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Posted: May 19 2010 at 21:04

not sure the OP was saying your favorite music is for intellectuals, but rather that perhaps prog stimulates certain brain function that other musics don't

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Posted: May 19 2010 at 20:23

HTCF wrote:

I did an IQ test once, four years ago, and it told me 140.

I was 14.

Just sayin'.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1560418/IQ-tests-are-unreliable-measure.html

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Posted: May 19 2010 at 20:12

Anybody who thinks their favorite style of music is for intellectuals flatters herself. It's laughable. Music of any genre can potentially appeal to anybody. Do I think Prog itself is smarter music than, say, Pop? Well sure, but do I think that makes me anything special? Absolutely not. Some of the best Hip-Hop music is incredibly deep and raw in what it speaks about, but plenty of Hip-Hop fans are idiots.

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Posted: May 19 2010 at 20:10

as much of a lunatic/idiot Nietzsche was, I guess even he can be right on one thing. Music, and the arts in general, are what give a society its soul.

There is definitely something to be said about men/women of intellect and mind who tend to love artistically minded music in general, including classical and jazz as well.

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Edited by Easy Livin - May 20 2010 at 02:34

The human heart instrinsically longs for that which is true, good, and beautiful. This is why timeless music is never without these qualities.

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Posted: May 19 2010 at 19:59

Well if prog fans are so smart, riddle me this:

Damn straight, Violent J. No matter how smart you are, you still can't hold music. Miracles.

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Posted: May 19 2010 at 19:26

I did an IQ test once, four years ago, and it told me 140.

I was 14.

Just sayin'.

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Posted: May 19 2010 at 19:14

Dean wrote:

Slartibartfast wrote:

Symphonie wrote:

Friedrich Nietzsche said: “Without music, life would be an error.”

Not knowing much about the guy, I really like that quote. Big smile

"And we should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once. And we should call every truth false which was not accompanied by at least one laugh. "

...so he was evidently into Line Dancing.

Anyone who hasn't heard about square dancing needs to go look it up. Don't ask me to explain it, I've seen it done, swing your partner, promenade...
(It was big amongst the older folks in the Kentucky area of the country where I hail from. Probably still is even though the old folks ain't what they used to be.)

Back to topic, I do believe that once we develop really cool prog dancing like this our intellect will blow everyone else away...

Edited by Slartibartfast - May 19 2010 at 19:24

Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...

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Posted: May 19 2010 at 19:13

I would not say that I am a super smart intellectual but I will say that one reason I do enjoy prog so much is the complexity of its music. When I tell people I listen to 30 minute prog songs they are baffled at how I could listen to a 30 minute song, but I find them to be a treat because they are usually complex and have a lot to offer.

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Posted: May 19 2010 at 18:38

Slartibartfast wrote:

Symphonie wrote:

Friedrich Nietzsche said: “Without music, life would be an error.”

Not knowing much about the guy, I really like that quote. Big smile

"And we should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once. And we should call every truth false which was not accompanied by at least one laugh. "

...so he was evidently into Line Dancing.

What?

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Posted: May 19 2010 at 18:34

the same Nieteche said that "god is dead" but thats an other discussion for an other forum and lay it as that dead... Pig

and yes Prog are making me think more about stuff, but so is a good movie a stunning painting, a nice dancing preformance or a good football match (the European variation offcouse) Approve

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Posted: May 19 2010 at 18:22

Symphonie wrote:

Friedrich Nietzsche said: “Without music, life would be an error.”

Not knowing much about the guy, I really like that quote. Big smile

Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...

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Posted: May 19 2010 at 17:46

i totally agree with Nietzsche, music is just about the greatest and most important thing around, for me i am sure-but when i listen to prog, it is more of an emotional thing than an intellectual one-when i am in a more intellectual "thinking" mood, i will put on a Bruckner or Mahler symphony. Not that intelligence is not part of the prog equation, sure it is. i wonder what music Nietzsche liked? Possibly Wagner?

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Posted: May 19 2010 at 17:45

This topic reminds me of that hilarious Uncyclopedia article I read earlier today.

"If your IQ is under 130, or if you are unable to pretend that your IQ is not under 130, you should not even attempt writing Prog Rock. Progressive Rock is—to put it bluntly—for smart people. If you are not one of these smart people, you simply cannot make Progressive Rock music."

or how about:

"If you're talking about Progressive Rock and want to sound smarter and more sophisticated than the person you're talking to, it is recommended you reference King Crimson and/or their first album at least once."

Great stuff. Thumbs Up

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Posted: May 19 2010 at 17:43

I still have all of my wisdom teeth.

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Posted: May 19 2010 at 17:38

Well, I certainly see myself as an intellectual. A thinker. A ponderer. Someone who spends time asking questions and looking for answers in life.

And I agree, prog puts me in a similarly speculative mindset.

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Posted: May 19 2010 at 17:09

Hi, as you know, rare are those who are listening to prog music.

Those I know who do have intellectual trends, in the sense that they ask themself more questions about life in general. Indeed, the progressive music helps me personally to get quickly in an intense way of thinking: So I appreciate more the qualities of the music.
Of course, these are only generalizations, but I was wondering if you've noticed similar cases in your community?

Friedrich Nietzsche said: “Without music, life would be an error.” And nobody on Earth has reflected more than Nietzsche. What do you think about this reflection?

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