favorite acoustic song from progressive band?
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Topic: favorite acoustic song from progressive band?
Posted By: Libra
Subject: favorite acoustic song from progressive band?
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 10:19
| as the title says wich is your favourite acoustic song by a progressive band?I would say chain sling by pain of salvation |
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Posted By: Horizons
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 11:48
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Genesis's Horizons. Short and sweet. ------------- Crushed like a rose in the riverflow. |
Posted By: DanthraX
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 11:51
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The first song that jumped into my head was ELP's From The Beginning, so that's the one, absolutely amazing! ------------- I look up, I'm almost blinded by the warmth of what's inside me and the taste that's in my soul, but I'm dead inside as I stand alone... |
Posted By: Atoms
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 11:53
| Mood for a day |
Posted By: colorofmoney91
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 12:18
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I can't really decide because most of the progressive music I listen to is acoustic. I guess I'd have to say that any of the solo classical guitar compositions by Steve Hackett would be my favorites. I've actually been on a search for more acoustic prog to suit this moody autumn weather, but to little avail. ------------- http://hanashukketsu.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow - Hanashukketsu |
Posted By: elp
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 12:20
Yes indeed, wondeful. |
DanthraX wrote:Posted By: The Wrinkler
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 13:57
| Another vote for From the Beginning. |
Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 14:45
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Grantchester Meadows ------------- What? |
Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 14:51
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For autumn, Weathercock by Tull. For a new interpretation of a classic, hard As Love by Marillion, from Less Is More. ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org |
Posted By: zachfive
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 15:53
| Resist, live, by Rush |
Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 16:12
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"Byzantium" or "Taking in the View" by Kansas
------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: Alitare
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 16:15
| Probably any Jethro Tull acoustic material. |
Posted By: TheClosing
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 16:51
| Is There Anybody Out There? |
Posted By: lucas
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 17:32
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This song brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear it : ------------- "Magma was the very first gothic rock band" (Didier Lockwood) |
Posted By: The Quiet One
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 18:05
| Even in the Quietest Moments by Supertramp. |
Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 18:37
This. ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: Gandalff
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 18:41
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"Peace", "Cadence And Cascade" by King Crimson
"Lucky Man" by Emerson Lake & Palmer
"More Fool Me" by Genesis
"Green Is The Colour", "Cymbaline" by Pink Floyd
"Love Of My Life" by Queen
"Going To California", "Tangerine" by Led Zeppelin
------------- A Elbereth Gilthoniel silivren penna míriel o menel aglar elenath! Na-chaered palan-díriel o galadhremmin ennorath, Fanuilos, le linnathon nef aear, sí nef aearon! |
Posted By: Slaughternalia
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 18:46
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Far from an acoustic song, but the intricate flatpicking at the beginning of Thick As A Brick has to power to give me multiple orgasms ------------- I'm so mad that you enjoy a certain combination of noises that I don't |
Posted By: patday34
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 19:29
| Mood for a day and Horizons |
Posted By: Wanorak
Date Posted: October 08 2011 at 23:39
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I agree with Alitaire as Tull IMO are the masters of acoustic songs! ------------- A GREAT YEAR FOR PROG!!! |
Posted By: Ivan_Melgar_M
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 00:03
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Horizons. Iván ------------- 
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Posted By: mongofa
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 12:52
| Mood for a Day |
Posted By: topographicbroadways
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 13:04
Good call. That's one of Waters best songs for me. Should be heard more. Though considering the unpopular album it's from that's no surprise. -------------  
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Posted By: Barbu
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 13:16
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Peter Hammill - Crossed Wires ------------- |
Posted By: 33rpm
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 13:16
Agree completely! ------------- Vinyl just sounds better!! |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 14:36
 Despite it's radio overplay, Dust In The Wind by Kansas.------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: Lynx33
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 14:38
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life's a long song by jethro tull
------------- Mindez elmúlt. Ma már tudom köszönteni a szépséget. |
Posted By: thehallway
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 15:23
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Absolutely! Or The Rain Song by Led Zep, although it's not strictly prog. ------------- http://www.thefreshfilmblog.com/" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 16:18
| Light Shining Out Of Darkness from the album Time Machine by Dzyan-deeply moving! |
Posted By: Jake Kobrin
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 18:43
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I'm amazed that Wish You Were Here hasn't been mentioned.
