Is Yes really prog?

Lex C wrote: Everyone knows that Yes is absolute garbage, they have never done anything cool like epic songs and albums. I think that it is only fitting that Yes Rush Gentle Giant Opeth Pain of Salvation Dream Theater Therion Genisis King Crimson Marillion Frank Zappa Jethro Tull and Pink Floyd all get removed as well, music is overrated I mean, come on, people on this site must be doing something wrong, everyone watches MTV now because they sure as hell know real music, can only come from power chords and music turntables.

 

I think I know what a power chord is, but what is a music turntable?

 

I agree, I love that stuff they play on MTV and FUSE. it rocks.  it really answers the question once and for all.  You can make a lot of sound with those things are your hips and not make any music; and you can so it for years, decades . . centuries? Nothing like clarity.  I want my MTV.

Lord Qwerty wrote: Well, everyone else was questioning the validity of other bands, so Lord Qwerty felt like taking the time to focus on a band he doesn't really feel matches the criteria of 'Progressive'. After all, they were never as innovative and diverse as the Beatles, as emotionally charged as Radiohead, or as influential as Deep Purple. (There are EASILY a hundred metal bands for every prog band). That, and they are FAR less consistent than any of the aforementioned bands.  Also, this is the band that popularized the notion that you had be a vituoso (Whatever that means!) to be considered a 'progressive' musician. These are Lord Qwerty's technical and moral reasons why he does not consider Yes to be a progressive band. Therefore, he believes that they should be removed from Prog Archives immediately.

 

Frickin hell the asylum has opened

Fragile wrote: Lord Qwerty wrote: Well, everyone else was questioning the validity of other bands, so Lord Qwerty felt like taking the time to focus on a band he doesn't really feel matches the criteria of 'Progressive'. After all, they were never as innovative and diverse as the Beatles, as emotionally charged as Radiohead, or as influential as Deep Purple. (There are EASILY a hundred metal bands for every prog band). That, and they are FAR less consistent than any of the aforementioned bands.  Also, this is the band that popularized the notion that you had be a vituoso (Whatever that means!) to be considered a 'progressive' musician. These are Lord Qwerty's technical and moral reasons why he does not consider Yes to be a progressive band. Therefore, he believes that they should be removed from Prog Archives immediately.   Frickin hell the asylum has opened

hhahahhaha.... some people just don't get enough love from Mommy and Daddy I guess.

stan the man wrote: i believe that yes arnt a prog band  because they arnt popular like brittney spears or simple plan.  any idiot knows that a good prog band gets tons of mtv play   in case you didnt notice stan the tony man was beign sarcastic.

ROFLMAO

we all seem to be going for the one band who are Prog Rock, I mean this in a roundabout way.  I have such sweet dreams when I listen to yes and all my friends and all the good people I know get the same feelings too.

I understand we all have to have a view, so LQ yours is no disgrace for creating such a sad argument (IMO) for creating this obscure thread and you and I know you are just been humurousbut they do write wonderous stories and everyone should create a ritual to listen to them every week    THEN  they will feel the full heart of the sunrise from the south side of the sky.  Life is bad enough but without yes then I feel I could end up close to the edge and an owner of a lonely heart

kev2307 wrote: we all seem to be going for the one band who are Prog Rock, I mean this in a roundabout way.  I have such sweet dreams when I listen to yes and all my friends and all the good people I know get the same feelings too. I understand we all have to have a view, so LQ yours is no disgrace for creating such a sad argument (IMO) for creating this obscure thread and you and I know you are just been humurousbut they do write wonderous stories and everyone should create a ritual to listen to them every week    THEN  they will feel the full heart of the sunrise from the south side of the sky.  Life is bad enough but without yes then I feel I could end up close to the edge and an owner of a lonely heart

hahahhahah

Looking Around I see You Going For The One post to summarize our Mood For A Day. It Can Happen In the Presence Of And You and I. Dear Father We Have Heaven Rejoice Future Times, for Finally The Prophet Awaken....  The Gates of Delirium  have issued The Messenger  Onward  Where Will You Be  Yesterday and Today I am Waiting. ......  I've Seen All Good People Lift Me Up Saving My Heart If Only They Knew humour is the Ritual that is the mean for Survival... to keep us from teetering too Close to the Edge....

Greg W wrote: Yes...get rid of them. As a matter of fact...get eid of everyone except Styx, The Beatles, Asia, Queen and Deep Purple...the true heroes of progressive rock.

lol...yes...Asia indeed.

I love Asia actually.

Lord Qwerty wrote: Well, everyone else was questioning the validity of other bands, so Lord Qwerty felt like taking the time to focus on a band he doesn't really feel matches the criteria of 'Progressive'. After all, they were never as innovative and diverse as the Beatles, as emotionally charged as Radiohead, or as influential as Deep Purple. (There are EASILY a hundred metal bands for every prog band). That, and they are FAR less consistent than any of the aforementioned bands.  Also, this is the band that popularized the notion that you had be a vituoso (Whatever that means!) to be considered a 'progressive' musician. These are Lord Qwerty's technical and moral reasons why he does not consider Yes to be a progressive band. Therefore, he believes that they should be removed from Prog Archives immediately.

Lord Qwerty needs a visuit to Lord Qwertty's personal shrink if he thinks YES ae not prog because Lord Qwerty is obviously

TOTALLY OFF HIS NAFFIN TROLLY

Here's a few more Prog Carry-On film possibilities;

 

Carry On Doctor Z.

Carry On Screaming (Featuring Ian Gillan).

Carry On Henry (by Rick Wakeman, of course!)

Carry On Follow That Camel

Carry On For What Seems Like Eternity (by Yes).

I can just hear Kenneth Williams saying "Oooh, Mellotron", and Sid James saying "Kayak, kayak, kayak"

Which means there has to be;

Carry On Mellotron.

 

/I'll get me coat...