else think ignotus per ignotum is the best planet x song

@MrThomas1958

4 жыл бұрын

great track !

@joelgoodwin811

3 жыл бұрын

Moonbabies and Ataraxia are mine!

@colinburroughs9871

Жыл бұрын

Desert Girl. Holdsworth's solo is the top of this groups catalogue.

@user-hk7hz9cn7v

Жыл бұрын

There’s too many especially on this album to have a favorite. I prefer the live version as the guitar solo is just gorgeous and the energy in the room is like 😮

love this album ! ...and the most of the recorded stuff from Derek, Virgil, Tony MacAlpne, Tony Franklin and of course everything (!) of ALLAN HOLDSWORTH 's work. I LOVE YOU !

So glad I have the CDs of this and Universe. Amazing albums!

@MrThomas1958

2 жыл бұрын

....look for QUANTUM, Sir.

@owenrees82

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrThomas1958 I have this too! I just forgot about it when all these feelings of nostalgia flooded my brain

What can I say.. This music is so incredibly good! Just amazing! Love it! 😍

"Interlude in Milan" what a Treasure !!!!!!

Matt Gartska sent me here. Of course I knew about Planet X thru (being a drummer of course I know Vigil )

Such a U.K. Vibe about this. If you like this, check out the U.K. tracks on here to get a feel where some of this has come from. Bruford , Johnson and Whetton had invented some of this stuff.

@MrThomas1958

4 жыл бұрын

!

@pedroi9008

3 жыл бұрын

I don't agree. Are you not confusing Jobson with the Johnson you mentioned? I'm not a UK fan myself but as far as I know John Wetton and UK became very differently oriented musical sources, with a commercial taste more than any other, in my opinion. Had Wetton left instead of Bruford, there could be a way to find an influence on this. That would be hypothetically a fit for UK as you propossed, a bit stretched I'd say.

@pedroi9008

3 жыл бұрын

Peter Garner, I think I know what made you say that UK 'invented' some of this, you must be thinking of some of the Ignotus per Ignotium track, which isn't too hard to get an idea of what that title means. No offense.

@6reylagarto

3 жыл бұрын

the style is very similar. it is amazing to hear allan holdsworth's guitar solos with a tony mcalpine playing style. I'm sure U.K is one of the main influences on planet x, and I don't know why it's never been mentioned.

@6reylagarto

3 жыл бұрын

Even allan holdsworth (U.K) plays guitar on the quantum album

Amazing!

Meu álbum preferido do Planet X

This is one of my favorite albums of all time.

@MrThomas1958

2 жыл бұрын

...cool

@user-hk7hz9cn7v

Жыл бұрын

Same!!!

Hello from Matt Garstka

thanks

I believe "Micronesia" was called "Boy with a flute" before getting its definitive title.

@MrThomas1958

3 жыл бұрын

!

A shame this isn't on Spotify or other streaming services. Heard this for the first time 20 years ago, and now most people will never hear or find this album.

La frutilla del postre✨ 56:04

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

5 ай бұрын

Espectacular

I've been trying like crazy to obtain this album (and all Planet X discography) in better quality. I can not find it anywhere (only used CDs). Any assistance guys?

1:58 I know who Tosin was listening to.

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

5 ай бұрын

Got it😊

This stuff is technical, but it's good because the stuff actually kind of grows on you and it has a certain vibe/mood to it.

¡¡HERMOSO ARTE!!

The first minute or so of Micronesia is exactly what it feels like when you're getting into the zone. First you're just enjoying the initial feeling of noticing that everything is seemingly happening automatically. Then you start to enjoy the rhythmic nature of it. Eventually, you start to get silly just because you know you can, for as long as it may last.

thx

This album and OTV's "Serious young insects" is the pinnacle of music creation..can't get it enough..thank you for uploading it!

