Have new prog fans too commercial tastes?

The divide between the more pop minded prog fan, and the more avant minded prog fan has nothing to do with age. It is just a divide in preference. 

Camel, Yes and Genesis were always very pop minded.

Furthermore, I know far more music fans who listen to Kayo Dot, than listen to Transatlantic, Spock's Beard, or Neal Morse.

rogerthat wrote: QuestionableScum wrote: The divide between the more pop minded prog fan, and the more avant minded prog fan has nothing to do with age. It is just a divide in preference.  Camel, Yes and Genesis were always very pop minded. Furthermore, I know far more music fans who listen to Kayo Dot, than listen to Transatlantic, Spock's Beard, or Neal Morse. That surely reflects your company, really, because Spocks Beard must have more fans than KD, I'd assume.  A section of metalheads are into Maudlin of the Well but I am not so sure about KD.

Perhaps to some degree. But my point by saying I know more music fans that like KD, than Spock's Beard, was to suggest that KD appeals to people who are genuinely passionate about music in general (ie music nerds).  People I used to work at, at music stores who are generally indie music fans would appreciate Kayo Dot, but would laugh at Spock's Beard or the Flower Kings I imagine.

I actually do not personally know anyone who likes Spock's Beard. Transatlantic or Neal Morse.

Either way, as a youngun of 23 years, who only likes PT and Anathema of the bands mentioned in the OP, and generally listens to more abstract noncommercial prog I can use myself as a counter to this ludicrous thread.


Edited by QuestionableScum - July 12 2011 at 10:53

Did someone call DT mainstream

Polo wrote: darkshade wrote: The noise that guy is making... I'm sorry... growls, are horrible  You can't denigrate anyone's voice if you like Dream Theater.

haha

King Crimson776 wrote: QuestionableScum wrote: I know more hipsters that like KD, than Spock's Beard... KD appeals to people who are genuinely passionate about pseudo-intellectual metal (ie wannabe-music majors and Guitar Center employees). People I used to work at, at music stores who are generally indie music fans would appreciate Kayo Dot, but would laugh at Spock's Beard or the Flower Kings I imagine (too much melody and sincerity). Fixed. QuestionableScum wrote: I actually do not personally know anyone who likes Spock's Beard. Transatlantic or Neal Morse. Cool story, bro.

Speaking of derp...

Hey don't make fun of that QuestionableScum guy, English ain't his first language ok? ... I hope.

Triceratopsoil wrote: Why direct those comments to me?  They don't have anything to do with me, or with what I wrote.  Try addressing the person who made them.

I responded to your remark "out on a limb...blah blah". I have already answered on his comments (er, to which you responded, I presume).

WHAT IS GOING ON I DON'T EVEN UNDERSTAND

King Crimson776 wrote: Triceratopsoil wrote: I don't know what your issue is, but you're not remotely likable. My issue was with that guy who tried to show a correlation between "avant" metal and "real music fans". At least I'm more likable than that type of person.

You say that his opinion is an indication that English is not his first language, an assertion that is not only a personal attack on him, but is insulting to everybody ESL.  Opinions aren't valid because people don't come from the same culture as you?  What a disgusting attitude.

progkidjoel wrote: rogerthat wrote: Triceratopsoil wrote: Why direct those comments to me?  They don't have anything to do with me, or with what I wrote.  Try addressing the person who made them. I responded to your remark "out on a limb...blah blah". I have already answered on his comments (er, to which you responded, I presume). I think you should re-read the above posts.

Uh, what?  Obviously I do know that strangers on the internet do not constitute people one knows. But since Triceratopsoil was, well, kind enough to state that specifically, I said that that was not what I had addressed.  Now what is the confusion here?