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anoah 
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 Topic: The Other ThreePosted: January 28 2008 at 20:37 |
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So I'm doing a project about prog for my school. (You can imagine the persuading I had to do to get this topic.) So as part of the progject (hehe), I'm gonna do biographies on ten of the most influential "classic" prog groups. So, I started by using the 7 that were made in a post a while back. For those who don't know what I'm talking about, they are:
ELP Genesis Yes King Crimson Jethro Tull Rush Pink Floyd But I need three more. I'm going for the classic groups here, so nothing contemporary or obscure (I know there's a lot of great contemporary/obscure stuff out there, but I need to limit my project a little. So I need suggestions. The ones I've come up with so far as candidates are: Gentle Giant VDGG Camel Uriah Heep Atomic Rooster Soft Machine Hawkwind The Moody Blues Gong I just need three. Any more suggestions? |
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moreitsythanyou
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 20:39 |
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Frank Zappa would be a good one.
I'd say FZ, the Moody Blues, and Gentle Giant based mostly on popularity, but also on signifigance |
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sean
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 20:40 |
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VdGG must be one
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Quantum Tuba
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 20:40 |
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The Mahavishnu Orchestra
Frank Zappa |
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What can you do against the lunatic who is more intelligent than yourself, who gives your arguments a fair hearing and then simply persists in his lunacy?
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sean
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 20:41 |
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I was just about to add Zappa to that
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sean
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 20:42 |
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Rush would also be a good choice
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sean
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 20:43 |
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Oh, and Pink Floyd. Why couldn't I remember these in my initial post?
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micky
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 20:43 |
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The Moodys, VDGG, and Caravan
shame on all of you for not thinking of Caravan. |
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The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
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cuncuna
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 20:44 |
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VDGG is a must. Then Gentle giant and I guess soft machine.
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Rocktopus
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 20:50 |
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Out of the bands you've suggested I think these 10 are the most influentual/important. (I know you've decided on your first seven so thethree in bold are the three I'd choose to include).
ELP Genesis Yes King Crimson Pink Floyd Gentle Giant VDGG Soft Machine The Moody Blues Gong |
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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 |
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KeleCableII
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 20:59 |
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I don't know the purpose or intentions behind the project, but taking Pink Floyd out might be a good idea since most people know them anyway. Or I guess they can be used as an entry point.
But I'd say add VDGG, Moody Blues and Gentle Giant. |
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martinn
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 21:04 |
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Gentle Giant, VdGG and Caravan
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kiwi
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 21:07 |
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Take a look at the top 50 or 100 albums on the front page. Great idea for a project
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We, verily, have made music as a ladder for your souls, a means whereby they may be lifted up unto the realm on high.. (Baha'u'llah) music |
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anoah
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 21:10 |
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I think I should include VDGG. It's really hard because there's about 5 or 10 that different people say must be included. I sort of cover proto/early prog as a separate topic so the early band (Pink Floyd/Soft Machine/Moody Blues) will be talked about a little, and I do talk about some of the "movements" like Canterbury scene so I will mention Gong/Soft Machine (again)/Caravan. So I guess those are out. I'm debating on whether or not to keep Floyd. They were so important to the developement of space rock, though. Frank Zappa and Gentle Giant are maybe's.
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bhikkhu
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 21:43 |
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Guys, don't forget that Soft Machine is often credited as being one of the original prog bands. Sometimes even ahead of King Crimson. For history's sake, that might be a must.
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ClassicRocker
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 21:46 |
ditto that |
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Run Home Slow
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 21:51 |
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Zappa, VdGG and Gentle Giant... then, choose beteween Soft Machine or Gong and remove Rush
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kiwi
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 22:22 |
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Definately keep Pink Floyd. Dark side of the Moon was in the album charts for over 25 years. A true classic.
"According to the December 1, 2001 issue of Billboard, Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon has been on the charts for an astounding 1,285 weeks. That's just under 25 years! Its closest rival is James Taylor's Greatest Hits, checking in at 573 weeks on the chart. James can expect to reach Pink Floyd's record number in about 13 1/2 years." |
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We, verily, have made music as a ladder for your souls, a means whereby they may be lifted up unto the realm on high.. (Baha'u'llah) music |
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King Crimson776
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 22:41 |
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Gentle Giant, Frank Zappa, Soft Machine
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keiser willhelm
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Posted: January 28 2008 at 22:59 |
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agree with the moody blues, great proto prog and could help introduce the other bands. Gentle Giant MUST be one, and i cant decide whether to chose Zappa or VdgG. . .
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