Can anything surprise you anymore? |
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A_Flower
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Posted: December 26 2016 at 08:49 | |
Three months ago, I discovered Cardiacs. They really surprised me! I listened to Song to God and I didn't know what to think when Dog-Like Sparky came on!
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SteveG
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Posted: December 26 2016 at 09:23 | |
I'm surprised, and delighted, when bands long in the tooth still make some very good albums in recent times. (Rush, Marillion, and IQ, please take a bow.)
Btw, I would also be surprised if Neil Young lost his muse. Despite some ups and downs, he seems to keep getting better. Edited by SteveG - December 26 2016 at 09:25 |
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A_Flower
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Posted: December 26 2016 at 10:02 | |
Neil Young is a favorite in my family. We saw him live last October. He sounded unbelievable, like he was in his 20s! |
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SteveG
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Posted: December 26 2016 at 10:22 | |
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Catcher10
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Posted: December 26 2016 at 12:18 | |
I would like to think that there is more out there to surprise me. Right now my heavy spins have been the likes of Can, ELP and KC. I still enjoy how great that music is.....There is so much i have not spent time on though
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Guldbamsen
Special Collaborator Retired Admin Joined: January 22 2009 Location: Magic Theatre Status: Offline Points: 23098 |
Posted: December 26 2016 at 12:28 | |
For the peeps of this thread who need evidence of something fresh inside the music world (that most definitely will surprise them!), I recommend you go check out Todd Rundgren's latest collab with Lindstrøm and Emil Nicolaisen
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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.”
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dr wu23
Forum Senior Member Joined: August 22 2010 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 20491 |
Posted: December 26 2016 at 14:52 | |
Musically...maybe not ,but I am always surprised to find both old prog and proto prog things that I have not heard before.
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One does nothing yet nothing is left undone.
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dr prog
Forum Senior Member Joined: September 25 2010 Location: Melbourne Status: Offline Points: 2449 |
Posted: December 26 2016 at 16:18 | |
I'm hearing a lot of old compositions for the first time which are awesome
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All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.
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HackettFan
Forum Senior Member Joined: June 20 2012 Location: Oklahoma Status: Offline Points: 7946 |
Posted: December 26 2016 at 22:13 | |
Sure, but being surprised is not as important as being intrigued.
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A curse upon the heads of those who seek their fortunes in a lie. The truth is always waiting when there's nothing left to try. - Colin Henson, Jade Warrior (Now)
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siLLy puPPy
Special Collaborator PSIKE, JRF/Canterbury, P Metal, Eclectic Joined: October 05 2013 Location: SFcaUsA Status: Offline Points: 14750 |
Posted: December 26 2016 at 23:00 | |
Of course. If nothing surprises you then you've made it to the GOD level. I am constantly surprised how many ideas had already been done sooooo very long ago when i assumed they were newly found creations. Occasionally something new pops up that makes me go WHOAH!!!!
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Modrigue
Prog Reviewer Joined: January 14 2007 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 1125 |
Posted: December 27 2016 at 01:15 | |
This thread makes echo to a topic on new musical genres I started several months ago:
http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=106456 I think the surprise will come from non-western cultures... Edited by Modrigue - December 27 2016 at 03:22 |
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Davesax1965
Forum Senior Member Joined: May 23 2013 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 2826 |
Posted: December 27 2016 at 02:58 | |
Lots of things still surprise me. Usually in a bad way. ;-)
No, if you have an open mind and go looking, you'll eventually find something interesting and innovative. |
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PhideauxFan
Forum Senior Member Joined: August 14 2007 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 4574 |
Posted: December 27 2016 at 05:28 | |
If I listen to bands only inspired by 70's progressive rock, I am not surprised anymore (except with artists like Phideaux ).
But when progressive music is mixed with metal/techno/alternative/post-rock, then I am surprised every month. |
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Davesax1965
Forum Senior Member Joined: May 23 2013 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 2826 |
Posted: December 27 2016 at 07:25 | |
I think it'd be fair to say that I am surprised by techno.
I am surprised at how quickly I find something else to play. ;-) |
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CosmicSpaceCat
Forum Newbie Joined: December 27 2016 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 5 |
Posted: December 27 2016 at 07:41 | |
Some times the element of surprise is not always a bad thing,I have not heard everything there is to hear,and will not profess to have done so,and have come across some rather nice and gentle sounding prog,quite recently,sadly I have forgotten or rather forgot to write down the names of the artists,which is my way forgetful ness being a state of being alot for self.That said I think one has to remain open to new idea's and keep in your heart and mind what you cherish at the same time.I now feel as if I am some where on Planet Gong flying about in an unhinged tea pot,it must be the Xmas pud thing still,so if nonsense abounds in my post reply apologies.
Off to try a piece of pie in the sky and sit with an owl whilst being a tree..
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omphaloskepsis
Forum Senior Member Joined: October 19 2011 Location: Texas Status: Online Points: 5976 |
Posted: December 27 2016 at 08:00 | |
I was blown away surprised after listening to Black Sabbath's 13. Unlike many here at Progarchives I thoroughly enjoyed 13.
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twosteves
Forum Senior Member Joined: May 01 2007 Location: NYC/Rhinebeck Status: Offline Points: 4071 |
Posted: December 27 2016 at 21:49 | |
I'm surprised at how much I still listen to and enjoy classic Yes and Genesis---after thousands of listens---I can still find it fresh---very few artists have had this kind of long term staying power---
I also am very surprised after listening to trump on Howard Stern for 20 years and saying things he said--he could be elected to leader of the free world--
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Run Home Slow
Forum Senior Member Joined: August 20 2007 Location: Montreal Status: Offline Points: 265 |
Posted: December 27 2016 at 21:55 | |
[QUOTE=twosteves]I'm surprised at how much I still listen to and enjoy classic Yes and Genesis---after thousands of listens---I can still find it fresh---very few artists have had this kind of long term staying power---
[QUOTE=twosteves]I also am very surprised after listening to trump on Howard Stern for 20 years and saying things he said--he could be elected to leader of the free world-- Edited by Run Home Slow - December 27 2016 at 21:57 |
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If you got ears, you gotta listen — Captain Beefheart
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CPicard
Forum Senior Member Joined: October 03 2008 Location: Là, sui monti. Status: Offline Points: 10837 |
Posted: December 28 2016 at 13:35 | |
ELP's combeback would surprise me.
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Man With Hat
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Posted: December 28 2016 at 13:56 | |
In musical terms, no...probably not. In specific band terms (ie random bunch of old dudes reunite and create something good), it's possible.
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