Discus

Discus is an Indonesian progressive rock group led by guitarist Iwan Hasan. Their debut album Discus 1st was released by Mellow Records (1999). They mix prog, RIO, folk, symphonic and jazz influences and feature male and female vocals with lyrics in English and Indonesian.

Debut album Discus 1st released by Mellow Records (1999). The group returned three years later with ...tot Licht! on the French label Musea (as noted in the review). Music is described as constantly changing in often very short movements, with polyrhythms, complex arrangements, and instrumental virtuosity. Review compares Iwan Hasan's guitar approach to Allan Holdsworth and Phil Miller.

Discus is presented in the reviews as an Indonesian progressive rock band led by guitarist Iwan Hasan. Their music is complex, constantly shifting in short movements, and mixes prog, RIO, folk, symphonic and jazz influences. The debut album Discus 1st (Mellow Records, 1999) is highly recommended.

For:Fans of progressive rock, RIO and experimental prog; listeners interested in non-Western prog scenes.