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Points: 3144 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 17 2009 at 08:49
Originally posted by PurpleWolfhound PurpleWolfhound wrote:

Hello to all!



I tend toward Symphonic prog, the Canterbury sound, and more jazz fusion sounds. Lately, I've been trying to listen to more modern prog such as Arena, Porcupine Tree, and Transatlantic. Some of my faves include (in no particular order): The Yes Album (Yes), Seconds Out (Genesis), The Rotters Club (Hatfield and the North), You (Gong), Crafty Hands (Happy The Man), Space Shanty (Khan), Forse le lucciole non si amano piu (Locanda delle Fate), Erpland (Ozrics), and A Farewell to Kings (Rush).


Judging by that list I'd recommend Caravan, Camel, the whole Radio Gnome Quatrology by Gong, Matching Mole, National Health, Spock's Beard, Flash, Gnidrolog and Gentle Giant.
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Points: 615 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 17 2009 at 08:40
Originally posted by progkidjoel progkidjoel wrote:

Welcome to PA Chris

If you're interested in checking out some modern bands, I'd love to reccomend Maudlin Of The Well, an experimental group who's latest album is available for free download here: http://www.maudlinofthewell.net/downloads.html
They're a bit avant-garde, although very accessible.

Hope to see you around, and take care!
-Joel
 
Thanks, Joel. I'll have to add them to my ever-growing list of groups to check out. Free music is good!
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Originally posted by Atavachron Atavachron wrote:

great to have you Chris, I've got a cheesesteak addiction I blame your city for
 
Thanks! Everyone has their favorite cheesesteak joint - I like Tony Luke's lately, myself. And I don't believe in Cheese Whiz...
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Points: 19643 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 17 2009 at 02:38
Welcome to PA Chris

If you're interested in checking out some modern bands, I'd love to reccomend Maudlin Of The Well, an experimental group who's latest album is available for free download here: http://www.maudlinofthewell.net/downloads.html
They're a bit avant-garde, although very accessible.

Hope to see you around, and take care!
-Joel
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Points: 65266 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 17 2009 at 00:04
great to have you Chris, I've got a cheesesteak addiction I blame your city for
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Points: 615 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: December 16 2009 at 23:02
Hello to all!

My name's Chris and I'm a 42 year old dude from Philadelphia; I've been listening to prog since my first 45 (Roundabout) back in 4th grade. I love all kinds of music including jazz, R&B, grunge, and even some hip-hop, but I always come back to prog when I want that extra bit of melodic complexity.

After trying hard for many years, I realize I just don't like the avante garde very much. I love Coltrane when he was approaching the outside, but not when he actually got 'free'. Likewise, with my tastes in prog, I don't always like the populist choices, nor the extremes. If I've learned anything over the years, it's that music is incredibly subjective.

I tend toward Symphonic prog, the Canterbury sound, and more jazz fusion sounds. Lately, I've been trying to listen to more modern prog such as Arena, Porcupine Tree, and Transatlantic. Some of my faves include (in no particular order): The Yes Album (Yes), Seconds Out (Genesis), The Rotters Club (Hatfield and the North), You (Gong), Crafty Hands (Happy The Man), Space Shanty (Khan), Forse le lucciole non si amano piu (Locanda delle Fate), Erpland (Ozrics), and A Farewell to Kings (Rush).

I've been lurking around these parts for awhile, and I have a lot of you to thank for some discoveries during that time. I look forward to learning more from the community here.

Cheers!

Chris
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