HEy ! Well i just wanted to know from where people come from... i'm curious

 ( oh and canadian folks rock) ( or if you prefer, they progressively rock )

 ( and everyone else rock also )

Hangedman wrote: gdub411 wrote: I'm a cannibal from Easter Island. Yes, it was me who erected those rock faces on the shorelines. Aside from listening to prog, that is all I had to do.

Thanks for laughing at my joke. I eat you last.

I arrived here around 200 years ago from a planet that orbits a star about 2.3 billion light years from here.  (Trust me, you've never heard of it...)  We find your concept of arbitrary borders "quaint."  We do not have borders, arbitrary or otherwise, on our planet.  All of us share a single planet, and all are responsible for protecting and maintaining it.  That is: since the planet has to sustain all life on it, either we all live together, or we all die together.  We think that's a better way to live.  So far, from what I've seen here, I think we're right.

Peace.

maani wrote: I arrived here around 200 years ago from a planet that orbits a star about 2.3 billion light years from here.  (Trust me, you've never heard of it...)  We find your concept of arbitrary borders "quaint."  We do not have borders, arbitrary or otherwise, on our planet.  All of us share a single planet, and all are responsible for protecting and maintaining it.  That is: since the planet has to sustain all life on it, either we all live together, or we all die together.  We think that's a better way to live.  So far, from what I've seen here, I think we're right. Peace.

I eat you 1st

I voted: Europe. Is Moscow "enough" European city?

Though I was born and lived 22 years in Tashkent - that's Capitol of Central Asian (post-USSR) country Uzbekistan...

Just curious: why is the list arranged by continents (it's OK for me to consider three different ones in America), with the exception of North America???

Is Maani already eaten or am I first now?

Oh BTW, I'm european...

Why isn't the glorious People's Republic of Liverpool on the list?

OK, European.

I live in Bracknell, a town about 25 miles or so from London in the UK. I have to share this with you all. Apart from the Millenium Dome, this is the biggest waste of tax payers money - albeit on a considerably smaller scale. This is the famous Bracknell fountain ball. This sits outside our McDonalds and is the cultural centrepiece of our town centre. Its made of Marble and cost about £20,000..

Its about 3.5 feet high, and this magnificant structure is best enjoyed on a Saturday morning with a hangover. Some d!ckhead will have poured detergent into it the night before so there will be stream of thick p!ss coloured foam cascading down to the doors of McDonalds. There will always be some gormless man, in a track suit, with a skinhead, and an earing with his hand placed on the ball, marvelling at no matter how hard you try, you cant stop the ball turning. His intrigue is matched only by that of a gorilla peeling his first banana. In the back ground his wife - with matching tracksuit -  will be screaming obscenities at their filthy faced offspring, named Tyler or Parys.

Apart from that, Bracknell is a cosmopolitan mecca of cultural indulgence. Not only do we have a McDonalds, but also a Burger King AND a Pizza Hut. For many, eating in the latter constitiutes being a snob! As for record shops we have the worlds smallest HMV. I was told that an ELP compilation was once spotted in there, but I dont believe it.

Trotsky wrote: Asia, Malaysia to be exact ... Emperor, you're originally from Tashkent? I was in a prog band called Samarkand from 1998-2002 ... we recorded one 6-track mini album and nearly called it "Dwarfed by Tashkent"

Yes, I'm naturally and originally from the very Tashkent  I lived there till the 2001 year, when have removed to Moscow...

Samarkand is the 2nd biggest city at Uzbekistan after Tashkent BTW (it was a big feudal capitol in the Middle Ages - very ancient city with a lot of architectural and cultural monuments). So was that band from Uzbekistan?

Honestly, there weren't any Prog Bands in Uzbekistan except Vitaliy Men'shikov's "Al Bird/X-Religion" projects (only studio ones). You can read about them at GEPR. Vitaliy Men'shikov is the owner of veryu good Prog-Resource http://www.progressor.net - www.progressor.net He also writes a lot of reviews for another sites...

