Got any good names for Prog songs?
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Topic: Got any good names for Prog songs?
Posted By: TheLamb
Subject: Got any good names for Prog songs?
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 12:52
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Here is my problem:
My band and I have 2 Instrumental songs that we aren't able to find siutable names for.
Everything we have tried to come up with is stupid and pointless and these are lengthy pieces that need a really good name - But we cant think of anything...
I was wondering, did you guys ever have any good ideas for names? I'm really out of ideas!
We haven't recorded these pieces yet so I have nothing to show you guys, so If you got any "generally good" names id be very greatful if you post em here!
thanks :P ------------- 
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Posted By: A Guy
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 13:00
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You have a band? I'm jealous.
Anyway, how about "There are too many chickens on my ant farm" or "Electric laser politics"? ------------- http://www.ericmushroomwilson.co.uk - My website Signatures are for people who can think of anything to put in their signatures. |
Posted By: Firepuck
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 13:09
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^ ha! ha!
My vote:
'What is a mine but a hole in the ground'
i. the pit
ii. going down
iii. not much daylight, not much sun
iv. careful of that rock eugene
v. coming up
vi. pebbles in my shoes... ------------- Kryten : "'Pub'? Ah yes, A meeting place where humans attempt to achieve advanced states of mental incompetence by the repeated consumption of fermented vegetable drinks." |
Posted By: Vompatti
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 13:28
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A celestial lampadedromy The magnificient adventures of the benevolent lammergeier The decay of a fortress The story of an ichthyosaurus and the sea Kymograph Three pencils This song has no name (including void) |
Posted By: TheLamb
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 13:28
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Nice names so far I just would like to give it a bit of direction:
The first part is a 10 minute creepy dark and crazy epic - not metal but sortof full of sortof complicated sh*t that gives it a spooky crazy feel and makes your head hurt.
The second is 8 minutes and is mostly a straight forward piece with blues and jazz influences, until about the middle - where it becomes more dramatic and has some classical harmonies and a very odd time signature of 15/8 with a very weird poly rythm that I can't even bother to count. The ending is very classical and it resembles the ending of "The Musical Box", only a bit different and in a minor key....
thanks -------------
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 13:37
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1. Variations on a Dream.
2. Significant Other. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 13:50
 Cool, Snowie!
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Posted By: Space Dimentia
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 14:09
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How about:
Welcome to the Star Chamber
Digital Thought Process
Grammaton ------------- Prog is music for the mind Hear your Orphaned child! Check out my bands myspace site: www.myspace.com/equinox17 |
Posted By: Rushman
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 14:25
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1. Into The Peril
2. Noodling
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Posted By: darren
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 14:31
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I have a file that is dedicated to titles. Everytime I come across something that sounds like a great title, I write it in there. Now no matter what I'm working on, I have a list ready of titles. ------------- "they locked up a man who wanted to rule the world. the fools they locked up the wrong man." - Leonard Cohen |
Posted By: A Guy
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 14:34
Hey, that's a good idea! Maybe I should keep a list of titles... ------------- http://www.ericmushroomwilson.co.uk - My website Signatures are for people who can think of anything to put in their signatures. |
darren wrote:Posted By: Firepuck
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 15:38
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In the head of the Lamb
i. my brain hurts
ii. feeling better ------------- Kryten : "'Pub'? Ah yes, A meeting place where humans attempt to achieve advanced states of mental incompetence by the repeated consumption of fermented vegetable drinks." |
Posted By: mystic fred
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 15:45
for the first one how about "canyons of doom" and give the track plenty of reverb and echoes! ...and for the second one "overture to a forgotten opera".....??  -------------  Prog Archives Tour Van 
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Posted By: Meddler
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 16:17
Ha, that's awesome.  |
Posted By: Rust
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 18:49
I came up with all these just now, it's kinda fun. I can only imagine the music to some of these.
 ------------- We got to pump the stuff to make us tough from the heart Its astart What we need is awareness we cant get careless Mental self defensive fitness Make everybody see in order to fight the powers that be |
Posted By: Dr. Occulator
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 19:02
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How about: My Lengthy Piece in Three Movements (a) The Creepy Dark (b) The Dramatic Odd (c) The Minor Key Box ------------- My Doc Told Me I Have Doggie Head. |
Posted By: Rust
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 19:33
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Here are names according to your description of your song,
a.) Insolated Insanity
b.) Clock's Rage
c.) Falk Fiction ------------- We got to pump the stuff to make us tough from the heart Its astart What we need is awareness we cant get careless Mental self defensive fitness Make everybody see in order to fight the powers that be |
Posted By: Hierophant
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 20:42
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Work more on the music, less on the f***ing names ------------- 
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Posted By: Rust
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 21:23
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^Take it easy man. You gotta attract those kids somehow, why not through the power of catchy song names that make no sense? ------------- We got to pump the stuff to make us tough from the heart Its astart What we need is awareness we cant get careless Mental self defensive fitness Make everybody see in order to fight the powers that be |
Posted By: Tholomyes
Date Posted: April 25 2006 at 21:26
Agree.
