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Kati

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 07:03

I still think this title is very silly and not necessary describing any genre

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 07:06

Kati wrote:

But Dark Prog? What is that? Prog by itself is not even a music genre!

Prog is a genre. Tons of bands like IQ, The Flower Kings, etc. It's not progressive music, it's prog the genre.

http://pseudosentai.bandcamp.com/

wtf

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 07:08

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God I hate punk, they might have been against whatever but they could not play a tune to save their lives urggghjhhhhh.

I think you're generalizing. A small percentage of punk is insanely good music. Never generalize an entire genre because a 'genre' is just a descriptive word used to categorize music.

http://pseudosentai.bandcamp.com/

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 07:09

hey I am all for the use of prog in anything it's fun kinky i.e. I say it's prog for lack of a better word, plus it's fun too, means nothing

however dark prog is a bit odd in terms of describing a specific genre to me

sorry xxx hugs

Does that really exist?

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 07:10

Smurph wrote:

Kati wrote:

But Dark Prog? What is that? Prog by itself is not even a music genre!

Prog is a genre. Tons of bands like IQ, The Flower Kings, etc. It's not progressive music, it's prog the genre.

Exactly.

And that dark prog is just one of its styles, an atmosphere... not even a sub-genre of Prog.

Edited by Svetonio - November 18 2014 at 07:19

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 07:19

Svetonio wrote:

Smurph wrote:

Kati wrote:

But Dark Prog? What is that? Prog by itself is not even a music genre!

Prog is a genre. Tons of bands like IQ, The Flower Kings, etc. It's not progressive music, it's prog the genre.

Exactly.

And dark prog is just one of its styles, an atmosphere...

Cooee do not twist my words I know the meaning of prog! What I said is that I was not aware of dark prog! Thus if you want to quote me say it right! Now pardon my French and @#$% off!

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 07:24

Maybe I am frustrated right now because I am short but I do know what entitles prog moozik!

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 07:27

Kati wrote:

Svetonio wrote:

Smurph wrote:

Kati wrote:

But Dark Prog? What is that? Prog by itself is not even a music genre!

Prog is a genre. Tons of bands like IQ, The Flower Kings, etc. It's not progressive music, it's prog the genre.

Exactly.

And dark prog is just one of its styles, an atmosphere...

Cooee do not twist my words (...)

Sorry, but I didn't "twist your words".

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 07:30

I didn't expect such a discussion to develop overnight.
Of course I don't consider "dark prog" a genre of its own. I just used the term to get the message across and since it is very vague it allows people to suggest a lot (A LOT, indeed) of different bands.
As someone already said, heavy does not equal dark of course (i.e. Rush, Dream Theater, the Power metal genre), even if the two categories often blur together. This brings even more variety to the table.

And no, I'm not a psycho clown killer searching for glorification in the music I listen to Clown

, but that would make for an interesting concept album... Maybe... Ermm

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 07:31

Svetonio wrote:

Kati wrote:

Svetonio wrote:

Smurph wrote:

Kati wrote:

But Dark Prog? What is that? Prog by itself is not even a music genre!

Prog is a genre. Tons of bands like IQ, The Flower Kings, etc. It's not progressive music, it's prog the genre.

Exactly.

And dark prog is just one of its styles, an atmosphere...

Cooee do not twist my words (...)

Sorry, but I didn't "twist your words".

Svetonio!!!! No of course you did no such thing! :) hihihihi I am naughty neh? ;) xxxx I was provoking a reaction hihihihihihi mhwoaaahhxxxx to you

bad Sonia umphpft

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 07:52

Smurph wrote:

Kati wrote:

God I hate punk, they might have been against whatever but they could not play a tune to save their lives urggghjhhhhh.

I think you're generalizing. A small percentage of punk is insanely good music. Never generalize an entire genre because a 'genre' is just a descriptive word used to categorize music.

Maybe I am Smurph, I just generalizing what I feel however I might be wrong and not heard most of it and which makes me in be wrong. I honestly doubt it tho', considering I favor memorable tunes not just strumming for the sake of it

hugs tho'

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 08:17

We are not talking about Dark Prog as a genre. The OP asked for suggestions of progressive music that has a dark atmosphere. There is no-one discussing this as a genre or sub-genre other than you. We are just suggesting progressive rock bands that have a dark atmosphere irregardless of genre or sub-genre.

Edited by Nogbad_The_Bad - November 18 2014 at 08:18

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 08:20

'PiphanyRambler wrote:

I didn't expect such a discussion to develop overnight.
Of course I don't consider "dark prog" a genre of its own. I just used the term to get the message across and since it is very vague it allows people to suggest a lot (A LOT, indeed) of different bands.

Out of curiosity, what did you think of the bands I linked to?

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 08:23

Nogbad_The_Bad wrote:

We are not talking about Dark Prog as a genre. The OP asked for suggestions of progressive music that has a dark atmosphere. There is no-one discussing this as a genre or sub-genre other than you. We are just suggesting progressive rock bands that have a dark atmosphere irregardless of genre or sub-genre.

Awww Nogbad_The_Bad, this is a bit unfair really as I was debating and replying to the forum topic, DARK PROG.

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 08:41

WOW! I think we have a champion of 'dark prog' here, this is dark indeed:

Univers Zero - La Faulx

Edited by Rick Robson - November 18 2014 at 15:42

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 08:46

Toaster Mantis wrote:

Out of curiosity, what did you think of the bands I linked to?

I'm listening to the three Virus' songs you linked right now. The Black Flux gets somewhat groovy in the middle, which I like, and Archives seems to be good with its kinda fast tempo.
I listened to Spiderland one year or so ago but didn't like it, perhaps I should revise it because everyone seem to consider it crazy good.
As for Russian Circles, I will lend 'em an ear when I have more time on my hands, I'll let you know later.
Again, thanks everybody for the music you've suggested me, I hope this keeps growing (even if it means I'll spend all my life listening to them all Thumbs Up

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 09:01

that name dark prog kills me! Even if cute snoopy Nogbad_The_Bad aka Atom heart Mother disagrees with me here! Common, dark prog, sounds like Halloween to me and we here don't even have or share this festivity

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 09:01

It's very silly really all this xxx

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 09:11

As "silly" as it may seem, it looks like it's a good excuse for sharing music. And if it actually does sound silly, then I don't mind listening to these "silly" things.

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Posted: November 18 2014 at 09:15

'PiphanyRambler wrote:

As "silly" as it may seem, it looks like it's a good excuse for sharing music. And if it actually does sound silly, then I don't mind listening to these "silly" things.

I like you a lot already PiphanyRambler (very silly name too)