Do you have a "happy song" from 2021's Prog? - Progressive Rock Music Forum

BrufordFreak wrote:

Somewhat mysteriously, each year seems to generate one prog song that rises to the top--becomes my "happy song": a song that never fails to have me smiling, turning the volume up, and moving my body (spastic pseudo-dancing).

This year that song is from Monobody's Comma album. It's called "Phaon Crescent" and I'd post a link here to it (available on Bandcamp or YouTube) but my ancient PC won't allow updates/limit my capabilities in that respect.

Do you have such a song? From a 2021 release?

Happy New Year! I'm happy to join you in some spastic pseudo-dancing! Cheers, Chuck (aka FIB)

Edited by cstack3 - December 31 2021 at 20:19

I am not a Robot, I'm a FREE MAN!!

the song the river sang by Kansas.

I’ll have to think before I can choose a particular song, since there are quite a few I could mention.

Grumpyprogfan wrote:

AWESOME selection, Will!!! Loved the video with its Guinness Book of Records submission for "How many guitars can one guy play in one 10-minute song"!!! Was fascinated by the recording set up for the orchestra and choir. Vinnie sounded a little off his game, but the rest was AWESOME! The finale was definitely stomp-hoppin'. Thanks for sharing!

Drew Fisher
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Hrychu wrote:

Transatlantic - Heart Like a Whirlwind

that's my "happy song"

Definitely a great one, Marek! Great choice! I definitely wanted to squirm across the floor to that one!

Drew Fisher
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Enchant X wrote:

Approve

the song the river sang by Kansas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YlrUg-IlY8&ab_channel=Kansas-Topic

Okay, Andrew. Technically a 2020 song, but definitely a submission worthy of the topic. Nice! I like the lyrics. And the violin, guitar, clavinet interplay in that heavy end section.

Edited by BrufordFreak - January 01 2022 at 07:46

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Fifty seconds of thrash jazz insanity - Spinifex's f**k The Pest:

Has me grinning and/or moshing every time.

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Mirakaze wrote:

BrufordFreak wrote:

Somewhat mysteriously, each year seems to generate one prog song that rises to the top--becomes my "happy song": a song that never fails to have me smiling, turning the volume up, and moving my body (spastic pseudo-dancing).

This year that song is from Monobody's Comma album. It's called "Phaon Crescent" and I'd post a link here to it (available on Bandcamp or YouTube) but my ancient PC won't allow updates/limit my capabilities in that respect.

Do you have such a song? From a 2021 release?

Hah, the first thing that springs to mind for me is a different song from the same album, namely "Sylphina":

This comes very close but might be more jazz than prog:

Thanks for both of those, Mira! You're right: there are several to choose from on the Comma album. I've just found throughout the year that whenever my "2021 songs" playlist shuffles to "Phaon Crescent" that I go to the source to see what the song's name is (I know without question that it comes from Comma.)

Also love the spirit of the second song. But to have that close up of John McLaughlin on the cover but barely any guitar is quite surprising! I mean, the song's half over, the piano and sax having had a lot of time to show off in front of the tight combo, before John's synth guitar sound is even heard! Still, it's always a privilege to hear something new from our nearly-80-year old guitar maestro, n'est-ce pas?

Thanks for sharing!

Edited by BrufordFreak - January 01 2022 at 16:59

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richardh wrote:

Nothing standing out for me this year but last year Pendragon - 'Starfish and the Moon' was the one that made me feel happy.

Happy New Year Smile

That was a GREAT one! Though my "happy song" from last year (2020) was "Yogi Tea" by Magick Brother and Mystic Sister with "Wehr Mahrü" by Dai Kaht as my back up.

Drew Fisher
https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/

I think I'd nominate Not Afraid Part 1 from the Neal Morse band album. Not so much for dancing to, but it's such an uplifting song with fantastic harmonies.

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