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Poll Question: Which band do you prefer?
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    Posted: September 02 2008 at 22:57
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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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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Area.
 
One of the best. Ever. In my top ten of artists of all time. I love Gong but my vote goes to Area.
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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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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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I prefer the jazz flavour of AREA with those amazing vocals to GONG's psychedelic trippiness. "You" is an amazing album though.
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I need to hear from both more, great  bands. 
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Vive La  Gong 
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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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Yeah nothing feminine about a Gong! But like febus, I have a soft spot for Howlett-Blake-Moerlen-Hillage and Malherbe in particular , plus that Allen guy!
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Area definitely.




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Gong definitely.
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I can't vote becuase I really enjoy both bands equally! both essecials! maybe Gong will win becuase they are still around! and Area isn't. 
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I know some of their staff. Both great. I voted gong cause I feel they are much more important and influencial to prog.
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Can't believe this poll is not yet on page 2!!ShockedShockedCry..
 
what is goin'on here?LOL
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Originally posted by NaturalScience NaturalScience wrote:

Damn, Alex, that's a tough one.  Area slightly edges out Gong for me, although You is better than any Area album.


Originally posted by Man With Hat Man With Hat wrote:

Area.
 
One of the best. Ever. In my top ten of artists of all time. I love Gong but my vote goes to Area.


Originally posted by Logan Logan wrote:

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.


Originally posted by sinkadotentree sinkadotentree wrote:

I prefer the jazz flavour of AREA with those amazing vocals to GONG's psychedelic trippiness. "You" is an amazing album though.


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Originally posted by febus febus wrote:

Can't believe this poll is not yet on page 2!!ShockedShockedCry..
 
what is goin'on here?LOL


Yeah! Come on, people, let's get some more posts going! Wink

This has been incredibly tense to watch. Clap

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This  Area is Gonged out! hello out there, respond please! Lets get this thread moving along !
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Points: 32181 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 04 2008 at 18:54
Originally posted by tszirmay tszirmay wrote:

This  Area is Gonged out! hello out there, respond please! Lets get this thread moving along !


Yeah, I may post 3 soon because votes for this are starting to settle down.

To stimulate discussion for anyone to answer:
What are your favorite Gong and Area albums? Big%20smile
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