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PhuncleSam 
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Joined: July 05 2009
Location: Virginia
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 Topic: 14-Year-Old and Prog ?!?!
Posted: July 05 2009 at 18:46 |
Yes, I am indeed 14 years old, and I have, over the last few months of lurking on this website, become deeply obsessed with Prog, in all shapes and sizes. After a year of putting up with current popular music, which I can't stand in the slightest, I decided to look for music separate from the norm. At first I tried some classic rock, exposing me to Led Zeppelin. I managed to scrounge a few of their more popular songs from my parents library, however those wouldn't quite quench my thirst. So, like any other 14 year old with a computer would do, I looked to iTunes. To my shock, the online music giant possessed nothing but COVERS! Very discouraged, I reluctantly flipped through a few and found a cover of my favorite Zeppelin tune, Achilles Last Stand. I had never heard of the band, Dream Theater, but I really liked how they combined all of my favorite songs all in one, so I bought it. This track off of A Change of Seasons became the first piece of progressive rock I ever owned. I became quite hooked on the track and purchased a few original Dream Theater songs. After I wore out These Walls and Pull Me Under, I started collecting complete albums. First Octavarium, Then Train of Thought, and so on, until I owned almost their whole discography. I found myself not listening to anything other than Dream Theater, and decided it was time for something new. I quickly found this website and now, about a year later, own a feeble collection of around 60 prog albums. My library could be considered a bare-minimum prog starer kit, containing the PA Top 10, along with various other albums of popular prog bands, (King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes, etc.) I will continue to expose myself to as much of this wonderful music as my wallet will allow me, and hopefully build myself a respectable collection.
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progkidjoel
Prog Reviewer
Joined: March 02 2009
Location: Australia
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Points: 19643
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Posted: July 05 2009 at 20:22 |
Awesome! I'm 15 I've been listening to prog since I was about five, thanks to my dad, but became Addicted in 2003, when my Dad and I went to see YES: Live at the montreux jazz festival in sydney. I was brought up on GENESIS, YES, ASIA and E.L.P Predominantly, but since, I've stemmed out quite a bit, finding Marillion, Dream Theater, Maudlin Of The Well, Porcupine Tree, Opeth, RADIOHEAD and many more. Its good to hear some other young people listening to prog! I'm finding more people around my age here on PA every day aswell  Thanks for the post -Joel!
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Jake Kobrin
Prog Reviewer
Joined: September 20 2008
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Points: 1303
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Posted: July 05 2009 at 20:33 |
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I was 14 when I first got into prog as well. It's an underrated age I believe... It's good to see other younger people into prog.
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PhuncleSam
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Joined: July 05 2009
Location: Virginia
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Points: 40
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Posted: July 05 2009 at 20:35 |
Man I'm sure glad you posted, I was afraid I was gonna have to be the only forum member here that doesn't remember the 80's!
My dad has had a big influence on my musical tastes as well, but he is more involved in the Jam-Band category. You're pretty lucky to have someone else introduce you to new music, I'm pretty much on my own when it comes to musical exploration Its kind of a bummer, mostly because I never really know for sure if what I'm buying is really worth it, other than the 30 second samples.
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Interviewer: "So Frank, you have long hair. Does that make you a woman?"
FZ: "You have a wooden leg. Does that make you a table?"
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Jake Kobrin
Prog Reviewer
Joined: September 20 2008
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Points: 1303
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Posted: July 05 2009 at 20:36 |
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I am 16 BTW...
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Finnforest
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Joined: February 03 2007
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Points: 16913
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Posted: July 05 2009 at 20:44 |
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Welcome to the site Phuncle. Love your Avatar. Lots of great stuff here, dig in. I also became acquainted with prog around your age, though that was a while ago!
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progkidjoel
Prog Reviewer
Joined: March 02 2009
Location: Australia
Status: Offline
Points: 19643
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Posted: July 05 2009 at 20:45 |
 Jake Kobrin wrote:
I am 16 BTW... |
  Thats awesome! See, I told you I was finding more teenaged members of PA everyday Good to hear  -Joel
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Henry Plainview
Forum Senior Member
Joined: May 26 2008
Location: Declined
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Points: 16715
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Posted: July 05 2009 at 20:46 |
Very few things in life are worth four punctuation marks, and this is not one of them. ;-)
And you'll find that a lot of people around here starting listening to prog at around your age.
