Progheads of MX: UNITE!!!

hey guys

this is my first thread, but most of you know me. Anyway, Me and a very select few of my friends heavily favor 70's and 60's progressive rock (If they decide to tour, me and my buddies will kill for Jethro Tull tickets this summer). I guess what the main point I'm trying to make is, how many of you guys are really into prog rock. I can be very helpful if you have any questions on prog, as can this website:

www.progarchives.com

well, post away.

Oh yeah, if any of the older members have seen some prog shows, I would love to hear about them.

[thelowsoundofbass]

i like rush, i guess you could say that i like prog but i don't listen to much of it.

lowsound

[BassVirtuoso]

I didn't know Jethro Tull was prog...but I like prog...

[MikeRatcliffe]

I listen to some King Crimson. But how does one define something as Prog rock?

[FenderJazzMan]

Could someone post a list of a few prog. rock bands?

[jpj]

Rush
Yes
Dream Theater
King Crimson
The Mars Volta
Pink Floyd

[Omega Red]

king crimson
mars volta
pink floyd
sigur ros

[BassVirtuoso]

I consider Opeth, Rhapsody, and Mr. Bungle prog, but that's just me. I only say Mr. Bungle is prog because nothing else makes sense.

[thelowsoundofbass]

would you consider any of les claypools bands prog???

lowsound

[FenderJazzMan]

Is floyd really prog?

[thelowsoundofbass]

Originally Posted by FenderJazzMan

Is floyd really prog?

i sy that they are, long songs and crazy stuff IMO = prog.

lowsound

[jpj]

Originally Posted by FenderJazzMan

Is floyd really prog?

Yes, prog/art/psychadelic rock.

[jpj]

Originally Posted by thelowsoundofbass

would you consider any of les claypools bands prog???

lowsound

I would without a doubt.

[thelowsoundofbass]

Originally Posted by jpjrulestheworld

I would without a doubt.

which ones?? i think that frog brigade wold fall into that. but i havn't really heard much from his other besides primus.

lowsound

[Duncster]

I saw DT and Yes awhile ago. They were both really great, although I would really love to see a DTonly show since they didn't have much time. But Yes really put on an amazing show

[Crapdragoon]

i like music!

[asshead27]

Originally Posted by thelowsoundofbass

would you consider any of les claypools bands prog???

lowsound

les and the rest of primus were heavily influenced by rush, and have a few prog elements, so yes.

i define prog as weird time signatures, mystical lyrics, very scalar bassed riffs and PROGressions. however, a few bands that you guys are naming arent relly prog to me. i think what defines progressive rock is the progressions, not the art or the fact that they dont fit anywhere else. so here is a list of my favourite prog bands.............

dream theater (all time favourite band)
king crimson
rush
yes
andomeda
the flower kings
symphony x (more speed metal, but has some newer prog elements)
platypus
liquid tension experiment
spiral architect
ayreon
gordion knot

[Sade]

it pisses me off when people try to define all this crap with genre's, and eventually totally LOOSE the entire aspect of "music".

Maybe you havn't heard this enough-but seriously, it's getting to the point where people won't even bother with a band or artist because they don't fit they're "genre".

So for gods sake just listen to the **** shlt you think sounds good.

And for those of you who wanna say you wern't doing anything-good for you. I'm just talking out my ass anyways. haha

[asshead27]

Originally Posted by Sade

it pisses me off when <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=people&v=56">people</a> try to define all this crap with genre's, and eventually totally LOOSE the entire aspect of "music".

Maybe you havn't heard this enough-but seriously, it's getting to the point where <a href="http://www.ntsearch.com/search.php?q=people&v=56">people</a> won't even bother with a band or artist because they don't fit they're "genre".

So for gods sake just listen to the **** shlt you think sounds good.

And for those of you who wanna say you wern't doing anything-good for you. I'm just talking out my ass anyways. haha

if this is directed at me, i have really taken offense to this. i am shocked at how easily somebody can jump out and tweak at a simple remark. in my post, i was simply saying what prog means to me, and when i think of prog, the first things that come to mind are the time signatures, mystical lyrics, and scalar progressions not art. excuse me for stating my opinion which was different from somebody who posted before me, i wasnt aware it was wrong.

secondly, "i cant listen to anything unless it meets my definition of prog!!" sounds a little stupid, and i agree. i love prog, but i also love death metal (SFU all the way), speed metal, classic rock, punk, funk, motown, and just about everything else on the planet (and yes that is including a bit of rap).

sorry if it seems as if i have over reacted, but to me it really seems as if sade's post was directed at me. maybe a i misunderstood it, but am still a little offended. if i am incorrect, please correct me sade.

[Low-B-Mundy]

Dude your only 16 and your into Progrock

Being an old guy let me think about the shows that I've been to and i'll put togather a list

Count me in on any thing you got going with prog

P.S. I've been to the web site the first time was about two years ago