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Posted By: A'swepe
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 11:37
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CPU
Line of Sight
Fruit Salad
Uncle Absolom
The Summons
Don't Make Me Come Over There!
One Lane Bridge
The Pavillion
Throne Room
Static Line Episode
Off the top of my head. ------------- David - Never doubt in the dark that which you believe to be true in the light. http://www.myspace.com/aardvarktxusa - Instrumental rock http://www.soundclick.com/aardvarktxusa |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 11:43
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1. Unpromised Land
2. Stepping Stones ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Meddler
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 11:48
I second this one. |
Posted By: A'swepe
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 11:49
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The Monkey's Onions ------------- David - Never doubt in the dark that which you believe to be true in the light. http://www.myspace.com/aardvarktxusa - Instrumental rock http://www.soundclick.com/aardvarktxusa |
Posted By: wolf0621
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 12:22
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- THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) - also a good name for a band...
- Curse of the Kevorka - would need to be performed by a band w/crazy hair
- Are We There Yet...?
- I Can See Your Neighbor's House From Here - an homage...
- What, Me Worry?
- Subway To Nowhere
- Four Will Get You Two
- Is That A Prog CD In Your Pocket Or Are You Suffering From Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)?
- This Song's Too Long But...
- Really Offensive Sounds - this one would be performed a la PF's Ummagumma/studio record by each individual group member in turn, in 5 parts:
a) Guitar
b) Flugelhorn
c) Triangle
d) Home-made Bass
e) Tom-toms & Hollowed-out Log
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Posted By: TheLamb
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 12:24
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Thanks guys I love some names very much! Especaiily: Fruit Salad Stepping Stones My Brain Hurts
Thanks alot and keep em coming, If you still got any ideas!!! -------------
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Posted By: Abstrakt
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 12:27
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The Land Of Ompalompas
dibbedidabbedidibbedidoo
My head is on fire
Salad of Rats
Carneval of the wicked
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Posted By: TheLamb
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 12:31
Believe me we've worked on the music day and night. Thats why we need a good name that would not embarrass the music. What your saying is pretty offensive considering the fact you never heard us.
I bet my life if you are a true prog fan that can aprrecaite good music you would like our work... -------------
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Posted By: Firepuck
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 12:55
Yay! One point for me.  ------------- Kryten : "'Pub'? Ah yes, A meeting place where humans attempt to achieve advanced states of mental incompetence by the repeated consumption of fermented vegetable drinks." |
Posted By: Firepuck
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 13:04
 It seems to me that no matter the thread there are always people who try to put a negative spin on it - I may even be guilty of this myself on occasion (sorry).
Personally a song name can pique my interest and lead me to listen to the music, much the way an album name or artwork can. I have purchased albums strictly on the name or the artwork in the past, perhaps a bit implusive but there you are...
Besides, the thread is fun! ------------- Kryten : "'Pub'? Ah yes, A meeting place where humans attempt to achieve advanced states of mental incompetence by the repeated consumption of fermented vegetable drinks." |
Posted By: Firepuck
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 13:15
Me too! Very generic and a great name to boot! ------------- Kryten : "'Pub'? Ah yes, A meeting place where humans attempt to achieve advanced states of mental incompetence by the repeated consumption of fermented vegetable drinks." |
Posted By: Prog-jester
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 13:26
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1.Inferno 2.Falling into the Arms of Madness 3.Lust 4.The Dark a bit metal,yeah? 
...and some names from my Imaginary Bands Catalogue :
5.Curtain Call 6.Panic in the Stalls 7.Shadowmirror 8.Secret Garden 9.It sounds like this 10.Ghosts and Witches |
Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 13:28
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70s HM/Prog.
Rock n Roll Gypsy Woman Travellin' Down the Highway. ------------- 
Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb. |
Posted By: Ricochet
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 13:30
Zorg 
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Posted By: Firepuck
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 13:33
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Lamb,
I guess I am assuming that there is a metal component to the music from your description of the first part of the song - although I get somewhat confused with your description of the second part (more symphonic?).
Anyhoo, here's another...
Sacrifical Lamb being led to slaughter
Part I - Spit on my head 'cause my ears are burning!
Part II - The end, the middle, the beginning
------------- Kryten : "'Pub'? Ah yes, A meeting place where humans attempt to achieve advanced states of mental incompetence by the repeated consumption of fermented vegetable drinks." |
Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 13:34
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A Day in the life of Colin
i Colin Wakes Up ii Colin Has Shower iii Colin Has Breakfast iv Colin Gets Dressed (a) Goes to Work (b) Goes to Lunch (c) Goes Home v Colin Has Dinner (Improv') vi Colin Watches TV vii Colin Posts on ProgArchives viii Colin Goes to Bed vi Colin Wakes Up (a) Bo**ocks to Work -------------
Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb. |
Posted By: Firepuck
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 13:36
All kind of imagery there.
May I add...?
