Looking for uplifting modern prog |
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terramystic
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Topic: Looking for uplifting modern prog Posted: July 03 2015 at 16:10 |
There seems to be a deficit of positivity in modern prog. Depression and darkness rules. Only a few bands/artists shine some light e.g. Moon Safari, Neal Morse.
There used to be a discussion about heavy uplifting prog. Early Rush and Angra are fine examples that shine brightly. Can someone recommend me some more uplifting bands/albums? |
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SteveG
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Posted: July 03 2015 at 16:27 |
Spock's Beard and Kaleidoscope are quite up beat.
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ClemofNazareth
Special Collaborator Prog Folk Researcher Joined: August 17 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4659 |
Posted: July 03 2015 at 17:10 |
Well I know listening to Triumph always make me feel good about myself in comparison (not sure if that's the kind of 'uplifting' you're looking for though). Salem Hill, Dixie Dregs, Steve Morse, Kerry Livgren are all in the Neal Morse vein. Ezra isn't particularly prog but their albums are pretty upbeat (except some parts of Big Smiley Sun which are a little bit of a buzz-kill). And the guy from U I Blue seems pretty irrepressibly positive about life in general.IMHO After Crying is a pretty uplifting band if you're into symphonic stuff. If all else fails toss on some early ELO, that should get your toe tapping and put a smile on your face. |
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Mr. Maestro
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Posted: July 03 2015 at 19:15 |
^ I second the Steve Morse and Kerry Livgren recommendations. Consider checking out Livgren's band Proto-Kaw as well. Presto Ballet (at least, PB's first two albums - the only ones I own) may do the trick as well. Bright, energetic poppy pomp-rock with a vintage 70s feel, with lots of cues taken from Yes, ELP, Kansas and Styx. Glass Hammer also tend towards the lighter side of the spectrum; check out their album If, if you haven't already.
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Svetonio
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Posted: July 04 2015 at 01:28 |
I'd like to recommend Sithu Aye's Pulse and other stuff. https://sithuayemusic.bandcamp.com/album/pulse Edited by Svetonio - July 04 2015 at 01:30 |
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Svetonio
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Posted: July 04 2015 at 01:49 |
I'd like to recommend Onevoice' A Space & Sound, Agreed as also an example of uplifting modern prog: http://onevoiceofficial.bandcamp.com/album/a-sound-space-agreed
Edited by Svetonio - July 04 2015 at 03:12 |
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Svetonio
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Posted: July 04 2015 at 03:38 |
terramystic
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Posted: July 08 2015 at 08:08 |
Thanks for all recommendations. Some I already knew some I didn't. Gonna give it a try.
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miamiscot
Forum Senior Member Joined: April 23 2014 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 3426 |
Posted: July 16 2015 at 17:48 |
The Flower Kings!!!
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