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Genesis vs Van der Graaf (Generator) |
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Woon Deadn 
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 Topic: Genesis vs Van der Graaf (Generator)Posted: January 09 2017 at 17:26 |
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Both loved creating long compositions, both had fabulous charismatic vocalists.
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Posted: January 09 2017 at 18:13 |
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twosteves
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Posted: January 09 2017 at 20:12 |
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well I absolutely love one and absolutely loath the other.
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Posted: January 09 2017 at 20:35 |
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Lately I have been with more desire to listen to VDGG, but I guess it's Genesis by a small margin. Though I do prefer Hamill's vocals over Gabriel's (as well as his lyrics) by a very wide margin.
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Posted: January 09 2017 at 22:38 |
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VDGG breaking up from 72-74 doesn't help them. They missed some great years. Love their 75-78 stuff. H to He is great too. Thought they went backwards with Pawn Hearts I thought and wasn't crazy about Hammills solo stuff from 72-74. Wonder if the band would have sounded similar in that era.
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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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Posted: January 10 2017 at 02:00 |
Yep. Love Genesis..............!!!!
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Posted: January 10 2017 at 02:37 |
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Van der Graaf Generator all the way
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Posted: January 10 2017 at 03:09 |
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Genesis, though I love VdGG as well.
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Posted: January 10 2017 at 03:18 |
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VdGG is my favorite band ever. From Genesis discography I'm only intrigued by SEBTP.
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Posted: January 10 2017 at 07:33 |
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Genesis, although starting to appreciate more VDGG.
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Welcome to the middle of the film.
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Posted: January 10 2017 at 07:40 |
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Both great bands but I prefer Genesis tbh. Hammill can get on my nerves whereas Gabriel only ever does during the 'Touch Me!!' section of Musical Box.
Musically they're both outstanding in every way (with Phil being the more interesting of the two drummers). |
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Posted: January 10 2017 at 08:22 |
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VdGG is hard to get into, some pieces are a bit too long and a bit too "melodramatic', but the general atmosphere fits more with my personal attitude.
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Posted: January 10 2017 at 09:41 |
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VDG(G)
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I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
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Posted: January 10 2017 at 09:49 |
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Van der Graaf Generator. I like Genesis, but I can only consume their music in small doses or I feel a bit like you do after eating too much of something that contains loads of sugar.
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Categories strain, crack and sometimes break, under their burden - step out of the space provided.
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Posted: January 10 2017 at 11:24 |
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I really like both bands, but Genesis is better
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Two random guys agreed to shake hands. Just Because. They felt like it, you know. It was an agreement of sorts...a random agreement.
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Posted: January 10 2017 at 13:35 |
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Why (Generator)? I gave my vote to VdGG as VdG only released on studio album.
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Posted: January 10 2017 at 13:42 |
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I thought same why are ( ) being used??
Genesis, any day of any year (past, present and future).
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Posted: January 10 2017 at 14:14 |
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Posted: January 11 2017 at 14:37 |
Maybe, I was wrong in using parentheses. I meant that it's both names, certainly! The whole VdGG, all lineups, all years, all releases.
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