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Originally posted by tszirmay tszirmay wrote:

This was about as boring a subject as fawning over Yes and Genesis , who haven't really done anything remotely better since the 70s. Slamming neo-prog has become another elitist tendency , still going strong as there is perhaps nothing else left to criticize . There many fine "neo-prog" bands , just like in any other genre, no more , no less. If you 'no like", go to what you do like and smile ....
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Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Originally posted by tszirmay tszirmay wrote:

This was about as boring a subject as fawning over Yes and Genesis , who haven't really done anything remotely better since the 70s. Slamming neo-prog has become another elitist tendency , still going strong as there is perhaps nothing else left to criticize . There many fine "neo-prog" bands , just like in any other genre, no more , no less. If you 'no like", go to what you do like and smile ....
That is probably the best post yet.

Thomas is one of the people here with the finest taste in music it is possible to get. A lovely chap as well.

He is spot on. Like and enjoy the music which floats your boat. Move on from that which doesn’t. Simple as.
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Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Originally posted by tszirmay tszirmay wrote:

This was about as boring a subject as fawning over Yes and Genesis , who haven't really done anything remotely better since the 70s. Slamming neo-prog has become another elitist tendency , still going strong as there is perhaps nothing else left to criticize . There many fine "neo-prog" bands , just like in any other genre, no more , no less. If you 'no like", go to what you do like and smile ....
That is probably the best post yet.

Thomas is one of the people here with the finest taste in music it is possible to get. A lovely chap as well.

He is spot on. Like and enjoy the music which floats your boat. Move on from that which doesn’t. Simple as.
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Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Originally posted by tszirmay tszirmay wrote:

This was about as boring a subject as fawning over Yes and Genesis , who haven't really done anything remotely better since the 70s. Slamming neo-prog has become another elitist tendency , still going strong as there is perhaps nothing else left to criticize . There many fine "neo-prog" bands , just like in any other genre, no more , no less. If you 'no like", go to what you do like and smile ....
That is probably the best post yet.

Thomas is one of the people here with the finest taste in music it is possible to get. A lovely chap as well.

He is spot on. Like and enjoy the music which floats your boat. Move on from that which doesn’t. Simple as.
Thanks, Steve, and I will return the compliment. Nicest thing anyone has said about me here. Embarrassed
First time on the forum has ever called me by my real name, which is good; though it was highly amusing seeing people call me Father Christmas. Wink

sorry to be the bringer of bad news, but lazland was talking about  tszirmay
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Originally posted by tszirmay tszirmay wrote:

This was about as boring a subject as fawning over Yes and Genesis , who haven't really done anything remotely better since the 70s. Slamming neo-prog has become another elitist tendency , still going strong as there is perhaps nothing else left to criticize . There many fine "neo-prog" bands , just like in any other genre, no more , no less. If you 'no like", go to what you do like and smile ....
That is probably the best post yet.

Thomas is one of the people here with the finest taste in music it is possible to get. A lovely chap as well.

He is spot on. Like and enjoy the music which floats your boat. Move on from that which doesn’t. Simple as.
Thanks, Steve, and I will return the compliment. Nicest thing anyone has said about me here. Embarrassed
First time on the forum has ever called me by my real name, which is good; though it was highly amusing seeing people call me Father Christmas. Wink

sorry to be the bringer of bad news, but lazland was talking about  tszirmay
Was he really!? LOL God, imagine anyone saying anything nice about me!
Now everyone knows my name is Thomas! No! LOL
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Originally posted by softandwet softandwet wrote:

I am waiting for you...
 
Maybe you're listening to the wrong kind of Neo-Prog. Try Mostly Autumn & Porcupine Tree. Thumbs Up
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I have an interesting question for those following this thread. I'm wondering if a band like the Fixx were to come out today would they be considered neo prog or crossover prog? Or any other band similar to them(although I can't think of many off the top  of my head). I mention that particular band because I remember a long time ago someone saying he thought they were prog. 

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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by softandwet softandwet wrote:

I am waiting for you...

 
Maybe you're listening to the wrong kind of Neo-Prog. Try Mostly Autumn & Porcupine Tree. Thumbs Up

They're very good bands. However, you've made your classic mistake when coming to neo...
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Originally posted by tszirmay tszirmay wrote:

This was about as boring a subject as fawning over Yes and Genesis , who haven't really done anything remotely better since the 70s. Slamming neo-prog has become another elitist tendency , still going strong as there is perhaps nothing else left to criticize . There many fine "neo-prog" bands , just like in any other genre, no more , no less. If you 'no like", go to what you do like and smile ....
That is probably the best post yet.

