Scanning the Greenhouse

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Track Listings

1. In the Eyes of the World

2. World of Adventures

3. Pipes of Peace

4. Flower King [Re-Recorded 1998 Version]

5. There Is More to This World

6. Stardust We Are, Pt. 3 [Re-Recorded 1998 Version]

7. Retropolis

8. Compassion

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Scanning the Greenhouse

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Scanning the Greenhouse
The Flower Kings
Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005AKQG
Release Date: 2002-01-18

Tracks:

In the Eyes of the World
World of Adventures
Pipes of Peace
Flower King [Re-Recorded 1998 Version][Version]
There Is More to This World
Stardust We Are, Pt. 3 [Re-Recorded 1998 Version][Version]
Retropolis
Compassion

Album Description

Japanese edition of the prog rock act's 1998 compilation features six of the eight tracks which appeared on the out-of-print UK edition and adds one extra track, 'Cinema Show'. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent.......2001-03-29

If you like Yes and Genesis (Peter Gabriel era), you definitively should try this band. They really huge. The band may not be as famous as Yes, Genesis and the others, but their music is simply brillant.

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Well produced, technically superb, bland prog rock
OK introduction to a brilliant band
Proggin for Jesu...I mean the Flower King
The Flower Kings
Current all-time favorite progressive rock CD

Scanning the Greenhouse
The Flower Kings
Manufacturer: Outer Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007P32
Release Date: 1998-06-30

Tracks:

In The Eyes Of The World
World Of Adventures
Pipes Of peace
The Flower King
There Is More To This World
Stardust We Are: Part 3
Retropolis
Compassion

Customer Reviews:

Well produced, technically superb, bland prog rock.......2005-12-06

This is my first experience with Flower Kings. Upon first listen, this band reminds me immediately of old Yes, but also of ELP. Unfortunately, what it really reminds me of is all the back catalog stuff by those bands that never got radio play.

That in itself wouldn't be a bad thing, but this album is full of florid, jam-heavy classically inspired rock that makes me feel a bit overloaded. It goes a lot of places, but never seems to get anywhere.

In short, it is everything I dislike about Yes, and nothing of what I love about Yes. Unfortunately, I won't be checking out more based on this experience.

OK introduction to a brilliant band.......1999-10-27

A sampler CD of the half-dozen or so full- (and sometimes double-) length albums released by Sweden's Flower Kings. There's nothing wrong with the selection, but the overall effect is a little anemic compared to the actual albums. Flower Kings are one of the very best 90s bands extant, and SCANNING is certainly no dog, but try instead to grab one of the proper releases: THE FLOWER KING, WORLD OF ADVENTURES, RETROPOLIS, STARDUST WE ARE, FLOWER POWER or the related solo albums by Roine Stolt and Tomas Bodin.

Proggin for Jesu...I mean the Flower King.......1999-09-23

...I finally found a copy of this (along with Retropolis and the original Roine Stolt release titled The Flower King) at a used CD store (Thank You-Sound Exchange). The music is deceptively simple (so I am told by people who know that sort of stuff)symphonic prog that is greatly indebted to Mid 70s Yes and Camel and Gabriel and Hackett era Genesis. There is a strong Pro-Christian (and pro-hippie) bent to the lyrics, but they usually aren't overwhelming with the message. Of the 3 releases I obtained, I like Scanning The Greenhouse the least. It is a sort of "Best of" FKs first 4 albums, and while it gives a pretty good representation of their output, it mainly focuses on songs with vocals. While these are good, I am most impressed with FKs instrumental output. I also believe that this version (and the one I have) does not include the Kings version of Genesis' "Cinema Show" that was recorded for a Genesis tribute CD and included on the Japaneese Version of Scannng the Greenhouse. This is an OK starting point to discover the Flower Kings, but you will really be missing a lot of great material that is included on the first three Kings releases.

