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Howe Protege 
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 Topic: Allow me to introduce myself
Posted: December 06 2006 at 18:48 |
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Hi, my name it Mike. I am 21 years old. I live in North Carolina and I am not a redneck. I have played the guitar since I was 12. I got into prog music about a year ago through bands like Camel , Yes , and Rush. I already have a collection of over 250 albums. My favorite genre is definately symphonic . My top bands are Yes, Rush, KC, Camel, Nektar, Genesis, and IQ. I like zuehl and fusion and pretty much anything except the metal stuff. I think the day I discovered prog was the day I took the first step in a lifelong musical journey.
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My favorite pasty faced British pal.
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Tony R
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Posted: December 06 2006 at 18:49 |
Welcome Mike.
All new enlistees in my Rush Army are very welcome... 
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Cygnus X-2
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Posted: December 06 2006 at 18:52 |
Rush Army you say? That's the biggest load of crap I've ever read from you, Mr. Riviere. And welcome. We don't bite.... hard...
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avestin
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Posted: December 06 2006 at 19:32 |
Welcome Mike. 
Enjoy PA . You'll discover many more bands here I am sure.
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Howe Protege
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Posted: December 06 2006 at 21:51 |
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Oh I already have discovered an incredible amount of bands o n this site. I've been scouring this site for about 4 months and I finally just decided to join up.
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My favorite pasty faced British pal.
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Arrrghus
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Posted: December 06 2006 at 21:52 |
WELCOME!
Oh, and do you know Mr. Howe?
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Howe Protege
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Posted: December 06 2006 at 22:20 |
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I wish. Unfortunately I am a Howe Protege only through his records. Basically I just completely admire his style of playing and wish to absorb some of his playing style by learning all his songs. I didn't realize that I would be implying that I actually know the man. I really wish it was possible though.
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My favorite pasty faced British pal.
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TheProgtologist
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Joined: May 23 2005
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Posted: December 06 2006 at 23:31 |
Enjoy the archives and the forum.
Cool avy and sig pic btw,I love Alex Grey's work.
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Drew
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Posted: December 06 2006 at 23:32 |
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Go Tarheels- or Wolfpack- or Blue Devils, or ...uhhh. Demon Dekins.
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Atavachron
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Posted: December 06 2006 at 23:37 |
 TheProgtologist wrote:
Cool avy and sig pic btw,I love Alex Grey's work. |
Where have I seen his stuff-- did he do a Tool album?
Welcome, HP
Edited by Atavachron - December 06 2006 at 23:38
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TheProgtologist
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Posted: December 07 2006 at 12:44 |
Atavachron wrote:
TheProgtologist wrote:
Cool avy and sig pic btw,I love Alex Grey's work. |
Where have I seen his stuff-- did he do a Tool album?
Welcome, HP
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He works with Tool quite a bit.
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protos
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Joined: November 11 2006
Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: December 09 2006 at 15:03 |
Hi,
Sounds like you've had a positive experience with prog. I play(ed) in a band called Protos that has been compared to IQ and Camel by reviewers/fans. I've never heard IQ so I must check them out sometime. The comparison with Camel - and particularly Peter Bardens - was flattering.
It's great that young people are discovering prog in considerable numbers. I hope the trend continues. Do you play in a band now?
Best wishes
Rory
Edited by protos - December 09 2006 at 15:07
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"Remember Protos as the best progressive rock act since England (Garden Shed, 1977)" (Marquee Magazine, November 1991)
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Ed_The_Dead
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Posted: December 09 2006 at 15:57 |
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welcome, welcome!
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Howe Protege
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Joined: November 27 2006
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Posted: December 10 2006 at 01:11 |
protos wrote:
Hi,
Sounds like you've had a positive experience with prog. I play(ed) in a band called Protos that has been compared to IQ and Camel by reviewers/fans. I've never heard IQ so I must check them out sometime. The comparison with Camel - and particularly Peter Bardens - was flattering.
It's great that young people are discovering prog in considerable numbers. I hope the trend continues. Do you play in a band now?
Best wishes
Rory
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I play electric guitar and fill in on bass at my church. I have alot of freedom there to improvise little things because we have a strong lead piano so it's very fun. As far as a rock band, I am really looking forward to that possibility, but I think going to college and other things might get in the way of a full commitment. I've been invited to try things with people, but I feel that my musical passions stray in a much different direction than most musicians my age. For instance, I want to play in a band that is at least proggy and also has no limitations on wierdness or ideas. I'm too idealistic I guess.
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My favorite pasty faced British pal.
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protos
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Posted: December 10 2006 at 03:55 |
Howe Protege wrote:
I am really looking forward to that possibility, but I think going to college and other things might get in the way of a full commitment. I've been invited to try things with people, but I feel that my musical passions stray in a much different direction than most musicians my age. For instance, I want to play in a band that is at least proggy and also has no limitations on wierdness or ideas. I'm too idealistic I guess.
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You may find the college is the perfect place to hook up with other musicians who are interested in prog. What are you planning to study?
Rory
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"Remember Protos as the best progressive rock act since England (Garden Shed, 1977)" (Marquee Magazine, November 1991)
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Howe Protege
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Posted: December 10 2006 at 23:24 |
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Well I am studying Business. I tend to be good at a lot of things like music, cooking, basketball, painting, selling kitchen knives to housewives. I'm a young man with many interests and goals.
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My favorite pasty faced British pal.
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protos
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Posted: December 11 2006 at 02:29 |
Howe Protege wrote:
Well I am studying Business. I tend to be good at a lot of things like music, cooking, basketball, painting, selling kitchen knives to housewives. I'm a young man with many interests and goals. |
I teach in a business school (Sheffield Hallam University, England), although that is really my second income after consultancy/research work. The writing/music is growing - probably spend about half my time on it now - but it takes a huge amount of music/book sales to make a reasonable living. At the moment, I think of it like growing a tree - just make sure that strong roots are growing in fertile soil and hopefully the tree will keep growing and growing in the years ahead.
"Selling kitchen knives to housewives"?? - that could lead to some interesting exchanges :) Bet there will be a book in that later in your life......
Good luck with everything.
Rory
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"Remember Protos as the best progressive rock act since England (Garden Shed, 1977)" (Marquee Magazine, November 1991)
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