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Posted: January 23 2008 at 17:42

I like this question (though I think it's been done) ..hard to know whether to appeal to their tastes or yours, I did play my mom Tarkus recently and she really dug it (but she already likes jazz and classical), I played a friend Tortoise's Standards which he loved, and I've played musician friends really complex stuff which they always appreciate ..I think I generally try to get a sense of the person and the moment, and chose something appropriate

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Posted: January 23 2008 at 17:34

I've had good results with giving Can or VdGG albums to fans of indie rock. They'll already know Radiohead and GY!BE in many cases, and let me tell you that they won't be convinced when you claim their prog status. ;)

Just in general, don't try to tempt anyone into the genre with Art Bears or Gentle Giant. They seem to be great turn offs. :(

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Posted: January 23 2008 at 17:23

So I've been thinking about what albums I should give all of my musically inclined friends that think they might like progressive rock. And it got me thinking... what would you consider the best set of albums for introducing someone to prog or who is recently converting to prog? You could account for various musical tastes and sub-genres as well, such as someone who likes more alternative sounding music might like Radiohead or Porcupine Tree and the likes; a metal head might get into Symphony X, Riverside, Opeth, or Dream Theater or something of the sort. Now I wouldn't simply throw masterpiece albums at them; I'd think about what albums might make a transition to their musical taste into the right frame of mind. What do you consider the perfect prog "starter kit?"

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Atavachron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: September 30 2006 Location: Pearland Status: Offline Points: 65606	Posted: January 23 2008 at 17:42
	I like this question (though I think it's been done) ..hard to know whether to appeal to their tastes or yours, I did play my mom Tarkus recently and she really dug it (but she already likes jazz and classical), I played a friend Tortoise's Standards which he loved, and I've played musician friends really complex stuff which they always appreciate ..I think I generally try to get a sense of the person and the moment, and chose something appropriate

laplace Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: October 06 2005 Location: popupControl(); Status: Offline Points: 7606	Posted: January 23 2008 at 17:34
	I've had good results with giving Can or VdGG albums to fans of indie rock. They'll already know Radiohead and GY!BE in many cases, and let me tell you that they won't be convinced when you claim their prog status. ;) Just in general, don't try to tempt anyone into the genre with Art Bears or Gentle Giant. They seem to be great turn offs. :(

Draith Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: March 25 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 67	Posted: January 23 2008 at 17:23
	So I've been thinking about what albums I should give all of my musically inclined friends that think they might like progressive rock. And it got me thinking... what would you consider the best set of albums for introducing someone to prog or who is recently converting to prog? You could account for various musical tastes and sub-genres as well, such as someone who likes more alternative sounding music might like Radiohead or Porcupine Tree and the likes; a metal head might get into Symphony X, Riverside, Opeth, or Dream Theater or something of the sort. Now I wouldn't simply throw masterpiece albums at them; I'd think about what albums might make a transition to their musical taste into the right frame of mind. What do you consider the perfect prog "starter kit?"