Prog songs that remind you of Xmas
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Topic: Prog songs that remind you of Xmas
Posted By: jude111
Subject: Prog songs that remind you of Xmas
Date Posted: November 14 2015 at 12:54
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I'm not asking for prog Christmas albums. That's been done many times here, and frankly the pickings are really slim. The *only* one I really like is Jethro Tull's Christmas album. But how about prog songs that seem wintry or Christmas-y to you? Or they mention Christmas in the lyrics? Suppose you were going to make a playlist, what might you include? Here's a few to get us started: Strawbs - Benedictus Genesis - Blood On the Rooftops Vangelis (w/ Jon Anderson) - So Long Ago, So Clear Steve Howe - All's a Chord Echolyn - Winterthru Emerson Lake & Palmer - I Believe in Father Christmas Mike Oldfield - In Dulci Jubilo Yes - Soon
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Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: November 14 2015 at 14:15
I agree in regards to the Tull album, Michael (but Tull's original "Christmas Song" from Living in the Past was much better than the version on the album). I don't equate these to prog (and a few you've listed aren't technically prog either), but here are ten favorites: Simon and Garfunkel - Silent Night/7 O'clock News The Pogues - Fairytale of New York The Doors - Wintertime Love Blackmore's Night - Greensleeves Steeleye Span - Gaudete Bruce Cockburn - Iesus Ahatonnia/The Huron Carol Bert Jansch - In the Bleak Midwinter Tom Waits - Silent Night/Christmas Card from a Hooker in Minneapolis Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - David Qualey Genesis - Snowbound ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
jude111 wrote:Posted By: jude111
Date Posted: November 14 2015 at 14:38
That Pogues track is one of my all-time favorites. (I guess a lot of people feel the same way  Looking at your list that includes Waits, Jansch and Cockburn, I had the sudden recurring thought that I'd love it if Nick Cave made a Christmas album, in the kind of gothic sound of his albums The Boatman's Call and No More Shall We Part.
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Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: November 14 2015 at 14:40
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Supper's Ready has always reminded me of xmas. May have something to do with the Christian flirtations, but I gather it's more to do with me having played it non-stop at last year's xmas get-together. No not the one that features mom and grandpa but the one with longhaired blokes and illegal cigars. Also happens to be the last time I played Tales From Topographic Oceans...and enjoyed it. So yeah two completely unchristmasy contenders from your's truly, but who says that things have to make sense around here anyway? ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: jude111
Date Posted: November 14 2015 at 14:54
I can totally see that. Classic Genesis has a wintry sound to me. Likewise, the live version of Led Zep's The Rain Song from The Song Remains the Same has always given me a strong sense of Christmas. I suspect it's for similar reasons - I must've heard first heard it as a teenager during the holiday season.
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Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: November 14 2015 at 15:11
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Maybe I'm not mad then. ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: November 14 2015 at 18:07
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Several tracks from Songs From The Wood do it for me (hell the whole album really)....especially the title track and Solstice Bells. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: November 14 2015 at 19:23
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Do Bing crosby and Perry Cumo quality as prog.. if not.. forget about it.. I can't think of a single one. There is the Charlie Brown christmas album.. and none others... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: MusicFreak
Date Posted: November 14 2015 at 19:28
| ELP - I Believe In Father Christmas |
Posted By: Kati
Date Posted: November 14 2015 at 19:39
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Bing Crosby, David Bowie - The Little Drummer Boy / Peace On Earth Rare video of Bowie performance from Bing Crosby Xmas special |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: November 14 2015 at 19:42
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^ .. this forum needs more Bing baby. and more Bowie... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Kati
Date Posted: November 14 2015 at 19:48
Micky you are one of the most awesome here, not only because of this post but many others too.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: November 14 2015 at 19:51
ah shucks...  ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Dayvenkirq
Date Posted: November 15 2015 at 06:42
| The jingles in the intro of Radiohead's "Airbag" remind me of Christmas. |
Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 15 2015 at 09:06
| can't think of any prog songs to remind me of Christmas; winter, yes, but Christmas, no. |
Posted By: jude111
Date Posted: November 15 2015 at 09:37
That's good enough
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Posted By: A_Flower
Date Posted: November 15 2015 at 11:04
| Relayer is a very good winter album for me. I love listening to Moonmadness by Camel when it's snowing outside, or The Snow Goose |
Posted By: dwill123
Date Posted: November 15 2015 at 11:06
Posted By: Kati
Date Posted: November 15 2015 at 11:14
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Posted By: Cristi
Date Posted: November 15 2015 at 11:18
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Posted By: Kati
