Aloha, Progland!
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Forum Name: Welcome newbies!
Forum Description: Introduce yourself and tell us what prog music you listen to
URL: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=63629
Printed Date: November 26 2024 at 21:46
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Topic: Aloha, Progland!
Posted By: PurpleWolfhound
Subject: Aloha, Progland!
Date Posted: December 16 2009 at 23:02
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Hello to all! My name's Chris and I'm a 42 year old dude from Philadelphia; I've been listening to prog since my first 45 (Roundabout) back in 4th grade. I love all kinds of music including jazz, R&B, grunge, and even some hip-hop, but I always come back to prog when I want that extra bit of melodic complexity. After trying hard for many years, I realize I just don't like the avante garde very much. I love Coltrane when he was approaching the outside, but not when he actually got 'free'. Likewise, with my tastes in prog, I don't always like the populist choices, nor the extremes. If I've learned anything over the years, it's that music is incredibly subjective. I tend toward Symphonic prog, the Canterbury sound, and more jazz fusion sounds. Lately, I've been trying to listen to more modern prog such as Arena, Porcupine Tree, and Transatlantic. Some of my faves include (in no particular order): The Yes Album (Yes), Seconds Out (Genesis), The Rotters Club (Hatfield and the North), You (Gong), Crafty Hands (Happy The Man), Space Shanty (Khan), Forse le lucciole non si amano piu (Locanda delle Fate), Erpland (Ozrics), and A Farewell to Kings (Rush). I've been lurking around these parts for awhile, and I have a lot of you to thank for some discoveries during that time. I look forward to learning more from the community here. Cheers! Chris |
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: December 17 2009 at 00:04
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great to have you Chris, I've got a cheesesteak addiction I blame your city for
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Posted By: progkidjoel
Date Posted: December 17 2009 at 02:38
Welcome to PA Chris 
If you're interested in checking out some modern bands, I'd love to reccomend Maudlin Of The Well, an experimental group who's latest album is available for free download here: http://www.maudlinofthewell.net/downloads.html - http://www.maudlinofthewell.net/downloads.html They're a bit avant-garde, although very accessible. Hope to see you around, and take care! 
-Joel  ------------- 
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Posted By: PurpleWolfhound
Date Posted: December 17 2009 at 08:39
Thanks! Everyone has their favorite cheesesteak joint - I like Tony Luke's lately, myself. And I don't believe in Cheese Whiz...
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Atavachron wrote:Posted By: PurpleWolfhound
Date Posted: December 17 2009 at 08:40
Thanks, Joel. I'll have to add them to my ever-growing list of groups to check out. Free music is good!
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Posted By: The Runaway
Date Posted: December 17 2009 at 08:49
------------- http://www.formspring.me/Aragorn224" rel="nofollow - Trendsetter win! The search for nonexistent perfection. |
Posted By: PurpleWolfhound
Date Posted: December 17 2009 at 09:47
Thanks for the recommendations! I stopped exploring Caravan after Girls Who Grow Plump, so I may need to check into their later stuff. I stopped exploring Camel after Raindances, so the same applies. I like Gong a lot and even have some of their fusion recordings. Matching Mole is on my 'revisit' list; I've given the Little Red Record several spins and it never spoke to me. National Health rules. I like V by SB a lot and need to check out more from them. I have Gnidrolog and need to revisit that. And Gentle Giant...a real mood thing with me. I find them either genius or too difficult, depending on the day.
