Prog Songs Before Bed?
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Topic: Prog Songs Before Bed?
Posted By: mlkpad14
Subject: Prog Songs Before Bed?
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 14:16
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What are the most relaxing prog songs in your opinion? Not annoying relaxing... and not heavy relaxing... like relaxing relaxing (if you know what I mean).
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Posted By: Bigbobby10
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 14:23
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When I go to bed and want to relax, I usually listen to Soft Machines Third album. Especially Slightly all the Time, very relaxing and helps with sleep
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Posted By: Larkstongue41
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 14:24
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I don't know if you'd consider that prog but everything that has ambient elements could be what you're looking for. Brian Eno, Edgar Froese, Tangerine Dream, Cluster, Ashra, etc. are all worth checking out. ------------- "Larks' tongues. Wrens' livers. Chaffinch brains. Jaguars' earlobes. Wolf nipple chips. Get 'em while they're hot. They're lovely. Dromedary pretzels, only half a denar." |
Posted By: hellogoodbye
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 15:20
Previous for tonight : Zao's Osiris.  |
Posted By: mlkpad14
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 16:40
It is not exactly what I am looking for... I would not listen to anything ambient as prog. ------------- https://gamecrazyprofessional.weebly.com/ |
Larkstongue41 wrote:Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 17:31
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Talk Talk's last two albums are very relaxing and very progressive (too progressive to be called prog for some people). And then you can look for post rock bands influenced by them like Bark Psychosis. |
Posted By: Thatfabulousalien
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 17:45
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DT - Deconstruction ------------- Classical music isn't dead, it's more alive than it's ever been. It's just not on MTV. https://www.soundcloud.com/user-322914325 |
Posted By: Mirror Image
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 17:54
Hey Alien, I knew I’d find you here.  ------------- “Music is enough for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.” - Sergei Rachmaninov |
Posted By: Thatfabulousalien
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 18:27
Same for you, you're a part time prog rocker as well. Perhaps we get pizza and have a party  ------------- Classical music isn't dead, it's more alive than it's ever been. It's just not on MTV. https://www.soundcloud.com/user-322914325 |
Posted By: Mirror Image
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 18:27
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Genesis’ Ripples from A Trick of the Tail is a nice before bed piece. ------------- “Music is enough for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.” - Sergei Rachmaninov |
Posted By: Mirror Image
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 18:29
I’m not sure if I like being called a ‘part-time prog rocker’ as this music has never left me even when I pursue other musical interests. Yes, some pizza would be great. I’ll have double pepperoni and cheese. ------------- “Music is enough for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.” - Sergei Rachmaninov |
Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 19:01
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Eno ------------- |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 19:56
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Gilmour - On An Island Oldfield - Ommadawn Pekka Pohjola - The Mathematicians Air Display ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 20:45
| I guess there's too many songs I would consider relaxing for before going to bed. However, the one particular song I have used when I'm stressed that helps me relax and feel better is "Shine on You Crazy Diamond"... all 25 min together. I can almost feel it rearanging my nerves and my head. |
Posted By: Mirror Image
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 20:50
Ah yes, always a good one to mellow out to.  ------------- “Music is enough for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.” - Sergei Rachmaninov |
Posted By: Bucklebutt
Date Posted: May 15 2017 at 20:54
| I'm a big fan of I and Thou - Speak |
Posted By: Tom Ozric
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 00:29
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Prog before bed - any early Floyd, especially live, most Krautrock, Space/Psych, Canterbury etc. at the same time, I can relax if I spin Opeth or Slayer, or whatever sounds I find 'soothing'. VDGG, Univers Zero or Magma. Whatever. As long as the tunes are something you enjoy, then it works. One thing though - if I chose to spin Deathspell Omega before crashing, I do recall having nightmares - well, not heart-attack dodge, but horror-themed dreams. No blood, from memory. |
Posted By: happythe
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 04:19
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I love falling asleep to Damnation by Opeth, with honourable mentions to Significant Other by Steven Wilson, Entangled by Genesis, side 2 of Wind and Wuthering (bar All in a Mouse's Night ffs, ruddy filler...), bits and pieces from the Snow Goose... ------------- Stop me from dreaming? Okay :-( |
Posted By: mlkpad14
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 09:30
That piece is absolutely awesome. My favorite part of Trick of a Tail! ------------- https://gamecrazyprofessional.weebly.com/ |
Posted By: dr wu23
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 12:06
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I often play Dead Can Dance before bed time....great music for relaxation and providing interesting dreams. I also enjoy Caravanserai by Santana and the early Moody Blues albums. ------------- One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin |
Posted By: Evolver
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 12:21
When I used to listen to music when falling asleep, I would often use Soft Machine, any from Third to 7. ------------- Trust me. I know what I'm doing. |
Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 13:03
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John G. Perry - Sunset Wading Maneige - Ni Vent |
Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 13:45
I would think Entangled and Mad Man Moon also.
