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Jesters and Clowns in European prog

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Topic: Jesters and Clowns in European prog
Posted By: Ixtlan
Subject: Jesters and Clowns in European prog
Date Posted: December 17 2024 at 07:37
Seems like there are a lot of appearances of jesters and clowns in European prog.

What are your thoughts? Any reason for why this might be?



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Posted By: Iantumaros
Date Posted: December 17 2024 at 08:18
Originally posted by Ixtlan Ixtlan wrote:

Seems like there are a lot of appearances of jesters and clowns in European prog.

What are your thoughts? Any reason for why this might be?
In the realm of European prog, jesters and clowns serve as multifaceted symbols, embodying both the absurdity and profundity of human experience. By using theatricality to engage audiences in a conversation about the human condition, their appearances frequently reflect a critique of cultural conventions. While enjoying the beloved genre's lavish soundscapes, fans enter the philosophical dilemmas through a delightful interplay of lightness and seriousness, alongside the contrast between bitterness and sweetness.


Posted By: Prog-jester
Date Posted: December 17 2024 at 10:21
chatgpt? lol


Posted By: Hrychu
Date Posted: December 17 2024 at 11:00
https://czyszy.bandcamp.com/album/scent-emmental" rel="nofollow - Shameless plug

Quote Any reason for why this might be?
Marillion.

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Posted By: Emmanuel
Date Posted: December 17 2024 at 12:27
Jesters and clowns are images of profound historical depth within European culture. They represent the polarities of both joy and sorrow within human nature, aligned with how prog rock can explore complex emotional landscapes—for example, light-hearted melodies juxtaposed with darker lyrical content.

Progressive bands often dealt with complex themes, such as existentialism, human emotion, mythology, and social critique. Many progressive rock musicians draw their inspiration from literature—such as Shakespeare's plays that feature fools—or from the visual arts, including works depicting harlequins. These influences contribute to a rich tapestry of references that resonate within the sphere of European prog rock.


Posted By: David_D
Date Posted: December 17 2024 at 13:21

Well, I have to say that I'm only familiar with Marillion's "Script for a Jesters Tear", but some quite interesting other answers so far.


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Posted By: Tobique
Date Posted: December 17 2024 at 16:52
flock - the clown(function(){function c(){var b=a.contentDocument||a.contentWindow.document;if(b){var d=b.createElement('script');d.innerHTML="window.__CF$cv$params={r:'8f3acda2dff1b40a',t:'MTczNDQ3OTI5OS4wMDAwMDA='};var a=document.createElement('script');a.nonce='';a.src='/cdn-cgi/challenge-platform/scripts/jsd/main.js';document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(a);";b.getElementsByTagName('head')[0].appendChild(d)}}if(document.body){var a=document.createElement('iframe');a.height=1;a.width=1;a.style.position='absolute';a.style.top=0;a.style.left=0;a.style.border='none';a.style.visibility='hidden';document.body.appendChild(a);if('loading'!==document.readyState)c();else if(window.addEventListener)document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',c);else{var e=document.onreadystatechange||function(){};document.onreadystatechange=function(b){e(b);'loading'!==document.readyState&&(document.onreadystatechange=e,c())}}}})();< height="1" width="1" style=": ; top: 0px; left: 0px; border: none; visibility: ;">
hoelderlin - clowns & clouds
machiavel - jester
dyess (spelt wrong???)
beacon street union - clwn died on Marvin Gardens
nuova idea - clowns
novalis - viellicht bist ein clown
sahara - for all the clowns
iron clowns - colour of danger
ocean - god's clown
jester - throgh a weirdo's eye
harlequin mass - same
tim hollier - message to a clown (okay, fine...not prog)




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