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over a year ago
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"Much maligned, forever connected with men in capes, huge banks of keyboards, songs that last 20 minutes and triple albums......but I love prog.
Anyone else? "
On the keyboard front, still my favorite is the intro on Rainbow's tarot woman. |
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Oh yes, gotta love a bit of prog rock. Dream Theatre, The Alan Parsons Project, Asia, Uriah Heep, Kansas, Van der Graaf Generator, Marillion, Rush, Jethro Tull, ELP, all good in my books  |
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not keen on what it became but really dig the late 60's early 70's stuff that was crossing over from psychedelic into what became prog .... especially canterbury scene like Soft Machine and kraut-rock like Can
bits wants me to put some soft-machine vinyl on now which i think i might just go and do right now. |
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"Genesis and Rush are my favourite bands, also pretty fond of Floyd and some Yes. Love Asia too  "
I've got one of John Wetton's plectrums he threw into the audience after a gig in Nottm. He was born just down the road from here as well |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Genesis and Rush are my favourite bands, also pretty fond of Floyd and some Yes. Love Asia too
I've got one of John Wetton's plectrums he threw into the audience after a gig in Nottm. He was born just down the road from here as well "
Nice one |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Every genre of music has its place and prog rock holds a special place in some peoples memories...
I like all sorts of music..IQ was quite good, marillion, genesis, etc..The 80's was my special era ad I lived it.x |
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yep love it to ..not all about men in capes ..so much of it has stood the test of time and still sound amazing.. nothing wrong with huge banks of keyboards and triple albums ..u needed a lot of keyboards in those days ..off to see hillage play tonite tho he left the prog scene a long time ago |
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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Have you bought the new ELO album?"
That is on my Crimbo list and has been assigned to my brother, who sadly hasn't given me his list, yet. I did ask him in August, so it's not like he's not had ample time  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Oh yes, gotta love a bit of prog rock. Dream Theatre, The Alan Parsons Project, Asia, Uriah Heep, Kansas, Van der Graaf Generator, Marillion, Rush, Jethro Tull, ELP, all good in my books "
Some great bands there |
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"yep love it to ..not all about men in capes ..so much of it has stood the test of time and still sound amazing.. nothing wrong with huge banks of keyboards and triple albums ..u needed a lot of keyboards in those days ..off to see hillage play tonite tho he left the prog scene a long time ago"
as system 7 or as hillage? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I like prog when I'm in the mood for it, it's like that with most music for me.
I like classic stuff (Rush, King Krimson, Yes, Genesis) as well as more modern stuff (Opeth, Dream Theater, Druckfarben, The Flower Kings) I'm also a big Frank Zappa fan, whilst I realise he isn't pedantically prog there are probably a lot of prog fans who would like his music if they haven't already. |
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"Did anyone buy the latest Floyd album?"
Yes, and I like it. Partly because it's something of a showcase for the late Rick Wright's talents and I have a connection to him. I feel he's been under-appreciated as a member of the Floyd.
I love music that stirs my emotions, and I find that prog does that...difficult to beat some 70s Genesis, Yes, Tull, ELP and so on. I also love a full on symphony orchestra for much the same reason.
Of neo-prog bands I am partial to Radiohead and Spock's Beard. Some Marilion does it for me. |
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" King Krimson "
I saw King Crimson a little while ago on their current tour. Effing amazing, great to see Mel collins back in the fold.
Not really music to get one in the mood for sex....even I am not that kinky lol. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Of neo-prog bands I am partial to Radiohead and Spock's Beard. Some Marilion does it for me. "
If you like Spok's Beard check out Transatlantic, they're a group with Mike Portnoy (ex Dream Theater) on Drums, Pete Trewavas (Marillion) on bass, Neil Morse (Spok's Beard) on keys, guitar and vocals, and Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings) on Guitar and vocals. Their early live stuff (particularly Live in Europe) is my favourite, The Whirlwind is also a pretty good album. |
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"yep love it to ..not all about men in capes ..so much of it has stood the test of time and still sound amazing.. nothing wrong with huge banks of keyboards and triple albums ..u needed a lot of keyboards in those days ..off to see hillage play tonite tho he left the prog scene a long time ago
as system 7 or as hillage?"
system 7 tho i believe hes doing a gig with hawkind soon . |
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"And I also used to like Gong and their pot head pixies and I do believe I have 'green' by Steve Hillage - the songs therein designed to affect ones brain waves apparently. "
Green isnt prog !..can we have a definition of prog please |
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By *itzWoman
over a year ago
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"I like prog when I'm in the mood for it, it's like that with most music for me.