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Posted By: Cosmiclawnmower
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 13:56
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John G Perry Sunset wading, thats a lovely lp and very underated. Anthony Phillips Geese and the Ghost is another 'drift off' lp for me, gentle and calm. Pat Metheny, As falls Witchita so falls Witchita Falls is great bed time music.. Vangelis 'Soil Festivities' (bit 'ambient' in this context perhaps) lovely drifting off with the rain falling on the roof of your caravan (lived in one many years back) and Hergest ridge by Mike Oldfield ------------- |
Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 14:08
Very much agree.
And Offramp! |
Posted By: mlkpad14
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 14:31
That should work... I'm quite a fan of the three! Thanks! ------------- https://gamecrazyprofessional.weebly.com/ |
Posted By: mlkpad14
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 14:32
The whole album would qualify, I think. ------------- https://gamecrazyprofessional.weebly.com/ |
Posted By: mlkpad14
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 14:35
I love Opeth, Slayer, and VDGG, but I would never consider listening to them before bed. They just make me excited and energetic - in other words, they wake me up before I even start to fall asleep! ------------- https://gamecrazyprofessional.weebly.com/ |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 14:38
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Voice of Eye - Vespers |
Posted By: rushfan4
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 14:46
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Camel's Snow Goose always puts me to sleep. ------------- 
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Posted By: AFlowerKingCrimson
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 19:26
| Geese and the Ghost has too many frantic moments imo and so does Trespass and some of Camel's later albums. Harbour of Tears by Camel might be good though. I haven't heard it in a long time but I remember it being rather drifty. |
Posted By: HackettFan
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 19:38
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Jade Warrior - Waves Steve Hackett - Momentum ------------- A curse upon the heads of those who seek their fortunes in a lie. The truth is always waiting when there's nothing left to try. - Colin Henson, Jade Warrior (Now) |
Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 19:42
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^ Momentum. De toute beauté. ------------- |
Posted By: Thatfabulousalien
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 19:48
I've done it plenty of times ------------- Classical music isn't dead, it's more alive than it's ever been. It's just not on MTV. https://www.soundcloud.com/user-322914325 |
Posted By: mlkpad14
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 20:20
I bet you have! ------------- https://gamecrazyprofessional.weebly.com/ |
Posted By: Bucklebutt
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 20:43
| harmonium si on avait besoin d'une cinquième saison |
Posted By: Mirror Image
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 21:13
Entangled isn’t too shabby either. ------------- “Music is enough for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.” - Sergei Rachmaninov |
Posted By: Mirror Image
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 21:17
I’d nod my head in agreement, but the title track is quite intense and definitely not bedtime music. ------------- “Music is enough for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.” - Sergei Rachmaninov |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 21:38
You think "Careful with that Axe Eugene" would work well for going to sleep? |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 21:44
Good Call  ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Nogbad_The_Bad
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 21:45
Another good one ------------- Ian Host of the Post-Avant Jazzcore Happy Hour on Progrock.com https://podcasts.progrock.com/post-avant-jazzcore-happy-hour/ |
Posted By: Mirror Image
Date Posted: May 16 2017 at 21:53
I’ve been meaning to check out this French Canadian album, but just seem to get distracted by other musical interests. How would you describe their sound? Symphonic prog? ------------- “Music is enough for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.” - Sergei Rachmaninov |
Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: May 17 2017 at 02:11