Date Posted: November 15 2015 at 11:20
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Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: November 15 2015 at 11:39
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The whole album No More Love by Wallenstein. Reminds me way back of the Christmas of 1982, which was a difficult one for me, but also very endearing, mainly due to listening to that album a lot at the time. |
Posted By: SquonkHunter
Date Posted: November 15 2015 at 15:22
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My favorite Christmas song. ------------- "You never had the things you thought you should have had and you'll not get them now..." |
Posted By: Rando
Date Posted: November 15 2015 at 21:19
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Supper's Ready-Horizons-Dusk-For Absent Friends-Harlequin-Entangled-All In A Mouse's Night-Blood On Th Rooftops-Snowbound-Scenes From A Night's Dream-If That's What You Need-Way Of The World-  ------------- - Music is Life, that's why our hearts have beats - |
Posted By: Pastmaster
Date Posted: November 16 2015 at 00:40
| Prog related, but whatever. Primus - Hail Santa |
Posted By: BaldFriede
Date Posted: November 16 2015 at 09:49
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Not prog, but...: Also this: -------------  BaldJean and I; I am the one in blue. |
Posted By: Tapfret
Date Posted: November 16 2015 at 13:09
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Atheist - On They Sleigh But seriously, isn't Trans-Siberien Ochestra's entire existence Christmas based? ------------- https://www.last.fm/user/Tapfret" rel="nofollow">  https://bandcamp.com/tapfret" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp |
Posted By: dwill123
Date Posted: November 16 2015 at 18:05
Posted By: aglasshouse
Date Posted: November 16 2015 at 18:14
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Jingle all the way
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: November 16 2015 at 18:18
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ahhh.. now I'm ready for X-mas ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: jude111
Date Posted: November 16 2015 at 18:20
I'm particularly partial to the vocal version of Christmas Time Is Here.
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Posted By: micky
Date Posted: November 16 2015 at 18:22
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#2 on my X-mas prog hit list ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: aglasshouse
Date Posted: November 16 2015 at 18:23
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Wait is this thread about christmas songs or non christmas songs that remind you of christmas ------------- http://fryingpanmedia.com |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: November 16 2015 at 18:36
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does it matter what it was meant to be about. That is the joy of PA's.. take it where you want to take it. ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: aglasshouse
Date Posted: November 16 2015 at 20:25
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Nevermind then. ------------- http://fryingpanmedia.com |
Posted By: Intruder
Date Posted: November 17 2015 at 07:28
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It's not Xmas with Guaraldi playing O Tennenebaum, the Pouges playing the Fairytale, Greg Lake singing Father Xmas, and Yes' first album.....I got it as my Xmas gift back in the late 70s and have associated it with the holidays ever since. ------------- I like to feel the suspense when you're certain you know I am there..... |
Posted By: Flight123
Date Posted: November 23 2015 at 07:23
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^ Indeed, albums that you got as Xmas presents in your youth will always remind you - so I would add 'Topographic Oceans', 'Trespass' and 'Welcome Back My Friends...' |
Posted By: Intruder
Date Posted: November 23 2015 at 11:38
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Plus, the Yes album has a shiny, upbeat, jingling Xmasy feel.....All Good People/Your Move should be a Xmas carol! ------------- I like to feel the suspense when you're certain you know I am there..... |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: November 23 2015 at 18:36
Yeah the movie came out the year I was born and for me this it the definitive Christmas music album of all time. I'm not really big on explicit Xmas music particularly due to the oversaturation. ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: November 23 2015 at 19:07
Thanks for effing sharing that. Long time Python fan.... ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Posted By: starless2112
Date Posted: November 23 2015 at 20:16
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Posted By: HackettFan
Date Posted: November 24 2015 at 12:56
Jade Warrior 
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Posted By: Magnum Vaeltaja
Date Posted: November 25 2015 at 16:35
Definitely Moonmadness. It always reminds me of a moonlit winter night right after the first snowfall of the season. The album art may have a bit to do with that but Song Within A Song and Chord Change really made my day walking home the other night. ------------- when i was a kid a doller was worth ten dollers - now a doller couldnt even buy you fifty cents |
Posted By: odinalcatraz
Date Posted: November 26 2015 at 12:31
Does this count?"Natal" from "Hair in G String (Unfinished but Sweet)" http://www.corvusstone.com/christmas-chili-allstars.html" rel="nofollow - It is holiday time, so we have created a fun tune for the occasion. |
Posted By: Rando
Date Posted: November 29 2015 at 03:06
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Genesis - Peter Gabriel  Wish I remembered what song he was singing but the pic suffices! ------------- - Music is Life, that's why our hearts have beats - |
