why women dont like prog?

It's true that there are few girls liking prog. Just in the crowd at a gig, the conclusion is clear.

I got two sisters, one is an exception she likes ELP, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Yes and even King Crimson's most obscure stuff like Red...the other likes Yes but that's all, she doesn't really cre about music.

But yes most of women are hooked by melodies, often love lyrics or no point lyrics, sugar voices...just look to rnb, most of listeners are girls...it's simple repetitive rythm, easy melodies, poor lyrics...

But it's the same for lots of men too...I can see it all around me.

To be true, the audience for prog is very very few by these days compared to the 70s. Maybe a change of mind too...

oliverstoned wrote: USAGirl wrote: I like it too. And I can dance to it. In fact it is a lot more interesting to dance to than what is usually offered as "dance music". I know a PA member (but i won't reveal his identity) who likes to dance on Zappa, GG, and Coltrane/Ascension... if you read this...

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Dr. Occulator wrote: I think alot of you are stereotyping women with many of these comments. There are probably as many males as females that aren't into prog as much as the commercial stuff. Maybe you should take some time to get to know some other women. I have many female friends, sisters and a girlfriend that loves prog. You don't have to be a musician to appreciate good music. However you may have to put some effort into finding a friend (male or female) that does appreciate prog. And when you find them, hold on to them!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally, an intelligent remark... as a deep prog-lover, and most definitely of the female gender, I seriously began to doubt whether a lot of you males over here have ever seriously tried to understand a woman.

One thing *I* wonder about is how it is possible that so many of the 'prog-males' over here seem to actually be married to a someone that doesn't share their interest. I wouldn't be able to stay in such a marriage, actually... guess it's my wrong.

No offense intended BTW - let's all just keep enjoying the music we love!

Chicapah wrote: Or, as Peter Gabriel said so distinctly, "Lady, kiss that prog..."

He said that?

:x 

Lol :D

*hits Peter with a sledgehammer*

robertplantowns wrote: One reason women do not like prog because is because they can't relate to the lyrics.  For women lyrics are of an ultimate importance and they like sappy lyrics more than a good riff or chord progression.  Women like to be able to sing along to music, and for women, the meaning of the song is more important than the music itself.  Have you ever heard a woman say, "Hey check out that sweet interplay between those instruments." or, "wow the chord structures are so brilliant", or "hey check out that sick virtuosic solo" no simply because most women do not really care about those sorts of things. MOST.  Not to say that women can't like prog or classical or jazz music, but they tend to prefer it for the "feeling" the music exudes rather than the sake of just listening to some interesting chords, lines, complex arrangements etc.  Which is not to say that listening to music for its "feeling" is the wrong way of listening to music, but generally, women tend to hear music on a feeling standpoint.  Ohh these lyrics make me feel this way, this song is soo sad, this is my sad collection of songs.  (have you ever met a guy who has a "sad" collection of songs, or a "happy" collection)  Oh this song is so romantic and makes me feel something something.  Oh this classical song, or progressive rock song "feels" nice, but they won't like music for it's sheer virtuosity, complexity, originality, weird factor, or progressive qualities, which is what progressive music is all about.  For instance, a woman could NEVER get into some really technical, atonal, math-metal that is so complex and intricate but doesn't give off any feeling whatsoever.  THAT's why women tend to dislike progressive rock.

a lot of what you say is true unfortunately regarding SOME women but many of your comments are rather sexist....!!!! shame on you - i can hear the few female prog fans we've got reading the above angrily throwing their mice at their computer screens right now! seriously, it's all down to personal taste - i've known lots of women into all types of prog but most seem to dislike heavy metal with a passion.

I like it!   

Cyndee