Sleepytime Gorilla Museum are they geniuses?

I'm pretty much in awe of SGM. To use an extended metaphor - "out of left field" doesn't even begin to describe their sound. More like "out of left solar system".

It's definitely "difficult" music, and not all of it is equal in brilliance, IMO... but the first 3 tracks of "Of Natural History" are among the most interesting things I've heard in music in a long time.

Having seen them live has certainly solidified my opinion of them. Until you actually see them perform, the sheer level of virtuosity doesn't really impact you fully, IMO.

Why do these threads always end up being stupid? As for "classical elitism," keep in mind that Mozart wrote 70 CDs worth of music all out by hand, most of it, at least, much more complex than Yes and written at a much younger age.

Ghandi 2 wrote: Why do these threads always end up being stupid? As for "classical elitism," keep in mind that Mozart wrote 70 CDs worth of music all out by hand, most of it, at least, much more complex than Yes and written at a much younger age.   But just out of curiosity, Saasquamo, would you call any of your jazz heroes "genius"?   I like SGM a lot, although I wouldn't say they're the "best" because there isn't anything that is the "best" for me. Am I the only person who thinks of music in tiers of enjoyment? (Although recently I've been dropping even though. Comparing some of the music I have to other music no longer seems like a worthwhile pursuit.)

Although a bit to drastic and... raw, you are right.
Comparing never leads to anything, there is no best, only favorites... except for King Crimson of course

LeInsomniac wrote: Thats my problem and the problem of all their european fans we probably wont have the possibilitie in all of their carrer to see them where they're worth been heared and seen, in a live show...(sigh) oh well...

They are starting to tour Europe, they did a couple of shows over there this year. Hopefully they will do a full tour.

Their live shows are spectacular, I've seen them twice.


Edited by king of Siam - July 08 2007 at 20:26

Sleepytime Gorilla Museum is deserving of any praise given to them, they are really the perfect band.  The music has is so bold and deep, it's incredible.

The problem is that their music is not commercial so until they start getting a big name and having means to go to other places more often i believe we'll have to wait some more 6 years and four albums. That's my prediction at least

king of Siam wrote: LeInsomniac wrote: Thats my problem and the problem of all their european fans we probably wont have the possibilitie in all of their carrer to see them where they're worth been heared and seen, in a live show...(sigh) oh well... They are starting to tour Europe, they did a couple of shows over there this year. Hopefully they will do a full tour. Their live shows are spectacular, I've seen them twice.

glad to see that there are a lot of people interested in SGM at least I know that this group is getting enough interest, but not enough...not enough...shame

SG are probably my favorite modern prog band. I have seen them live three times and they never cease to amaze. I can't ait to see what they do next. I hope they have a long prosperous existence.

Wishbone Ash wrote: Geniuses? I don't think so

C'mon, you come here and you just say that? At least tell us why?