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    Posted: August 26 2006 at 12:35
Hey there! I'm an 17-yr-old guy from the UK. I've only recently discovered prog (I'm regretting my tardiness), being first and foremost a classical fan. I've never liked mainstream music having been brought up on the complex and satisfying classical genre, but often wondered: why can't rock be as good? The first piece of quality, progressive-ish rock I heard was 'Fool's Overture' by Supertramp - still one of my favourites, seems to me to demonstrate all the band could have been but abandoned in favour of commercial success - and then I found this site, and swiftly broadened my horizons!
 
Considering I never heard prog as it was developing, I found it initially hard to discern the comparative originality of various bands - but I immediately recognised it in Genesis and Yes ('Close to the Edge' title track is fantastic! More a symphony than a suite). I also like some Italian symph-prog, and Jethro Tull (loosely prog really).
 
Has anyone got any recommendations for a prog newbie? Is there any original current prog out there any more - IQ and Arena are good, but not on the same level as the complex stuff of the 70s.
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Points: 357 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 26 2006 at 12:47

Welcome!

Symphonic Prog is probably the best place to start. You've already heard Yes and Genesis, so maybe some Camel.

And if you're up for anything heres some great bands to start a newbie off:

Rush, Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, IQ, Marillion.
Into this wild Abyss the fiend
Stood on the brink of Hell and looked a while,
Pondering his Voyage.
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Points: 4986 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 26 2006 at 12:55
Welcome, as for current Prog : Echolyn, Izz and maybe some Riverside.
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Points: 4659 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 26 2006 at 13:13
You have a lot of catching up to do. Welcome, Sir Tritonic!



Here's an avatar for you to use until you come up with something more suitable.
     

Edited by ClemofNazareth - August 26 2006 at 13:14
"Peace is the only battle worth waging."

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Points: 2 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: August 26 2006 at 14:15
Thanks for your replies and suggestions.

Riverside I already know and like, Izz I've heard very little of but I'll definitely be exploring that one! I love the intricacy of their music.
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Welcome, Tritonic! Smile

I suggest listening to Gentle Giant, they are awesome... Wink
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Welcome Tritonic. Hug
DEATH TO FALSE PROG!
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