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elderdragon
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Topic: Hello Nerds Posted: April 04 2015 at 15:41 |
I am 28 years old and I like prog rock and metal music. My favourite prog bands in no order are Tool, Camel, King Crimson, Genesis, Yes, Caravan and many more. Recently tried listening to Van Der Graaf Generator and I don't get them, the singer is terrible, they have no hooks and their songs just drag on. Thats me
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Lafayette Assburn
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Posted: April 04 2015 at 15:53 |
You don't want to be amongst nerds.
Believe it.
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Horizons
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Posted: April 04 2015 at 16:35 |
Welcome sir.
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Crushed like a rose in the riverflow.
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lazland
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Posted: April 04 2015 at 17:06 |
Well, sut mae.
You have managed, in your post title, to piss us all off by addressing us as nerds, upset every single right minded VDGG fan by a derogatory remark about one of the most respected singers in rock history, and obtained a remark by Wallace.
Not the best of starts, eh?
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Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org
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Polymorphia
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Posted: April 04 2015 at 17:37 |
^Not sure why anybody would get pissed off or upset. "Nerd" is not really derogatory anymore, and he's entitled to his own opinion about VdGG even though I disagree with it entirely.
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Lafayette Assburn
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Posted: April 04 2015 at 17:39 |
Oh, I see. A milky 28 yahre old.
Myself being an adherent of the opinion of the general degeneracy of youth, I denouncethy VDGG-dissing and put it down to (smug) inexperience.
You are proud to be inexperienced, are you not my Welsh 28 year old?
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Meltdowner
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Posted: April 04 2015 at 18:07 |
elderdragon wrote:
Recently tried listening to Van Der Graaf Generator and I don't get them, the singer is terrible, they have no hooks and their songs just drag on.
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Welcome! Don't worry, you're not alone on this
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Queen By-Tor
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Posted: April 04 2015 at 20:57 |
To each their own, I guess! There's lots of catchier type prog among our archives with influences in the favorites you already have listed. Happy exploring Some people don't believe that anyone could dislike one of the holy cows of progressive rock - but hey, I'm a transsexual film maker with a love for prog and dance, who am I to judge? It takes all types, doesn't it? Welcome
Edited by Queen By-Tor - April 04 2015 at 20:57
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Pastmaster
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Posted: April 04 2015 at 20:59 |
Welcome! Yeah, nerd isn't really an insult anymore. Also, like has been said everyone is entitled to their opinions.
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Lafayette Assburn
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Posted: April 04 2015 at 21:45 |
Let's move on.
We are proving we are attention-seeking nerds by responding to this Nothingness period. It is not as if this joker is going to do serious posting here - even if he WAS capable.
(Sorry but I am not in the custom of throwing out the welcome mat to persons who have no intention of contributing right off the get-go.)
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Polymorphia
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Posted: April 04 2015 at 21:53 |
^How would you know he has no intention of contributing?
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Lafayette Assburn
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Posted: April 04 2015 at 21:58 |
Right.
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Polymorphia
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Posted: April 04 2015 at 22:29 |
It's just an introduction with a bit of humor injected. Plenty of users here have a sense of humor and contribute still. What happened to yours?
Edited by Polymorphia - April 04 2015 at 22:30
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Pastmaster
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Posted: April 05 2015 at 01:04 |
Lafayette Assburn wrote:
Let's move on.
We are proving we are attention-seeking nerds by responding to this Nothingness period. It is not as if this joker is going to do serious posting here - even if he WAS capable.
(Sorry but I am not in the custom of throwing out the welcome mat to persons who have no intention of contributing right off the get-go.)
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I don't think you're being really nice to this guy. Just say if you were offended, there's no need to call him 'nothingness'. I don't think he did anything wrong at all.
Edited by Pastmaster - April 05 2015 at 01:05
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: April 05 2015 at 02:48 |
^Don't sweat it. Mr Assburn or Wallace as he's named is no longer a member of this site. He comes on a couple of times a year and acts like this. At least we gave him a chance to prove us wrong this time, but I guess he is allergic to being kind or acting like an adult.
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“The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.”
- Douglas Adams
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Kati
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Posted: April 05 2015 at 04:18 |
elderdragon wrote:
I am 28 years old and I like prog rock and metal music.
My favourite prog bands in no order are Tool, Camel, King Crimson, Genesis, Yes, Caravan and many more.
Recently tried listening to Van Der Graaf Generator and I don't get them, the singer is terrible, they have no hooks and their songs just drag on.
Thats me
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Hello Elderdragon Welcome to Bethlam I also like the 70's bands you mentioned very much! You ought to listen to the new greats now too, hopefully here you'll find many new and old never heard before gems too Awww Lazland as per your comment, it's his prerogative to hear and like what he likes. Eldergragon, Lazland is a shining star here but he is a big softy too thus do not mind what he said here, he is pulling your pants another hug to you and to Lazland too, group hug yay [QUOTE=lazland]Well, sut mae. You have managed, in your post title, to piss us all off by addressing us as nerds, upset every single right minded VDGG fan by a derogatory remark about one of the most respected singers in rock history, and obtained a remark by Wallace. ..............................................................
Edited by Kati - April 05 2015 at 04:19
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someone_else
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Posted: April 05 2015 at 07:58 |
When someone says "Hello Nerds" I feel addressed, so... Hello... and welcome to this forum! Van der Graaf Generator is OK for me, but it took me many a year to appreciate Peter Hammill's vocals. They are really an acquired taste, and in a few cases their songs just drag on (Meurglys III is a fine example).
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elderdragon
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Posted: April 05 2015 at 09:08 |
I meant nerds as in aficionados of prog rock, should have spent more time composing my thread alas.
I will try to listen to VDGG more, I already have 3 of their albums.
Thanks for the welcome :)
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elderdragon
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Posted: April 05 2015 at 09:11 |
Why am I not permitted to post in other forums?
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ExittheLemming
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Posted: April 05 2015 at 09:14 |
Because you're Welsh, sorry
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