progladyte Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Have been playing some prog metal and 70's rock for most of the day and am enjoying both immensely. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JukKluk2 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Hey, Mr @progladyte, you're not receiving messages. Did you know? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progladyte Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 20 minutes ago, JukKluk2 said: Hey, Mr @progladyte, you're not receiving messages. Did you know? Hi JK, I don't think I've missed any messages to date. Can you re-send if possible and I'll get back to you. Thanks Prog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needlerunner Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 23 hours ago, betocool said: The Universal Forevermore Edition is on it's way from Germany to Casa de Betocool I've been informed. Should be a few weeks and it's in my hands, one does hope. Can't wait, even though I still have to. Will resist the temptation from the digital dealers. Cheers, Alberto I ordered a Devin Townsend cd from Germany recently. Only took 11 days. Was very much supprised when l saw it I'm my letterbox. 16 hours ago, progladyte said: Have been playing some prog metal and 70's rock for most of the day and am enjoying both immensely. Ah, Grand Funk. Now that takes me back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progladyte Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe - extended version is now in my hot little hands. Will be good to give this one a spin........ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocool Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 6 hours ago, progladyte said: Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe - extended version is now in my hot little hands. Will be good to give this one a spin........ You lucky bastard! Enjoy! Cheers, Alberto 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane_B Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I’ve recently been listening to early Genesis, Yes, Gentle Giant and am really glad to have found it. Some great YouTube channels like JustJP and sea of tranquility helped me discover this music. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patjoy Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) On 08/02/2021 at 3:10 PM, progladyte said: Transatlantic - The Absolute Universe - extended version is now in my hot little hands. Will be good to give this one a spin........ Look forward to hearing your thoughts Greg. Im still waiting for my vinyl/cd box set. Edited February 9, 2021 by patjoy . 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awayward Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 5 minutes ago, patjoy said: Look forward to hearing your thoughts Greg. Im still waiting for my vinyl/cd box set. I ordered both the vinyl/CD box sets before I heard them, I’ve been streaming them and have been disappointed, I’m hoping it will get better with more spins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progladyte Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 @Shane_B Welcome aboard Shane! Feel free to float about the cabin! You've joined the right forum / thread if you like some good doses of prog music. There's a ton of great recommendations here from a vast assortment of members with an equally diverse level of interest and musical preferences. I used to write reviews for Sea of Tranquility but had to give up due to being too damned busy to keep up the constant demand for my thoughts. If you'd like some other excellent sites to visit, try these: www.rateyourmusic.com This is a huge database type of site that allows you to both rate albums you own or like and include the format in which you own the title. What started out as a small time hobby for the owner has become a huge enterprise with heaps of assistant support staff keeping all the facts and figures up to date. If it has been released in any physical (or digital) format, it will be listed there (except for the very latest items which might take a week or 2 to appear depending on the popularity of the band / artist. www.progarchives.com Another excellent site listing just about every prog title imaginable along with reviews and links to where the albums / media can be bought. www.dprp.net The Dutch Progressive Rock Page - an excellent site devoted to mostly progressive rock with a section for other sub genre (progressive metal / avant garde etc. Very well written reviews are posted frequently by some dedicated guys who know their stuff. I have uncovered literally thousands of excellent bands that were totally unknown to me before reading through their vast database. www.gnosis2000.net This is a very special site that concentrates