Part I - parade of the truckers
Part II - she stuck out her thumb and pulled out a !!! ------------- Kryten : "'Pub'? Ah yes, A meeting place where humans attempt to achieve advanced states of mental incompetence by the repeated consumption of fermented vegetable drinks." |
Posted By: Prog-jester
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 14:09
You should registrate you idea of a concept album - otherwise DT will steal it!!!
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Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 14:13
Cheers. I was thinking along the lines of Ayreon. -------------
Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb. |
Posted By: TheLamb
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 15:16
Hmm the first piece (10 min) is more metal oriented but not as much as it is complex in terms of harmony and time signature, thats what gives it the dark and spooky feel.
the second might also be thought of as metal oriented but definitely NOT as heavy as DT (which aren't that heavy), and yes it is much more symphonic. also the beginning is jazz-blues... ish....
Thanks for your interest in this thread lol, I didnt think anyone would give a damn... -------------
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Posted By: Maverick
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 16:17
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Dreaming Of God
All My Sufferings Wings Of Freedom Second To None The Only Chance Faded Away  ------------- In PROG We Trust |
Posted By: laplace
Date Posted: April 26 2006 at 16:34
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I also keep a file of suitable song titles.. mostly consisting of underused words like "Quine" and "Icosahedral".. how about this: "Two Adversaries (i. Offerings; ii. Fusillade)"? |
Posted By: Sloth
Date Posted: April 27 2006 at 00:16
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1. Stars Attack the Moon 2. The Spring Winds the Watch ------------- BUH!!! It's what the Buffalo say! |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: April 27 2006 at 01:05
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I Wanna Hold Your Gland
Close to the Fridge
Dork Side of the Room
Going for the Bum ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Posted By: verslibre
Date Posted: April 27 2006 at 01:15
Read no further!
"Harpo Tunnel"
and
"WWXD? (What Would Xenu Do?)" ------------- https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_ipg=50&_sop=1&_rdc=1&_ssn=musicosm" rel="nofollow - eBay |
Posted By: DarioIndjic
Date Posted: April 27 2006 at 01:52
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Everything is if you want it From the Transvaal Inlands to the Ural Mountains
Is It is as it is or it is not as it may be ?(i.clean the city ii.who cares)
What really happened on july 5,1973 in one Bothswana's copper mine
The truth is not a clear and blue surface of the open sea but the hiding side of the moon
Yeah!
------------- Ars longa , vita brevis |
Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: April 27 2006 at 05:32
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Hot Winds from Uranus
Sorry.I'll get me gold lame cape -------------
Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb. |
Posted By: pero
Date Posted: April 27 2006 at 06:31
Dark side of the brain  or
Metal guru from hell
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Posted By: R o V e R
Date Posted: April 27 2006 at 07:33
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Cut section of a river
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Posted By: Rosescar
Date Posted: April 27 2006 at 12:21
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1 - We Hope You Die 2 - Touch Me. Now. ------------- http://www.soundclick.com/rosescar/ - My music! "THE AUDIENCE WERE generally drugged. (In Holland, always)." - Robert Fripp |
Posted By: A'swepe
Date Posted: April 27 2006 at 13:23
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Streetlights In Hell
A Better Seat In Hell
The Firmament
Descent Into Nothing
WTF?
You Know Who You Are!
Stop Me, Please, Before I Think Of Another.
- Glad you liked Fruit Salad - ------------- David - Never doubt in the dark that which you believe to be true in the light. http://www.myspace.com/aardvarktxusa - Instrumental rock http://www.soundclick.com/aardvarktxusa |
Posted By: el böthy
Date Posted: April 27 2006 at 21:52
For the first part..."Exile of light" For the second..."Where I lead..." ...tell me what you think of them... actually, I like them quite a bit...I tink Ill use them in one of my songs hehehe ------------- "You want me to play what, Robert?" 
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Posted By: Mongo
Date Posted: April 28 2006 at 01:53
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House of Time
Ascendant Fear
Conundrum
Sinister Requium
Ego Crusher
Harmonic Obligation
Intramural Resolution
Cabbage Soup
------------- "The options are ever fewer on the ground these days" Fish |
Posted By: Abstrakt
Date Posted: April 28 2006 at 10:44
fruit salad suite:
a) Banana
b) Pear
c) Apple
d) Raissins
e) Orange
f) Kiwi
g) Grapefruit
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Posted By: jesperz
Date Posted: April 28 2006 at 11:08
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Call it Trangle Circle X X Square! *Referencing Playstation*  ------------- <<Dark side of Z' Drummination>> |
Posted By: Meddler
Date Posted: April 28 2006 at 11:39
Fruit Salad ftw. mine: Fruit Salad Suite i Peel Your Bananas ii Toss in some Grapes iii Chop up some Apples ivChop up some Mellons v On Your Plate vi Yummy yummy  Btw, could you upload the song? Unless you already have a name or just can't. |
Posted By: Badabec
Date Posted: May 25 2006 at 18:46
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Lost In Time Hades 's gonna catch you Hide the misery Sad Clown Ballad Vas Hermeticum |