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West End Ken 
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Joined: January 02 2006
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 Topic: Is there anybody out there?
Posted: January 04 2006 at 21:15 |
Hey all, my name's Ken.
I'm 38, married with children, live on the west coast of Canada, enjoy sports - watching or playing, although all I've had time for is watching the odd hockey game...Go Leafs! That was my second passion for life. My first? Of course... Music. I became engulfed by music at a young age. Picked up a bit of guitar,learned to sing,write lyrics,etc. I toned it down for a number of years and became a workoholic. Now it appears to be back with a vengeance.There's a project studio in my house, music collection keeps growing, and I think my family has been sick of me talking music for quite some time..............................In a land before time....ooops...little too far back.
Won a copy of Rush-R30 from my local radio station (Rock 101). Man, what a great package! Certainly brought back some memories. Geddy Lee praises YES so much, it got me thinkin', did some surfin', and found this site...... Which is quite amazing, I might add.
My best friend got me turned on to Led Zeppelin and the rest was history.Also listen to Rush,Yes,Beatles,Collective Soul,12 Stones,Max Webster,Dream Theater,Pearl Jam,Alan Parsons,Pink Floyd,Deep Purple,Black Sabbath(with the Ozz and Dio),James Taylor,Genesis,King Crimson,Bill Bruford,Bad Company,Eric Clapton(and all his bands),ELP,Tool,CSN&Y,Buddy Guy,Jeff Healey,Steve Winwood,Tragically Hip,Jeff Beck,Doors,Ten Years After,Seether,Suspect,etc,etc,etc,etc,etc.
Hope I didn't get carried away with this.
How old is everyone here? What is everyones favorite bands?
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timothy leary
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Joined: December 29 2005
Location: Lilliwaup, Wa.
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Posted: January 04 2006 at 22:23 |
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welcome hope you enjoy this great sit
i am 58
i like quite a few bands magic pie brand x horslips and many more
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Mikerinos
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Joined: August 11 2005
Location: Planet Gong
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Posted: January 04 2006 at 23:10 |
Hi, welcome to the forums. I'm one of the younger members on the forum (16), but it's hardly noticeable with my superior wit!   Random favorites- Pain of Salvation (try them if you like Dream Theater), The Flower Kings, Spock's Beard, Transatlantic, Van der Graaf Generator, Gentle Giant, King Crimson, Yes, Genesis, Anglagard, Taal.
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shyman
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Joined: November 19 2005
Location: Spain
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Posted: January 05 2006 at 06:04 |
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Hello. Feel welcome. I see you have a wide musical catalogue in your own. Glad you discovered this site. Enjoy
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Phil
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Joined: June 17 2005
Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: January 05 2006 at 06:24 |
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Welcome! There seems to be a fair spread of ages on the site, I'm 45,
big into Yes, King Crimson, Mahavishnu Orchestra etc., and have found
my way into The Mars Volta, Tool and Porcupine Tree amongst others
since joining this site. There are some very knowledgable folks here
(only I'm not one of them!)
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TheProgtologist
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Joined: May 23 2005
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Posted: January 05 2006 at 09:20 |
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West End Ken
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Joined: January 02 2006
Location: Canada
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Posted: January 06 2006 at 19:12 |
 timothy leary wrote:
welcome hope you enjoy this great sit
i am 58
i like quite a few bands magic pie brand x horslips and many more
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Yes, honestly one of the best sites I've seen. A deffinite must see (and hear) for any fan of music. Thanks a bunch! I'll check them out.
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West End Ken
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Joined: January 02 2006
Location: Canada
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Posted: January 06 2006 at 19:24 |
Bluesaga wrote:
Hi, welcome to the forums.
I'm one of the younger members on the forum (16), but it's hardly noticeable with my superior wit!
Random favorites- Pain of Salvation (try them if you like Dream Theater), The Flower Kings, Spock's Beard, Transatlantic, Van der Graaf Generator, Gentle Giant, King Crimson, Yes, Genesis, Anglagard, Taal.
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Thanks for the welcome.
A couple of these I've never heard of (Spock's Beard,Transatlantic). Pain of Salvation...hmmm... sounds familiar. I'll definately check them out. Thanks much.
Actually,I didn't realize Dream Theater had so many albums...nice.
I'm quite surprized to see so many young people into progressive music...It's refreshing,actually.