on all things prog although lately they have allowed members to add some really obscure titles that no-one has ever heard of before. It can become very tedious uploading a nil, (unrated), score on an album you don't have or know but the amount of material on there that is rated by a lot of experts is second to none. The database is open to the public for viewing (but not rating unless you become a member). There are plenty of other great sites as well but these are the ones that I find give the most consistent advice and info for my needs. Prog on Greg 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progladyte Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 27 minutes ago, patjoy said: Look forward to hearing your thoughts Greg. Im still waiting for my vinyl/cd box set. I've only just sat down to spin this for the first time tonight Pat but as I really like the music from each members "Other" bands, I know I am going to enjoy much of what they serve up. As it's the double version that I have, it might take too long to form an opinion so maybe I'll just concentrate on the first one for the time being. Stay tooned! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betocool Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 On 08/02/2021 at 11:37 AM, needlerunner said: I ordered a Devin Townsend cd from Germany recently. Only took 11 days. Was very much supprised when l saw it I'm my letterbox. And thou shalt be known as The Prophet henceforth.... The Missus wants to listen to it with me, so it'll do for the weekend I guess. Looks bloody good though! We'll open our minds and see what this has to say... Cheers, Alberto 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEN MISTER Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 8 hours ago, Shane_B said: I’ve recently been listening to early Genesis, Yes, Gentle Giant and am really glad to have found it. Some great YouTube channels like JustJP and sea of tranquility helped me discover this music. Well done that man ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progladyte Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 7 hours ago, Anatoly Beaver-Hausen said: Well done that man ! Agreed Dave! Let's make Shane feel very welcome and give him LOTSA good prog recommendations.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needlerunner Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 3 hours ago, progladyte said: Agreed Dave! Let's make Shane feel very welcome and give him LOTSA good prog recommendations.... Totally agree Greg. Let's bombard the man with prog goodness. Throw these 3 artists at ya Shane. Marillion Fish Big Big Train 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Welcome Shane To the crazy but fantastically great world of Progressive Rock You are amongst friends 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 We accept you, we accept you, we accept you, one of us. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janjuggler Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Hi Proggers, Currently having a spin, A Feast of Consequences by Fish 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janjuggler Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Hi Proggers, Finishing the day with The Flower Kings, Banks Of Eden Good Night 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janjuggler Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Hi All, Olias Of Sunhillow, Jon Anderson 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEN MISTER Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Janjuc said: Hi All, Olias Of Sunhillow, Jon Anderson OLIAS is about to be reissued in surround, but from an up- mix. as the indidual stems seem to have gone missing. Not sure how this will turn out, as the stereo mix is intentionally a very wooly mix. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEN MISTER Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 I have had this set on order from Amazon since last October with no luck. Took a punt on ‘Importcd ‘ in the U. S and I got it cheaper, and it turned up a week later. Awesome set, very carefully remastered, with the live stuff, CD and DVD a real treat. The actual packaging, historical notes, etc are as good as the Tull, Yes, xtc, and Marllion sets minus the needle drops. ‘MOVING WAVES ‘ and ‘ HAMBURGER CONCERTO ‘ remain stone cold classics, and belong in any serious progressive/ prog collection. Billy. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awayward Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 A Magnum fan although they have some hits and misses over the years. Playing their first album Kingdom of Madness, I haven’t played it for a while and have forgotten how good it is, recommended if you want a 1970s prog fix. