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SteveG
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 17:35 | ||
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HackettFan
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 14:20 | ||
I don't really agree about the necessity of the mellotron. I think a lot of options for getting big sounds or interesting timbres in general have had lots of success in the past and continue to have lots of promise in the future. |
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zravkapt
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 13:16 | ||
British 20-somethings from the 1970s. It ain't prog unless British 20-somethings from the 1970s wrote and played it. |
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Magma America Great Make Again
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verslibre
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 13:15 | ||
"Movimientos metalicos"! That was pretty cool. Do you like Triana and Bloque?
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SteveG
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 12:21 | ||
We all agree about this important component. Anything else?
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Slartibartfast
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 12:09 | ||
anything that works, I mean really?
as long as it it song and had mellortron Edited by Slartibartfast - March 28 2015 at 12:13 |
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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HackettFan
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 11:22 | ||
I have more respect for mellotron when people are recording their own samples rather than just using what's passed around.
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octopus-4
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 10:47 | ||
Music....lyrics sometimes
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Curiosity killed a cat, Schroedinger only half.
My poor home recorded stuff at https://yellingxoanon.bandcamp.com |
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thwok
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 07:26 | ||
In response to richardh, I feel you man! If you're saying that Emerson's problem was not enough mellotron, I completely agree. Of course, my intense disdain for ELP leads me to find most of what they do problematic.
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I am the funkiest man on the planet!
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thwok
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 07:22 | ||
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I am the funkiest man on the planet!
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rogerthat
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 04:18 | ||
Unconventionality is the only real must have for me. If it's going to be by the numbers, I don't need it. Can't really point to any other particular characteristics.
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hellogoodbye
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 03:59 | ||
Not too much notes. Not too much breaks.
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Guldbamsen
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 03:57 | ||
It depends. Perfection, at least for me, is not something you can scribble down like a recipe. I love love love the drums, but I love tracks without them too. I love intricate lyrics with clever songwriting underneath but am just as crazy for directionless freeform tunes in a madeup language. I love electronic music but I also love folk. |
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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: March 28 2015 at 03:50 | ||
this is my best example of a 60's prog song with piano and yes flute too. Filmed on location at Machu Picchu. This absolute outstanding to date! Really! La poderosa muerte - Los Jaivas en Machu Picchu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AO8pY09h_Y
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Kati
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 03:44 | ||
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richardh
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 03:36 | ||
So that's where Keith Emerson went wrong ( I know I am going to open a hornets nest with this comment)
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Kati
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 01:43 | ||
guitars, guitar tunes!
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verslibre
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 01:15 | ||
Okay, throw in 'Tron sounds because I do love 'em, I just don't want the 'Tron to become a crutch.
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HackettFan
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Posted: March 28 2015 at 00:16 | ||
Unusual timbre.
Odd time signatures and unpredictable metrical characteristics in general. Arrangements with lots of transitions. Merging of other styles with rock. |
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stegor
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Posted: March 27 2015 at 22:10 | ||
I like this. Especially the "Interesting events" bit. |
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