Why old prog - for me - is better than new prog

If only we could tell. :-)

I wonder if this is a case of 'roots and branches.'  Most of the many subgenres on PA deviated from a more common base of (I think)  eclectic and symphonic prog.  I'm 45 now.  Personally, I like many of the classic bands a great deal but came here to find newer bands sharing at least some of the qualities of this classic era - complex, dynamic music that has a broader range of instrumentation, plays around with time signatures and isn't afraid to make a song more than four minutes long.  I suspect many members who prefer the newer bands have a common appreciation for the roots of progressive rock.  Today, the sheer volume and diversity of bands is so much greater that there are simply less people to talk about particular bands or subgenres.

 

A neighbor of mine is into djent. Particularly the band Periphery, for obvious reasons. Now, I like a good deal of prog metal for someone of my age group, but I can only talk so much djent with this chap and it's sad. He's in a bubble between Nu metal and extreme/tech and I can see that he feels isolated and can't relate to other fans of other prog genres and sub genres.

 

Raff, makes  valid and strong point here. Infact unlike so many, she actually reviews many unknown bands (inc. indie and unsigned artists), I wish more people were like her to be honest, she spreads the "word" far and wide, bringing them to the forefront, I applaud and respect her so much for this too.

No denying that the progrock era in the 70's has that mystique surrounding it, this plays a role in getting new listeners interested thus becoming prog fans and in return also want to discover what more is out there.

Nothing wrong with posting or like 70's bands, many bands that were largely ignored back then have found a new fan base i.e. Gentle Giant and even King Crimson.

Big hug to you all,

 

 

I don't know about specific tracks ..  that was the thing about prog, I never listened to part of an album, most of them to me were a whole so I always listened to the entire album every time.

 

I remember being completely enchanted by Genesis Nursery Cryme - my first exposure.

I use the term magical a lot when referring to MY old prog because that's exactly what it was.

That album and Tangerine Dream's Rubycon were my escape from reality - i'd put the earphones on and try to drown out what was going on in the house. I still say that escape probably save my life - or someone elses.

 

i'll check it out when i'm home for sure :)