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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 06 2014 at 08:47
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I demand more StaaViinsZ. 
You need to visit your GP, they normally don't prescribe them to people your age unless your diet consists entirely of lard...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 06 2014 at 08:45
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 06 2014 at 08:42
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 06 2014 at 08:40
Here, take two



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 06 2014 at 08:29
A new nutter, yay! Benign trolls always bring out the funniest posts from the humorous bunch here. For lack of a pop corn icon I'll have to bring out the beer one. Cheers!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 06 2014 at 05:04
lol.

Iain is in Australia, I'm in England. It is not 4:35 for either of us. Tongue
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 06 2014 at 04:37
Look, it's 4:35 AM, I'm on my phone, in my bed, can we talk about this later, K?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 06 2014 at 04:30
Originally posted by StaaViinsZ StaaViinsZ wrote:

No.
And in the 80's, there was no Hair Metal.
In the seventies, There was no Hard Rock.
In the sixties, there was no Rock N' Roll.
In the fifties, there was no Jazz.
In the fourties, there was no Swing (or was that fifties?)
In the 30s, whatever there was then, that was even slightly rockin', it didn't happen.
DON'T YOU GET IT?!
THE ONLY MUSIC THAT EVER EXISTED WAS DAVID AND THE HARP!!
EVER!!


My other drastic opinion would be that no music existed before 1980, considering the large quantity of lame hard rock bands in the 70s, and the lack thereof of any music of the "Heavy" nature before 1970, however, that opinion is one that gets you the WRONG PLACES in a forum, especially a Prog Forum, so that was not the opinion I elected to joking state, mostly because it's surprisingly accurate, and just may get mistaken for my actual attitude.

These two would be my drastic opinions.
My actual opinion?
Well, lets just say before 1980, it gets pretty sparse in the territory of me liking it.
However, that, of course, does not mean music created before 1980 is not "Real", but it does mean that it is UNBEARABLE and probably should be eradicated from the earth. At least, to me Wink

In retrospect: Close to the Edge would be the sole exception that comes to mind for my "1980" rule of thumb, coming in at a measly 1972!
I mean, it is Prog and all, but that doesn't mean it can't still be good!
However, lets face it, in all honestly, even Judas Priest's 1978 Hell Bent For Leather was, at times, pretty lame.
I mean, sure, maybe it's actually pretty good, if you ignore the fact that "Delivering The Goods" is the best track, and that it seems like a early, lamer version of "Breaking the Law", with an annoying sexual theme, but lets face it, anything that came out before 1980 just didn't really have the quality standards that things did by at least 1984.

Consider the quantities of awesome things coming out by 1985!
Stryper's "Soldiers Under Command" (1985), Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force's "Marching Out" (1985), even Tony Carey's "Some Tough City" (1984), even if it was a little on the softer side.
Try to think of that many awesome albums before 1980.
For me, it's impossible.
As much as I want to say they aren't there, I'm sure there are some ultra-awesome Prog masterpieces, at least in some opinions, that came out before 1980.

But I guess what I'm saying is, for me, right now, thinking of anything all that great before 1980 (before 1981, really), is impossible.

Feel free to slam me with a bucketload of Prog albums that go over my head.

StaaVi



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BTW That's a JOKE, I don't expect you to know who the infamous Walter was round these parts y'allWink



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 06 2014 at 04:23
Originally posted by StaaViinsZ StaaViinsZ wrote:

Quote let's see.... Gamma Ray are not Prog and never will be, and they certainly were not popular in the 70s.


lol.


NOT... PROG...???

Well, you have to admit, a 9 minute song might be just a little SEMI-PROGRESSIVE FOR METAL...
Nope. Song-length is not a dictum of Prog. Power Metal is Power Metal, Prog Metal is Prog Metal. I've seen Gamma Ray live and they are Power Metal.
Originally posted by StaaViinsZ StaaViinsZ wrote:

 

But no, they weren't popular in the 70s. 

Mibad for off-topic post, milady, that is, if you are a lady, it's weird the avatars some people have sometimes...
So you're a reptile. Your deductive logic is impeccable.
Originally posted by StaaViinsZ StaaViinsZ wrote:

 

I suppose, though, lets face it, this thread is Prog70s.
If you don't like 70s, and are gonna talk about things that are barely in the "semi-questionable" Prog territory, then 

WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON THIS THREAD!?!?
Is that a rhetorical question?
Originally posted by StaaViinsZ StaaViinsZ wrote:

 
Can I get a... A-OKAY WITH ME? 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 06 2014 at 04:08
Quote let's see.... Gamma Ray are not Prog and never will be, and they certainly were not popular in the 70s.


lol.


NOT... PROG...???

Well, you have to admit, a 9 minute song might be just a little SEMI-PROGRESSIVE FOR METAL...

But no, they weren't popular in the 70s.

Mibad for off-topic post, milady, that is, if you are a lady, it's weird the avatars some people have sometimes...

I suppose, though, lets face it, this thread is Prog, 70s.
If you don't like 70s, and are gonna talk about things that are barely in the "semi-questionable" Prog territory, then

WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON THIS THREAD!?!?

Can I get a... A-OKAY WITH ME?



Edited by StaaViinsZ - March 06 2014 at 04:10
"Let us scream like Tom Mallicoat, and whisper like Geoff Tate, for the difference between the two is nigh."
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 06 2014 at 02:52
Ermm let's see.... Gamma Ray are not Prog and never will be, and they certainly were not popular in the 70s.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 06 2014 at 00:47
Quote The song "Roundabout" was in constant rotation on AM radio in Chicago....it was edited down to a mere 3:28 length!


As far as editing songs down that are long-- anybody seen the video version of Gamma Ray's Rebellion In Dreamland??

Wow-- everything that made the original 9:00 minute epic great is all dumbed down into a simple 3 &1/2 minute or so rehash. That said, the video is pretty cool though.



Edited by StaaViinsZ - March 06 2014 at 00:52
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 06 2014 at 00:39
Originally posted by fudgenuts64 fudgenuts64 wrote:

Hi, I'm curious to know whether the most well known prog had some popularity at it's peak. Like, was stuff like Close to the Edge or Foxtrot commonly known during that time or just a mere niche? This was before my time so I'm very curious to know exactly what prog significance was during it's peak.  

The song "Roundabout" was in constant rotation on AM radio in Chicago....it was edited down to a mere 3:28 length!  

This song alone launched Yes in the Midwestern US market....their single of "America" was another big pop music hit.  

The fans followed along for CTTE with no problem. 

Check this video out! 


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 06 2014 at 00:19
Originally posted by StaaViinsZ StaaViinsZ wrote:

Originally posted by Padraic Padraic wrote:

This post is a piping hot cup of win.

Excuse my cluelessness, but what does that mean exactly?


It means he likes it (and might be a little turned on).

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 06 2014 at 00:10
Originally posted by Padraic Padraic wrote:

This post is a piping hot cup of win.

Excuse my cluelessness, but what does that mean exactly?

Originally posted by The Dark Elf The Dark Elf wrote:

No sense in doing  that. You are amusing just the way you are.

And that comment right there shows that this forum is composed of people over 40.
Any other forum would've whopped me over the head with joyous disdain.
This forum? Wow, the people are so... nice here.




Edited by StaaViinsZ - March 06 2014 at 00:11
"Let us scream like Tom Mallicoat, and whisper like Geoff Tate, for the difference between the two is nigh."
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 05 2014 at 20:35
Originally posted by StaaViinsZ StaaViinsZ wrote:


Feel free to slam me with a bucketload of Prog albums that go over my head.

No sense in doing  that. You are amusing just the way you are.
...a vigorous circular motion hitherto unknown to the people of this area, but destined
to take the place of the mud shark in your mythology...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 05 2014 at 20:02
Originally posted by StaaViinsZ StaaViinsZ wrote:

No.
And in the 80's, there was no Hair Metal.
In the seventies, There was no Hard Rock.
In the sixties, there was no Rock N' Roll.
In the fifties, there was no Jazz.
In the fourties, there was no Swing (or was that fifties?)
In the 30s, whatever there was then, that was even slightly rockin', it didn't happen.
DON'T YOU GET IT?!
THE ONLY MUSIC THAT EVER EXISTED WAS DAVID AND THE HARP!!
EVER!!


My other drastic opinion would be that no music existed before 1980, considering the large quantity of lame hard rock bands in the 70s, and the lack thereof of any music of the "Heavy" nature before 1970, however, that opinion is one that gets you the WRONG PLACES in a forum, especially a Prog Forum, so that was not the opinion I elected to joking state, mostly because it's surprisingly accurate, and just may get mistaken for my actual attitude.

These two would be my drastic opinions.
My actual opinion?
Well, lets just say before 1980, it gets pretty sparse in the territory of me liking it.
However, that, of course, does not mean music created before 1980 is not "Real", but it does mean that it is UNBEARABLE and probably should be eradicated from the earth. At least, to me Wink

In retrospect: Close to the Edge would be the sole exception that comes to mind for my "1980" rule of thumb, coming in at a measly 1972!
I mean, it is Prog and all, but that doesn't mean it can't still be good!
However, lets face it, in all honestly, even Judas Priest's 1978 Hell Bent For Leather was, at times, pretty lame.
I mean, sure, maybe it's actually pretty good, if you ignore the fact that "Delivering The Goods" is the best track, and that it seems like a early, lamer version of "Breaking the Law", with an annoying sexual theme, but lets face it, anything that came out before 1980 just didn't really have the quality standards that things did by at least 1984.

Consider the quantities of awesome things coming out by 1985!
Stryper's "Soldiers Under Command" (1985), Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force's "Marching Out" (1985), even Tony Carey's "Some Tough City" (1984), even if it was a little on the softer side.
Try to think of that many awesome albums before 1980.
For me, it's impossible.
As much as I want to say they aren't there, I'm sure there are some ultra-awesome Prog masterpieces, at least in some opinions, that came out before 1980.

But I guess what I'm saying is, for me, right now, thinking of anything all that great before 1980 (before 1981, really), is impossible.

Feel free to slam me with a bucketload of Prog albums that go over my head.

StaaVi



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 05 2014 at 19:21
Originally posted by StaaViinsZ StaaViinsZ wrote:

But I guess what I'm saying is, for me, right now, thinking of anything all that great before 1980 (before 1981, really), is impossible.

Feel free to slam me with a bucketload of Prog albums that go over my head.

StaaVi


Forget prog;  I give you Seals & Crofts, my misled friend.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: March 05 2014 at 19:04
Wow.......
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