Thomas is one of the people here with the finest taste in music it is possible to get. A lovely chap as well.

He is spot on. Like and enjoy the music which floats your boat. Move on from that which doesn’t. Simple as.
Thanks, Steve, and I will return the compliment. Nicest thing anyone has said about me here. Embarrassed
First time on the forum has ever called me by my real name, which is good; though it was highly amusing seeing people call me Father Christmas. Wink

sorry to be the bringer of bad news, but lazland was talking about  tszirmay

Now how do you insert that facepalm gif? LOL
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Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Originally posted by tszirmay tszirmay wrote:

This was about as boring a subject as fawning over Yes and Genesis , who haven't really done anything remotely better since the 70s. Slamming neo-prog has become another elitist tendency , still going strong as there is perhaps nothing else left to criticize . There many fine "neo-prog" bands , just like in any other genre, no more , no less. If you 'no like", go to what you do like and smile ....
That is probably the best post yet.

Thomas is one of the people here with the finest taste in music it is possible to get. A lovely chap as well.

He is spot on. Like and enjoy the music which floats your boat. Move on from that which doesn’t. Simple as.
Thanks, Steve, and I will return the compliment. Nicest thing anyone has said about me here. Embarrassed
First time on the forum has ever called me by my real name, which is good; though it was highly amusing seeing people call me Father Christmas. Wink

sorry to be the bringer of bad news, but lazland was talking about  tszirmay

Now how do you insert that facepalm gif? LOL

is the facepalm for me? LOL I screwed up again? LOL
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Things are getting NEO-lithic here LOL

Thanks for the kind words Laz , back at you ! 
Thank goodness you are the only Steve on this site! Can you imagine????
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Music becomes a lot more enjoyable when you stop looking at genres as black and white and begin to understand that a relatively vague genre label like "Neo Prog" is not one size fits all. It's full of extremely varying styles and there's probably something for you in the mix. My only advice would be 1: Dont listen to music actively looking for something to dislike 2: Multiple Listens **** especially for Neo Prog which for me tends to be a slowburn/grower type of music.
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Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Originally posted by lazland lazland wrote:

Originally posted by FatherChristmas FatherChristmas wrote:

Originally posted by tszirmay tszirmay wrote:

This was about as boring a subject as fawning over Yes and Genesis , who haven't really done anything remotely better since the 70s. Slamming neo-prog has become another elitist tendency , still going strong as there is perhaps nothing else left to criticize . There many fine "neo-prog" bands , just like in any other genre, no more , no less. If you 'no like", go to what you do like and smile ....
That is probably the best post yet.

Thomas is one of the people here with the finest taste in music it is possible to get. A lovely chap as well.

He is spot on. Like and enjoy the music which floats your boat. Move on from that which doesn’t. Simple as.
Thanks, Steve, and I will return the compliment. Nicest thing anyone has said about me here. Embarrassed
First time on the forum has ever called me by my real name, which is good; though it was highly amusing seeing people call me Father Christmas. Wink

sorry to be the bringer of bad news, but lazland was talking about  tszirmay
Was he really!? LOL God, imagine anyone saying anything nice about me!
Now everyone knows my name is Thomas! No! LOL
We do now. We could combine your username and real name and call you Father ChrisThomas from now on.
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Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

I have an interesting question for those following this thread. I'm wondering if a band like the Fixx were to come out today would they be considered neo prog or crossover prog? Or any other band similar to them(although I can't think of many off the top  of my head). I mention that particular band because I remember a long time ago someone saying he thought they were prog. 

I guess nobody on here remembers the Fixx. LOL Sure, they aren't on here but that doesn't mean ......Ahh nevermind. Let's just stick to talking about neo prog and what is already considered neo prog. Blah blah blah. LOL


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Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

I have an interesting question for those following this thread. I'm wondering if a band like the Fixx were to come out today would they be considered neo prog or crossover prog? Or any other band similar to them(although I can't think of many off the top  of my head). I mention that particular band because I remember a long time ago someone saying he thought they were prog. 