But to name some unpopular options, anything by Tenhi, and anything from Ulver's Kveldssanger. ------------- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-Neil-Kobrin/244687105562746" rel="nofollow - SUPPORT MY FATHER AND BECOME A FAN Jacob Kobrin Illustration |
Posted By: yanch
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 19:01
| Another vote for any acoustic song by Tull. Personal favorite is "Life's a Long Song." |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 19:34
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Clap .. or as it was called in the old days, The Clap, I guess till Howe realized the faux pas |
Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 20:16
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[QUOTE=Atavachron]Clap .. or as it was called in the old days, The Clap, I guess till Howe realized the faux pas [/QUOTE awesome song, actually! |
Posted By: The Truth
Date Posted: October 09 2011 at 20:26
This, or maybe even specifically this: ------------- http://blindpoetrecords.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: JS19
Date Posted: October 10 2011 at 05:33
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The Rainbow - Orphaned Land Asilos Magdelena - The Mars Volta One Last Goodbye - Anathema |
Posted By: dr prog
Date Posted: October 10 2011 at 05:41
| witches promise or look into the sun by tull |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: October 10 2011 at 10:15
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ELP - From The Beginning
Pink Floyd - Wish you Were Here
Pink Floyd - Mother
ELP - Take A Pebble
Yes - Turn Of The Century
Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells (
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Posted By: Mista-Gordie
Date Posted: October 10 2011 at 13:43
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Genesis-Horizons Yes-Mood for a day
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Posted By: Heathcliffe
Date Posted: October 10 2011 at 18:48
Ditto. |
Posted By: daslaf
Date Posted: October 10 2011 at 21:08
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some love for Isn't Quiet and Cold? by Gentle Giant.. oh, How could I forget Camouflage by Mr and Mrs Smith and Mr Drake ------------- But now my branches suffer And my leaves don't bear the glow They did so long ago |
Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: October 11 2011 at 01:20
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------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: October 11 2011 at 01:38
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------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |
Posted By: akaBona
Date Posted: October 12 2011 at 12:06
| there's lots of Jethro Tull material to choose, but Weathercock is probably the best one. |
Posted By: The Dark Elf
Date Posted: October 12 2011 at 22:26
I agree with Tull, but I prefer "Reasons for Waiting", "Life is a Long Song" or "The Witches Promise".
"Solitaire"? "Dun Ringill"? "One Brown Mouse"? Or maybe "Salamander"...
Bah! There are too many great Tull acoustic tunes to name. ------------- ...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology... |
Posted By: Conor Fynes
Date Posted: October 13 2011 at 00:19
| Bramfatura by the band Three maybe? It's insane! |
Posted By: presdoug
Date Posted: October 13 2011 at 10:06
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I wanted to mention a couple of very beautiful songs by Italian prog band Libra- Nothing Comes, Nothing Goes from their album Winter Day's Nightmare Born Today from their debut English sung album Libra |
Posted By: JonteJH
Date Posted: October 13 2011 at 12:03
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I dont think its acoustic....but it's clean HAHA David by Animals As Leaders. such a great track. second place Seventh Wonder - Tears for a father -------------   http://www.lastfm.se/user/JonteJH http://soundcloud.com/jontejh |
Posted By: sideburndude...
Date Posted: October 20 2011 at 22:12
| Of Course Mood for a Day and Horizons came to mind first but Le Clochard off Moving Waves may not be as technically amazing but it sure is beautiful. |
Posted By: progistoomainstream
Date Posted: October 22 2011 at 14:08
Agreed ------------- 
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Posted By: irrelevant
Date Posted: October 22 2011 at 21:47
Agreed, I prefer it more over the other two. ------------- https://gabebuller.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - New album! http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385 |
Posted By: HolyMoly
Date Posted: October 22 2011 at 21:50
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"Up the 'Pool" by Jethro Tull. ------------- My other avatar is a Porsche It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle if it is lightly greased. -Kehlog Albran |
Posted By: TheMasterMofo
Date Posted: October 25 2011 at 17:23
| I'd have to go with "Pilgrim" by Pain of Salvation or "The Silent Man" by Dream Theater. "Rivendell" by Rush is fairly good, too. |
Posted By: MattGuitat
Date Posted: October 25 2011 at 18:03
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Rush- Resist (live) The definite highlight from Rush in Rio, it was so different from everything else.
