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Poll Question: Which band do you prefer?
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Originally posted by Hawkwise Hawkwise wrote:

Vive La  Gong 
 
Ah! Finally, a pro-GONG replyLOLClap, but it is Vive Le Gong  Wink............feeling better!!!LOL
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Vive La  Gong 
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I need to hear from both more, great  bands. 
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I prefer the jazz flavour of AREA with those amazing vocals to GONG's psychedelic trippiness. "You" is an amazing album though.
"The wind is slowly tearing her apart"

"Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN
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I like AREA, especially ARBEIT MACHT FREI ..great musicainship, great vocals.
 
but when i think of GONG, it makes me smile, makes me feel good! t
 
Not that the music was always consistent (let's be honest), could be silly on occasion, but the ''planet'' Gong mythology has no equal in the prog world!
 
They released quite a few good albums, the trilogy of course, Floating Anarchy is amazing, Shapeshifter as well.
 
Also when you mention GONG, you can't forget the Daevid Allen-less GONG playing great rock/fusion under Pierre Moerlen supervision releasing  other good albums (Shamal/gazeuse).
 
and of course, you can't forget those ''grandiose''  artwork covers. Also i have seen them 3 times in concert and that was the most amazing shows i have witnessedThumbs%20Up......with Hawkwind!
 
Also what would say the POT HEADS PIXIES if i didn't vote for Gong!  Wink 
 
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Points: 36930 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 02 2008 at 23:21
Damn you!  I demand you split this into two polls:  Area vs. Frost and Gong vs. Nightwish.

Love both, I mean I really love Gong, but also going with Area.
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Area.
 
One of the best. Ever. In my top ten of artists of all time. I love Gong but my vote goes to Area.
Dig me...But don't...Bury me
I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive
Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.
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Damn, Alex, that's a tough one.  Area slightly edges out Gong for me, although You is better than any Area album.
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The second match of round 1 has begun! These two artists haven't a whole lot in common other than some jazz/fusion roots and a unique, easily recognizable compostional style. Which one will advance?

Please: If you are not familiar with one or both of the band's material, I urge that you use the links provided and at least listen to the samples on their respective pages.

Area's PA page: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=26
Gong's PA page: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=848

As always, discussions are encouraged.



Recap:
Round 1
A1:  Mahavishnu Orchestra v. Marillion      (24-28)

Previous match (A1): http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51423&PN=2
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