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West End Ken
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Joined: January 02 2006
Location: Canada
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Posted: January 06 2006 at 19:29 |
shyman wrote:
Hello. Feel welcome. I see you have a wide musical catalogue in your own. Glad you discovered this site. Enjoy |
Thanks very much for the welcome. I'm finatical about it,I think. By the looks of things I'll fit in nicely around here.
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West End Ken
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Posted: January 06 2006 at 19:33 |
Phil wrote:
Welcome! There seems to be a fair spread of ages on the site, I'm 45, big into Yes, King Crimson, Mahavishnu Orchestra etc., and have found my way into The Mars Volta, Tool and Porcupine Tree amongst others since joining this site. There are some very knowledgable folks here (only I'm not one of them!) |
Thankyou very much for the welcome. Good taste in music.
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Anguiad
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Joined: December 09 2005
Location: Mexico
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Posted: January 07 2006 at 02:36 |
Hi music veteran! I'm young also, 19 and kickin' butt!!
Seems you are a fan of the "grunge" era, my only well-known music territory, you should try Alice In Chains , Stone Temple Pilots, Mother Love Bone and everything Chris Cornell does!
As a Dream Theater fan I invite you to know them from head to toe. I don't know which is my favorite band but I'm a huge Pearl Jam fan!
Don't know a lot about progressive rock yet, but I'm looking forward to it
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"Tis your birth and faith that wrong you...not I."
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West End Ken
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Joined: January 02 2006
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Posted: January 07 2006 at 18:10 |
Anguiad wrote:
Seems you are a fan of the "grunge" era, my only well-known music territory, you should try Alice In Chains , Stone Temple Pilots, Mother Love Bone and everything Chris Cornell does!
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Thanks for the welcome.Yes I am a big fan of a few bands from that era (and genre).Mother Love Bone, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, STP, Mudhoney,and especially... Pearl Jam.
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TheMusicalBox
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Joined: September 11 2005
Location: Canada
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Posted: January 08 2006 at 04:12 |
Welcome! Prog is for everyone, of every ages... The only point in
common with every people here is the appreciation of good music .
I'm only 13, but it doesn't matter anyway. This is site is the #1 tool
for anyone who wants to discover some new stuff, and share opinions
and with others!
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JayDee
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Posted: January 08 2006 at 05:15 |
hello Ken and welcome...
im 23, and i listen to most of the stuffs you listen to!
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West End Ken
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Posted: January 08 2006 at 10:00 |
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West End Ken
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Posted: January 08 2006 at 10:03 |
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Thanks for the welcome.
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West End Ken
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Posted: January 08 2006 at 10:06 |
Majestic_Mayhem wrote:
hello Ken and welcome...
im 23, and i listen to most of the stuffs you listen to!
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Thanks for the welcome. Yes... sooo much music, sooo little time.
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Mikerinos
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Joined: August 11 2005
Location: Planet Gong
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Posted: January 08 2006 at 20:46 |
West End Ken wrote:
Bluesaga wrote:
Hi, welcome to the forums.
I'm one of the younger members on the forum (16), but it's hardly noticeable with my superior wit!
Random favorites- Pain of Salvation (try them if you like Dream Theater), The Flower Kings, Spock's Beard, Transatlantic, Van der Graaf Generator, Gentle Giant, King Crimson, Yes, Genesis, Anglagard, Taal.
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Thanks for the welcome.
A couple of these I've never heard of (Spock's Beard,Transatlantic). Pain of Salvation...hmmm... sounds familiar. I'll definately check them out. Thanks much.
Actually,I didn't realize Dream Theater had so many albums...nice.
I'm quite surprized to see so many young people into progressive music...It's refreshing,actually.
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Check out some of the samples on the site and see if you like them. Spock's Beard and Transatlantic are similar, but TA are a prog supergroup with Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings), Neal Morse (Spock's Beard), and Pete Trewavas (Marillion). TA only released 2 studio albums before breaking up, and they're both fantastic. Live in Europe is also a great live DVD. I suggest starting with Snow by Spock's Beard if you're interested. It's a fantastic double album which is easily my favorite by them. V, The Light, and Day for Night are also good.
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The Miracle
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Joined: May 29 2005
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Posted: January 08 2006 at 22:10 |
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ViolinCyndee
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Posted: January 08 2006 at 23:58 |
Hello Ken...
Nice to meet you!
Cyndee
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