An introduction seems to be the order of the day..
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Topic: An introduction seems to be the order of the day..
Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Subject: An introduction seems to be the order of the day..
Date Posted: February 29 2012 at 16:51
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..for us newbies around these parts, so here's mine. I'm a newbie when it comes to this forum, this site (which is brilliant btw, it has everything a prog newbie needs) and to prog in general. I've never appreciated what's been considered popular music in my days; R 'n' B, trance, pop rock a la Maroon 5 (or Moron 5, as I call them) or whatever, and I've allways looked back in time, to older music, from the 60's (mostly), 70's (lately) and 80's (briefly), to find the music I like, unlike most of my friends growing up. My parents haven't been great music mentors to me either, I must say (though my mother loves The Beatles and my father has a thing for Pink Floyds The Wall (which I (still) think is overrated)), at least not when it comes to prog, so you could say I've allways gone my own way when it comes to music. My first favourite band, if you could call it that (I would  ), was The Beatles, and after that I had a thing for The Doors. My first true music love was Led Zeppelin, especially No Quarter caught my ear (go figure). After that I went through a Lynyrd Skynyrd phase (love their 70's albums), before stumbling upon a commercial for a Jethro Tull compilation album on TV. Deciding to explore their 70's stuff changed my life.JT was my first real introduction to prog, and my love for their music (from the 70's especially) made me decide to explore the music genre of prog rock in greater debt. Several recommendations from friends and colleagues on Genesis gave me a great starting point, and the snowball has just rolled on from there. My favourite prog bands (so far) are Jethro Tull, Gentle Giant, Genesis, Uriah Heep, King Crimson, Yes, QVL and ELP, to name a few. Pink Floyd, Camel and VDGG are other bands I've listened to a lot, but I still need to listen to them some more before I can say that I like them a lot or not. They haven't quite got to me, yet. So, overall, I'm quite new to the genre, but I know what I like (in your wardrobe? no  ) in prog, but I'm looking forward to getting recommendations on some new (and older) stuff from all you guys and gals (yes, I know you're out there, lurking around this forum, I've seen you, with your bald heads and what nots), and I'm going to get started on reviewing some albums of my own sooner rather then later, so you can count on hearing a lot from me in the future.I'll end this (rather lenghty, sorry about that
 ) introduction of myself by sayin' that I'm over the moon (yes, even the dark side of it) about finding this site. It feels like I've finally come home.-------------  
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Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: February 29 2012 at 21:09
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Ah, finally another Ledhed, welcome to PA ! Indeed you have come home, to a very costly and obsessive new pastime. I'm sorry. But again, welcome ! |
Posted By: TheGazzardian
Date Posted: February 29 2012 at 22:18
Your journey of discovery is actually only just beginning - there is still tons for you to explore! Look forward to it! 
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Posted By: irrelevant
Date Posted: March 01 2012 at 05:38
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Welcome! ------------- https://gabebuller.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow - New album! http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385" rel="nofollow - http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=7385 |
Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: March 01 2012 at 10:23
hesiann og velkommen til den mest tidsfordrivende siden på internett  , du kommer til å bruke my tid og penger på å være medlem her, and also a nice list of bands and development of taste and gravitasjon towards greatness, i have never been much into Lynyrd though, im more of a 70s Elton John buff, he is the tru king of pop, i liv in Stavanger but im from nearby Oslo, -------------  
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Posted By: Catcher10
Date Posted: March 01 2012 at 11:06
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Welcome aboard -------------   
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Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: March 01 2012 at 12:17
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Thanks for the welcome guys! -------------
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Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: March 01 2012 at 12:24
 Still happy to have discovered prog though-------------
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Atavachron wrote:Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: March 01 2012 at 12:30
I know, and for that I'm very excited. Very much looking forward to discovering new artists. I know I have some good times ahead of me
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Posted By: lazland
Date Posted: March 01 2012 at 12:45
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Nice to see you, and what a fantastic introduction As I discovered when I joined, you are never too old to find and enjoy great new music. ------------- Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time! |
Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: March 01 2012 at 12:47
Heisann og takk! Jeg veit, har brukt mye tid og penger allerede. Begynner å bli en smule bekymret Thanks again. I've listened to a lot of Elton John growing up (one of my mothers favourites). Catchy, but a little too soft for my taste, men smaken er som kjent som baken. Btw, thought you were norwegian. Saw you in 'The Football Thread'-thread -------------
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Posted By: The Bearded Bard
Date Posted: March 01 2012 at 12:54
Likewise, and thanks! I've seen the long lists of artists on this site, and yes, I don't think I'll be runnin' out of new music to discover any time soon. -------------
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