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timothy leary View Drop Down

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 15:21

To the guy who practices all the guitar, bass and audio engineering.....sounds like you want some recognition.......I will look for your #1 certifiable smash

The T

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 14:04

It will pass. It will be a momentary relief and joy. Eventually, you'll need something more...

But for a moment, yes, it's a great distraction.

Logan

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 12:59

Petrovsk Mizinski -- I won't accuse you of being a negative nancy as I often find such rants hilarious, and is one of things about this site I take least seriously. It's just a message board, and sometimes I think some of us take things far too seriously around here.

Anyway, I was losing interest in rock-based and rock-related music generally, and so losing interest in music covered at this site to quite an extent. I also felt a little burned out on the categories here, but really delving into Jazz-Rock Fusion invigorated my Prog interest. Digging deeper into Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, and then discovering related acts, and then more and more Fusion music, had a big effect on me. That said, I'm discovering lots of great music that wouldn't be considered any kind of prog.... More jazz, and more academic music. I've been picking up more Ligeti of late as well as many others. Rediscovering William Sheller's Lux Aeterna (an album I consider Prog) had a big effect on me too. And music such as Egisto Macchi's. I kind of feel musically spiritually re-invigorated.

After getting married, I moved away from music to a large extent (though I still got by watching films and hearing the soundtracks), Back then I wasn't really a rock buff, more classical, jazz, electronic, and world music, but my wife didn't appreciate the music so I stepped back from it. The last five years have been so eye-opening, though for a long time I found myself neglecting pure jazz and academic music more than, perhaps, was good for me.

It has been quite a trip as I've delved deeply into the various categories here: getting to know Comus, or Art Zoyd, John Greaves, Wyatt, Heldon, Art Bears, Volapuk, Bubu, Henry Cow, or Magma. I've had some wrong turns along the way (particularly when I was re-discovering so-called Prog some years ago), but discovered such a wealth of music that was joy-inducing and altered my musical directions.

Edited by Logan - November 26 2009 at 13:00

Watching while most appreciating a sunset in the moment need not diminish all the glorious sunsets I have observed before. It can be much like that with music for me.

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 12:29

I'm sure we all can remember discovering the "hidden world of prog" as i call it and feeling as high as a kite. Music can be a moving and powerful thing.

The sad part is when music fails to bring this kind of excitement anymore. Not there yet,hard to imagine that ever happening.

"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"

"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 12:12

"Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is the best..."

-Frank Zappa

So true!

These are probably are the three albums I have the greatest emotional attachment to, and never fail to cheer me up or put me on such a high that cannot be described by words:

"Nursery Cryme" by Genesis

"Storia Di Un Minuto" by Premiata Forneria Marconi

"Si On Avait Besoin D'une Cinquième Saison" by Harmonium

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 11:47

jampa17 wrote:

Music is great and makes life happier, if you are not agree with that, stop hearing music and go somewhere else... We will continue with our enjoyment... I know music change my life, so, I support SergiUriah... keep going man... soon you will discover more and more music... the spirit of prog is still alive...!!!

Here Here!!! A toast to you jampa17. Live long and prosper! Cheers!!!!!!!!!!

My three, well not exactly three but applicable none the less.

Opeth-- All Albums

Porcupine Tree--All Albums

The Flower Kings--All Albums

I know, not every song/album is a masterpiece except for a few. But all have had significant impact on this old guy. Rekindling my love of prog.

jampa17

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 08:35

Music is great and makes life happier, if you are not agree with that, stop hearing music and go somewhere else... We will continue with our enjoyment... I know music change my life, so, I support SergiUriah... keep going man... soon you will discover more and more music... the spirit of prog is still alive...!!!

Change the program inside... Stay in silence is a crime.

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 08:18

Slartibartfast wrote:

If some music has made a difference in someone's life, I won't rain on their parade. Smile

My thoughts exactly...

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 08:12

Petrovsk Mizinski wrote:

Come on, grow the f**k up, seriously.
You cannot be serious that suddenly, out of nowhere, "prog music" just made you happy.
I mean, geezus, I play guitar 2 hours a day minimum, bass guitar an hour a day, study audio engineering and listen to music, I practically live and breathe music, but I can accept music isn't the be end all of things that are going to lead to some kind of ultimate happiness.
I figure that if I see about 5 more of this really silly, ridiculous and inane threads, I couldn't bear to post here anymore, because it's just so hard to take a forum board seriously when you have topics like these.

здоровье!!

Don´t worry, be proggy. Music is sensation, perception, hapiness and life is a boat of tragedy sometimes. Think about it, please, and try to respect personal opinions.

Scoppioingola View Drop Down

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 06:12

Toughen up, hip boy.
I play guitar 35 hour a day, study quantum physics and pursue a career in space exploration. Perhaps you know my son, who's about your age - his name is Leonardo da Vinci. By the way, did I mention that I play guitar (and of course bass and mandolin and bicycle) 45 hours a day minimum. Oh, and of course, I'm not moved by music and disrespect anyone who is, because there so immature, especially when sharing it on a music forum. Am I cool yet guys?

fuxi

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 05:54

Petrovsk!

1. Good luck with your musical practice.

2. Don't rain on their parade - INDEED! I well remember how, back in 1975, I suddenly discovered THE YES ALBUM, CLOSE TO THE EDGE and WHO'S NEXT, thinking: "This is it!" The music made me instantaneously and miraculously happy, and it has kept doing so ever since. (The glory of CTTE has faded a little, but the other two never disappoint me.) And I'm talking TRUE HAPPINESS here.

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 05:40

There are none whose faith is stronger than the newly converted...

Edited by mystic fred - November 26 2009 at 05:41

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 05:26

Prog is what moves me - especially the 1969-1978 era...

stonebeard View Drop Down

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 04:38

I should have thought of this thread :(

My soundcloud. Please give feedback if you want!

progkidjoel View Drop Down

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 04:17

I don't see the point to all these prog appreciation threads, but I'm glad you feel happier

Slartibartfast View Drop Down

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 04:13

If some music has made a difference in someone's life, I won't rain on their parade. Smile

Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...

npjnpj

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 04:08

@Petrovsk: How can you live with those suicides on your conscience now ?

Petrovsk Mizinski View Drop Down

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 03:47

Come on, grow the f**k up, seriously.
You cannot be serious that suddenly, out of nowhere, "prog music" just made you happy.
I mean, geezus, I play guitar 2 hours a day minimum, bass guitar an hour a day, study audio engineering and listen to music, I practically live and breathe music, but I can accept music isn't the be end all of things that are going to lead to some kind of ultimate happiness.
I figure that if I see about 5 more of this really silly, ridiculous and inane threads, I couldn't bear to post here anymore, because it's just so hard to take a forum board seriously when you have topics like these.

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 03:43

art saves

friso

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Posted: November 26 2009 at 03:22

I'm in love with the first four Kayak albums. I've been listening to the songs of Kayak from my 14th and it still has never led me down. This week drummer/composer Pim Koopmans died of an instant heart failure at age 56. This is for him!