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Rock with an Eastern flare

ZombiemamboZombiemambo Registered User regular
edited March 2009 in Help / Advice Forum
This might seem like an odd request, but I've always been drawn to rock that has Eastern influences to it. System of A Down is an obvious example, I heard a Tool song on the radio (don't know which one it was) that also seemed a bit "Egyptian" for a lack of a better term. So really, any songs/bands that have Eastern influences, places like India, China etc.

Thanks for any suggestions

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  • EndomaticEndomatic Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    You could try The Tea Party. They often have middle eastern influences. Try their earlier albums though. I like those better but that's me.

    Try Alhambra, Splendor Solis, Edges of Twilight and Transmission albums. Some of their stuff is quite heavy. They do go back and forth.

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  • DjinnDjinn Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    search 'Tinariwen' on yootoob.

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  • y2jake215y2jake215 certified Flat Birther theorist the Last Good Boy onlineRegistered User regular
    edited March 2009
    oriental melody by joe satriani

    edit: also, desert search for techno allah - mr. bungle

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  • ZombiemamboZombiemambo Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    The Tea Party is definitely on the right track. Tinariwen is pretty much Indian folk music, as far as I can tell. Some good suggestions so far, keep it up!

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  • SzechuanosaurusSzechuanosaurus Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited March 2009
    Does Asian Dub Foundation qualify?

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  • ZombiemamboZombiemambo Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Szechuanosaurus wrote: »
    Does Asian Dub Foundation qualify?

    Nah, too techno for my tastes.

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  • DjinnDjinn Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Zombiemambo wrote: »
    The Tea Party is definitely on the right track. Tinariwen is pretty much Indian folk music, as far as I can tell. Some good suggestions so far, keep it up!

    they're a rock band from southern algeria ><

    its true that theres not much on youtube though, having looked. Never fear: listen to this and then this.

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  • ygrellaygrella Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    If you are into Metal Id like to suggest Melechesh. http://www.myspace.com/melechesh

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  • SzechuanosaurusSzechuanosaurus Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited March 2009
    Ok, well "We've got a File on You" by Blur.

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  • DHS OdiumDHS Odium Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    As you already mentioned, some Tool songs have eastern influences, the drummer (best drummer in the world) can play the tabla.

    Songs below:
    Right in Two (from 10,000 Days)
    Reflection (from lateralus)
    Pushit (live version, from Salival)
    possibly Third Eye (either version, from Salival and AEnima)

    Maybe the latest album from The Mars Volta has some eastern influences?

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  • matt has a problemmatt has a problem Points to 'off' Points to 'on'Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Gogol Bordello? I'd say gypsy punk qualifies.

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  • Sir CarcassSir Carcass I have been shown the end of my world Round Rock, TXRegistered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Nile

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  • TaGuelleTaGuelle Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    The song "Another Bag of Bricks" by Flogging Molly

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  • SoulStalkerSoulStalker Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    The first band that came to my mind was Orphaned Land. They're metal, but they love their middle-eastern vibe.

    http://www.myspace.com/orphanedmyspace

    Just listen to Ocean Land.

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  • ZombiemamboZombiemambo Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    matthasaproblem wrote: »
    Gogol Bordello? I'd say gypsy punk qualifies.

    I actually own Super Taranta! it's okay, but not one of my favorites. Love watching them on-stage, though.

    Thanks for all of the suggestions, keep 'em coming.

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  • YourFatAuntSusanYourFatAuntSusan Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    If you want something "Egyptian-esque" check out the band "Ra" and their album "From One".

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  • RocketSauceRocketSauce Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Zeppelin's 'Kashmir'?

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  • BetelguesePDXBetelguesePDX Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    The band Junoon. You won't understand the lyrics but the music is exactly what you are looking for.

    (If I knew how to spoiler these I would, sorry ).

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PDfwfeX7ao&feature=related
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GONiLbKSX3k&feature=related

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  • JNighthawkJNighthawk Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    YourFatAuntSusan wrote: »
    If you want something "Egyptian-esque" check out the band "Ra" and their album "From One".

    QFT. Specifically, the song "Do You Call My Name?"

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  • zhen_roguezhen_rogue Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    If you don't mind going for more of the 'traditional/local' sound at the expense of the 'rock' side of things, you might also enjoy the following:

    -Khaled (Sahra is a great album)
    -Hamza el Din (Eclipse and A Wish are both good albums)
    -Shakti with John McLaughlin is an unbelieveable album - worth a listen.

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  • JoahWJoahW Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    [VIDURL=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDaDtHMgVxM&amp;feature=PlayList&amp;p=BFF99633B6BC59EF&amp;playnext=1&amp;playnext_from=PL&amp;index=3]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDaDtHMgVxM&amp;feature=PlayList&amp;p=BFF99633B6BC59EF&amp;playnext=1&amp;playnext_from=PL&amp;index=3[/VIDURL] ?

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  • Nova_CNova_C I have the need The need for speedRegistered User regular
    edited March 2009
    As soon as I saw this thread I thought "Tea Party". :P If you want to go old school you could try The Doors.

    I'm not sure if it fits, but Godsmack has a very tribal sound to their music. Check out Spiral, Serenity, Voodoo, or for their heavy shit, Straight Out of Line and Livin' In Sin.

    EDIT: Holy shit! Ra is awesome!

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  • HlubockyHlubocky Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    I always got an eastern vibe from the first A Perfect Circle CD (Mer de Noms I think is the name). Also you could check out some stuff by VAST (http://www.realvast.com).

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  • beavotronbeavotron Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04bg9IC9N6w

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  • Masked_MulletMasked_Mullet Registered User regular
    edited March 2009
    Give Soulfly- Soulfly II a listen to
    and Soulfly- VI a listen to as well.

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