why women dont like prog?

Peter wrote: Seriously, for whatever reasons (biology, society, both), I have found that the majority of dedicated music (of any type) fans are males. There are many such general differences in the predilections of the genders, but there are always exceptions! (For example, I'd much rather watch a non-violent, dialogue-driven historical drama -- from Jane Austen, say -- than a macho "action" flic. Oh what a freak am I

You complete and utter.... girl! You, with your la-di-da Jane Austen and high falutin' language; what do you think this forum is for - women?

++scratches testicles & clears throat+++



Sorry - don't quite know what came over me, there.

I personally know quite a few ladies of the female persuasion who are not adverse to long-winded well written music, one especially (a long absent member of this forum) my wife - I have to say, it took a while to persuade her of prog rock's many and varied merits (especially after she saw a 1984 film of Yes, after which she referred to a certain vocalist as "that mincing tart"), but the hard work paid off, and she now loves the oevre...

She also loves the fact that when we go to a prog gig, there's never a queue for the ladies loos, as 99% of the audience is made up of greying men of a 'certain' age.

I've learned that women do like prog, the thing is that they haven't been as exposed to it as males. 

I think alot of you are stereotyping women with many of these comments.
There are probably as many males as females that aren't into prog as much as the commercial stuff.
Maybe you should take some time to get to know some other women.
I have many female friends, sisters and a girlfriend that loves prog. You don't have to be a musician to appreciate good music. However you may have to put some effort into finding a friend (male or female) that does appreciate prog. And when you find them, hold on to them!!!!!!!!!!!!

Or, as Peter Gabriel said so distinctly, "Lady, kiss that prog..."  

¢¾Old¢¾Hen¢¾ wrote: I think my mum doesn't like it because she wasn't a kid in that era .. Maybe women don't like it because it's heavy :x

Obviously, not all prog is heavy! Try Camel or Caravan for example.

PS. Could you use a bigger font so it would be easier to read?

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I like it!   

Cyndee 

robertplantowns wrote: One reason women do not like prog because is because they can't relate to the lyrics.  For women lyrics are of an ultimate importance and they like sappy lyrics more than a good riff or chord progression.  Women like to be able to sing along to music, and for women, the meaning of the song is more important than the music itself.  Have you ever heard a woman say, "Hey check out that sweet interplay between those instruments." or, "wow the chord structures are so brilliant", or "hey check out that sick virtuosic solo" no simply because most women do not really care about those sorts of things. MOST.  Not to say that women can't like prog or classical or jazz music, but they tend to prefer it for the "feeling" the music exudes rather than the sake of just listening to some interesting chords, lines, complex arrangements etc.  Which is not to say that listening to music for its "feeling" is the wrong way of listening to music, but generally, women tend to hear music on a feeling standpoint.  Ohh these lyrics make me feel this way, this song is soo sad, this is my sad collection of songs.  (have you ever met a guy who has a "sad" collection of songs, or a "happy" collection)  Oh this song is so romantic and makes me feel something something.  Oh this classical song, or progressive rock song "feels" nice, but they won't like music for it's sheer virtuosity, complexity, originality, weird factor, or progressive qualities, which is what progressive music is all about.  For instance, a woman could NEVER get into some really technical, atonal, math-metal that is so complex and intricate but doesn't give off any feeling whatsoever.  THAT's why women tend to dislike progressive rock.

a lot of what you say is true unfortunately regarding SOME women but many of your comments are rather sexist....!!!! shame on you - i can hear the few female prog fans we've got reading the above angrily throwing their mice at their computer screens right now! seriously, it's all down to personal taste - i've known lots of women into all types of prog but most seem to dislike heavy metal with a passion.

I know some girls that like progressive rock... to be honest, I don't like the others

Chicapah wrote: Or, as Peter Gabriel said so distinctly, "Lady, kiss that prog..."

He said that?

:x 

Lol :D

*hits Peter with a sledgehammer*

 

Dr. Occulator wrote: I think alot of you are stereotyping women with many of these comments. There are probably as many males as females that aren't into prog as much as the commercial stuff. Maybe you should take some time to get to know some other women. I have many female friends, sisters and a girlfriend that loves prog. You don't have to be a musician to appreciate good music. However you may have to put some effort into finding a friend (male or female) that does appreciate prog. And when you find them, hold on to them!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally, an intelligent remark... as a deep prog-lover, and most definitely of the female gender, I seriously began to doubt whether a lot of you males over here have ever seriously tried to understand a woman.

One thing *I* wonder about is how it is possible that so many of the 'prog-males' over here seem to actually be married to a someone that doesn't share their interest. I wouldn't be able to stay in such a marriage, actually... guess it's my wrong.

No offense intended BTW - let's all just keep enjoying the music we love!