Are proghead nerds?

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   Like progressive music, one might say that nerdism is a spectrum, in which case I might fall on that spectrum. I have been very enthusiastic about things including film, TV and music.  I have been very big on so-called international art house cinema but I also love lots of sci-fi and fantasy (I think of the arthouse film aficionados as nerdier in ways).  I do tend to favour music under the Prog umbrella (the prog spectrum) that might come from the more RIO and Avant side, love Krautrock electronic, acid folk, experimental music, post-rock, Canterbury Scene, kinds of jazz... I also like a lot of music outside Prog that might be considered hipsterish such as Indie. I'm an individual with individual tastes (much of which is shared by various people here) and don't consider myself to be a Proghead.  It's more like I like a lot of music covered at PA, and not in PA, and a lot of music at PA is not my thing.  

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Logan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum & Site Admin Group Site Admin Joined: April 05 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Status: Offline Points: 38658	Post Options Post Reply Quote Logan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 25 2025 at 22:30
	Like progressive music, one might say that nerdism is a spectrum, in which case I might fall on that spectrum. I have been very enthusiastic about things including film, TV and music. I have been very big on so-called international art house cinema but I also love lots of sci-fi and fantasy (I think of the arthouse film aficionados as nerdier in ways). I do tend to favour music under the Prog umbrella (the prog spectrum) that might come from the more RIO and Avant side, love Krautrock electronic, acid folk, experimental music, post-rock, Canterbury Scene, kinds of jazz... I also like a lot of music outside Prog that might be considered hipsterish such as Indie. I'm an individual with individual tastes (much of which is shared by various people here) and don't consider myself to be a Proghead. It's more like I like a lot of music covered at PA, and not in PA, and a lot of music at PA is not my thing.
	Watching while most appreciating a sunset in the moment need not diminish all the glorious sunsets I have observed before. It can be much like that with music for me.

Enchant X Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 31 2014 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 933	Post Options Post Reply Quote Enchant X Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 25 2025 at 22:11
	No! we are very cool

Gnik Nosmirc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 28 2024 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 336	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gnik Nosmirc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 25 2025 at 21:48
	If we go by the definition mathman0806 mentioned, then I guess I'm a movie nerd, a book nerd, and definitely a music nerd—in the broadest sense. 😉 When it comes to sci-fi and fantasy, though, I couldn’t care less. Call me superficial if you like, but I’m only in it for the music—not the lyrics.
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AFlowerKingCrimson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 02 2016 Location: Philly burbs Status: Offline Points: 19326	Post Options Post Reply Quote AFlowerKingCrimson Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 25 2025 at 21:10
	Some are and some aren't. Like a bit like my brother in that I have nerd in me but neither of us are full on nerds.

mathman0806 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 06 2014 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6849	Post Options Post Reply Quote mathman0806 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 25 2025 at 19:42
	Depends on how you define a nerd. One definition is a person who is extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject, especially one of specialist or niche interest. Prog rock is certainly a niche interest. You could arguably call someone a "prog nerd," but that doesn't mean they fit some other characterization of nerd. Certainly, not every sci-fi/fantasy nerd is into prog rock. Using what I think is how you are characterizing a nerd, the answer to your question is some are and some aren't.

Gnik Nosmirc Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 28 2024 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 336	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gnik Nosmirc Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 25 2025 at 17:01
	I've never really considered myself a nerd, apart from my interest in computer science. I'm quite sporty, and my taste in literature and film leans more toward the classic and art-house end of the spectrum than toward fantasy or sci-fi. While some branches of progressive rock could be labeled as nerdy, genres like RIO, Krautrock, post-rock, or the Canterbury scene evoke a completely different atmosphere—more psychedelic, experimental, and offbeat. To me, listening to that kind of music suggests an eclectic, countercultural, and intellectually curious mindset rather than the stereotypical sci-fi/fantasy nerd identity. I don’t have anything against nerds, but I think the label is often used too broadly and simplistically. Even classic prog bands like Yes, King Crimson, or Rush—despite their fantasy and sci-fi themes—can’t be reduced to “nerd music.” Their work intersects with psychedelic traditions and even elements of classical philosophy. Ironically, most of the nerds I know don’t even listen to this kind of music. Anyway, that turned into a bit of a rant, but I’m honestly just tired of the cliché. Edited by Gnik Nosmirc - May 25 2025 at 17:10
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