| Author |
 Topic Search  Topic Options
|
zicIy 
Forum Senior Member
Joined: September 04 2007
Status: Offline
Points: 413
|
 Topic: Procol Harum vs. Moody BLOOZ!!!
Posted: February 10 2008 at 04:48 |
|
PROCOL HARUM to me!
|
 |
everyone
Forum Senior Member
Joined: January 09 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 159
|
Posted: February 09 2008 at 11:06 |
|
Procol Harum's sound was more earth shattering compared to the Moodies'. The Moodies rode in on the coattails of the British Invasion originally and were not the best "freak beat" band from Birmingham UK. I own every Procol Harum album and the first 8 or 9 albums from the Moodies. I have tried to listen to the Moodies albums but I cannot get past the first two songs on their records. I'll shoot myself if I hear anything off Days of Future Passed again...
|
|
Moogtron III
Prog Reviewer
Joined: April 26 2005
Location: Belgium
Status: Offline
Points: 10616
|
Posted: February 09 2008 at 09:43 |
|
Both were important proto-prog bands, but I think Procol Harum reinvented itself some more. As it comes to personal taste, I'd also choose Procol Harum. I especially like their first three albums and Grand Hotel, and some of the crazy / progressive things they did on Home and Broken Barricades.
|
|
moreitsythanyou
Forum Senior Member
VIP Member
Joined: April 23 2006
Location: NYC
Status: Offline
Points: 11682
|
Posted: February 09 2008 at 01:45 |
|
Moody Blues certainly
|
 <font color=white>butts, lol[/COLOR]
|
|
Zargus
Forum Senior Member
Joined: May 08 2005
Location: Sweden
Status: Offline
Points: 3491
|
Posted: February 09 2008 at 01:43 |
Ehhh.. no idea.. have only heard like 1 song from each band.. 
|
|
|
|
micky
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: October 02 2005
Location: .
Status: Offline
Points: 46833
|
Posted: February 09 2008 at 01:02 |
|
them Moodies... by miles...
|
|
The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
|
|
harrold the barrel
Forum Newbie
Joined: February 08 2008
Location: eastcoastcanada
Status: Offline
Points: 16
|
Posted: February 09 2008 at 00:29 |
procol harum! a salty dog is ridonkulous!! 
|
|
Guillermo
Prog Reviewer
Joined: November 28 2004
Location: Mexico
Status: Offline
Points: 814
|
Posted: December 11 2007 at 12:48 |
|
Procol Harum.
|
|
Avatar: Photo of Solar Eclipse, Mexico City, July 1991. A great experience to see. Maybe once in a lifetime.
|
|
Duncan
Forum Senior Member
Joined: October 23 2004
Status: Offline
Points: 180
|
Posted: December 05 2007 at 08:16 |
|
When it comes to evoking an air of genuine profundity out of god-knows-where, Procol Harum are easily the better. Though neither are particularly to my taste, it's quite impressive how they manage to skirt around complete pap and remain a pretty engaging, charming little band. Wouldn't say the same about the Moodies.
|
|
Hamfari
Forum Senior Member
Joined: June 25 2007
Location: Iceland
Status: Offline
Points: 131
|
Posted: December 04 2007 at 20:19 |
The Moody blues, the 5 albums made in 67-70 are really great.
I donīt know Procol harum that much, they seem quite good, I should maybe get to know them better. The vocal harmonies and overall music composition seem to appeal to me more.
They donīt seem that underestimated cause whiter shade of pale gets much more radioplay than nights in white satin (their hits) at least where Iīm at.
Edited by Hamfari - December 04 2007 at 20:25
|
|
Nobody needs to go anywhere else. We are all, if we only knew it, already there.
|
|
Philip
Forum Senior Member
Joined: June 13 2007
Location: Porto, Portugal
Status: Offline
Points: 413
|
Posted: December 04 2007 at 11:19 |
It only could be The Moody Blues.
|
|
markosherrera
Forum Senior Member
Joined: October 01 2006
Location: World
Status: Offline
Points: 3252
|
Posted: December 03 2007 at 17:41 |
|
Moody blues ...specially early Moody Blues ,I dont like the voice of Gary Brooker,I have some of the first albums of Moody Blues and one album alive in Edmonton with orchestra of Procol Harum
|
|
Okocha
Forum Senior Member
Joined: July 13 2007
Location: Greece
Status: Offline
Points: 681
|
Posted: December 03 2007 at 17:27 |
|
Moodies...
|
|
kenethlevine
Special Collaborator
Prog-Folk Team
Joined: December 06 2006
Location: New England
Status: Offline
Points: 8950
|
Posted: December 01 2007 at 22:58 |
|
gotta go with the Moodys, although both bands were very important. Would have been intersting to throw BJH into this poll too.
|
|
crimhead
Forum Senior Member
VIP Member
Joined: October 10 2006
Location: Missouri
Status: Offline
Points: 19236
|
Posted: December 01 2007 at 18:53 |
|
Well PH had there run in the late 60's early 70's and the Moody's still tour. Both bands have their strengths and weakness' but Procol never got much radio play in the U.S.A with the exception of "Whiter Shade..." and "Conquistador". I still prefer the organ driven Procol though.
|
|
Intruder
Forum Senior Member
Joined: May 13 2005
Status: Offline
Points: 2165
|
Posted: December 01 2007 at 06:38 |
|
I can't believe the Procol side hasn't run away with this one....the Moodies took an early lead and have been holding the stronger side off....hope the Procols will come out strong in the second half.
|
|
I like to feel the suspense when you're certain you know I am there.....
|
|
Kyle
Forum Newbie
Joined: December 11 2006
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 33
|
Posted: November 30 2007 at 22:18 |
|
The Moody Blues. They were more important to Prog. than Procal Harum, and were more consistent (1967-1972 period). That is not to say I dislike Procal Harum, quite the opposite!! I've always believed that The Moody Blues have gotten some unfair knock, with them not being that complex and all. It doesn't really matter, they were important. If anything, both groups are a little overlooked on this site. Just look at the number of ratings both bands' albums have received.
|
|
crimhead
Forum Senior Member
VIP Member
Joined: October 10 2006
Location: Missouri
Status: Offline
Points: 19236
|
Posted: November 30 2007 at 21:26 |
|
Procol Harum for me.
|
|
febus
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator / In Memoriam
Joined: January 23 2007
Location: Orlando-Usa
Status: Offline
Points: 4312
|
Posted: November 30 2007 at 19:52 |
Tied game: 1-1
NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN versus A WHITER SHADE OF PALE? 
Both bands knew how to write magnificent melodies, knew how to sing them, have great arrangements....and some shortcomings as well but who doesn't have?
GRAND HOTEL from PH is my overall favorite followed by PH 1st album and MB first 3 albums.
|
|
tszirmay
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator
Joined: August 17 2006
Location: Canada
Status: Offline
Points: 6673
|
Posted: November 30 2007 at 15:46 |
 Man Erg wrote:
Hmmm.Tricky one.
Trower's guitar v Hayward's guitar - Trower
Pinder's keyboards v Brooker's keyboards - Pinder. 'Trontastic.
Taking in mind that the above are not the only main facets of both bands,I call this one a draw. |
I concur wholeheartedly! Trower weaved magic on Whiskey Train and Pinder sure laid down some fluffy mellow tron blankets.
Hayward and Brooker both possess great pipes .
Tie Score 
|
|
Donate monthly and keep PA fast-loading and ad-free forever.
/PAlogo_v2.gif "Progarchives.com Homepage")
Procol Harum vs. Moody BLOOZ!!!
