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JLocke 
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 Topic: 3 bands that are most likely to bore non-progheads
Posted: July 27 2009 at 00:16 |
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Well, one of my exs said that ''Animals'' put her to sleep, yet she adores ''The Wall''. This makes sense how?
Aside from that, though, I've never heard of Pink Floyd 'boring' anybody. But oh well.
Erm . . . my list.
1. Genesis (They bore me to tears sometimes, honestly)
2. Anglagard
3. Ayreon
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SaltyJon
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Posted: July 26 2009 at 23:38 |
 mrcozdude wrote:
Anything over 2 and half minutes long without a repeatable drum beat and lyrics you have to think about.
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In my experience, this is just as accurate for most non progheads. As specific examples, certain material from Soft Machine (specifically, Third through at least Fifth) seems as if it'd bore most non progheads, probably Ash Ra Tempel, and...Yatha Sidra, maybe.
Edited by SaltyJon - July 26 2009 at 23:40
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mrcozdude
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Posted: July 26 2009 at 21:21 |
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Anything over 2 and half minutes long without a repeatable drum beat and lyrics you have to think about.
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progvortex
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Posted: July 26 2009 at 21:18 |
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A better question would be: How many bands are NOT likely to bore non-progheads?
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enemyofthesundevils
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Posted: July 24 2009 at 15:00 |
How about Nosound? Great band but they bore me to tears! I can only listen to them before bed.
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Tsevir Leirbag
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Posted: July 20 2009 at 12:26 |
paganinio wrote:
1. Pink Floyd (actually, they bore progheads too)
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WHAT?!  How dare you say this? 
Blacksword wrote:
Most non proggers I know are either bored or irritated by most things I play them. Floyd come off lightly in that regard, and actually seem to appeal to most non proggers I know. Thats because most of their music is easy to digest, and doesn't require tem to concentrate on whats going on.
Generally, the worst reactions have been evoked by the following, for the reasons given:
Yes (Gay vocals and songs too long)
Genesis (Phil Collins)
Gentle Giant (comedy rock without the humour)
Jethro Tull (Frankly ridiculous and very 'un-cool')
King Crimson (pointless noise; induces headaches and nausea)
Moody Blues (my mum likes them)
Some people just dont get it...  |
 That's true!
Edited by ProGR72 - July 20 2009 at 12:28
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Sur tant de mers, tant de planchers,
Un marin mort,
Il dormira
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Blacksword
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Posted: July 20 2009 at 12:10 |
Most non proggers I know are either bored or irritated by most things I play them. Floyd come off lightly in that regard, and actually seem to appeal to most non proggers I know. Thats because most of their music is easy to digest, and doesn't require tem to concentrate on whats going on.
Generally, the worst reactions have been evoked by the following, for the reasons given:
Yes (Gay vocals and songs too long)
Genesis (Phil Collins)
Gentle Giant (comedy rock without the humour)
Jethro Tull (Frankly ridiculous and very 'un-cool')
King Crimson (pointless noise; induces headaches and nausea)
Moody Blues (my mum likes them)
Some people just dont get it... 
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progvortex
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Posted: July 20 2009 at 01:54 |
progkidjoel wrote:
Snow Dog wrote:
Moogtron III wrote:
Snow Dog wrote:
- ELP
- Tangerine Dream
- Camel
But the list can go on and on.
I chose only popular bands
Bands like Yes, Genesis and Floyd don't count as they had commercial appeal a tsometime. |
So did ELP |
Not really. |
Oh really?
By April 1974, ELP were top of the bill during the California Jam Festival, pushing co-stars Deep Purple to second billing. ELP's California Jam performance was broadcast nationwide in the US and is often seen as the summit of the band's career. |
ELP was commercially successful. End of debate.
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progvortex
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Posted: July 20 2009 at 01:51 |
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1. Art Zoyd 2. Soft Machine 3. Frank Zappa
I very much enjoy Wyatting
Edited by progvortex - July 20 2009 at 01:51
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topofsm
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Posted: July 14 2009 at 18:54 |
Genesis: On the basis that they don't immediately seem to stand out as an excellent band.
ELP: I find myself having trouble getting this band myself. Lots of noodling and strange classical forms.
GYBE!: For their slow repetitive themes that last forever.
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The Runaway
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Posted: July 14 2009 at 08:31 |
Rocktopus wrote:
Aragorn224 wrote:
Magma
Can
Tangerine Dream
Hella lot more. |
I certain you are wrong on all three, especially Can. These are bands I've experienced have great crossover potential tastewise. Its more the progheads that don't get them.
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You got me! Being a prog head I just listed the three bands that were hardest for me to get into.
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antivoid
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Posted: July 14 2009 at 07:57 |
don't really know if this counts, Brian Eno, only his own works, not collaborations with other artists.
I do love him though
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Rocktopus
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Posted: July 13 2009 at 14:39 |
Aragorn224 wrote:
Magma
Can
Tangerine Dream
Hella lot more. |
I certain you are wrong on all three, especially Can. These are bands I've experienced have great crossover potential tastewise. Its more the progheads that don't get them.
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Over land and under ashes
In the sunlight, see - it flashes
Find a fly and eat his eye
But don't believe in me
Don't believe in me
Don't believe in me
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SgtPepper67
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Posted: July 13 2009 at 13:06 |
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1. Gentle Giant
2. Camel
3. Van Der Graaf Generator
Bands like Pink Floyd, Genesis, Yes and I think even ELP back in the 70's, appealed to a lot of people who weren't exactly prog fans.
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In the end the love you take is equal to the love you made...
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The Runaway
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Posted: July 10 2009 at 10:59 |
Magma
Can
Tangerine Dream
Hella lot more.
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Neurotarkus
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Posted: July 10 2009 at 10:46 |
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Sigur Rós
VDGG
Magma
Edited by Neurotarkus - July 10 2009 at 10:47
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SilverEclipse
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Posted: July 08 2009 at 18:05 |
1. Genesis (the second half of SEBTP bores the heck out of me... and yes I've TRIED to like it)
2. King Crimson (most non-progheads need lyrics, most of KC's material is instrumental)
3. Rick Wakeman (just 'cause)
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"and if the band your in starts playing different tunes, I'll see you on the dark side of the moon"
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Anirml
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Posted: July 07 2009 at 07:49 |
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King Crimson
GG
VDGG
most Jazz/fusion
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Proggy Pogo
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Posted: July 07 2009 at 07:45 |
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Well, according to my non-proghead boyfriend (so he keeps telling me!), Dream Theater are boring - he "doesn't get" them! However, he's mad on Jethro Tull and Hawkwind, he's seen numerous Floyd tribute bands (always singing along) and he's coming with me to see IQ for the second time in October. I'd class him a semi-proghead.
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dver
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Posted: July 06 2009 at 15:56 |
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Bore :
ELP
Gentle Giant
Opeth ( and then they hear the growls *evil laughter*)
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