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    Posted: May 09 2006 at 17:00
what is the most creative name of a prog band that you have ever heard
make a top 5 or more if you want
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Well, in my case I can hardly think of a prog band that has a name of which I think: "pff, bunch of lame guys, I could've thought of that one!"

Allthough Genesis is pretty familiar name ofcourse...
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Pain of Salvation (love the name)
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Yes, it's like "yeah" man.  I don't know how they came up with the name, but I can imagine the creative brainstorming session.

"So what'll we call our band?"
"Ahhh..."
"What?"
"No."
"No what?"
"Huh?"
"No, no nos, ahhhs, whats or huhs."
"No?"
"Yes."
"I agree."
"Yes?"
"Yes!"
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Ha about the "Yes" thing....me and my friend had a "who's on first" thing when discussing them and....well....The Who.
Anyways, for most creative name, I'd have to say Sleepytime Gorilla Museum or Godspeed You Black Emperor! *haven't heard either but such great names*


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I always liked the name"Grey Lady Down", not sure how prog thet are though.
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i cople a like are..shadow gallery,under the sun,mostly autumn,,pure reason revolution,pain of salvation,nightwish,after forever
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The obvious number 1:
 
1. Van der Graaf Generator (also with the most original album titles)
2. Pain of Salvation
3. Porcupine Tree
4. Shadow Gallery
5. Dream Theater
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Originally posted by martinprog77 martinprog77 wrote:

i cople a like are..shadow gallery,under the sun,mostly autumn,,pure reason revolution,pain of salvation,nightwish,after forever

Hatfield and the North. What a creative and crazy idea to name a band after a sign on the M1 motorway!


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Snug In The Mirror - still available at last count.
David - Never doubt in the dark that which you believe to be true in the light.
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Led Zeppelin
pink floyd
Rush
Emerson Lake & Palmer
Van der graf generator
 
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Hatfield and the North
Godspeed You! Black Emperor
King Crimson
Rush
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King Crimson. Not only does it sound a bit dangerous and agressive - like the music, it also sounds very mysterious and overwhelming. It also sounded familiar when I first heard of 'em. It just sounds great.
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I agree with BaldFriede: Hatfield and the North is an absolutely brilliant name for an absolutely brilliant band. King Crimson is also a very beautiful, intense name, which reflects the essence of the band itself. I think most prog bands have very original names - with the exception of ELP (great band, though...), whose name is a bit of an ego trip (no surprises there). Personally, I like names which are taken from literature, such as Soft Machine or the many names inspired by Tolkien's works (I'm not talking about black metal bands, though).
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renaissance:   a classical, high society & refined name
 
gryphon:       a legendary sacred bird that deserves respect & admiration, like the band
 
mad crayon:    evokes the capability to produce Dali-esque paintings & drawings
 
iluvatar:   a subtle mix of mythological & futuristic name at the level of deity.
 
violet district:   a trendy title that refers to a hot city sector where technology & ruins share the space.
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1 Van der Graaf Generator - You just know it will be something dark and complex.
2 Soft Machine - Confusing in the most positive way.
3 Träd, Gras och Stenar (Trees, Grass and Rocks) - Swedish Progg. How can you not like    it?
4 Magma - Sounds great and means melted rocks, or floating lava.
5 Univers Zero -  Dark and mysterious, just like the music.

I don't know if thes qualifies as creative names in the same way as say Sleepytime Gorilla Museum. But they are some of my favorite band names. And they all make sense when you hear the music they make. I love King Crimson and Curved Air as well.
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i love Genesis, is very simple but says a lot
jethro tull, i find it very funny
pink floyd sounds good as well, but i think it was nicer in the begining when it ws "The pink floyd sound"
the who is pretty cool to
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Points: 11746 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: May 13 2006 at 20:35
Originally posted by R o V e R R o V e R wrote:

Led Zeppelin
pink floyd
Rush
Emerson Lake & Palmer
Van der graf generator
 


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Pineapple Thief, Pain Of Salvation, and Pavlov's Dog are some of my favorites.
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Italian band names are amazing, also: That Old Inn, Fate's Inn, Marconi's Awarded Bakery, Mutual Helping Bank, A Ticket To Hell, The Bronze Ballet, etc. also some Brazilian band names: Remembering Apple's Valley, Sacred Heart Of The Earth, Pits & Clouds and... Blezqi Zatsaz (which has no real meaning Tongue). 
 
 
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