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Atavachron
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Posted: May 08 2022 at 15:43 |
Thank you but that's okay, I helped create Eclectic Prog, no need to be a club member.
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"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy
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David_D
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Posted: May 08 2022 at 16:33 |
Atavachron wrote:
I helped create Eclectic Prog, ..... |
Did you? That could be very interesting to hear something about - if you could tell? 
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Atavachron
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Posted: May 08 2022 at 21:55 |
It's an epic tale of war & romance, suffice to say Art Rock needed an updating and was divided into Ec, Cros, and Hev , none of which actually existed at that point .
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"Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy
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David_D
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Posted: May 09 2022 at 00:04 |
But I wouldn't be more fond of joining a Symphonic Metal club. 
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David_D
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Posted: May 09 2022 at 01:09 |
Atavachron wrote:
It's an epic tale of war & romance, suffice to say Art Rock needed an updating and was divided into Ec, Cros, and Hev , none of which actually existed at that point . |
And when was it?
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Progrocco
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Posted: May 09 2022 at 09:40 |
King Crimson and Van Der Graaf Generator are two of my top 5 favourite bands of all time, and Gentle Giant is close. Not sure that I have a favourite album from any of these bands as there are too many excellent ones. I will instead say that I think Lizard, Trisector and Civilian are three underrated albums by these three fine bands in my opinion.
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I've authored the first-ever Prog Rock Murder Mystery. Available in ebook and paperback format at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NKWGJ3S
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David_D
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Posted: May 09 2022 at 12:44 |
It would be nice if you told about other Eclectic Prog albums, you're fond of, than the ones of The Big Three, Progrocco, but you're accepted as a new member, and my very welcome to you. When that is said, there're certainly good reasons to appoint you as an Honourable Member as well - my congratulations. 
Edited by David_D - May 09 2022 at 14:18
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David_D
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Posted: May 09 2022 at 12:48 |
Members list update:
The members list of Eclectic Prog Friends' Exclusive Club:
The present members are (in the chronological order of joining EPFEC):
David, Paul, Grumpy, Wizdkidd, Nogbad, Someone and Progrocco
The Honourable Members are (in the order of the degree of The Big Three appreciation):
Nogbad, Progrocco, Someone and David
Additionally, following members have been appointed as Honourable:
Paul - for being one of the first three members to join, for appreciation of albums by two of The Three Big, and for being able to make not least than an A-Z list of Eclectic Prog artist appreciation Grumpy - for being one of the first three members to join, for appreciation of albums by two of The Three Big, and for appreciation of very large number of GG albums Wizdkidd - for being one of the very first members to join, and for appreciation of very large number of KC and GG albums
Besides that, Nogbad has been appointed as The Most Honourable Member for the very largest appreciation of The Big Three albums - actually an incredibly large number of each band.
Edited by David_D - May 09 2022 at 12:52
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David_D
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Posted: May 10 2022 at 01:08 |
Atavachron wrote:
It's an epic tale of war & romance, suffice to say Art Rock needed an updating and was divided into Ec, Cros, and Hev , none of which actually existed at that point . |
"Existing" is a tricky question, as things can exist without anybody being aware of it. By that, I don't argue that what the term "Eclectic Prog" refers to did exist in the 70's. I just leave it as a possibility.
Edited by David_D - May 10 2022 at 05:21
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David_D
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Posted: May 10 2022 at 03:54 |
Concerning the history of using the term "Eclectic Prog", when I wrote my Prog defining article in 2010, discussed on PA at that time and including description of "the main sub-genres", the term "Eclectic Prog" was quite sure already in use as a sub-genre on PA:
http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72615&FID=58
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nick_h_nz
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Posted: May 10 2022 at 04:34 |
David_D wrote:
Concerning the history of using the term "Eclectic Prog", when I wrote my Prog defining article in 2010, discussed on PA at that time and including description of "the main sub-genres", the term "Eclectic Prog" was quite sure already in use as a sub-genre on PA:
http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=72615&FID=58 |
I believe the split in Art Rock on PA occurred in 2007. I could be wrong.
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David_D
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Posted: May 11 2022 at 03:58 |
Anyway, it can be noticed that this club is still quite exclusive, and I miss some more friends of The Big Three, and other Eclectic bands. 
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Psychedelic Paul
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Posted: May 11 2022 at 04:21 |
David_D wrote:
Anyway, it can be noticed that this club is still quite exclusive, and I miss some more friends of The Big Three, and other Eclectic bands.  |
There's an awful lot of Eclectic Prog in your blog, but that's much preferable to a lot of awful Eclectic Prog, if you follow my meaning. 
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David_D
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Posted: May 11 2022 at 05:42 |
Well, anyway, a bit of Eclectic lyrics:
VdGG - The Undercover Man (a part of)
Here at the glass - all the usual problems, All the habitual farce. You ask, in uncertain voice, what you should do As if there were a choice But to carry on miming the song And hope that it all works out right. Tonight it all seems so strange - my spirit feels rigid, My body deranged; Still that's only from one point of view And we can't have illusion between me and you, My constant friend, ever close at hand - You and the undercover man. (from the album Godbluff (1975))
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Grumpyprogfan
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Posted: May 11 2022 at 06:37 |
Here's some Adrian Belew lyrics. "Lone Rhinoceros"
I'm a lone rhinoceros there ain't one hell of a lots of us left in this world
I stand alone in my concrete cell where people stare and toss me Coke cans I guess it's better than being poached but I'd give my horn just to see my homeland
I'm a lone rhinoceros there ain't one hell of a lots of us left in this world
They say I am ugly, call me a beast I hear them snicker when I'm half asleep Is beauty such a big commodity I always heard it was only so deep
I'm a lone rhinoceros there ain't one hell of a lots of us left in this world
I know the zoos protect my species they give me food, collect my feces but I can't help it, I miss the past I'll never again see my good old mudbath
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David_D
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Posted: May 11 2022 at 07:58 |
Grumpyprogfan wrote:
Here's some Adrian Belew lyrics. "Lone Rhinoceros"
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nice
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David_D
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Posted: May 11 2022 at 08:05 |
Psychedelic Paul wrote:
There's an awful lot of Eclectic Prog in your blog, but that's much preferable to a lot of awful Eclectic Prog, if you follow my meaning.  |
Yes, I can follow your meaning. All members of this club are Honourable. 
Edited by David_D - May 11 2022 at 08:07
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David_D
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Posted: May 11 2022 at 08:28 |
David_D wrote:
Yes, I can follow your meaning. All members of this club are Honourable.  |
Whatever I mean by that.
Edited by David_D - May 11 2022 at 08:30
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Psychedelic Paul
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Posted: May 11 2022 at 08:34 |
David_D wrote:
Psychedelic Paul wrote:
There's an awful lot of Eclectic Prog in your blog, but that's much preferable to a lot of awful Eclectic Prog, if you follow my meaning.  |
Yes, I can follow your meaning. All members of this club are Honourable. 
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I just hope I don't receive a dishonourable discharge from the club for not being a fan of Gentle Giant, King Crimson or Van der Graaf Generator. 
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David_D
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Posted: May 11 2022 at 08:56 |
Psychedelic Paul wrote:
I just hope I don't receive a dishonourable discharge from the club for not being a fan of Gentle Giant, King Crimson or Van der Graaf Generator.  |
no worry 
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