Posted By: someone_else
Date Posted: November 29 2015 at 07:11
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Posted By: Rando
Date Posted: November 30 2015 at 21:33
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"Mistletoe & Wine" - Mediaeval Baebes   Although not really a Christmas album, there are some recognizable carols included in this compilation from previous albums by the British eight women vocal ensemble who perform both acapella and in certain songs accompanied with instruments. Not sure if they're in PA list but there is a progressive sensibility in their contemporary approach to ancient songs. ------------- - Music is Life, that's why our hearts have beats - |
Posted By: Metalmarsh89
Date Posted: December 01 2015 at 00:09
Yep, definitely this song does, particularly the closing segment with the ringing bells. ------------- Want to play mafia? Visit http://www.mafiathesyndicate.com" rel="nofollow - here . |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: December 01 2015 at 00:13
Anytime, anywhere - ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |
Posted By: Rando
Date Posted: December 04 2015 at 01:45
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- I love this music which I play all year round. "A Winter's Solstice - Windham Hill Artists" - Track 8- "Northumbrian Lullaby" reminds me of early Trespass Genesis acoustic guitar/dulcimer style - And the last track - Mark Isham's beautiful "A Tale of Two Cities" are my favorite tracks -  ------------- - Music is Life, that's why our hearts have beats - |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 05 2015 at 14:30
and anytime of year....especially when D.C turns into a f**king oven... I listen to that and it is a time machine to childhood.... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: December 05 2015 at 14:50
Definitely agree. One of my favorite Michigan Winter listens. ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: Kati
Date Posted: December 08 2015 at 04:56
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This is a great bouncy Christmas Party track, reminds me a bit of Santana. |
Posted By: Frosted Celt
Date Posted: December 08 2015 at 05:18
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Posted By: Kati
Date Posted: December 08 2015 at 20:29
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Progmas 2011 - The 12 Days of Christmas, Progressive Rock style (again)
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Posted By: KingCrInuYasha
Date Posted: December 09 2015 at 01:10
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"Fluff" by Black Sabbath has an almost Christmasy vibe to it. ------------- He looks at this world and wants it all... so he strikes, like Thunderball! |
Posted By: Rando
Date Posted: December 10 2015 at 15:00
 -Simon & Garfunkel 1966 masterpiece "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme" is a treasure trove of brilliant songs that at the time heralded conscious political anti-war sentiments, alienation, literary opinion, and self-reflection. There is one of my favorite renditions of "Silent Night" and the deep introspection of "The Dangling Conversation," are a couple of gems that highlight this great album. Yet PSRT IMO has a wintry mood and feel that I always play during the holidays.- ------------- - Music is Life, that's why our hearts have beats - |
Posted By: Rando
Date Posted: December 10 2015 at 16:16
   Joyous & Progressive! ------------- - Music is Life, that's why our hearts have beats - |
Posted By: Rednight
Date Posted: December 11 2015 at 12:35
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White Christmas (The "Holiday Inn" version) ------------- "It just has none of the qualities of your work that I find interesting. Abandon [?] it." - Eno |
Posted By: AnimeGirl
Date Posted: December 14 2015 at 05:16
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Moody Blues did a couple of Christmas-y songs. Though they don't really sound proggy |
Posted By: Davesax1965
Date Posted: December 14 2015 at 07:11
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White Mountain, Genesis, off Foxtrot. ------------- |
Posted By: Rednight
Date Posted: December 14 2015 at 15:34
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Renaissance's Cold is Being: What to listen to while you're freezing out in the middle of the woods miles from nowhere on a cold winter's night. ------------- "It just has none of the qualities of your work that I find interesting. Abandon [?] it." - Eno |
Posted By: Rando
Date Posted: December 17 2015 at 12:42
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Esquivel! Merry Xmas From The Space-age Bachelor Pad  Esquivel! The god-father of Lounge! I like to call it progressive ultra lounge with his outrageous arrangements is the ultimate Xmas album for the cool martini crowd! ------------- - Music is Life, that's why our hearts have beats - |
Posted By: MFP
Date Posted: December 17 2015 at 16:20
| Magma - Felicite Thosz |
Posted By: Rando
Date Posted: December 21 2015 at 12:54
 Exquisite Celtic Yule ------------- - Music is Life, that's why our hearts have beats - |
Posted By: micky
Date Posted: December 21 2015 at 13:07
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man it is supposed to be nearly 75 degrees here on X-mas. I suppose the Beach Boys will be in order here X-mas for music.... ------------- The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip |
Posted By: Rando
Date Posted: December 23 2015 at 17:31
 ------------- - Music is Life, that's why our hearts have beats - |
Posted By: AreYouHuman
Date Posted: December 23 2015 at 22:28
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Lately this has become my favorite holiday tune: ------------- Caption: We tend to take ourselves a little too seriously. Silly human race! Yes is for everybody! |