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LiquidEternity 
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 Posted: November 24 2008 at 17:02 |
 Logan wrote:
kibble_alex wrote:
...I much prefer ... Hugh Banton's untouchable organ.... |
It can't be beat. Then there's David Jackson's enormous sax appeal, and beatmaster Guy Evans working those skins. VdGG it is. 
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Oh man, and the things Peter can do with his mouth... Very nice.
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Logan
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 16:57 |
kibble_alex wrote:
...I much prefer ... Hugh Banton's untouchable organ.... |
It can't be beat. Then there's David Jackson's enormous sax appeal, and beatmaster Guy Evans working those skins. VdGG it is.
Edited by Logan - November 24 2008 at 17:00
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LiquidEternity
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 16:40 |
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Oh jeez, neck and neck. Impressive. I put one down for Van der Graaf, as ELP is almost always to me an obnoxious band. They do have a few good ones, but for the most part, too much piano noodling. And VdGG has written some of the most tingly songs I've ever listened to.
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Takeshi Kovacs
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 15:39 |
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VdGG for me too!
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 Open the gates of the city wide....
Check out my music taste: http://www.last.fm/user/TakeshiKovacs/
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BaldFriede
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 12:45 |
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VdGG for me. One of my most favourite bands.
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 BaldJean and I; I am the one in blue.
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Epignosis
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 12:30 |
I've never gotten into Van der Graaf Generator. Granted, I only own one of their albums, and granted, that album is Trisector, but still. 
Anyway, I've heard a lot of their music, and I think ELP is better.
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keiser willhelm
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 12:23 |
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not a huge fan of either, but im trying more with VDGG. ELP is more my cup of tea but, i was never a big tea drinker. . .
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RaphaelT
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 12:18 |
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ELP is quite predictable, they can even fit into popular music whereas VDGG - constant avant - garde and great melodies too!
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yet you still have time!
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easytargets
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 11:48 |
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VdGG for me, though I love most of ELP works
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The water rushes over all
cities crash in the mighty wave;
the final man is very small,
plunging in for his final bathe
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Philip
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 11:48 |
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I went for ELP. Just an obvious natural preference I have for them, althought I live VDGG.
Edited by Philip - November 24 2008 at 11:49
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trackstoni
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 11:31 |
no need for comment , VDGG , and ELP are between my favourites 20 bands , unfortunate luck for ELP in this Poll !!!! /////  /////
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Tracking Tracks of Rock
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The Pessimist
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Joined: June 13 2007
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 11:02 |
MrEdifus wrote:
Voting against VDGG was as easy as voting for Dream Theater.
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So pretty tough then? 
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"Market value is irrelevant to intrinsic value."
Arnold Schoenberg
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The Pessimist
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 10:40 |
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VDGG: although I do love the more complex side to ELP, i.e. Tarkus, I much prefer Peter Hamill's vocal and emotional dexterity and Hugh Banton's untouchable organ work.
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"Market value is irrelevant to intrinsic value."
Arnold Schoenberg
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Lav
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 10:26 |
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Both bands are great and this poll is maybe one of the hardest I've seen, but in my case Peter Hammil makes it easy for me to choose: VDGG all the way :D
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crimson87
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 10:13 |
Ths is an evil poll! can't make me vote against VDGG.
However I want to see ELP as the winner of this tournament.
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MrEdifus
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 08:40 |
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Voting against VDGG was as easy as voting for Dream Theater.
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Roj
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 02:58 |
I vote for ELP.
I appreciate VDGG and do really like some of their stuff. Overall though I have always found them not to really be my cup of tea. On the other hand, while ELP were undoubtedly inconsistent, they produced several albums which stand comparison with any on PA. At their very best they were simply outstanding.
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Failcore
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 02:03 |
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I can already call the tournament. VdGG takes ELP. Rush takes GG. Rush takes VdGG. Winner Rush! Wrong I know, since Rush's name is not GG, but oh well. :P
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Zargus
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Posted: November 24 2008 at 00:35 |
TGM: Orb wrote:
Oh gosh.
Two great bands, with a good deal of classic output, but VDGG are comfortably preferable for me. My favourite band ever.
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Culdent have said it beter my self as much as i love ELP, not even they stand a chanse against the mighty Generator.
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tszirmay
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Posted: November 23 2008 at 22:19 |
febus wrote:
5 great albums for one band! 2 great for the other!......so the score is 5-2 for ELP |
Like a good soccer/football score. Please place ball at center  My feelings, exactement!
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