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Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: October 25 2011 at 18:10
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This is one I´ve been listening to a lot: Leave it to the Italians to make something as sweet as that. Oh wait - what about those semi-French dudes from Quebec?: ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: dwill123
Date Posted: October 25 2011 at 21:54
Posted By: uduwudu
Date Posted: October 26 2011 at 03:09
| I really have no idea what a favourite would be - so many... (Moths by Tull for e.g.) but the most significant in terms of music and lyrics may very well be Wish You Were Here.. |
Posted By: valravennz
Date Posted: October 26 2011 at 03:32
Lots to choose from but I go with "In The Beginning" - Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Totally sublime accoustic guitar work from Greg Lake, and simply, a beautiful song  -------------  "Music is the Wine that fills the cup of Silence" - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: npjnpj
Date Posted: October 26 2011 at 06:26
| I also agree with Altaire, although I do have a favourite amongst these, and that's Skating Away On The thin Ice Of The New Day from their War Child album. |
Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: October 26 2011 at 11:43
| Clap by Steve Howe |
Posted By: Guldbamsen
Date Posted: October 26 2011 at 13:05
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I know this isn´t the most progressive of bands, but boy can this dude rip! This should definitely interest the guitarists out there. Fingernails in a wild frenzy for ya: ------------- “The Guide says there is an art to flying or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams |
Posted By: timothy leary
Date Posted: October 26 2011 at 14:24
| Eric Visser from Flairck on his solo album Eenmansoptocht, the song Mr. O'Connor |
Posted By: jacob s cracker
Date Posted: October 26 2011 at 16:45
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From The Beginning
But also an honourable mention for My Friend The Sun by Family ------------- I wasn't there when I did it |
Posted By: Hober Mallow
Date Posted: October 29 2011 at 00:47
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-Anything from Acoustic Strawbs -One White Duck / 010 = Nothing At All -A Small Cigar -Horizons -A Reunion ------------- “When Fortuna spins you downward, go out to a movie and get more out of life.” John Kennedy Toole |
Posted By: ExittheLemming
Date Posted: October 29 2011 at 04:27
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Fugue - ELP (from Trilogy) 2nd Impression - ELP (from Brain Salad Surgery) - or does the Moog replicated steel drums disqualify this one like the solo to fade on From the Beginning would? ------------- 
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Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: October 29 2011 at 05:47
"Rolling Home Again" by Budgie!  Off `Squawk', probably one of my all time favourites albums, always makes me smile! |
Posted By: BrufordFreak
Date Posted: October 31 2011 at 19:41
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Most everything by KARDA ESTRA. ------------- Drew Fisher https://progisaliveandwell.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: digdug
Date Posted: November 01 2011 at 07:58
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nice to see all the Tull love in this thread! ------------- Prog On! |
Posted By: ClassicASV
Date Posted: November 05 2011 at 14:14
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Agree with all the love for Tull. Also a fan of acoustic Floyd-- not just Wish You Were Here, but a lot of the acoustic sections in longer songs too. If I had to choose, though, I'd go with Opeth's Harvest. I think I like the way acoustic guitar works with their sound more than I like their real metal parts. |
Posted By: robinator7991
Date Posted: November 07 2011 at 16:03
| Definitely Horizons. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO amazing haters stayaway from this immortal piece you cannot touch it |
Posted By: Turillazzo
Date Posted: November 08 2011 at 07:51
| Mood for a Day. I don't vote for Horizons also because it's Bach's, not Hackett's piece. |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 08 2011 at 08:11
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Of course From The Beginning is not an acoustic song. Not entirely. Unless bass, synth and lead guitar are acoustic. Ditto Mother I belive someone said. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: November 08 2011 at 08:12
