Has prog ever made you cry?

Selling England By The Pound almost makes me cry sometimes. Most awesome album in history.

Originally posted by RoyFairbank Before one of my classes some girls asked me and two other guys if we ever cried (one was arguing that men don't cry because their emotions are black and white), I said the last time I cried was when a long term pet had died a little over a year ago, but that music sometimes made me well up. Another girl was shocked, "Music!? What kind of Music!?" These three girls in particular are known for their well-broadcast fondness of Korean pop whose lyrics they could not understand- so I think I understand that they would be bewildered by the suggestion music could move someone. The girls voice was utterly shocked, I wish I could convey it, as if the concept of crying or feeling any deep connection to music was unfathomable. Classic. Prog for me unleashes very, very deep emotions. I don't listen to my favorite band, Floyd, too much, because it unleashes great forces of introspection and awe at the universe, society and my fate in my mind. I've listened to Floyd since I was a child, and its like a Freudian connection. I don't cry frequently, or sob or anything, but a tear has dropped a few times over the years. Oddly enough, one song that effects me is Fanfare For The Common Man by ELP, I don't know why, it just conjures up images that I consider beautiful. More frequently I reach that "pre-cry" stage where I think most men naturally go to, rather than outright shedding tears. I'm listening to Dark Side Of The Moon as its raining outside.... It's pretty powerful stuff. Similar experiences, or "no one should take music so seriously."

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not many times., but this band a few times., 

The first time I heard Reverberations was on In The Region of the Summer Stars.. the cd version from Korea and not realizing it had been originally released on the Seed and Sower.

Originally posted by Vibrationbaby I think the first time I wanted to cry is when I heard The Inner Mounting Flame for the first time. It was then that I realized that I would never be the greatest guitar player in the world so I switched to drums and then Bill Bruford came along etc. etc.

Similar to me when I bought my Hammond, then listened again to 'Tarkus' and 'Made In Japan'

Just as well I don't own a chainsaw

Originally posted by Jim Garten Originally posted by Vibrationbaby I think the first time I wanted to cry is when I heard The Inner Mounting Flame for the first time. It was then that I realized that I would never be the greatest guitar player in the world so I switched to drums and then Bill Bruford came along etc. etc. Similar to me when I bought my Hammond, then listened again to 'Tarkus' and 'Made In Japan' Just as well I don't own a chainsaw

First time I heard King Crimson's 'Starless', with that epic life-affirming reprise at the end.

First of all, sorry about my English!!!! It's a bit poor, but I'll give my best here!

Well, I have a list of moments that were really special to me... I'm very sensitive to music, by the way. It really makes my mood of the day and, if I'm down it can lift me up or drag me down to tears...

Genesis - Supper's Ready. From "666 is no longer alone..." until the end. It's like a journey coming to an end... simply amazing and makes me want to cry every time I listen to it! Best song for me!

Genesis - The Carpet Crawlers. If you're in the mood it's amazing. I can't describe it...

Yes - And You And I. I think this one doesn't need any explanation. The slide guitar, the epic strings, Jon's voice...
There is also Wonderous Stories and The Revealing Science of God. Really amazing, taking me to a unique trip!

Rush - Red Barchetta. I don't know why, this one has made me very emotional some time ago. I don't know why, I think it was because I was remembering my dad (don't worry, he's still alive and well!)...

Captain Beyond - Captain Beyond album. This one has a special meaning to me. My dad showed me this amazing album soon after he separated from my mom.

Eloy - Ocean album. This one takes me to another dimension. I can see the Atlantis' people being destroyed in the end with Atlantis' Agony... The album builds up in a way that it becomes very emotional, and the end is really dramatic.

Gentle Giant - Schooldays. In the moment I was really melancholic remembering old school friends and wanted those times to come back...

Pink Floyd - Echoes. Another one that reminds me of my dad. Awesome piece of music! Takes me to another world!
There is also The Dark Side of the Moon album, which changed my life. And also the whole The Wall Live by Roger Waters this year in Sao Paulo! Amazing gig!

No matter how many times I hear it, I always tear up during "The Manifold Curiosity."  The same with "Immortelle and Paper Caravelle."

Originally posted by RoyFairbank Before one of my classes some girls asked me and two other guys if we ever cried (one was arguing that men don't cry because their emotions are black and white), I said the last time I cried was when a long term pet had died a little over a year ago, but that music sometimes made me well up. Another girl was shocked, "Music!? What kind of Music!?" These three girls in particular are known for their well-broadcast fondness of Korean pop whose lyrics they could not understand- so I think I understand that they would be bewildered by the suggestion music could move someone. The girls voice was utterly shocked, I wish I could convey it, as if the concept of crying or feeling any deep connection to music was unfathomable. Classic.