PA's Battle to Stardom A2: Gong v. Area
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Topic: PA's Battle to Stardom A2: Gong v. Area
Posted By: MovingPictures07
Subject: PA's Battle to Stardom A2: Gong v. Area
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 22:57
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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 - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=26 Gong's PA page: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=848 - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=848 As always, discussions are encouraged. Recap: Round 1 A1: Previous match (A1): forum_posts.asp?TID=51423&PN=2 - http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=51423&PN=2 ------------- 
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 23:01
| Damn, Alex, that's a tough one. Area slightly edges out Gong for me, although You is better than any Area album. |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 23:04
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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. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 23:21
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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. |
Posted By: febus
Date Posted: September 02 2008 at 23:23
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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 witnessed
 ......with Hawkwind!Also what would say the POT HEADS PIXIES if i didn't vote for Gong!
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Posted By: Mellotron Storm
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 00:09
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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. ------------- "The wind is slowly tearing her apart" "Sad Rain" ANEKDOTEN |
Posted By: Norbert
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 13:36
| I need to hear from both more, great bands. |
Posted By: Hawkwise
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 14:15
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Vive La Gong
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Posted By: febus
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 14:21
Ah! Finally, a pro-GONG reply
  , but it is Vive Le Gong ............feeling better!!! |
Hawkwise wrote:Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 18:43
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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! ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: Alberto Muņoz
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 18:58
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Area definitely. -------------  |
Posted By: horsewithteeth11
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 19:23
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Gong definitely.
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Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 19:23
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define definitely ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: darksideof
Date Posted: September 03 2008 at 22:19
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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.
------------- http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/ http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
Posted By: omri
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 00:33
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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. ------------- omri |
Posted By: febus
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 13:56
Can't believe this poll is not yet on page 2!!  ..
what is goin'on here?
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Posted By: Rocktopus
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 14:03
I agree. ------------- Over land and under ashes 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 |
Posted By: MovingPictures07
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 16:28
Yeah! Come on, people, let's get some more posts going!  This has been incredibly tense to watch.  Who will win?  -------------
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Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 18:49
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This Area is Gonged out! hello out there, respond please! Lets get this thread moving along ! ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: MovingPictures07
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 18:54
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?  -------------
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Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 19:07
Better than filler! Gong = the trilogy obviously as well as Gazeuse and Shamal. Area= Areazione ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: MovingPictures07
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 19:09
I'm not sure on Area as I need to hear more before making a clear judgement... (that's the highest priority on my list ), but my favorite Gong album is probably You. Then the rest of the trilogy and Gazeuse.-------------
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Posted By: Alberto Muņoz
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 19:12
Areazione ------------- |
Posted By: crimhead
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 19:12
| I'm going with Gong on this one. I like the spaciness of the band. |
Posted By: febus
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 20:06
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GONG'S ''FLOATING ANARCHY'' is great as well....first punk-spaced prog album....very energetic!
CAMEMBERT ELECTRIQUE is worth the mention
and i do love SHAPESHIPTER
from 1995 i think |
Posted By: tszirmay
Date Posted: September 04 2008 at 20:08
Yeah, she sells sea shells by the seashore! I forgot that one and I haven't heard it in a while! Merde! ------------- I never post anything anywhere without doing more than basic research, often in depth. |
Posted By: Rocktopus
Date Posted: September 05 2008 at 09:55
You and Caution Radiation Area ------------- Over land and under ashes 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 |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: September 05 2008 at 09:57
Probably my answer as well, though it's hard to pick a favorite from Area. |
Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: September 06 2008 at 14:00
Agree with "You", my Area choice is "Arbeit Macht Frei"
And back on topic, i will vote for Area, i just love Gong but... ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |