New to Prog
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Forum Name: Welcome newbies!
Forum Description: Introduce yourself and tell us what prog music you listen to
URL: http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=114149
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Topic: New to Prog
Posted By: londonwelsh
Subject: New to Prog
Date Posted: March 09 2018 at 04:16
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Hi Everyone I’m very new to the Prog scene, but I’ve not felt this
energised by music for some time. I’ve
started on the journey and I’m enjoying every minute. I grew up around the punk/new wave scene (I’m 54), my first
gig was the Buzzcocks when I was 14 at the local music venue (no longer
there). I then really got into The Jam
and the mod scene, I am still a bit of a mod really. Being into music I’d obviously heard of a lot of the prog music
on the telly, radio and friends, but I’ll be honest it just washed over my
head, my ears were just not tuned in. That all changed two summers ago when I got the chance to
see King Crimson in Berlin. A relative
of mine is friends with Jakko Jakszyk whom I met after the concert and is a
really nice generous chap. I spent the
concert sat next Budgie from Siouxsie and the Banshees fame, who was really
friendly too. KC were amazing and that’s
when the world of prog opened up to me. I got the top 100 prog album list from this website and another
one from Discogs and I’m slowing working through those albums and building my
prog collection. Actually managed to see
Caravan in concert at the end of last year and they were great. Loving King Crimson, Yes, Genesis (early), Jethro Tull,
Camel, Wishbone Ash, Van Der Graaf, Gentle Giant, Pink Floyd etc. Two years ago I would have just turned my
nose up at these bands – what a fool! I’ve now seen the light. PJ |
Replies:
Posted By: Atavachron
Date Posted: March 09 2018 at 04:29
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Wow, quite a journey, that's unusual. If anyone will convert someone it's Crimson, especially the modern incarnation and especially live... like the Grateful Dead of prog. Welcome to PA. ------------- "Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought." -- John F. Kennedy |
Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: March 09 2018 at 06:26
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^^ Hi londonwelsh and welcome to the forum! There's so much to explore that your journey could last many years...and that's a good thing! Given your background in punk and new wave, eventually you should get around to hearing some bands that combined prog and punk elements...and I would start with Cardiacs. You might hate them, or they might just change your life. If you do hate them, it's worth giving them another try every couple of years, 'cos your head might have changed. ------------- Soldato of the Pan Head Mafia. We'll make you an offer you can't listen to. http://bandcamp.com/jpillbox" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp Profile |
Posted By: Quinino
Date Posted: March 09 2018 at 07:13
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Hi, Welcome to the show that never ends ... (Have fun - and contribute with your knowledge for us all to share) |
Posted By: londonwelsh
Date Posted: March 13 2018 at 03:27
| Thanks for the recommendation Mascodagama, much appreciated.I will certainly check them out and let you know what I think. |
Posted By: Mortte
Date Posted: March 13 2018 at 04:11
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Welcome! To me prog was earlier than punk, but anyway few years after I found prog, punk become very important to me and still is as important as prog, specially post punk/new wave bands like Joy Division, Bauhaus, Siuoxsie, the Cure, Pere Ubu, the Pop Group, the Raincoats etc. Don´t know are you already familiar with Minutemen & Nomeansno, but I think they´re ones that mix very great way punk & prog/jazz-elements! Also, you seem to have a great taste in prog (IMO), Pink Floyd, King Crimson, Jethro Tull, Genesis, Yes, Caravan, Can are my big faves too!
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Posted By: londonwelsh
Date Posted: April 12 2018 at 09:31
| Good shout Mascodagama - enjoying the Cardiacs! Great band:0) Thanks |
Posted By: Meltdowner
Date Posted: April 12 2018 at 10:15
| Welcome! It's funny, I've been into Prog for a few years now but I've been slowly getting into the New Wave genre :) |
Posted By: Mascodagama
Date Posted: April 12 2018 at 13:52
Hey Johno - glad you like 'em! Once you've let them into your ears they'll find a place in your heart. ------------- Soldato of the Pan Head Mafia. We'll make you an offer you can't listen to. http://bandcamp.com/jpillbox" rel="nofollow - Bandcamp Profile |
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