What instrument you played with Samarkand?

THIS THREAD HAS BEEN DONE BEFORE,STILL.............

I AM FROM ADELAIDE AUSTRALIA, GATEWAY TO THE OUTBACK!!! WITH A POPULATION OF ABOUT 1.1 MILLION, NEARBY IS THE BAROSSA VALLEY ONE OF THE GREAT WINE GROWING REGIONS OF THE WORLD(THEY HAVE AWARDS GROWING OUT OF THEIR EARS THERE) NEAR ADELAIDE ARE NATIONAL PARKS SO BIG THEY HAVE AREAS THAT ARE STILL LITTLE EXPLORED (SYDNEY HAS SIMILAR).

AND YET I YEARN TO SEE THE WORLD

STAY SAFE PEOPLE

I come from Poland, so Europe's the continent, although some foreigners as well as some Poles would strongly disagree

Blacksword wrote:

I live 10 miles west of Bracknell, in the epicentre of metropolitan England that is Reading, and have to say that that ball really is the very best part of Bracknell...

Reading has every junk food franchise you can think of - several branches of most of them, every consumer nightmare store you can name, and hundreds of sucky chain pubs - the ones that invariably have crap music so loud that you can't actually hold a conversation, and sell draught piss and bottled alchopops. This is because they are just as invariably frequented by children, who smash the shop windows and leave pavement pizzas all around town.

Reading is lucky in that it has 4 vinyl stores  - (and I know of at least one in Bracknell - on the 1st floor of that manky little parade of shops near the rear of the covered section of Bracknell Market). Reading's "market" comprises a dodgy shoe seller, a fruit and vegetable stall that sells mainly rotting produce, a meat stall that I go nowhere near (so can't comment ), and 25 stalls selling mobile phone covers.

Reading's famous statue is of a lion, which caused the sculptor to kill himself after he realised that it is anatomically incorrect - if a lion walked with its legs like that, it would fall over. It has since been reported that scientists have since discovered that lions do walk like that and don't fall over... marvellous what they can prove with science.

http://www.readinglibraries.org.uk/news/greatpeople/simonds.htm - http://www.readinglibraries.org.uk/news/greatpeople/simonds. htm

http://gallery.future-i.com/RG/parks/pic:Lion/full-size -

Reading is lucky enough to be situated near the river Thames and the Kennet and Avon canal, but don't swim in either whatever you do, as you are likely to be pierced by the litter of syringes that the druggies chuck in there every day. Getting drugs in Reading is easy - just ask any child.

Nightlife apart from the many pubs is thriving - you can get some real culture at Reading's famous Hexagon theatre, where typical fare includes Jim Davidson, Half a Sixpence by the Sainsbury Singers, an evening of popular classics by the Wokingham symphony orchestra or Bjorn Again. If that's not enough, there is always the casino and a couple of dodgy nightclubs you can visit - but make sure you wear a bullet-proof vest and watch your drink carefully!

Certif1ed wrote: Blacksword wrote: Reading's famous statue is of a lion, which caused the sculptor to kill himself after he realised that it is anatomically incorrect - if a lion walked with its legs like that, it would fall over. It has since been reported that scientists have since discovered that lions do walk like that and don't fall over... marvellous what they can prove with science. http://www.readinglibraries.org.uk/news/greatpeople/simonds.htm - http://www.readinglibraries.org.uk/news/greatpeople/simonds. htm http://gallery.future-i.com/RG/parks/pic:Lion/full-size - Reading is lucky enough to be situated near the river Thames and the Kennet and Avon canal, but don't swim in either whatever you do, as you are likely to be pierced by the litter of syringes that the druggies chuck in there every day. Getting drugs in Reading is easy - just ask any child.

Well you've GOT to be an idiot to become an artist.. to make an profession of it etc..  (really.. sometimes I truely hate myself.. because of what I've done... don't know what it is really..)

