 moshkito wrote:
The Mystical wrote:
Progressive epics often follow unconventional structures, but is there a common formula? It is hard to pinpoint exactly what makes a prog epic coherent.
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Honestly, in my book, it isn't progressive IF it has a formula at all!
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In the end, the history of music, up until the mid 20th century has been almost nothing but a discussion of what "melody" is, and how much more could be added or subtracted from the melody!
A lot of the "progressive" things, was a strong attempt at making changes in that process, otherwise, what is the point of rock music? Just sales of the same old merde, but done in electric stuff instead of accoustic?
This is a lot easier to see if you look at it from a historical perspective in the history of music.
I would rather, honestly, that the long cut was TOTALLY INCOHERENT, which for the past 75 years has been very important. Many a composer was booed and not appreciated for their work, because it did not sound melodic and the same as the previously "KNOWN" stuff.
You are defaulting, to the same thing, and that kills what "progressive" is all about.
Stop a minute and think about it!
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