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Poll Question: Does your current woman share the same interests in prog as you do?
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Points: 85 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 05 2009 at 01:49
Originally posted by SaltyJon SaltyJon wrote:

Originally posted by guitargods2009 guitargods2009 wrote:

For you single fellas (that have been so for quite some time):
Go out and find one and then come back and participate.


You got it.  Generally though, if I tell girls what kind of music I listen to and say that I absolutely dislike rap, country, pop, etc. they get upset. Tongue  It's even worse if I play them some.
 
Just goes to show that you shouldn't reject a girl 'cause she's not a prog head (especially if she's hot!!). So here's some pointers for 'ya fellas out there.
 
1. Agree that her favorite gerne of music (hip-hop, country, ragtime) is also your favorite (even if it's true). This gets your foot (among other things) in the door.
 
2. While you're gettin' down to buisness with her, slip on a copy of "Dark Side Of The Moon" on the CD changer. That'll add to the mood (trust me on that one).
 
3. After dating her for some time go ahead and spin some Dream Theater or Mars Volta when you're both just cruisin' down the countryside.
 
4. Next take her to your flat and play Guitar Hero or Rock Band using selections from renown prog rockers.
 
5. Follow step 2. After which her response should be along the lines of  "Gee dear, who's that your always playing eveytime we're making out?" She'll take a liking to Floyd becoming her first favorite prog band.
 
6. If you play your cards right overtime she'll disown her original taste in music and start listening to Floyd or Rush on her own terms (making her into a convert).
 
7. CONGRATS! Not only do you have a hot girl who's so sexy but also enjoys prog almost as much as your horny self. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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Points: 1250 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 05 2009 at 04:55

I did allmost exactly what you suggested here (exept it was Wish you were here).

It is still her favorite album and PF is her favorite band.

It is just me not part of it anymore.

Now, do I have the patience to go all over it again ?

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Here in Guatemala, I still don't met a girl who likes -or at least know- about prog metal... So is hard to say... my girl -still is not formally- she said she wants to here what I like... that she really wants to support me on that... she likes "Hollow Years" and "Through her Eyes" but get a little scared when I show her Six Degrees... jejeje... she is not made for metal... but a least didn't ask to skip the heavy songs... So... I suggest the Falling into Infinity... and seems that she start to have the idea... jejeje... what we need is patience...!!!
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So everytime you want to listen to your favourite Floyd records you get districted by your girlfriend who's in the mood? Whaha

I never listen to prog during the act, I get distracted...
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Points: 28772 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 07 2009 at 12:31
Originally posted by guitargods2009 guitargods2009 wrote:

Originally posted by SaltyJon SaltyJon wrote:

Originally posted by guitargods2009 guitargods2009 wrote:

For you single fellas (that have been so for quite some time):
Go out and find one and then come back and participate.


You got it.  Generally though, if I tell girls what kind of music I listen to and say that I absolutely dislike rap, country, pop, etc. they get upset. Tongue  It's even worse if I play them some.
 
Just goes to show that you shouldn't reject a girl 'cause she's not a prog head (especially if she's hot!!).


Oh, I don't reject them, as I really don't have a problem listening to other styles of music (I won't necessarily enjoy everything but I can deal with it).  Musical taste is something that can be worked on over time.  Believe it or not, though, I've met a girl here at college who's heard of bands like Echolyn and another one who loves King Crimson. Shocked  So not all hope is lost to get a girl who likes prog. Tongue
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If she does you might want to check her out for testicles...

Bad joke, sorry, unless you did get a good laugh out of it. Tongue
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Originally posted by TODDLER TODDLER wrote:

Originally posted by harmonium.ro harmonium.ro wrote:

My GF loves all the prog she's been exposed to by me. And yes that includes Magma, Univers Zero, The Mars Volta etc. Big smile
Interesting. I can't imagine how enjoyable it would be to have a girlfriend or wife that's interested in Univers Zero.


I actually did play "Dense" for my wife a few months ago and she told me it "wasn't bad".  I nearly freakin' fell over.  LOL
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Originally posted by Slartibartfast Slartibartfast wrote:

If she does you might want to check her out for testicles...

Bad joke, sorry, unless you did get a good laugh out of it. Tongue


It's true, you can't be too careful with girls who claim to like prog. 
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Whenever my wife happens to walk in when I'm listening to prog, almost universally I get "What is THIS???" Three minutes is about the max on really mellow stuff.
 