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: December 17 2009 at 15:58
actually that's just about right ..and I don't believe in cheezewhiz on a Philly either, my personal favorite is white American cheese but I know Provolone is also very popular..I also take onions and sweet&hot peppers of course |
Posted By: The Runaway
Date Posted: December 17 2009 at 17:29
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How to turn a newbie thread into a Burger King thread.... ------------- http://www.formspring.me/Aragorn224" rel="nofollow - Trendsetter win! The search for nonexistent perfection. |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: December 17 2009 at 17:31
| no BK, my friend, the real thing |
Posted By: The Runaway
Date Posted: December 17 2009 at 17:32
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MC Donald? ------------- http://www.formspring.me/Aragorn224" rel="nofollow - Trendsetter win! The search for nonexistent perfection. |
Posted By: PurpleWolfhound
Date Posted: December 17 2009 at 17:36
If you ever make it back, I recommend the roast pork/broccoli rabe/provolone sandwich on a long roll. It's our attempt to add a little more class to the cheesesteak tradition. Much better than fast food! |
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: December 17 2009 at 17:44
| ^ oh yeah, sounds amazing, only a meat-lovers town could make rabe and roast pork work in a sandwich |
Posted By: PurpleWolfhound
Date Posted: December 19 2009 at 08:14
We are, indeed, a town that loves its meats and its frustration over its sports teams (until recently, that is...) |
Posted By: The Runaway
Date Posted: December 19 2009 at 12:07
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Way to turn a newbie thread into a STEAKHOUSE/BURGER thread... ------------- http://www.formspring.me/Aragorn224" rel="nofollow - Trendsetter win! The search for nonexistent perfection. |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: December 19 2009 at 12:26
Be quiet. |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: December 19 2009 at 12:28
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Welcome Chris, I live just outside of Philly and yes i can vouch for the roast pork's awesomeness. Do check out some more obscure Canterbury like Moving Gelatine Plates if you haven't already. Might also try dipping your toe into some RIO like Henry Cow's debut or Samla Mammas Manna. |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: December 19 2009 at 12:55
| Welcome aboard Chris!! |
Posted By: PurpleWolfhound
Date Posted: December 19 2009 at 14:47
Thanks! I have Genius Hans and enjoy it quite a bit, as well as Matild and Klossa Kapitatet. I have to be in the right mood to enjoy Samla's whimsy, however. I've approached Leg End a few times and have always found it to be too avant-garde for my liking, but I'm due to give it another spin and see. At the risk of turning a newbie thread into an NFL thread, Go Eagles! |
Posted By: PurpleWolfhound
Date Posted: December 19 2009 at 14:49
Thanks! Just seeing your handle here reminded me of that band and how much I enjoy their jazzy prog. I have Lahto Matkalle on my iPod, but I need to add the self-titled debut. Good stuff... |
Posted By: PurpleWolfhound
Date Posted: December 19 2009 at 14:52
To mitigate this risk, I am going to add how I put Lady Lake back into iTunes today. I have to say that the singer's tone takes a little getting used to, but the material is top notch. I especially like Social Embarrassment. |
Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: December 19 2009 at 14:52
Well you certainly don't sound like a prog newbie!  Great to have you around. Might as well put on a prog album....we ain't going anywhere in this storm. There is an NFL thread in Just For Fun where you can proclaim your love for all things Eagles.  Game got moved to 4:15 tomorrow, I believe. |
Posted By: PurpleWolfhound
Date Posted: December 19 2009 at 15:11
Oh, far from a prog newbie, but for sure a site newbie. I'm currently listening to Arena - The Visitor, as I'm trying to get into some newer stuff that gets high ratings here. It's....not as prog as I would like, although it seems to have potential. I queued up By-Tor and the Snow Dog earlier in honor of the weather. Maybe I should put together a prog snow playlist... |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: December 19 2009 at 16:28
Wow!! A new member who's heard Finnforest!  That doesn't happen every day.  |
Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: December 24 2009 at 06:05
| Welcome Chris! |
Posted By: Windhawk
Date Posted: December 27 2009 at 08:57
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A few tips to the experienced newcomer here - unless you're familiar with the bands already: http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=799 - Nemo http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=246 - Minimum Vital http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=4590 - Taylor's Universe http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=1033 - The Mars Volta ------------- Websites I work with: http://www.progressor.net http://www.houseofprog.com My profile on Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/haukevind/ |