Men only?

Starette wrote: I commend you on that quite heartily as I admire your determination in NOT allowing the depressing feelings that this conversation has given me to get through to you- as a lady. Me....I'm depressed...People: the thoughts that my mind has given a chance to rise as a result of contemplating on this topic have made me SAD to be a GIRL!  Logical reason= not known. Probably just a rush of estrogen....GAH! see what I mean???? *cries and listens to Nightwish and Curved Air to try and heal the wounds.*

 I can't see why you're depressed. Please don't waste any time being depressed! It certainly wasn't the intention of this thread. You should just like whatever music you like and don't care what others think. That's what I do - that's what everyone should do. Everybody is different - just be yourself and appreciate that.

My friend and i were discussing this very thing a few hours ago! haha. Anyway our theory is that most woman are more concerned about what people think of them and therefore will try and "fit in with the crowd" so until prog becomes popular most woman wont like it. Could be all wrong just my two cents.

Seems simple to me.  Most women want music that they can feel (a danceable beat, something bright and fun, something soft and intimate with words that they can relate, etc.)

Progressive rock is less about something to feel, and more about creativity and color and abstractness.  Whereas women seem to be drawn to familiar songs, prog. rock goes for originality and unique approaches to music.

And who knows, maybe those long guitar solos, keyboard solos, and odd drum patterns appeal to something in the inner parts of men.

That's not so say that there isn't great prog. music with women members.  Just check out Curved Air, Renaissance, and Kate Bush.

You know, most people I showed them prog liked it. I might be in a 'more art-oriented school', but it's still true. I know two girls who told me the Silver Mt. Zion I showed them was good, but one also said she wouldn't listen to it because it would make here feel so depressed, and make her think really to much about everything, life and all, escpecially if she's alone while doing it!

Actually, It's exactly why I like that band. Maybe it's one reason?... Maybe girls hates it for the same reason we like it?

Starette wrote: I actually find it hillarious that Prog is a guy-dominated thing. My reason? I come from New Zealand...or more specifically... I go to Auckland University. Here- it's the WOMEN who love the Art's and the bizarre things- far moreso than men. In fact, most of the guys here are rough-neck, dumbarse drongos. Men like my boyfriend- who got me into prog- are very rare heavenly creatures.

Are you serious?... There's a lot of guys in music here (I mean, about 30% of those at my age), actually, we all are doing music shows in the school, play music in the hall, play music ouside while we should be in class, we like music in Québec (even if it is metal or old rock, like Led Zepplin, for most of them, they like to play weird music anyway). Girls too, but here, they're different, ask other québécois here...

Girls of your school can always come here, no problem.

Starette wrote: Women are complex beings- men....simple.

So true... but never herd this from a girl. They all says they are 'simple'...

Blacksword wrote: fandango wrote: ^^^ and you say you still have mates? Yeah, and they dont mind my cape 'n' heels. They're all Hobbits so they're not going to lecture me on fashion or good taste. Not with feet like theirs! Hip Hop Hobbits! Can you imagine it..??

hmmm....I'm not sure who keeps the stranger company..you or them...

Odysseus wrote: I've personally never met a girl into prog. I assume it's because they prefer romantic and easy-listening stuff...

I know I know- sad but true but there ARE prog-loving women out there okay??

WE DO EXIST...okay??!!! Don't deny us! The evil truth of this thread is killing me...

*gets desperate, bangs head again'st wall in fustration and decides to calm herself down by listening to Marillion*