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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:

[url]www.progarchives.com[/url]

well, post away.

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

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

lowsound

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

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

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

Rush
Yes
Dream Theater
King Crimson
The Mars Volta
Pink Floyd

king crimson
mars volta
pink floyd
sigur ros

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.

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

lowsound

Is floyd really prog?

[QUOTE=FenderJazzMan]Is floyd really prog?[/QUOTE]

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

lowsound

[QUOTE=FenderJazzMan]Is floyd really prog?[/QUOTE]
Yes, prog/art/psychadelic rock.

[QUOTE=thelowsoundofbass]would you consider any of les claypools bands prog???

lowsound[/QUOTE]
I would without a doubt.

[QUOTE=jpjrulestheworld]I would without a doubt.[/QUOTE]

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

lowsound

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

i like music!

[QUOTE=thelowsoundofbass]would you consider any of les claypools bands prog???

lowsound[/QUOTE]

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

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 a[I]s[/I]s anyways. haha

[QUOTE=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 a[I]s[/I]s anyways. haha[/QUOTE]

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.

Dude your only 16 and your into Progrock :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

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 :thumb:

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

Heh, right now I'm listening to Exit Stage Left by Rush. Geddy Lee is one of the best bassists I have ever heard!

Other than them, heres a list of some of my favorite Prog bands:
Dream Theater
Yes
Pink Floyd
Spiral Architect (whoa)
Demilich (prog Death Metal band, very wierd, very cool)
Necrophagist (another Death Metal band; very, VERY technical)

I guess I would call Burzum prog-Black Metal too. I don't really know what the hell he is, but its very cool and very different. Very minimalistic, but I call it prog.

A few bands not listed

Genesis
ELP
Marillion
Spock's Beard
Who
GLASS HAMMER
CAMEL

more to come...............


and FYI I like all kinds of music ............... Okay NO RAP

[QUOTE=bassaholica2004]Heh, right now I'm listening to Exit Stage Left by Rush. Geddy Lee is one of the best bassists I have ever heard!

Other than them, heres a list of some of my favorite Prog bands:
Dream Theater
Yes
Pink Floyd
Spiral Architect (whoa)
Demilich (prog Death Metal band, very wierd, very cool)
Necrophagist (another Death Metal band; very, VERY technical)

I guess I would call Burzum prog-Black Metal too. I don't really know what the hell he is, but its very cool and very different. Very minimalistic, but I call it prog.[/QUOTE]

What is cool is there are some bands that I haven't heard of before .... I'm going to check them out :thumb:

[QUOTE=Low-B-Mundy]What is cool is there are some bands that I haven't heard of before .... I'm going to check them out :thumb:[/QUOTE]
The Death Metal ones are a bit extreme, just a word of warning. They're very interesting, though, especially Demilich. Burzum is an ambient-type of music (depending on the album actually) but I reccomend Hvis Lyset Tar Oss if you want to check him out. He makes some very depressing and strange music.

Prog can be awesome. Big fan of Chris Squire, Floyd, Rush.

[QUOTE=BassasonicMuthaplucka]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:

[url]www.progarchives.com[/url]

well, post away.

Oh yeah, if any of the older members have seen some prog shows, I would love to hear about them.
:wave:[/QUOTE]

Seeing you avatar I cant be anywhere but in your side! :lol:

Dream Theater prog stuff rules.

[QUOTE=Jaded]Prog can be awesome. Big fan of Chris Squire, Floyd, Rush.[/QUOTE]

exactly, who cares what sorta of music it is? its dammed good just the same :thumb:

I'm into Dream Theater / Opeth / Rush / Alan Parsons Project / Camel :thumb:

prog rock rules

[QUOTE=Low-B-Mundy]Dude your only 16 and your into Progrock :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

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 :thumb:

P.S. I've been to the web site the first time was about two years ago :D[/QUOTE]

slightly random and off topic, i was only 14 when i got into floyd and dream theater. love prog so much

hmm.. only prog im an fan of is Rush...

w00t Prog rules.