I guess nobody on here remembers the Fixx. LOL Sure, they aren't on here but that doesn't mean ......Ahh nevermind. Let's just stick to talking about neo prog and what is already considered neo prog. Blah blah blah. LOL

I know the Fixx, I listen to them sometimes. 
Neo-prog they are not. 
I don't find them progressive, surely competent musicians, but no... 
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

I have an interesting question for those following this thread. I'm wondering if a band like the Fixx were to come out today would they be considered neo prog or crossover prog? Or any other band similar to them(although I can't think of many off the top  of my head). I mention that particular band because I remember a long time ago someone saying he thought they were prog. 

I guess nobody on here remembers the Fixx. LOL Sure, they aren't on here but that doesn't mean ......Ahh nevermind. Let's just stick to talking about neo prog and what is already considered neo prog. Blah blah blah. LOL

I know the Fixx, I listen to them sometimes. 
Neo-prog they are not. 
I don't find them progressive, surely competent musicians, but no... 

But they have lots of synths! LOL Yeah, I don't really think so either but I can imagine those liking neo prog liking them.
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Thomas A. Anderson... (I belileve Paul is the "secret" one: Neo)

Paul: Please save us from the mahcinations of the machines, and help us build a Neopolis; a peaceful and quiet one. Then you'll be the NeoPaulis of the Neopolis. A legend. Please do remember, you're the only ONE that can break Agent Smith to Smithereens. 

You know? Ancient wisdom, saviours, prophecies and all that stuff...

P.S. Just kidding. I like Paul as a member here. I *sometimes* like the reflections of his peculiar mindset too, like I did here.

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Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

I have an interesting question for those following this thread. I'm wondering if a band like the Fixx were to come out today would they be considered neo prog or crossover prog? Or any other band similar to them(although I can't think of many off the top  of my head). I mention that particular band because I remember a long time ago someone saying he thought they were prog. 

I guess nobody on here remembers the Fixx. LOL Sure, they aren't on here but that doesn't mean ......Ahh nevermind. Let's just stick to talking about neo prog and what is already considered neo prog. Blah blah blah. LOL

I know the Fixx, I listen to them sometimes. 
Neo-prog they are not. 
I don't find them progressive, surely competent musicians, but no... 

But they have lots of synths! LOL Yeah, I don't really think so either but I can imagine those liking neo prog liking them.

I like them because I like their songwriting, liking a few neo-prog bands has got nothing to do with liking a band like The Fixx. Confused
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

I have an interesting question for those following this thread. I'm wondering if a band like the Fixx were to come out today would they be considered neo prog or crossover prog? Or any other band similar to them(although I can't think of many off the top  of my head). I mention that particular band because I remember a long time ago someone saying he thought they were prog. 

I guess nobody on here remembers the Fixx. LOL Sure, they aren't on here but that doesn't mean ......Ahh nevermind. Let's just stick to talking about neo prog and what is already considered neo prog. Blah blah blah. LOL

I know the Fixx, I listen to them sometimes. 
Neo-prog they are not. 
I don't find them progressive, surely competent musicians, but no... 

But they have lots of synths! LOL Yeah, I don't really think so either but I can imagine those liking neo prog liking them.

I like them because I like their songwriting, liking a few neo-prog bands has got nothing to do with liking a band like The Fixx. Confused

No, I think there are similarities because of the emphasis on keyboards. It could even be argued that the new wave bands were more progressive than the neo prog bands because it could be said that the neo prog bands were just rehashing what had already been done when the new wave bands really weren't. To say(or imply) new wave stuff like the Fixx or other similar bands weren't progressive but thinking neo prog was is kind of narrow imo. It's all about labels. Neo prog while I like it is really just progressive in name only. 


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Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:


No, I think there are similarities because of the emphasis on keyboards. It could even be argued that the new wave bands were more progressive than the neo prog bands because it could be said that the neo prog bands were just rehashing what had already been done when the new wave bands really weren't. To say(or imply) new wave stuff like the Fixx or other similar bands weren't progressive but thinking neo prog was is kind of narrow imo. It's all about labels. Neo prog while I like it is really just progressive in name only. 

Bands like The Fixx were pretty straight forward. I would classify The Fixx as pop-rock, but then again that's me.
Neo-prog had longer compositions, keyboards for solos and atmosphere, guitar solos, etc. Listen to Marillion - Incubus and then The Fixx - One Thing leads to Another. See the difference. Both songs I love. 


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