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progladyte Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) This is indeed a great band from UK. Their career was marked by some excellent music fused between a number of albums from different periods of time. Whilst none of their albums ever rated higher than a solid 3.68, only one ever dipped below the 3.00 mark at which point one would probably dismiss the album al;together. Here's a clip of their output from 1978 to 2018. If you have heard and enjoyed a band called Saga from Canada or to a lesser degree, Mystery (also from Canada), there is a lot to enjoy here with Magnum Edited February 19, 2021 by progladyte 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progladyte Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) Here's a list of 100 of my all time favourite symphonic rock bands from all periods. (No more than i title per band). I think they are in a reasonable level of alphabetical order but not necessarily by my most favourite. Having experienced first hand the enormous wealth of great progressive music that I was lucky to acquire, this list is a young person's guide as to which albums to try if you like the classic Symphonic Progressive Rock Sound. The list will only contain 1 title from any particular band, the concept here being that a potential listener should take advantage of all the resources available to him or her to track down other titles by that band. Bands with a more esoteric, cacophonous or discordant sound have not been included so don't expect any Van Der Graaf Generator, Magma, Henry Cow, Universe Zero or jazz fusion. This list is simply for the standard symphonic collectors. <br> 1 Acqua Fragile Mass-Media Stars (1974) 2 Ad Infinitum 3 Alusa Fallax 4 Jon Anderson Olias of Sunhillow (1976) 5 Änglagård 6 Aufklärung 7 Banco del Mutuo Soccorso 8 Barclay James Harvest Gone to Earth (1977) 9 Bloque El hijo del alba (1980) 10 Cabezas de Cera Un segundo (2002) 11 Cai Noche Abierta (1980) 12 Camel The Snow Goose (1975) 13 Cathedral Stained Glass Stories (1978) 14 Celeste Celeste (1976) 15 Cherry Five 16 Coda What a Symphony (1996) 17 Consorzio Acqua Potabile Robin delle stelle (1998) 18 Crack Si todo hiciera crack (1979) 19 Cressida 20 Curved Air Air Cut (1973) 21 Dice The Four Riders of the Apocalypse (1992) 22 Druid 23 England Garden Shed (1977) 24 Epidaurus 25 Eris Pluvia Rings of Earthly Light (1991) 26 Ethos 27 Fireballet 28 Fruupp The Prince Of Heaven's Eyes/Modern Masquerades (1996) [Compilation] 29 Galadriel Muttered Promises From an Ageless Pond (1988) 30 Genesis Selling England by the Pound (1973) 31 Gentle Giant Octopus (1972) 32 Gerard Meridian (1998) [Compilation] 33 Glass Hammer Chronometree (2000) 34 Gordon Giltrap 35 Gòtic Escenes (1978) 36 Gracious 37 Granada 38 The Greatest Show on Earth 39 Greenslade 40 Gryphon Red Queen to Gryphon Three (1974) 41 Il Balletto di Bronzo 42 Il Castello di Atlante 43 Il Trono dei Ricordi 44 Il Volo 45 IQ The Wake (1985) 46 Jethro Tull Songs From the Wood (1977) 47 Kansas Leftoverture (1976) 48 Kayak See See the Sun (1973) 49 Kestrel 50 King Crimson 51 Kyrie Eleison The Fountain Beyond the Sunrise (1976) 52 La Maschera di Cera La Maschera di Cera (2002) 53 La Torre dell'Alchimista 54 Le Orme 55 Machiavel Mechanical Moonbeams (1978) 56 Magenta Revolutions (2001) 57 Malibran Le Porte del Silenzio (1993) 58 Mandalaband 59 Manfred Mann's Earth Band The Roaring Silence (1976) 60 Marillion Script for a Jester's Tear (1983) 61 Maxophone 62 Mezquita Recuerdos de mi tierra (1979) 63 M.I.A. (Músicos Independientes Asociados) 64 Michael Quatro In Collaboration With the Gods (1975) 65 Mike Oldfield Incantations (1978) 66 Mike Rutherford 67 The Moody Blues 68 Morte Macabre 69 Mostly Autumn 70 Museo Rosenbach 71 Nektar Remember the Future (1973) 72 Neuschwanstein 73 Nuova Era Il passo del soldato (1995) 74 Omega 200 Years After the Last War [English Lyrics] (1976) 75 Omni El Vals de los Duendes (2002) 76 Pell Mell Rhapsody (1975) 77 Pentwater 78 Premiata Forneria Marconi Storia di un minuto (1972) 79 Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon (1973) 80 Quaterna Réquiem Velha gravura (1990) 81 Quella Vecchia Locanda 82 Rebekka 83 Renaissance 84 Rousseau Flower in Asphalt (1980) 85 Sagrado Coração da Terra Grande Espírito (1994) 86 Sebastian Hardie 87 Shadowfax Watercourse Way (1976) 88 Sinkadus Aurum nostrum (1997) 89 Sloche 90 Spring 91 Starcastle 92 Stern Combo Meissen 93 Steve Hackett Voyage of the Acolyte (1975) 94 Strawbs Hero and Heroine (1974) 95 Tabula Rasa Ekkedien tanssi (1976) 96 The Enid In the Region of the Summer Stars (1976) 97 Tony Banks 98 U.K. 99 Windchase 100 Yes Edited February 21, 2021 by progladyte 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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