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Tony R 
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 Posted: July 29 2013 at 13:02 |
It's impossible not to channel your influences, the trick is not to just be a copy. IMO The Flower Kings do more than pay homage to "classic" prog, which is ok, but not for me.
Wilson is a god to me... 
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silverpot
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Posted: July 29 2013 at 13:30 |
 rogerthat wrote:
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Now, what is truly new and innovative today, without being unlistenable?
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I don't know about the truly part of it, but Everything Everything though you are probably going to complain about the vocals. But it isn't as if Wilson is the direct descendant of Ronnie James Dio either. I don't even know what's new in electronic, there must be tons of fresh and innovative music out there. |
I don't think Everything Everything is for me, but thanks for trying. They kind of sounded as if I played something on youtube at the same time spotify was playing. 
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Posted: July 29 2013 at 20:12 |
silverpot wrote:
richardh wrote:
I've said it before but trying to work out what is truly new and innovative is a completely pointless exercise. Something always begat something which begat something and so on. Like anything you either enjoy it or you don't. |
That's about what I actually meant. I was adressing those who critizise Wilson, thinking he's too retro.
I do listen to all sorts of new music but if I try hard enough I can always find something in it that reminds me of some earlier stuff. 
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Well, you only have to compare Grace for Drowning (because I haven't heard the full Raven album) with his earlier work with PT, say In Absentia, to see where the criticism could come from. The latter had a more contemporary flavour even if it necessarily drew elements from older music (and all music has some source material anyway). GfD is not yet as blatantly 70s SOUNDING as Flower Kings but he's getting there. It's not that people are calling it retro just because it has some elements from the 70s - the overall sound is slowly drifting towards a 70s-like one. If it were not for modern recording, some tracks would already sound like they were recorded in the 70s, e.g., Sectarian. It is very difficult not to mistake it for a lost KC recording unless you are already told that is not the case. OK, maybe because it sounds like KC rather than Kansas, it sounds more daring, challenging, dissonant, whatever but the source is traced a bit too easily imo.
It's strange but with PT Wilson's music actually had some sort of distinct identity, enough to be distinguished from Radiohead or U2 or Coldplay. But his solo work (again, referring only to Grace...) sounds more like a great sound engineer piecing together his favourite 70s sounds with a sprinkling of contemporary touches here and there at best.
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The Neck Romancer
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Posted: July 29 2013 at 21:48 |
IGNEO1991 wrote:
(...) has Steven Wilson reached his time - being unable to create ‘new’, fresh material that tries hard to break from existing musical clichés and traditions? |
I sure hope he hasn't, but that's what it seems like. Contrary to progressing, his output since The Incident sure has managed to embrace previous formulae – be it shoegazing (Insurgentes), classic prog (Grace for Drowning, The Raven that Refused to Sing, Time Flies (off The Incident) – for Steven is just playing it safe.
It's obvious that he wants please his fanbase (the kind of people whose taste seem to be dictated by Classic Rock Presents Prog magazine) and he'll surely manage to sell his numerous deluxe editions if he keeps releasing those prog (here, the word prog applies; progressive doesn't) records.
God knows I shouldn't give a damn but hell, I get upset when my favorite artists disappoint me. Not that I'm saying I want him (them) to release what I like; I want the man (people) to release new music!
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dr prog
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Posted: July 29 2013 at 22:10 |
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Nothing wrong with keeping the old sound. All prog should have Rhodes and hammonds etc. It's the best sound. Why would you want to invent a new sound? What new sound is there to invent anyway? Those instruments were invented before prog was invented anyway. The trick is to have original melodies.
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All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.
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The Neck Romancer
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Posted: July 29 2013 at 22:16 |
dr prog wrote:
Why would you want to invent a new sound? |
Because some people have had enough of the old sound. The new sounds might be better, too.
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dr prog
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Posted: July 29 2013 at 22:27 |
Polo wrote:
dr prog wrote:
Why would you want to invent a new sound? |
Because some people have had enough of the old sound. The new sounds might be better, too. |
What is the new sound? You're going to be using keys, bass, guitar, drums, wind instruments most likely. You going to use a moog style sound or some crappy synth sound? lol. Playing the instruments you like is not copying.