Ahead of their time that's for sure. Still the world isn't ready for fusion music of this kind as it challenges the listener too much still with its rythmic compositions. Harmonic it is digestible but rhythmically it is sophisticated to the point of the listener needing basic rhythmic knowledge to be able to enjoy the concepts employed by the musicians in the parts they play. I don't say this with a sense of "superiority" but like bebop jazz before it this is better enjoyed by listeners with a preference and expectation rather than a listener with a certain: entertain me attitude. The active listener more likely to enjoy this, the passive listener not at all. case in point, play this to your casual music listening friends. Illicit a reaction that is explained. Satisfied with the answer? You won't be, but you on the other hand will explain exactly what you like or dislike about their music. They won't do the same for yours though... Am I mistaken though?

@kneejo-tube

3 жыл бұрын

As a fusion musician this was way ahead of what I could play at the time. My ears developed quicker than my playing though and I can imagine this is also accessible to non musicians who just listen to a lot of music.

If the band members weren't mentioned in the description above, I would swear that Planet X were an '80s superband comprised of: Vince Dicola - keyboard Allan Holdsworth - guitar Mark Edwards (on lots of caffeine) - drums Bravo to Planet X for keeping the classic prog/fusion/metal sound alive.

Progressive!

This is an awesome discovery, and good to listen to after a Yes album. Tony MacAlpine is so good it's almost frightening. Maybe they all are, but I can recognize it in him.

I feel alive and fresh

This album is just incredible. Such nostalgia listening to this again. Really a shame they haven't posted this to spotify. 👎👎Do you know if a vinyl can be purchased?

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

4 жыл бұрын

No my friend, I dont have any direct contact with them, I'm just an art appreciator like you

All the people in the comments are showing why physical media will always be superior to streaming.

Jazz metal,real!

The first track gives me Lydian mode vibes

Esse álbum é incrível. Pena não ter em nenhuma plataforma.

I would call the first tune "Singularity:Through The Wormhole"

I remember buying all Planet X CDs back in the day when record stores were still around... A good investment.

@FollowingNamePolicy

2 жыл бұрын

I had to wait 2, maybe 3 months for each record to arrive here... Good times!

la epicidad!

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

3 жыл бұрын

Epicidad Absoluta

Live from oz man

The title track is fucking insane

One of my favourite records....

Great album, great collaboration. I was studying in college when this came out, loved it. Still do.

THANKS A LOT

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

3 жыл бұрын

Gracias a ti!

I so love this off the wall progression. Saw Derek live . Freakin awesome.

Just a step aside from J.S.B.'s Tocatta & Fugue. But it's just an oppinion. Abstract expressionism made music. Perfect rythms, perfect match, even perfect integration of harmonies and disrupt. Absolutely breathtaking.

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

8 ай бұрын

Harmonies and disrupt 😍

👌

Lovely album! one of my favorites. I think the star of the show here is Virgil Donati. His drum parts are so unusual , he's using odd meters or strange time signatures all the time.

Un àlbum cerca de la perfecciòn. No hay tema mediocre. Me quedo con MICRONESIA.

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

7 ай бұрын

Gran elección!!!

👍👍👍

Anyone know the inspiration for the title Micronesia? 🤔 Just curious

Jazz-metal

Incredible amazing musicians they really pushed the Boundaries when I came to advanced polymeric musical playing . Even in today's standards this music hold up .We can learn so much in understanding this type of Music. That can help really stretch us to be better Musicians.

The only place I can find this album. Wish this was on Spotify or on LP

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

Жыл бұрын

Me too :(

@Dane3p

Жыл бұрын

@@oscarchuquillanqui8574 I was at a Virgil Donati clinic a few years back and asked him. Apparently it was label issues.

@oscarchuquillanqui8574

Жыл бұрын

@@Dane3p oh! Great feedback My friend

Why is this not on Spotify?

@melkduarte_

3 жыл бұрын

Quem sabe...

@psm914

3 жыл бұрын

@@melkduarte_ :(

@juanpablogomez4545

3 жыл бұрын

@@psm914 una muestra de que queda mucha buena música que no está en estas plataformas