Best Live Prog/Non Prog CD or LP

 First of all I doný own that many Live albums, so I´m just gonna name 2:

How the West was won - Led Zeppelin

Incredible!!! I caný believe that they reliesed it so much time after, it beats the hell out of theyr other live records.

Made in Japan - Deep Purple

A classic, no doubt about it!!!!

Allan Holdsworth's All Night Wrong is one of the best sonically pure live recordings I've heard, not to mention the stripped down versions of many Holdsworth tunes. All the tripped out fluid legato leads smack you right in the face and really show the masters incredible facility. Any guitar nut would be advised to get All Night Wrong. I'll offer Then! as slightly secondary, but still an A#1 live testament to Holdsworth's brilliance.

A Gathering of the Minds, a live boot recording that features Jack Bruce, Billy Cobham, Didier Lockerbee (??) David Sancious and Allan Holdsworth is a seriously wonderful experience.

I'm currently enthralled with the live Sylvian/Fripp recording, Damage. Fripp sounds hip on this disc and David Sylvian's voice is top notch.

1. Dream Theater: Live At Budokan

2. Dream Theater: Live Scenes From New York

3. Metallica: S&M

1) The Great Deceiver (King Crimson)

2) All That Glitters is a Mare's Nest (Cardiacs)

3) Playing the Fool (Gentle Giant)

For my money, the Great Deceiver set by King Crimson is the Dogs'. In choosing this, I bear in mind that over 50% of the material is improvised, therefore brand new to the ear. Much is startlingly scary and HEAVY, parts are achingly beautiful. The Cardiacs set is perhaps the best record of they're Golden years and offers glimpses into the Cardiacs mythology and raison d'etre as well as providing ample proof of their individual musicianship and 'tightness' as an outfit. I have yet to purchase some of the newly released Giant sets from their website, so for now Playin the Fool is my choice for showing this band teaching the world what prog rock is all about and setting mountainous standards.

Sadly my WORST would have to be several bootlegs by Pink Floyd - yes, Pompeii showed that at they're best they could be awesome live, but I've got plenty of proof that on a bad day they were excrutiating. Sorry - they are one of my  top bands, honest!

Yessongs

Genesis Live

Seconds Out

Live: Scenes From New York

Welcome Back My Friend To The Show That Never Ends

The Night Watch

Exit... Stage Left

Rush In Rio

Chicago At Carnegie Hall

Captured

Live In Europe (by Transatlantic)

Snow Dog wrote: Hi valravennz  I recently rediscovered camel, I only had bought Moonmadness in the seventies but now Ive heard them all. My first Prog Rock love though was ELP. Thats why I included wellcome back my friends...exceptional performance

Ah we must be 70's kids  I first became aware of prog rock when King Crimson released ITCOTCK 1969. At a very tender age I might add still at junior high. They blew me away after that became obsessed - Jethro Tull and ELP in equal proportions. Pink Floyd also prominent. and the list goes on. ELP have always been right up at the top with me. I recently acquired the boxed set "Manticore" - one of my most precious possessions

Have a listen to Live at the Hood by Qango ..... aka

- John Wetton / lead vocals, bass, bass pedals, acoustic guitar
- Carl Palmer / drums, percussion
- Dave Kilminster / acoustic & electric guitars, backing vocals
- John Young / keyboards, backing vocals

An Asia/ELP fusion. Not the best recording but some great guys enjoying their music! 

Track listing
1. Time again (5:34)
2. Sole survivor (6:28)
3. Bitches crystal (3:58)
4. DK solo (2:09)
5. All along the watchtower (4:51)
6. Last one home (8:57)
7. JY solo (5:13)
8. Hoedown (4:01)
9. Fanfare for the common man (8:31)
10. Heat of the moment (5:48)