Edited by Henry Plainview - July 05 2009 at 20:47
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if you own a sodastream i hate you
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Synchestra
Forum Senior Member
Joined: April 07 2009
Location: New Zealand
Status: Offline
Points: 734
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Posted: July 05 2009 at 20:55 |
PhuncleSam wrote:
You're pretty lucky to have someone else introduce you to new music, I'm pretty much on my own when it comes to musical exploration Its kind of a bummer, mostly because I never really know for sure if what I'm buying is really worth it, other than the 30 second samples.
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I was in the same position a few years ago (i'm 18 now) and had to find my own music, luckily this girl i was into like Tool, so i checked them out and found this site. She's long gone now, but my love for prog may never dissapear  its good that your so deep into it at a young age though, i only got into the real proggy stuff just under a year ago and wish i'd known it my whole life 
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'Yeah, thats.. Whatever you're talking about for ya' - Zapp brannigan
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The Quiet One
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Joined: January 16 2008
Location: Argentina
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Points: 15745
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Posted: July 05 2009 at 20:57 |
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I'm 15, and being listening since I was born, though been appreciating since I was 12.
Welcome to the site, btw!
Edited by The Quiet One - July 05 2009 at 21:12
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progkidjoel
Prog Reviewer
Joined: March 02 2009
Location: Australia
Status: Offline
Points: 19643
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Posted: July 05 2009 at 21:19 |
The Quiet One wrote:
I'm 15, and being listening since I was born, though been appreciating since I was 12.Welcome to the site, btw!
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Another 15 year old?!?! Awesome! This keeps on getting better -Joel
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JLocke
Prog Reviewer
Joined: November 18 2007
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Points: 4900
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Posted: July 05 2009 at 23:03 |
Hey, listen, when I was 14, I was just getting into 'real' music, but by the time I was 16, I was completely infatuated with prog, so you're not the only youngin' who appreciates the genre. :) Glad to have you here! 
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SaltyJon
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Joined: February 08 2008
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Points: 28772
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Posted: July 05 2009 at 23:30 |
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I've been hearing prog since I was 8 or 9 (mostly Dark Side of the Moon back then, as it's the only thing my parents have which is usually considered progressive) and then around 12 or 13 I found Primus, and found King Crimson through them, and found Yes by accident around the same time, along with a little jazz thanks to playing in the high school bands...since then, let's just say a bit of a chasm has been opening up between the music I listen to and the music my friends listen to. Now I'm 21 and have been happily obsessed with prog for a nice little while.
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PhuncleSam
Forum Groupie
Joined: July 05 2009
Location: Virginia
Status: Offline
Points: 40
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Posted: July 06 2009 at 09:03 |
Thanks for the feedback everyone! Guess I'm not so special afterall
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Interviewer: "So Frank, you have long hair. Does that make you a woman?"
FZ: "You have a wooden leg. Does that make you a table?"
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The Sleepwalker
Prog Reviewer
Joined: February 03 2009
Location: The Netherlands
Status: Offline
Points: 15141
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Posted: July 06 2009 at 12:20 |
I'm 16, have been listening prog since 2 or 3 years ago. For me it all started with Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here, and it never got any better!
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The Runaway
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Joined: May 28 2009
Location: London
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Posted: July 06 2009 at 12:33 |
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I started at 4, period.
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The Pessimist
Prog Reviewer
Joined: June 13 2007
Location: United Kingdom
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Points: 3834
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Posted: July 06 2009 at 12:37 |
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I'm 17.
Started listening to prog at about the age of 12 since my old man played me Roundabout - Yes.
Never looked back since.
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"Market value is irrelevant to intrinsic value."
Arnold Schoenberg
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St.Cleve Chronicle
Forum Senior Member
Joined: June 02 2008
Location: Finland
Status: Offline
Points: 1131
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Posted: July 06 2009 at 12:40 |
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I am 15. I already listened to "Thick as a brick" and "A passion play" when I was 5 or 6.
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lazland
Prog Reviewer
Joined: October 28 2008
Location: Wales
Status: Offline
Points: 13356
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Posted: July 06 2009 at 13:46 |
A very warm welcome to the site. I love the fact that there are so many younger members on this site. I started listening to prog when I was thirteen - 32 years ago now. This genre just keeps on going and being relevant. Enjoy....  
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Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org
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Slartibartfast
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Joined: April 29 2006
Location: Atlantais
Status: Offline
Points: 29625
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Posted: July 06 2009 at 14:00 |
I got started about your age. I'm 44 now and you can see the collection I've built up in my sig. Probably 90-95% prog.
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