And cert.. you've never been half way in holland then..  they even suscribe here (NETHERLANDS) mariuhana as an MEDICINE!!!!! no kidding...

Home of the Black Page Drum Solo!

Beau Heem wrote: I come from Kouvola, Finland, a town where nothing ever happens in a country where nothing ever happens. Kouvola has ca. 30 000 citizens. Life is so secure and everything is brought to everyone on a silver plate, that most of us finns take on alcoholism or suicide. The town is filled with non-architectural architecture, making it look like the former DDR. Nice. We also have the only PINK hotel that I am aware of. Drunkards (between the ages of 8 and 85) are everywhere to be found (during the summer they're passed out, and during the winter they are presumably dead of hypothermia). Lovely. In general, it is peaceful and quiet. I like it here. -Beau

Actually, all of the above goes for my home city (approx. 180 000 people), except the "secure life brought on a platter" and "peaceful and quiet" parts.

And there is no pink hotel here, either. And yes, I like it here, too.

mirco wrote: Beau Heem wrote: I come from Kouvola, Finland.... We also have the only PINK hotel that I am aware of. Now I know where sleeps Dave Gilmour when he go visit Finland...

Now I know where Roger Waters is forbidden to sleep when he comes to Finland...

Certif1ed wrote: Blacksword wrote: I live 10 miles west of Bracknell, in the epicentre of metropolitan England that is Reading, and have to say that that ball really is the very best part of Bracknell... Reading has every junk food franchise you can think of - several branches of most of them, every consumer nightmare store you can name, and hundreds of sucky chain pubs - the ones that invariably have crap music so loud that you can't actually hold a conversation, and sell draught piss and bottled alchopops. This is because they are just as invariably frequented by children, who smash the shop windows and leave pavement pizzas all around town. Reading is lucky in that it has 4 vinyl stores  - (and I know of at least one in Bracknell - on the 1st floor of that manky little parade of shops near the rear of the covered section of Bracknell Market). Reading's "market" comprises a dodgy shoe seller, a fruit and vegetable stall that sells mainly rotting produce, a meat stall that I go nowhere near (so can't comment ), and 25 stalls selling mobile phone covers. Reading's famous statue is of a lion, which caused the sculptor to kill himself after he realised that it is anatomically incorrect - if a lion walked with its legs like that, it would fall over. It has since been reported that scientists have since discovered that lions do walk like that and don't fall over... marvellous what they can prove with science. http://www.readinglibraries.org.uk/news/greatpeople/simonds.htm - http://www.readinglibraries.org.uk/news/greatpeople/simonds. htm http://gallery.future-i.com/RG/parks/pic:Lion/full-size - Reading is lucky enough to be situated near the river Thames and the Kennet and Avon canal, but don't swim in either whatever you do, as you are likely to be pierced by the litter of syringes that the druggies chuck in there every day. Getting drugs in Reading is easy - just ask any child. Nightlife apart from the many pubs is thriving - you can get some real culture at Reading's famous Hexagon theatre, where typical fare includes Jim Davidson, Half a Sixpence by the Sainsbury Singers, an evening of popular classics by the Wokingham symphony orchestra or Bjorn Again. If that's not enough, there is always the casino and a couple of dodgy nightclubs you can visit - but make sure you wear a bullet-proof vest and watch your drink carefully!

Give me Reading anyday, Cert! At least you have Sound Machine and a few good pubs. I was in the Brewers Tap (?) near Sweeneys (the pie shop) the other week, Saturday lunchtime and they were playing the Yes album behind the bar. Oh, and that vinyl shop in Bracknell has gone BTW. You were referring to the one next to Dodgy Dave the Tatooist, outside the market, above Figaro hairdressers, and The florists?? I went looking for it the other week, no joy.. Sound Machine, however always pleases.

