Progressive: Upper case P or lower p?

Prog rock has become formulaic like most musical genres that have standard musical motifs like The Blues and Rock 'n' Roll, which causes groups like Opeth to switch gears away from their roots. However, prog's name lends itself to being an oxymoron at times. Are you happy with prog's 'musical formula' or would you rather hear true progression in Progressive Rock music?


Edited by SteveG - November 03 2014 at 13:14

I think every band should sound the same, and only one person per country should be allowed to write songs.

SteveG wrote: Prog rock has become formulaic like most musical genres that have standard musical motifs like The Blues and Rock 'n' Roll, which causes groups like Opeth to switch gears away from their roots. However, prog's name lends itself to being an oxymoron at times. Are you happy with prog's 'musical formula' or would you rather hear true progression in Progressive Rock music?

1.  Find good music.
2.  Listen to it.

lazland wrote: SteveG wrote: Prog rock has become formulaic like most musical genres that have standard musical motifs like The Blues and Rock 'n' Roll, which causes groups like Opeth to switch gears away from their roots. However, prog's name lends itself to being an oxymoron at times. Are you happy with prog's 'musical formula' or would you rather hear true progression in Progressive Rock music? How does prog's name lend itself to being an oxymoron?

Prog may have become formulaic and stale, but progressive music is alive and well. A lot of what really floats my musical boat these days is very different from classic prog (which has become a genre with a whole set of rules), but is undeniably fresh, exciting and innovative in the same way prog was back in the Seventies.

I stil think there are more rocks to turn in the progression/evolution of rock (Music)

Edited by Icarium - November 03 2014 at 18:51

Padraic wrote: 1.  Find good music. 2.  Listen to it.

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Raff wrote: Prog may have become formulaic and stale, but progressive music is alive and well. A lot of what really floats my musical boat these days is very different from classic prog (which has become a genre with a whole set of rules), but is undeniably fresh, exciting and innovative in the same way prog was back in the Seventies.

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TradeMark0 wrote: My problem with a lot of modern prog is that it sounds derivative and uninspired. Being unoriginal isn't a crime but it isn't all that interesting either. I can enjoy unoriginal music if it captures all the aspects I like about a genre, but most prog bands nowadays try to emulate the sound and style of prog but forget about the feeling and personality.

I'd suggest you check out the sub genres that aren't symph, neo, crossover or eclectic, there's loads of original music being released.

TradeMark0 wrote: Nogbad_The_Bad wrote: TradeMark0 wrote: My problem with a lot of modern prog is that it sounds derivative and uninspired. Being unoriginal isn't a crime but it isn't all that interesting either. I can enjoy unoriginal music if it captures all the aspects I like about a genre, but most prog bands nowadays try to emulate the sound and style of prog but forget about the feeling and personality. I'd suggest you check out the sub genres that aren't symph, neo, crossover or eclectic, there's loads of original music being released. what sub genres would you recommend?