Interactive Tracks Poll: Goodbye 2023, Hello 2023!

I voted for Canned Dream, Go Go Machine Orchestra and Uriah Heep.

^ Thanks so much, Mila. And big thanks for your comments on your picks. All of your choices were amongst my favourites of a strong list, and I really liked your selections for the topic. You do have a remarkable knack for picking music.

I'm reminded that I should try listening to some of these albums properly, especially before the deadline for the Album of the Year list especially I am interested in that for both the in PA and out of PA choices (too late now to add some acts....). I am going to put on the Canned Dream album as I prepare things for my son's birthday party. He turns 17 today, and was not even conceived when I joined this site. While he is totally self-taught, if he's okay with it, I might share some of his piano compositions at some time. I am one very proud dad.

Anyway, thanks to all for your contributions to this topic. It's been a very enjoyable one for me. I love the communal aspects of us sharing music we appreciate, listening to each other's music choices, and the appreciation that comes through from people for other's choices. I think this series conceptually comes closest to my Utopian music community ideals at PA. And very good to see you again, Lorenzo, long may these live. And I hope someone else comes up with one soon. I'm already itching to do another one, lol, but it would be better if it was someone else.

Edited by Logan - January 28 2024 at 10:15

Lewian wrote: I am toying around with the idea of doing an interactive poll on the violin (incl. string sections). Does that sound good?

Sounds good to me.

@Christian Come on, let's do this! Is it about strings only or would violin/strings in a leading role be ok too? The latter might allow more musical diversity.

Edited by Mila-13 - January 29 2024 at 12:04

Mila-13 wrote: Logan wrote: ^ Thanks so much, Mila. And big thanks for your comments on your picks. All of your choices were amongst my favourites of a strong list, and I really liked your selections for the topic. You do have a remarkable knack for picking music. I'm reminded that I should try listening to some of these albums properly, especially before the deadline for the Album of the Year list especially I am interested in that for both the in PA and out of PA choices (too late now to add some acts....). I am going to put on the Canned Dream album as I prepare things for my son's birthday party. He turns 17 today, and was not even conceived when I joined this site. While he is totally self-taught, if he's okay with it, I might share some of his piano compositions at some time. I am one very proud dad. I'm glad you liked my music selection! I was a bit late and didn't have much time to think about it.- Belated happy birthday to your son! How was the party? I hope he gives his permission and we get the chance to hear his piano compositions soon! You mentioned those Album of the Year lists, are  you referring to PA? If so, where can I find them?- Thanks again for reviving the IA-polls, I am a big fan! :)

The party was great. We prepared the food, set tables, and otherwise stayed out of the way. He has excellent friends and a super girlfriend. I hope he's okay with sharing.

This is the topic I was referring to in the Top 10's and Lists PA forum: PA Album of 2023 Open to Members: Jan 31 deadline CLICK

Be great if you find the time to list some.

Edited by Logan - January 30 2024 at 00:39

^ Up to you, of course, but I would encourage people to post even a few releases that they like from this year even if it is after the official deadline. And that list can include any album you like from this year regardless of whether it is Prog or not. Doesn't mean it will be counted for the contest, but it still counts to me. Because of the way it is listed through the awesomeprog site., it is not static. Next year hopefully we will find a way to get the word out to more Prog Archives registrants with plenty of time so we can get even more participation (might lead to various people joining too in expectation). That said, especially since we got started a bit late, it has been very successful in terms of participation. Mike did a great job with this.