I like classic stuff (Rush, King Krimson, Yes, Genesis) as well as more modern stuff (Opeth, Dream Theater, Druckfarben, The Flower Kings) I'm also a big Frank Zappa fan, whilst I realise he isn't pedantically prog there are probably a lot of prog fans who would like his music if they haven't already. "
love love love Zappa |
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"yep love it to ..not all about men in capes ..so much of it has stood the test of time and still sound amazing.. nothing wrong with huge banks of keyboards and triple albums ..u needed a lot of keyboards in those days ..off to see hillage play tonite tho he left the prog scene a long time ago
as system 7 or as hillage?
system 7 tho i believe hes doing a gig with hawkind soon . "
brocks version of hawkwind or turners? .... de ja vue?  |
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"All that could be said on the subject is..
YES... lol
hubby tells me.. I cannot recall them.. were they any good?????  "
I have a copy of the 1974 Melody Maker. in the readers poll ,best band second yes. best live act yes, best front man Jon Anderson second.best bassist Chris Squire. best keyboard player Rick Wakeman. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I like an album called 'Argus' by Wishbone Ash. I don't know what genre they are. Folk rock?
That is an amazing album
Yes, it's remarkably good. "
They still tour and are worth a viewing, have changed lots over the years but are still very good although they never did top Argus. Check out their recent album Blue horizon.
I've recently purchased roger waters the walls good listen but somewhat flawed by the editing. |
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Wishbone Ash were just supported by a friend of mine's band on their recent tour
Interesting thing about punk and prog. Back in the day you couldn't admit to liking both. Now it's fine to admit it. John Lydon has "come out" as a bit of a prog fan. Rat Scabies has admitted he's a big fan of Phil Collins.
Live and let live. |
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By *im himCouple (MM)
over a year ago
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I have just rediscovered a band I used to listen to in the 80s . They are called eloy . Give them a listen prog fans , you might like them . Albums to listen to ( there on YouTube ) " planets " & " time to turn " . Stunning art work on there records to . Ones that I have quoted were done by Rodney Mathews . Worth buying just for there covers |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Genesis and Rush are my favourite bands, also pretty fond of Floyd and some Yes. Love Asia too
How did I forget Asia? "
I did too that's why the message above was deleted |
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"I have just rediscovered a band I used to listen to in the 80s . They are called eloy . Give them a listen prog fans , you might like them . Albums to listen to ( there on YouTube ) " planets " & " time to turn " . Stunning art work on there records to . Ones that I have quoted were done by Rodney Mathews . Worth buying just for there covers "
got some picture discs of theirs somewhere .... prefered their early spacerock stuff to the 80's stuff .... german weren't they? |
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By *im himCouple (MM)
over a year ago
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"I have just rediscovered a band I used to listen to in the 80s . They are called eloy . Give them a listen prog fans , you might like them . Albums to listen to ( there on YouTube ) " planets " & " time to turn " . Stunning art work on there records to . Ones that I have quoted were done by Rodney Mathews . Worth buying just for there covers
got some picture discs of theirs somewhere .... prefered their early spacerock stuff to the 80's stuff .... german weren't they?"
They were German & I'm with you , love there space stuff . Suppose it helps being a big hawkwind fan .
You should have a look at what your picture disks are worth , think you might be pleasantly surprised |
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"I have just rediscovered a band I used to listen to in the 80s . They are called eloy . Give them a listen prog fans , you might like them . Albums to listen to ( there on YouTube ) " planets " & " time to turn " . Stunning art work on there records to . Ones that I have quoted were done by Rodney Mathews . Worth buying just for there covers
got some picture discs of theirs somewhere .... prefered their early spacerock stuff to the 80's stuff .... german weren't they?
They were German & I'm with you , love there space stuff . Suppose it helps being a big hawkwind fan .
You should have a look at what your picture disks are worth , think you might be pleasantly surprised "
i saw hawkwind in stonehenge in '84 .... i was never the same after that
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By *im himCouple (MM)
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"I have just rediscovered a band I used to listen to in the 80s . They are called eloy . Give them a listen prog fans , you might like them . Albums to listen to ( there on YouTube ) " planets " & " time to turn " . Stunning art work on there records to . Ones that I have quoted were done by Rodney Mathews . Worth buying just for there covers
got some picture discs of theirs somewhere .... prefered their early spacerock stuff to the 80's stuff .... german weren't they?