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Laurence Vanay - Evening Colours Waclaw Zimpel - Lines Mark Hollis - s/t |
Posted By: Magnum Vaeltaja
Date Posted: May 17 2017 at 06:34
While Harmonium is listed on the site as symphonic prog, Cinquieme Saison is definitely more of a prog folk album. Very gentle and pastoral with lots of gentle acoustic guitar and flute-driven sections. ------------- when i was a kid a doller was worth ten dollers - now a doller couldnt even buy you fifty cents |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: May 17 2017 at 20:56
Yeah, I guess that's a perfect description. Just check out either "Depuis l'automn" (for a 10 min vocal song) and / or "Histoires sans paloles" (for an instrumental 17 min journey) ASAP. They are among the most beautiful pieces of prog you could hear. |
Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: May 17 2017 at 20:58
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qft ------------- |
Posted By: Mirror Image
Date Posted: May 17 2017 at 21:32
Thank you so much. I’ll definitely have to check this band out. ------------- “Music is enough for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.” - Sergei Rachmaninov |
Posted By: Mirror Image
Date Posted: May 17 2017 at 21:33
Thanks a lot! They’re definitely on my list!  ------------- “Music is enough for a lifetime but a lifetime is not enough for music.” - Sergei Rachmaninov |
Posted By: Raccoon
Date Posted: May 17 2017 at 21:48
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Before bed, I'm big on Ragnarok's debut album from 1976, the perfect mellow album. Metamorfosi's INFERNO is another one before bed, the whole journey on that album is quite peaceful, with great power at the same time. Milgres dos Peixes--while not on this site--is definitely prog, very tropical, very vocal, layered, and beautiful. On top of the Geese and the Ghost recommendation, The Meadows of Englewood by Ant is perhaps even more relaxing. The 36-minute epic is a cascading, beautiful track that is probably Ant's best. Bla Vardag by Atlas |
Posted By: Raccoon
Date Posted: May 17 2017 at 21:50
| Oh, and Celeste as well!! |
Posted By: prog4evr
Date Posted: May 18 2017 at 00:34
Agreed! |
Posted By: uduwudu
Date Posted: May 18 2017 at 03:47
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Never matters to me but hearing Dark Matter (P Tree) lulls... and the awakens as my sensibilities get freaked and I then have unquiet slumbers... |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: May 18 2017 at 21:14
Inferno for going to sleep? Not unless I wanted to have nightmares I guess... I do love that album, but I don't particularly think it's a relaxing one. Neither is it particularly heavy... and the nightmares thing was more of a joke, but I wouldn't call it relaxing either. Still a wonderful album that should be checked out. |
Posted By: aliano
Date Posted: May 18 2017 at 23:58
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The song that I played the most before bed is The Undercover Man by VdGG. |
Posted By: mlkpad14
Date Posted: May 19 2017 at 05:43
That is a good one... I did not even think to consider it! ------------- https://gamecrazyprofessional.weebly.com/ |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: May 19 2017 at 06:11
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I wouldn't listen to prog rock before going to bed. It's too complex and involved. Keeps me awake. I tend to listen to stuff like Eno or ambient electronica. Nothing with lyrics and jazzy twists and turns. ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: May 19 2017 at 08:14
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Vespertine/Medulla ------------- |
Posted By: UselessPassion
Date Posted: May 20 2017 at 20:56
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I'm partial to Ulver's Perdition City and Shadows of the Sun. The latter is especially useful for facilitating that somewhat gentle, disassociated state of mind needed to cast off into oblivion. It's also the perfect length. On another note, avoid catchy material. If you're like me, you'll wake in the middle of the night for a piss and suddenly find your brain replaying the same melodic hook all the way into the wee hours of the morning, at which point, fatigued and frustrated, you might just decide that music is in fact a great inexorable evil set upon mankind by prankish gnomes to drive us into insanity. Maybe. ------------- [Hyperreflective paradigm breaking profundity goes here] |
Posted By: BarryGlibb
Date Posted: May 22 2017 at 03:19
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Posted By: mlkpad14
Date Posted: May 22 2017 at 16:17
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