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LinusW

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Posted: June 15 2008 at 06:46

^ what he said about what she said Smile

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Posted: June 15 2008 at 06:33

^ what she said.

What?

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Posted: June 15 2008 at 06:29

I have to side with Rocktopus on this (not on the ignorant part, though Smile

). If we are talking about the late Sixties-early Seventies, of course British prog was the trailblazer - though other countries, like my native Italy or Germany, were very quick to take up the cue and start a vibrant prog scene of their own. The release dates of many essential prog albums from other European countries bear witness to that. As for the following decades, with the exception of the Neo period of the early Eighties, British prog basically went into a steady decline, while the prog scene remains strong to this day in many European countries, including Italy.

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Posted: June 15 2008 at 06:23

The only controversial bit is that what you write make you look like a typical englishspeaking cultural ignorant.

The close to nonexisting American 70's progscene was comletely irrelevant compared to the vibrant senes of Germany, France, Italy and Belgium. Just like the current UK progscene is one of the least interesting in the world.

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Posted: June 15 2008 at 06:15

Some truths are self evident, of course Brit is best

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Posted: June 15 2008 at 05:57

Now - to start a really contraversial thread!

I really don't want to offend any of my American or European mainland friends, but....

I have heard it said that British Prog was/is the best - maybe due to the very nature of British middle-class culture in music (these aren't my thoughts - I'm just saying what I've heard).

The Beatles built Psychedelia, leading to Pink Floyd, then there' s Genesis, then there's Yes, then there's King Crimson, then there's ELP, Jethro Tull - the list goes on...

Also the American stuff has a tendency to sound cheesy

Interestingly, also, it seems to me that today, it is in the European mainland that Prog is listened to the most - eg in Italy, Poland, Germany, France etc.. etc.. (I guess this is another contraversial comment)

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LinusW Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 27 2007 Location: Sweden Status: Offline Points: 10665	Posted: June 15 2008 at 06:46
	^ what he said about what she said
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Dean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin and Amateur Layabout Joined: May 13 2007 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 37575	Posted: June 15 2008 at 06:33
	^ what she said.
	What?

Raff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 29 2005 Location: None Status: Offline Points: 24429	Posted: June 15 2008 at 06:29
	I have to side with Rocktopus on this (not on the ignorant part, though). If we are talking about the late Sixties-early Seventies, of course British prog was the trailblazer - though other countries, like my native Italy or Germany, were very quick to take up the cue and start a vibrant prog scene of their own. The release dates of many essential prog albums from other European countries bear witness to that. As for the following decades, with the exception of the Neo period of the early Eighties, British prog basically went into a steady decline, while the prog scene remains strong to this day in many European countries, including Italy.

Rocktopus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 02 2006 Location: Norway Status: Offline Points: 4202	Posted: June 15 2008 at 06:23
	The only controversial bit is that what you write make you look like a typical englishspeaking cultural ignorant. The close to nonexisting American 70's progscene was comletely irrelevant compared to the vibrant senes of Germany, France, Italy and Belgium. Just like the current UK progscene is one of the least interesting in the world.
	Over land and under ashes In the sunlight, see - it flashes Find a fly and eat his eye But don't believe in me Don't believe in me Don't believe in me

Darshan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: March 22 2005 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 7	Posted: June 15 2008 at 06:15
	Some truths are self evident, of course Brit is best

PinkPangolin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 26 2006 Location: Somerset (UK) Status: Offline Points: 213	Posted: June 15 2008 at 05:57
	Now - to start a really contraversial thread! I really don't want to offend any of my American or European mainland friends, but.... I have heard it said that British Prog was/is the best - maybe due to the very nature of British middle-class culture in music (these aren't my thoughts - I'm just saying what I've heard). The Beatles built Psychedelia, leading to Pink Floyd, then there' s Genesis, then there's Yes, then there's King Crimson, then there's ELP, Jethro Tull - the list goes on... Also the American stuff has a tendency to sound cheesy Interestingly, also, it seems to me that today, it is in the European mainland that Prog is listened to the most - eg in Italy, Poland, Germany, France etc.. etc.. (I guess this is another contraversial comment)

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