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Pantokraator
12+ albums
estonianProgressive rockfolk rockrockestonia
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In English (Eestikeelne biograafia allpool): Pantokraator is an Estonian band that creates unique music, blending elements from progressive rock and folk music. The album „Pantokraator I“ was released in 1990, „Jäi servi seisma...“ (Standing on the Edge) a CD compilation was released in 2000, and in 2009, the CD „Tormidesööjad“ (Storm Eaters) and the written compilation "Valge Raamat" (White Book) were released. The precursor to Pantokraator was the boy band Propaan from Tartu’s 7th High School grade 8 class. The band included schoolmates Erik Sakkov, Riho Kukk and brothers Priit and Mait Karm. In 1983, they renamed themselves Pantokraator. The band’s first concert took place at the school on 03.12.1983. Bassist Aivar Otsing joined the band. In 1984, Pantokraator won the Future Stars and Peoples’ Choice awards at the „Tartu Sügis“ (Tartu Fall) rock festival. The band was able to access the „Sõprus“ Youth Centre for practices. Sound technician Mart Moldau joined the band. Pantokraator’s 1985 performance „Merikajakas“ (Seagull by Richard Bach’s Jonathan Livingston Seagull) was produced by Priit Karm. It was performed in Estonia’s biggest towns and was recorded by Estonian Television. In 1986, Pankoraator performed at the Tartu Music Days, which was the most important rock music festival in whole Soviet Union. Jaan Sööt joined Pantokraator. In 1987, the only performance that took place was at „Tartu Sügis“ (Tartu Fall), as the band members were completing their
