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octopus-4 
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RIO/Avant/Zeuhl,Neo & Post/Math Teams
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 Posted: May 05 2011 at 23:13 |
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Echoes
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I stand with Roger Waters, I stand with Joan Baez, I stand with Victor Jara, I stand with Woody Guthrie. Music is revolution
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richardh
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Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 01:10 |
Tarkus - live version Intricate Hammond organ licks ,fast percussive drumming and a massive moog finale. My prog heaven.
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giselle
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 01:44 |
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A bit of agonising; several songs fit my bill, especially 21st Century Schizoid man and Watercolour Days. If it comes down to one, it has to be Watercolour Days by Clouds, for that intro alone could enthrall me. The way the music builds in a crescendo to that opening verse is just sublime, and the arrangement continues in such a clever way, dropping down to just piano right in the middle, playing an almost-nursery rhyme melody, before returning with that haunting chorus. I think the chorus is a bit weaker lyrically than the verse, which is a shame, but it's still a lovely piece of work.
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yanch
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 06:01 |
Very, very hard to choose. I've been listening to prog for almost 40 years.
Have to go with Thick as a Brick.
First time I heard it I was blown away-the melodies, the changes, the length, the whole story. It has so much in it. I still listen to it and enjoy it. Whether the original full length version or the various edits from the live shows. It's all good.
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Heathcliffe
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Location: Melbourne
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 06:05 |
 yanch wrote:
Very, very hard to choose. I've been listening to prog for almost 40 years.Have to go with Thick as a Brick. First time I heard it I was blown away-the melodies, the changes, the length, the whole story. It has so much in it. I still listen to it and enjoy it. Whether the original full length version or the various edits from the live shows. It's all good. |
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petrica
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Location: Romania
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 06:33 |
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The first song I was thinking after reading poll question was King Crimson - Starless. I find Starless simply amazing. I love everything about it: melody, technicality, the slow start-up and the perfect dissonant transition to the crazy, chaotic and unbelievable end(for sure one of the best piece of prog ever written). I'll stop mentioning another ones because there many, many others and you asked for just one.
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Epignosis
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Joined: December 30 2007
Location: Raeford, NC
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 06:58 |
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"The Revealing Science of God"
This captivating Yes song enchants me every time I hear it. The melodies, themes, transitions, and lyrics just flow perfectly and take me on a magical journey.
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Snow Dog
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Joined: March 23 2005
Location: Caerdydd
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 07:15 |
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thehallway wrote:
1) You must type the song, then a gap, then give a brief (no more than one paragraph) explanation as to why it is your favourite |
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Varon
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Joined: August 06 2010
Location: Ukraine
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 07:24 |
A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers
It Impresses me every time more and more+the most expressive vocal in prog+wondefrul lyrics+really deep and powerful composition)
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Would you catch the final words of mine?
Would you catch my words???
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Hoipolloi
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Joined: April 24 2011
Location: Canada
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 08:04 |
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Us and Them - Pink Floyd
The first saxophone solo is beautiful! As well as the harmonies done by Richard Wright.
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Icarium
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Joined: March 21 2008
Location: Tigerstaden
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 08:40 |
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Atoms
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Joined: September 12 2010
Location: Sweden
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 09:42 |
Atom Heart Mother - Pink Floyd Prog in a nutshell, not much more to say.
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progtapper
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 10:09 |
The World That We Drive Tthrough - The Tangent
A fantastic prog epic tribute to prog epics.
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kawkaw123
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 10:31 |
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Dream Theater's A Change of Seasons. Whats not to like about it. Its epic and about the challenges of life. Its AMAZING.
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thehallway
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 10:45 |
Snow Dog wrote:
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thehallway wrote:
1) You must type the song, then a gap, then give a brief (no more than one paragraph) explanation as to why it is your favourite |
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Exactly..... please everyone, it's so much easier to count votes if this format is adhered to. And the couple of you that didn't give explanations need to or you won't get counted.
I think we should probably be stating the artist's names too; with some more obscure songs I'm not necessarily gonna know who the band is.
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rogerthat
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 11:00 |
Echoes
There is longing, wonderment, mystery, beauty and so many other things hidden in layers of layers of music in this 20-odd minute monster.
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digdug
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Location: Canada
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 11:22 |
Manuel wrote:
Thick As A Brick. Simply because over the years, it has been the piece of music that has remained top of my list, and I've never tired off. |
This
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Prog On!
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lazland
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Joined: October 28 2008
Location: Wales
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 11:33 |
Yes - Turn Of The Century.
A magical journey of a love conquering death, with superb performances from all concerned.
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Enhance your life. Get down to www.lazland.org
Now also broadcasting on www.progzilla.com Every Saturday, 4.00 p.m. UK time!
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Thin_Man
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Location: Croatia
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 11:47 |
Supper's Ready
Made from few songs combined in to one, and it works perfectly... I listen to it with as much enthusiasm as the first time I heard the song. It has a very special meaning for me,.
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33rpm
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Location: Ohio USA
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Posted: May 06 2011 at 14:19 |
Thick as a Brick (complete) I have owned TaaB from the day it was released on LP. It is the song I have played most though the years and continue to play more now than ever. For me the perfect lyrics put to the perfect music!
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Vinyl just sounds better!!
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The Actual Favourite Prog Song (Super Poll!)
