3 bands that are most likely to bore non-progheads
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Topic: 3 bands that are most likely to bore non-progheads
Posted By: paganinio
Subject: 3 bands that are most likely to bore non-progheads
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 00:30
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My list: 1. Pink Floyd (actually, they bore progheads too) 2. Genesis 3. Ayreon |
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 00:37
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^ but Floyd are staggeringly popular, more with non-proggies than proggies, and I can see Ayreon appealing to a high school crowd.. Genesis I'll give you, I can understand them boring people I'd say National Health, VdGG, Bo Hansson |
Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 02:10
| Tangerine Dream, Can, Magma. |
Posted By: fusionfreak
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 02:40
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Henry Cow,Art Zoyd,Dzyan ------------- I was born in the land of Mahavishnu,not so far from Kobaia.I'm looking for the world of searchers with the help from crimson king |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 02:53
I chose only popular bands Bands like Yes, Genesis and Floyd don't count as they had commercial appeal a tsometime. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 02:58
So did ELP
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Snow Dog wrote:Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 03:09
Not really. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 03:58
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elp
magma
dragonforce ------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 05:09
If by "bore", you mean Scare, then yes. 1 UNEXPECT 2 Kayo Dot 3 Pendragon ------------- 
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Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 05:23
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. -------------
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Posted By: CPicard
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 06:14
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1. VdGG 2. Henry Cow 3. Present. They don't have the heaviness of King Crimson, the poppiness of Genesis or the dynanism of Yes and ELP. |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 06:16
That isn't what I mean by commercial appeal.. So, yes, not really. I mean...I know they were freakin succesful for gods sake. I was around when it happened! What I meant is they didn't do commercial music. Well they tried to. but it wasn;t a success.
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Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 10:24
Ah, now I understand what you mean.
Yes, Keith Emerson said in an interview on the Beyond The Beginning dvd that they were trying to obtain commercial success like Genesis did, but they weren't good at that.
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Posted By: rpe9p
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 11:31
I assume this was a joke since they arent even close to prog, but I actually think 'progheads' would find dragonforce more boring than your average listener
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Posted By: himtroy
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 21:09
Really
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Posted By: LandofLein
Date Posted: July 02 2009 at 21:12
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King Crimson
Definitely Genesis
Kayo Dot
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Posted By: aapatsos
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 11:59
| probably eclectic prog acts, say GG, VDGG, KC ? |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 12:12
I'd take that list but replace Pendragon with Univers Zero. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 
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Posted By: akamaisondufromage
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 12:17
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1 Rick Wakeman 2 Rick Wakeman3 Rick Wakeman
 Who said Genesis? Probably the most popular and successful prog?
I don't think TD would bore nonprogies.
I thought ELP did Fanfare for the Common Man? Wasn't that popular?
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Posted By: Abstrakt
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 12:19
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How can anybody be bored by the wonderful music of Bo Hansson? Gentle Giant!? King Crimson!? VDGG!? You people make me sick!  |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 12:26
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I know quite a few non-proggers who love Tangerine Dream. There are any number I could say, but I'd probably go with some of the more avant artists (though those may appeal to those who don't consider themselves proggers, but enjoy chamber rock and forms of more experimental music). So what little this list is worth, and without thinking it through: Faust Boredoms Hellebore Damn, I promised myself that I wouldn't procrastipost any longer. ------------- 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. |
Posted By: moreitsythanyou
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 12:33
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Tangerine Dream Art Zoyd Gryphon -------------  <font color=white>butts, lol[/COLOR] |
Posted By: Rocktopus
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 18:12
You misspelled appalling. I'm bored by these, and i would imagine listening to this for a nonprogger must be extremely dull: Eloy Triumvirat Kansas I don't think the more extreme bands like Art Zoyd, Boredoms, Present or Faust (or VdGG)... are the strongest contenders to bore non-proggers. They might not like them very much, but that's not the same as being bored with. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: July 03 2009 at 20:32
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^ I agree - bands that would bore a non progger would most likely be the self same bands that bore us. So we won't be finding those bands amongst our favourites nor will it be any band that is remotely popular even to a minority, but somewhere in with all obscure prog bands there will be three bands that are so unimaginative and uninteresting that we've never liked them and can't even recall their names now. ------------- What? |
Posted By: -Radioswim-
Date Posted: July 04 2009 at 23:13
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HERE'S YOUR THREE!!!
HARMONIUM GAZPACHO SIGUR ROS those guys sometimes put me to sleep, if I'm in the right mood...  I do love and adore the three of them though. Edit- Oh my goodness graciuos. I forgot about Eloy. Sorry Gazpacho, Eloy is more 'boreing' than you are...  ------------- 
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Posted By: Dominic
Date Posted: July 06 2009 at 00:52
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lol @ the very consideration of possibilities. hmmmm.... KC (moon child.... come on) Sigur Ros (i'm even too vulgar to understand it properly) GYBE i could provide substance all day for this thread :D ------------- 
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Posted By: thestralTp
Date Posted: July 06 2009 at 11:08
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1. Kayo Dot 2. maudlin of the Well 3. Aghora |
Posted By: dver
Date Posted: July 06 2009 at 15:56
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Bore : ELP Gentle Giant Opeth ( and then they hear the growls *evil laughter*) |
Posted By: Proggy Pogo
Date 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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Posted By: Anirml
Date Posted: July 07 2009 at 07:49
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King Crimson GG VDGG most Jazz/fusion |
Posted By: SilverEclipse
Date Posted: July 08 2009 at 18:05
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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) ------------- "and if the band your in starts playing different tunes, I'll see you on the dark side of the moon" |
Posted By: Neurotarkus
Date Posted: July 10 2009 at 10:46
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Sigur Rós VDGG Magma ------------- "I cannot grasp the concept of love, for I am a pickle!" -Neurotarkus I create musics. Good Ones. Contact me if you desire it. |
Posted By: The Runaway
Date Posted: July 10 2009 at 10:59
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Magma Can
Tangerine Dream
Hella lot more. ------------- http://www.formspring.me/Aragorn224" rel="nofollow - Trendsetter win! The search for nonexistent perfection. |
Posted By: SgtPepper67
Date 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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Posted By: Rocktopus
Date Posted: July 13 2009 at 14:39
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. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: antivoid
Date Posted: July 14 2009 at 07:57
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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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Posted By: The Runaway
Date Posted: July 14 2009 at 08:31
------------- http://www.formspring.me/Aragorn224" rel="nofollow - Trendsetter win! The search for nonexistent perfection. |
Posted By: topofsm
Date Posted: July 14 2009 at 18:54
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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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Posted By: progvortex
Date 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 |
Posted By: progvortex
Date Posted: July 20 2009 at 01:54
ELP was commercially successful. End of debate. |
Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: July 20 2009 at 12:10
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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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Posted By: Tsevir Leirbag
Date Posted: July 20 2009 at 12:26
WHAT?!
 How dare you say this? 
That's true!------------- Les mains, les pieds balancés Sur tant de mers, tant de planchers, Un marin mort, Il dormira - Paul Éluard |
Posted By: enemyofthesundevils
Date Posted: July 24 2009 at 15:00
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How about Nosound? Great band but they bore me to tears! I can only listen to them before bed. |
Posted By: progvortex
Date Posted: July 26 2009 at 21:18
| A better question would be: How many bands are NOT likely to bore non-progheads? |
Posted By: mrcozdude
Date 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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Posted By: SaltyJon
Date Posted: July 26 2009 at 23:38
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. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Salty_Jon" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: JLocke
Date 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 |