The Flower Kings.......1999-09-14

I was extrememly fortunate last year when my brother won tickets to see the Flower Kings first New York City performance at the Wetlands, September 1998. From the first moment the band took to the stage and played "Retropolis" from begininning to end, I was totally enthralled!!!! Their outstanding musicianship impressed me for days, and weeks to come. I now have all of their records. "Hydronphonia", the solo record by Roine Stolt is my absolute favorite. Check out the Flower Kings' website for retailers who carry their records. They are more than well worth the effort!

Current all-time favorite progressive rock CD.......1999-07-09

Scanning the Greenhouse by the Flower Kings is my pick for 'best prog CD' in the past two decades at least, if not all time. It is the one I give as a gift to entice friends into the prog genre. Everything about this CD is great: Roine Stolt's guitar work, his brother Michael's all-knowing bass support, flawlessly integrated and creative keyboards, state-of-the-art drums, hearty and satisfying vocals, and some of the best writing ever in the genre. Also, unlike some of the other best bands in the genre, there is a consistently positive and inspiring spirit behind the lyrics. The recording and production quality are top notch.

The CD comprises selected best recordings from 1993 to 1995, but the influences are firmly rooted in the finest traditions of progressive rock.

To give you an idea whether you might feel as I do when you hear this CD, I was born in 1953 and have followed progressive rock since its inception. I have played in various prog bands over the years,(and still do), supported myself as a guitar player for a few years in the 70s, and I occasionally compose in the genre. My favorite albums pre-1980 (when progressive rock was somewhat mainstream) were Fragile and Close to the Edge by Yes, Pictures at an Exhibition by ELP, and the like. My favorite "recent discoveries", thanks to John Szpara's "Exposure" radio show devoted to progressive rock, are Ever by IQ, and a few cuts by Spock's Beard. I most like hard-hitting, musically intricate, positive-energy, sonically rich, chordally complex, classically inspired, frequently contrasting progressive rock, played by "musician's musicians" in terms of their playing skill. The Flower Kings really nail it for me.

Scanning The Greenhouse
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Scanning the Kings

Scanning The Greenhouse

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006341Q
Release Date: 2002-02-13

Tracks:

In The Eyes Of The World
World Of Adventures
The Flower Kings 1998
There Is More To This World
Stardust We Are - Part Three 1998
Retropolis
Cinema Show

Album Description

Considered today one of the major bands of modern Progressive rock, the line-up led by guitarist and singer Roine STOLT shows a perfect instrumental cohesion and an amazing musical culture. “The Flower King” was issued in 1994 under the name of its leader, with almost all the current members, and its artistic success led the former member of KAIPA to make a group out of this very name. Good idea ! Ever since, THE FLOWER KINGS has synthesized a great deal of the Progressive rock history of the last thirty years, with numerous influences (far too varied or precise to be all named here, but let's just notice that the main inspirations came from YES, GENESIS and CAMEL, classical jazz rock, classical music, etc…) that are a delight. Also, a certain sense of humour is always present ! Re-issued by Musea in 2001, “Scanning The Greenhouse” gives us a panorama of the best THE FLOWER KINGS tracks, from 1994 to 1999. Some classic pieces of that band are here re-arranged, suc! h as “Stardust We Are - Part Three” or “The Flower King” finally re-recorded by... THE FLOWER KINGS ! As a bonus track is included the cover of “The Cinema Show” that those Scandinavian had recorded for the tribute album to GENESIS, “The Fox Lies Down” issued in 1999.

Customer Reviews:

Scanning the Kings.......2004-05-10

Excellent compilation, with 2 updated tracks in 1998. Powerful, melodic, beautiful, soaring, contemplating, etc. The Kings reward! Roine rules!

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Scanning the Greenhouse
The Flower Kings
Manufacturer: Musea Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005OWHT
Release Date: 2001-01-01

Tracks:

In the Eyes of the World
World of Adventures
Pipes of Peace
Flower King [Re-Recorded 1998 Version][Version]
There Is More to This World
Stardust We Are, Pt. 3 [Re-Recorded 1998 Version][Version]
Retropolis
Compassion

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