As for the Hexagon, dont forget Jethro Tull have played there, as have It Bites, Hawkwind and Motorhead. In Bracknell we have the The Cellar bar at South Hill Park arts centre. I was told that The Stranglers played there in 1975 or something, but I'm not convinced. The arts centre itself is frequented by Ascot and Sunningdale types. Bracknell folk regard it as 'poncey' and are far more into a good night out at the multiplex followed by a kebab and a punch up.

Blacksword wrote: Give me Reading anyday, Cert! At least you have Sound Machine and a few good pubs. I was in the Brewers Tap (?) near Sweeneys (the pie shop) the other week, Saturday lunchtime and they were playing the Yes album behind the bar. Oh, and that vinyl shop in Bracknell has gone BTW. You were referring to the one next to Dodgy Dave the Tatooist, outside the market, above Figaro hairdressers, and The florists?? I went looking for it the other week, no joy.. Sound Machine, however always pleases. As for the Hexagon, dont forget Jethro Tull have played there, as have It Bites, Hawkwind and Motorhead. In Bracknell we have the The Cellar bar at South Hill Park arts centre. I was told that The Stranglers played there in 1975 or something, but I'm not convinced. The arts centre itself is frequented by Ascot and Sunningdale types. Bracknell folk regard it as 'poncey' and are far more into a good night out at the multiplex followed by a kebab and a punch up.

Yeah - I was just highlighting the bad bits...

The Brewer's Tap is OK - but the Horse and Jockey (Just up Castle Hill) has loads of great "guest ales" and the Hook and Tackle just through the tunnel under the IDR near the Oracle roundabout is a great pub - good music, good beer and generally friendly people.

Reading has its good bits too - the Sound Machine is great for cheapo vinyl, but Bev usually knows what he's putting out, and quite a lot of the "good stuff" seems to be scratched... The new Oxfam Music shop occasionally turns up some good bits and pieces - there's always some prog in there, and Replay Records has vinyl in tip-top condition (although you pay for it). The other shop is Rusty's - just along the Oxford Road, which can be good.

I saw Hawkwind, Jethro Tull and Blackfoot at the Hexagon - and have performed at South Hill Park a few times; Handel's "Acis and Galatea", Mozart's "Magic Flute", a wierd set of 20th Century music conducted by the composer, and with my band "Tranceplant" - supporting "The Skrews" in the Cellar bar. It's not a bad place!

Somehow these two pictures sum up my location nicely.

Not only that, they're saying just about the same thing...

USA

More particularly in Birmingham, Alabama where Vulcan (the statue pictured) overlooks the city from atop Red Mountain named for its profilic iron ore from the Silurian Red Mountain Formation.

Despite formerly being a geologist, I'll spare you the geology lesson.

Raymon 7174:

You mean the Paleozoic displacement transfer zone comprised of seven layers of sedimentary deposits which are extremely rich in iron ore?

[My mother is a geologist, and studied the area...]

Peace.

I'm in Central California, but grew up in Detroit, spent four wasted years in the US Air Force and 6 months in the wastelands of Green Bay.

Cal Prog in less than 4 months!

