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dabaynton 
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Posted: May 07 2006 at 20:20 |
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Given that they broke the boundaries of 'popular music' with incredibly innovative albums, and their early work with Brian Eno, I say Yes. What do you think?
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Shines On Brightly, Quite Insane.......
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Antennas
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Posted: May 07 2006 at 20:30 |
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I agree. "Remain in Light" is a masterpiece, and most definitely prog-related.
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 Jesus never managed to figure out the theremin either
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Cheesecakemouse
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Posted: May 07 2006 at 20:45 |
Kind of and kind of not, if they formed a couple a years earlier then they would probably be undoubtably a prog group. The trouble is if you include them then wouldn't it justify groups like Devo B502s and early REM on this site?
But Talking Heads are at least friends of prog in my book. David Byrne has apparently worked weith Fripp on an album, and Adrien Belew has worked with Heads.
But if this website will ignore Split Enz (even though most people in New Zealand recognises them as prog to at least some degree) then there is no way in Hell Talking Heads will be considered prog by this website.
Edited by Cheesecakemouse - May 07 2006 at 21:16
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Man With Hat
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Posted: May 07 2006 at 21:00 |
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Uhh...no.
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Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.
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wolf0621
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Posted: May 07 2006 at 21:09 |
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Yes for me...I remember hearing the for the first time in college, I thought they were really new with a totally fresh sound & approach...Great band!
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memowakeman
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Posted: May 07 2006 at 21:51 |
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I dont think so, despite they experimented in some ways... i dont think they are progressive
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Ricochet
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Posted: May 08 2006 at 00:40 |
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hmm...don't know really...
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Posted: May 08 2006 at 00:55 |
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Not progressive, Just experimental NEW WAVE
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Raff
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Posted: May 08 2006 at 02:06 |
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I'm not sure they are prog, but they are certainly a progressive band. Incidentally, once I mentioned them on this forum, saying they might have been worthy of inclusion - and some agreed with me. "Remain in Light" is indeed a masterpiece, and I think that the definition of "New Wave" is too limiting for such a band. Anyway, I can see the problems their inclusion would cause - as the "Prog-related" subgenre is filled with bands and musicians that have more in common with AOR and pop than with really innovative music. Then, again, that subgenre contains people such as Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush, who have at least something in common music-wise with Talking Heads.
Edited by Ghost Rider - May 08 2006 at 02:07
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Mandrakeroot
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Posted: May 08 2006 at 04:27 |
 Xenoxen wrote:
Not progressive, Just experimental NEW WAVE |
For always yours, Mandrakeroot.
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ANDREW
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Posted: May 08 2006 at 15:13 |
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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Dragon Phoenix
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Posted: May 08 2006 at 15:34 |
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Prog-related, at least. Fear of music and Remain in light are excellent albums, with plenty of experimentation.
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Blog this:
http://artrock2006.blogspot.com
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Syzygy
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Posted: May 08 2006 at 16:50 |
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A superb band, one of many extremely inventive and creative acts from the post punk era, but definitely not prog.
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'Like so many of you
I've got my doubts about how much to contribute
to the already rich among us...'
Robert Wyatt, Gloria Gloom
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Blacksword
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Posted: May 08 2006 at 16:56 |
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Good band. But no.
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Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy!
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Joren
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Posted: May 08 2006 at 17:53 |
No, not prog, but prog-related I think. They were an experimental band for sure.
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Kord
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Posted: June 09 2006 at 09:18 |
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..why should they be prog???
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Phil
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Posted: June 09 2006 at 09:25 |
MANDRAKEROOT wrote:
Xenoxen wrote:
Not progressive, Just experimental NEW WAVE |
For always yours, Mandrakeroot. |
Think I'd probably agree
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TheProgtologist
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Posted: June 09 2006 at 09:28 |
A great NEW WAVE band,but NOT PROG.
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GoldenSpiral
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Posted: June 09 2006 at 09:38 |
TheProgtologist wrote:
A great NEW WAVE band,but NOT PROG.
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Vompatti
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Posted: June 09 2006 at 10:13 |
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Definitely not prog, but maybe prog-related.
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