progladyte Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Some more: Jan Hammer Excellent Jazz Fusion - featuring Phil Collins on drums 1
Batty Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 I didn't know anyone else here had heard of Be Bop Deluxe until I bought an album of someone not removed from this thread. 1
Probbo Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) Stop it immediately progladyte.................you're gonna cost me money !!! ps..........+1 for the Horslips, Batty Edited May 20, 2012 by Probbo
aechmea Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Look out for early Horslips too, they are more Irish folk Rock with a hint of Prog. Hehehe. Just put a couple ('Tain' and 'Invasions') in my second 'shopping basket' for the day! Seems to be right up my alley. Thanks.
Batty Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) Woot, another fan and they have reformed check them out that facebook thingy Unfortunate cup of tea is one of my fave album titles of all time, but The Tain is an awesome LP. Edited May 20, 2012 by Batty 1
aechmea Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 I just can't come at that celtic/folk stuff. Fair enough. Like yourself I don't listen to any lyrics (as you mentioned in another thread (I thought that I was the only person that never knew a word)) - so its something to do with the structure, timing, key, intertwining of themes or whatever, that appeals. The flipside of my coin is that I can't connect with blues based music, or jazz and their derivatives. Anyway its just a matter of personal preference - but its still curious how the brain can 'like' something and not something else that isn't too dissimilar. 2
Tollbags Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Some 80's prog..confirming all pretty girls love prog too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSRmv-WZyvE
Batty Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) A few more recommendations from me. But............ I am now playing Brain Salad Surgery Edited May 20, 2012 by Batty 2
ZEN MISTER Posted May 20, 2012 Author Posted May 20, 2012 Batty and Progladyte, you have got some serious taste going on there, kudos to you both. Be Bop Deluxe barely made a ripple this side of the globe, mores the pity, as the great Kiwi bassist, Charlie Tumahai was a key member of Melbourne band, HEALING FORCE. All their albums are worth seeking out, but I recommend the LIVE IN THE AIR AGE set and DRASTIC PLASTIC. Nice heads up for Phil Collins there, with the BRAND X albums being amongst the best of the era. Aechmea, let us know what you get, you know we are interested. There are some great reissues coming out on Lemon, Cherry Red and the Esoteric imprints. Are you going for new stuff, or revisiting past loves? Rock on Progsters. 1
ZEN MISTER Posted May 20, 2012 Author Posted May 20, 2012 GRACIOUS! - I had completely forgotten that album. Wow! ...... And VGG, well those guys were just bonkers, in the best way. I still cannot listen to GOD BLUFF completely sober- scares the 'oomscow' out of me still. JJ , I suspect there is no one like you on the Otway Coast, keep up the good work. 1
Janjuggler Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 GRACIOUS! - I had completely forgotten that album. Wow! ...... And VGG, well those guys were just bonkers, in the best way. I still cannot listen to GOD BLUFF completely sober- scares the 'oomscow' out of me still. JJ , I suspect there is no one like you on the Otway Coast, keep up the good work. There are a few 'loons' and we often share .... JJ 4
progladyte Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 To all the prog guys on SNA........ I have some seriously great links that concentrate on prog in all of its glory and which covers a heap of territory. If you are really into prog but need / want to know more, PM me for a truly revelationary heads up. But for starters, try: http://www.dprp.net/reviews/2012.php 1
emesbee Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 I just can't come at that celtic/folk stuff. What? :angry: Wash thy mouth out with a good Irish Whiskey while listening to some Planxty or Bothy Band, then you will comprehend! 1
Freedom Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Some 80's prog..confirming all pretty girls love prog too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSRmv-WZyvE I just can't get over the 'non' melody of 'prog rock'!
emesbee Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 No melody in prog rock? Really? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le7jAYcV3cA&feature=related 1
ZEN MISTER Posted May 20, 2012 Author Posted May 20, 2012 SurfPurple, there is one of the original progressive rock bands by the name of Deep Purple. Heard of them? They took progressive in one direction, and the other direction led to PROG Rock. The Purps have tracks such as, oh, "Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming" I think you would concede this ditty has a melodic basis, and a melodic, yearning, guitar refrain. Likewise, you could consider Porcupine Trees' track, LAZARUS, or maybe KING CRIMSONS' " I TALK TO THE WIND"- hint of melody there. How about the YES track "SOON". Or the FOCUS track " SYLVIA"- dash of melody there. How about JETHRO TULLs' "LIVING IN THE PAST" or " BOUREE"- bit there I think. 1
Freedom Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 SurfPurple, there is one of the original progressive rock bands by the name of Deep Purple. Heard of them? They took progressive in one direction, and the other direction led to PROG Rock. The Purps have tracks such as, oh, "Sometimes I Feel Like Screaming" I think you would concede this ditty has a melodic basis, and a melodic, yearning, guitar refrain. Likewise, you could consider Porcupine Trees' track, LAZARUS, or maybe KING CRIMSONS' " I TALK TO THE WIND"- hint of melody there. How about the YES track "SOON". Or the FOCUS track " SYLVIA"- dash of melody there. How about JETHRO TULLs' "LIVING IN THE PAST" or " BOUREE"- bit there I think. Yeh, I'm ALL ears to 'melody'! Deep Purple may have been 'labelled' progressive rock, because they could play 'rock' in a way that NO other band could play. (They had band mambers who were classically trained and they were brought together as a form of 'supergroup'). They WERE very accomplished muscicians! The 'prog rock' label was NOT an accurate description of Deep Purple, although they did stretch the boundaries with some 'classical' overtones. Purple's music has always been 'melodic'! They were ahead of their time. They were once described as HEAVY METAL! (only because they played HARD and fast). But we all know that is NOT the case! "Sometimes I feel Like Screaming' is a VERY melodic song! I am not sure where you are going with the reference to this song? I await to see what you are trying to say here!
ZEN MISTER Posted May 20, 2012 Author Posted May 20, 2012 Simply that PROG is drenched with melody, musicianship, experimentation, and it can't be written off as 'melody free'. Nothing personal implied, I just love to wave the flag. 1
progladyte Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) No melody in prog rock? Really? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le7jAYcV3cA&feature=related What he said! - Excellent stuff. The 70's were certainly full of some wonderful, melodic symphonic rock whereas the 80's saw a further excursion into more experimental / dissonant / angular / territory. Having said that, I find that some of King Crimson's best music from within their 80's output. I.E Three of a Perfect Pair / Discipline / Beat. KC may not be for everyone but for a lot of fans the band still ticks a lot of boxes. Edited May 20, 2012 by progladyte 1
Freedom Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 No melody in prog rock? Really? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le7jAYcV3cA&feature=related Yeh, I have to say, with all due respect, that I don't find much melody in that song! As much as it is a very 'melodic sounding' song! BUT it is not melody in my ears! But I will still listen to other 'prog' music and see if I can find some 'gold' in there!
progladyte Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 I didn't know anyone else here had heard of Be Bop Deluxe until I bought an album of someone not removed from this thread. It's great music isn't it? 2
Freedom Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 A couple of Marillion tracks to keep you going, I'm trying, but I just can't see what's so 'listenable' here!
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