They were German & I'm with you , love there space stuff . Suppose it helps being a big hawkwind fan .
You should have a look at what your picture disks are worth , think you might be pleasantly surprised
i saw hawkwind in stonehenge in '84 .... i was never the same after that
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I was there to in 84 & ended up seeing them in Westbury in 1985 that was the year of the battle of the bean field . After all the trouble and surround by police with helicopters hovering overhead , Hawkwind still managed to get on to the site . What a week that was   |
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"I have just rediscovered a band I used to listen to in the 80s . They are called eloy . Give them a listen prog fans , you might like them . Albums to listen to ( there on YouTube ) " planets " & " time to turn " . Stunning art work on there records to . Ones that I have quoted were done by Rodney Mathews . Worth buying just for there covers
got some picture discs of theirs somewhere .... prefered their early spacerock stuff to the 80's stuff .... german weren't they?
They were German & I'm with you , love there space stuff . Suppose it helps being a big hawkwind fan .
You should have a look at what your picture disks are worth , think you might be pleasantly surprised
i saw hawkwind in stonehenge in '84 .... i was never the same after that
I was there to in 84 & ended up seeing them in Westbury in 1985 that was the year of the battle of the bean field . After all the trouble and surround by police with helicopters hovering overhead , Hawkwind still managed to get on to the site . What a week that was "
i was there for a bit .... walked from hanging langford to stoney cross and ended up on white horse hill for a few days surrounded by razor wire .... then left there and ended up in savernake forest surrounded by the army dressed in police boiler suits and helicopters flying above us 24/7 ..... was like bladerunner in the woods. glad i wans't dragged into the beanfield thing .... messy |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have just rediscovered a band I used to listen to in the 80s . They are called eloy . Give them a listen prog fans , you might like them . Albums to listen to ( there on YouTube ) " planets " & " time to turn " . Stunning art work on there records to . Ones that I have quoted were done by Rodney Mathews . Worth buying just for there covers
got some picture discs of theirs somewhere .... prefered their early spacerock stuff to the 80's stuff .... german weren't they?
They were German & I'm with you , love there space stuff . Suppose it helps being a big hawkwind fan .
You should have a look at what your picture disks are worth , think you might be pleasantly surprised
i saw hawkwind in stonehenge in '84 .... i was never the same after that
I was there to in 84 & ended up seeing them in Westbury in 1985 that was the year of the battle of the bean field . After all the trouble and surround by police with helicopters hovering overhead , Hawkwind still managed to get on to the site . What a week that was
i was there for a bit .... walked from hanging langford to stoney cross and ended up on white horse hill for a few days surrounded by razor wire .... then left there and ended up in savernake forest surrounded by the army dressed in police boiler suits and helicopters flying above us 24/7 ..... was like bladerunner in the woods. glad i wans't dragged into the beanfield thing .... messy"
I wasn't there....honest!
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"I have just rediscovered a band I used to listen to in the 80s . They are called eloy . Give them a listen prog fans , you might like them . Albums to listen to ( there on YouTube ) " planets " & " time to turn " . Stunning art work on there records to . Ones that I have quoted were done by Rodney Mathews . Worth buying just for there covers
got some picture discs of theirs somewhere .... prefered their early spacerock stuff to the 80's stuff .... german weren't they?
They were German & I'm with you , love there space stuff . Suppose it helps being a big hawkwind fan .
You should have a look at what your picture disks are worth , think you might be pleasantly surprised
i saw hawkwind in stonehenge in '84 .... i was never the same after that
I was there to in 84 & ended up seeing them in Westbury in 1985 that was the year of the battle of the bean field . After all the trouble and surround by police with helicopters hovering overhead , Hawkwind still managed to get on to the site . What a week that was
i was there for a bit .... walked from hanging langford to stoney cross and ended up on white horse hill for a few days surrounded by razor wire .... then left there and ended up in savernake forest surrounded by the army dressed in police boiler suits and helicopters flying above us 24/7 ..... was like bladerunner in the woods. glad i wans't dragged into the beanfield thing .... messy
I wasn't there....honest!
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no, you would've been getting your arse handed to you by a bunch of kids while you were shitting bricks behind a garden wall in ulster around that time no doubt  |
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