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All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.
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Horizons
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Posted: July 29 2013 at 22:46 |
Polo wrote:
dr prog wrote:
Why would you want to invent a new sound? |
Because some people have had enough of the old sound. The new sounds might be better, too. |
best music is now
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Crushed like a rose in the riverflow.
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dr prog
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Posted: July 30 2013 at 01:15 |
Horizons wrote:
Polo wrote:
dr prog wrote:
Why would you want to invent a new sound? |
Because some people have had enough of the old sound. The new sounds might be better, too. |
best music is now |
Modern music is mainly crap lol.
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All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.
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Posted: July 30 2013 at 05:15 |
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^ Opinion.
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Posted: July 30 2013 at 06:52 |
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As far as symphonic progressive rock is concerned, 1970-1977 was a pretty productive period - The Flower Kings drink deeply from the draughts of progressive rock beers that were brewed in this period...thats what makes them so popular with the genre fans today....Steve Wilson's TRWRTS is also heavily influenced by the same period and I think it's more like Genesis circa 71-77 than the Flokis...thats why I love it - Lets have more please....
Edited by M27Barney - July 30 2013 at 06:53
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Posted: July 30 2013 at 07:36 |
Tony R wrote:
It's impossible not to channel your influences, the trick is not to just be a copy. IMO The Flower Kings do more than pay homage to "classic" prog, which is ok, but not for me.
Wilson is a god to me... |
Not Xbox?
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dr prog
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Posted: July 30 2013 at 16:54 |
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Flower kings, porcupine tree, tool, opeth are mainly crap IMO
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All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.
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Horizons
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Posted: July 30 2013 at 17:05 |
dr prog wrote:
Flower kings, porcupine tree, tool, opeth are mainly crap IMO |
When you look to those for the standards for modern music, no wonder you think its crap.
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Crushed like a rose in the riverflow.
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Dayvenkirq
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Posted: July 30 2013 at 17:07 |
dr prog wrote:
Flower kings, porcupine tree, tool, opeth are mainly crap IMO |
Wrong thread, brother.
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Second Life Syndrome
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Posted: July 30 2013 at 19:06 |
Horizons wrote:
dr prog wrote:
Flower kings, porcupine tree, tool, opeth are mainly crap IMO |
When you look to those for the standards for modern music, no wonder you think its crap.
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Totally agree!
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dr prog
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Posted: July 31 2013 at 04:13 |
Horizons wrote:
dr prog wrote:
Flower kings, porcupine tree, tool, opeth are mainly crap IMO |
When you look to those for the standards for modern music, no wonder you think its crap. |
Yeah nah. Too many crappy influences in modern prog. The melodies are just not up there
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All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.
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infandous
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Posted: July 31 2013 at 12:00 |
dr prog wrote:
Horizons wrote:
dr prog wrote:
Flower kings, porcupine tree, tool, opeth are mainly crap IMO |
When you look to those for the standards for modern music, no wonder you think its crap. |
Yeah nah. Too many crappy influences in modern prog. The melodies are just not up there |
You guys don't know great music when you hear it. IMO, of course  On the other hand, I love 70's music of all sorts, and consider it the best music overall (as compared to modern music). However, that does not mean that there is not great modern music. I can admit that my prejudices are not facts.
Edited by infandous - July 31 2013 at 12:03
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Horizons
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Posted: July 31 2013 at 12:57 |
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It's impossible to reason with someone who's listening is comprised of music from a span of 5 years.
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Crushed like a rose in the riverflow.
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dr prog
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Posted: July 31 2013 at 17:02 |
Horizons wrote:
It's impossible to reason with someone who's listening is comprised of music from a span of 5 years. |
Make that 15 years. Late 60s - early 80s
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All I like is prog related bands beginning late 60's/early 70's. Their music from 1968 - 83 has the composition and sound which will never be beaten. Perfect blend of jazz, classical, folk and rock.
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