Certif1ed wrote: Blacksword wrote: Give me Reading anyday, Cert! At least you have Sound Machine and a few good pubs. I was in the Brewers Tap (?) near Sweeneys (the pie shop) the other week, Saturday lunchtime and they were playing the Yes album behind the bar. Oh, and that vinyl shop in Bracknell has gone BTW. You were referring to the one next to Dodgy Dave the Tatooist, outside the market, above Figaro hairdressers, and The florists?? I went looking for it the other week, no joy.. Sound Machine, however always pleases. As for the Hexagon, dont forget Jethro Tull have played there, as have It Bites, Hawkwind and Motorhead. In Bracknell we have the The Cellar bar at South Hill Park arts centre. I was told that The Stranglers played there in 1975 or something, but I'm not convinced. The arts centre itself is frequented by Ascot and Sunningdale types. Bracknell folk regard it as 'poncey' and are far more into a good night out at the multiplex followed by a kebab and a punch up. Yeah - I was just highlighting the bad bits... The Brewer's Tap is OK - but the Horse and Jockey (Just up Castle Hill) has loads of great "guest ales" and the Hook and Tackle just through the tunnel under the IDR near the Oracle roundabout is a great pub - good music, good beer and generally friendly people. Reading has its good bits too - the Sound Machine is great for cheapo vinyl, but Bev usually knows what he's putting out, and quite a lot of the "good stuff" seems to be scratched... The new Oxfam Music shop occasionally turns up some good bits and pieces - there's always some prog in there, and Replay Records has vinyl in tip-top condition (although you pay for it). The other shop is Rusty's - just along the Oxford Road, which can be good. I saw Hawkwind, Jethro Tull and Blackfoot at the Hexagon - and have performed at South Hill Park a few times; Handel's "Acis and Galatea", Mozart's "Magic Flute", a wierd set of 20th Century music conducted by the composer, and with my band "Tranceplant" - supporting "The Skrews" in the Cellar bar. It's not a bad place!

Tranceplant, hey? That rings abell. How long ago was that??

It's a small world, I know the Skrews fairly well; well, selected members over the years. I've spent many an evening getting plastered in the company of Sid and Loric

SHP was an excellent place for many years. It was a hang out for anyone who wanted a chilled and slightly different place to drink. It was my local for many years. In the last three years or so its all changed. The festivals are getting few and far between - Bracknell folk dont like festival goer types and have complained about noise and interesting things happening in Bracknell after 9.00pm  - and the Terrace bar looks more like an airport departure lounge. All crap beers on tap and NO music at all. Its become very commercialised.

I played in numerous bands their over the years, both in the cellar and in the theatre. I must have seen the Magic Mushroom band about 10 times and supported them once at the Old Trout in Windsor. Ahhh, good days.

I dont drink in Bracknell now at all. I'll have to check out those pubs you mentioned in Reading.

Trotsky wrote: [ We were an-all Malaysian band. We chose Samarkand because of my interest in history ... as the centre of Tamerlane's empire it had very exotic connotations ... I played keyboards, and guitar on a couple of tracks ... and the biggest mistake of all was that I sung! Amazingly one song was a Top 10 hit on radio here (well to be fair, even though 1/2 our songs were prog, most of the ones on our album weren't ... except for one 8 1/2 minute piece about Ethelred The Unready!  ...  I'm now a bass player with a folk-rock group ... and we might go further because I don't sing

Hi, Trotsky!

Now I know why you've chosen this nick-name - that's because you're a History fan

So am I too  Of course, I know a lot of facts about Tamerlan and his Empire, because we learned this stuff at school at least  Nowadays he's considered as the historical symbol of Uzbekistan - his monument is situated at the very center of Tashkent. But I don't agree with that consideration, because Tamerlan was very cruel and bloody person in history. The "Eastern Neron", if you'd like. I think, the son of his elder son Ulugbek (who was the big scientist too) must be such a symbol.

You may laugh, but I also had an idea to record some conceptual albums with historical themes! Really. There were times I was the last cources student (the later 90s) and I played in bands - as usual we played hard-rock or blues (including covers on Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, Deep Purple), though I always tried to turn our music on more Progging basement...

Why have you decided to record a track just about Ethelred The Unready, but not about William The Conqueror or Richard The LionHeart for example?  And what were the problems with your vocals?

I live in Sao Tome and Principe, it is a lovely island off the coast of Africa, where I am in charge of Waste Management and Disposal.

Catch me on my website: http://publicoexecutiones.satome - http://publicoexecutiones.satome

but dont sign the guestbook as you might be signing your life away.

This is the Island. We love our President de Menezes. He does magic tricks-I've seen him make whole villages disappear.

nacho wrote: Just curious: why is the list arranged by continents (it's OK for me to consider three different ones in America), with the exception of North America???

The funny thing about these polls is the person creating them puts their country at the top of the list.