There are a very few albums she tolerates, like Harmonium's 5 seasons. At the same time, she hates the Decemberists. What's a guy to do?
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Fortunately my wife has a doctorate in musik. She is very open minded towards any style.
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Originally posted by TODDLER TODDLER wrote:

Originally posted by harmonium.ro harmonium.ro wrote:

My GF loves all the prog she's been exposed to by me. And yes that includes Magma, Univers Zero, The Mars Volta etc. Big smile
Interesting. I can't imagine how enjoyable it would be to have a girlfriend or wife that's interested in Univers Zero.


Of course you can't imagine. You'd need my GF for that. Tongue
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My wife likes Marillion and my girlfriend is more into Opeth... I wish I could take them both to a concert at the same time. Wacko
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Originally posted by Angelo Angelo wrote:

My wife likes Marillion and my girlfriend is more into Opeth... I wish I could take them both to a concert at the same time. Wacko


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My girlfriend loves prog, so I can choose option 1 :D

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Originally posted by Angelo Angelo wrote:

My wife likes Marillion and my girlfriend is more into Opeth... I wish I could take them both to a concert at the same time. Wacko
 
 
Your girlfriend sounds coolLOL
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My girlfriend loves DT and other prog-metal bands, as well as metal bands like Amorphis. She has gone with me to three concerts (Iron Maiden, DT, Metallica). She even likes some extreme metal. She also enjoys Muse and bands like it. On the other side, she absolutely couldn't stand Frank Zappa, something she also shares with me. She didn't like Amon Duul II either, again, compatibility is almost perfect.
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Originally posted by The T The T wrote:

My girlfriend loves DT and other prog-metal bands, as well as metal bands like Amorphis. She has gone with me to three concerts (Iron Maiden, DT, Metallica). She even likes some extreme metal. She also enjoys Muse and bands like it. On the other side, she absolutely couldn't stand Frank Zappa, something she also shares with me. She didn't like Amon Duul II either, again, compatibility is almost perfect.


But...but...Zappa and ADII are both so great.  Cry
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Originally posted by guitargods2009 guitargods2009 wrote:

Originally posted by SaltyJon SaltyJon wrote:

Originally posted by guitargods2009 guitargods2009 wrote:

For you single fellas (that have been so for quite some time):
Go out and find one and then come back and participate.


You got it.  Generally though, if I tell girls what kind of music I listen to and say that I absolutely dislike rap, country, pop, etc. they get upset. Tongue  It's even worse if I play them some.
 
Just goes to show that you shouldn't reject a girl 'cause she's not a prog head (especially if she's hot!!). So here's some pointers for 'ya fellas out there.
 
1. Agree that her favorite gerne of music (hip-hop, country, ragtime) is also your favorite (even if it's true). This gets your foot (among other things) in the door.
 
2. While you're gettin' down to buisness with her, slip on a copy of "Dark Side Of The Moon" on the CD changer. That'll add to the mood (trust me on that one).
 
3. After dating her for some time go ahead and spin some Dream Theater or Mars Volta when you're both just cruisin' down the countryside.
 
4. Next take her to your flat and play Guitar Hero or Rock Band using selections from renown prog rockers.
 
5. Follow step 2. After which her response should be along the lines of  "Gee dear, who's that your always playing eveytime we're making out?" She'll take a liking to Floyd becoming her first favorite prog band.
 
6. If you play your cards right overtime she'll disown her original taste in music and start listening to Floyd or Rush on her own terms (making her into a convert).
 
7. CONGRATS! Not only do you have a hot girl who's so sexy but also enjoys prog almost as much as your horny self.
This is one hell of a b*****ding process. :P I might just be fine with making out to some goddamn R&B or even... Reggae... ugh... but for reggae she'd have to be DAMN fine.

I don't think I could make out to Pink Floyd. I'd be torn between making out and furrowing my brow and stroking my chin. That might freak her out a bit. :P
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Originally posted by Angelo Angelo wrote:

My wife likes Marillion and my girlfriend is more into Opeth... I wish I could take them both to a concert at the same time. Wacko


It's better for you to be in another concert. Leave them alone to the other one LOL
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Originally posted by Angelo Angelo wrote:

My wife likes Marillion and my girlfriend is more into Opeth... I wish I could take them both to a concert at the same time. Wacko
 
Actually, I've taking both my wife and a girlfriend out to a concert before. Now I'm still single and can't figure out why.  LOL 
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