Plus the electric bass. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: JakoCba
Date Posted: November 08 2011 at 08:44
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Far from heaven and Whiter(acoustic version) - DT ------------- I don't have lastfm sorry :) |
Posted By: theRunawayV
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 08:53
| "Benighted" by Opeth. |
Posted By: Bonnek
Date Posted: November 16 2011 at 10:06
This of course! |
Posted By: giselle
Date Posted: November 18 2011 at 04:20
| "In the Mine" by Clouds |
Posted By: silcir
Date Posted: November 18 2011 at 04:34
| Cheap Day Return - Tull |
Posted By: omphaloskepsis
Date Posted: November 18 2011 at 19:54
| Fearless Pink Floyd |
Posted By: resurrection
Date Posted: November 21 2011 at 09:39
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Posted By: Dean
Date Posted: November 21 2011 at 10:59
------------- What? |
Posted By: omphaloskepsis
Date Posted: November 21 2011 at 13:51
| Today I like Moths,,,Jethro Tull |
Posted By: Zombywoof
Date Posted: November 21 2011 at 14:30
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Tull's "Wond'ring Aloud" and "Wond'ring Again". One is the most honest love song I've ever heard, the other is political, but sharply witted. ------------- Continue the prog discussion here: http://zombyprog.proboards.com/index.cgi ... |
Posted By: Hober Mallow
Date Posted: November 21 2011 at 21:42
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Something by Tull. IA is a quite good acoustic guitarist. ------------- “When Fortuna spins you downward, go out to a movie and get more out of life.” John Kennedy Toole |
Posted By: Hober Mallow
Date Posted: November 21 2011 at 21:43
 ------------- “When Fortuna spins you downward, go out to a movie and get more out of life.” John Kennedy Toole |
Posted By: DiamondDog
Date Posted: November 24 2011 at 08:09
Yep I'll go along with that
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Posted By: DreamInSong
Date Posted: November 24 2011 at 08:41
In no particular order
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Posted By: omphaloskepsis
Date Posted: November 25 2011 at 03:58
| Today it's Only Solitare by Jethro Tull |
Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: November 27 2011 at 06:20
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this is not a progrock band but this aucustc piece is wonderfull -------------  
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Posted By: JocBT
Date Posted: January 31 2013 at 23:10
| Whoever said Byzantium and Taking in the View by Kansas literally just made my day |
Posted By: Eria Tarka
Date Posted: January 31 2013 at 23:26
I'll go with this
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Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: February 01 2013 at 04:43
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If an acoustic song simply means a song with an acoustic guitar in it, as some folks choices here, appear to suggest, then I could come up with a very long list... 'A pillow of winds' Pink Floyd 'Entangled' Genesis 'From the beginning' ELP etc.. ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: antonyus
Date Posted: February 01 2013 at 06:18
| Jethro Tull's works!!! |
Posted By: dr prog
Date Posted: February 01 2013 at 06:36
| Witches promise |
Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: February 01 2013 at 06:40
Good call, probably my favorite as well. ------------- RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on! http://www.last.fm/music/Exerior" rel="nofollow - EXERIOR Experimental tech/death/progmetal from Norway! |
Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: February 01 2013 at 06:57
 , -------------
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Posted By: valravennz
Date Posted: February 01 2013 at 18:08
I agree also and would add in, Mood For A Day and From The Beginning ------------- "Music is the Wine that fills the cup of Silence" - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: HemispheresOfXanadu
Date Posted: February 02 2013 at 21:54
That this.
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Posted By: zeqexes
Date Posted: February 02 2013 at 23:08
This ------------- 
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Posted By: HackettFan
Date Posted: February 03 2013 at 19:20
| Wind, Sand and Stars by Steve Hackett |
Posted By: martinprog77
Date Posted: February 04 2013 at 18:06
Marillion - Made Again------------- Nothing can last there are no second chances. Never give a day away. Always live for today. |