Floyd (!!!!!!!!!!!) Rush, Mars Volta, Dream Theater, Jethro Tull, Genesis, Marrillion it's all good :thumb:

Hi All,
I love prog and all of the bands listed I think would fall into that genre. I am currently working with some truely outstanding musicians on our own prog project. To write truely good prog music is very challanging. I have seen most of the bands listed above live, I even saw Jethro Tull at the Boston Garden in 1977, very good! I go see Dream Theater every time they come by Minneapolis, they are very impressive live.
TR

i think i like prog alltho im not shure i like rush, yes, primus, dream theater, king crimson, pink floyed, emerson lake and palmer, Genesis, frank zappa, tool, liquid tension experement and symphoney x. now as far as i know there all prog but im not shure, its such a hard genre to describe

[QUOTE=Low-B-Mundy]A few bands not listed

Genesis
ELP
Marillion
Spock's Beard
Who
GLASS HAMMER
CAMEL

more to come...............


and FYI I like all kinds of music ............... Okay NO RAP[/QUOTE]
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Wait, Mars Volta is considered Prog!

neal, i have to concede what I said yesterday, I guess I do listen to prog pretty regularly if the Mars Volta are prog.

I define prog as a lot of different styles. In some ways, I see alot of fusion like Jaco, the Flecktones and Return To Forever as prog. Same with Funkadelic's concept album.
Even stuff like the Dead and Phish (the Gamehendge saga) can sorta be prog rock.
I do consider Pink Floyd and Primus prog. Prog is usually music about society, the supernatural, transcendentalism, and non-conformity, and sometimes, just weird stuff.

I like Van Der Graff Generator, even though they're not really well known in America. Tool is definetely prog-metal, same with DT. Has anyone heard King's X? It's the guitarist and drummer from Platypus (John Myung's side project) plus this guy who plays 12-string bass. Yes, Tull, ELP, Crimson, the Moody Blues and Genesis defined prog in the 60s-70s.

Whereas most rock evolved from the Blues (The rolling Stones, Seger, Clapton), I think prog evolved from jazz elements and people like John Coltrane and Miles Davis, who broke the standard three- chord arrangement.)

A lot of people believe prog sorta died out in the late 70s-80s with punk, because, by that time, grittier music had begun to replace the self -indulgence of long prog rock songs. However, unlike some genres (disco), prog had staying power and appealed to various people who were into musical exploration (this is how we get DT, Tool, the Mars Volta and Primus). After all, a prog album (Dark Side of the Moon) was on the top of the charts for over a decade.

People don't like prog because its all about theatrics and imagery through their music. The vocals set the stage and act out the characters (Peter Gabriel) while the band illustrates the pictures, sometimes for 45 minutes on a single theme (how many prog rockers does it take to change a lightbulb? One, but it takes him about 10 minutes).
Others don't favor it because of stuff like loud, indulgent, weird solos (DT, Van Der Graff Generator, King Crimson, ELP), but true progheads simply eat the stuff up.

Keep on posting.

Low B Mundy, more info about Peter Gabriel, if you've been to his studio.
Also anyone whos seen prog shows, please inform me,


and, hey, If you don't like these kinds of threads , don't post in them, b/c you'll just be wasting your time.

[QUOTE=primus_55]exactly, who cares what sorta of music it is? its dammed good just the same :thumb:[/QUOTE]

Well, no one cares, but it doesn't hurt to just talk about it
:thumb:

[QUOTE=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 a[I]s[/I]s anyways. haha[/QUOTE]


I value your opinion. I listen to all kinds of music and used to be a major rap fan. Now I've grown up, but my dad and I will still listen to Tupac. If you don't want to post, then don't bother those who do. :upset:

listen to evergrey...theyre a fantastic prog band. not too tecnhical but i love em.
necrophagist isnt prog either...and they are extremely talented but its way too technical, theres no heart behind the music it seems like.