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[hammond_zone] top ten prog rock on E4 (UK only)
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"LeClochard" is good for tron fanatics in addition to Hammond
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fanatics......like me!! I really like Focus, too. Maybe with the exception of "Round Goes the Gossip". Maybe they were trying to have a follow up to "Hocus Pocus"? Just about everything else I had heard of theirs is Primo! Heck, I even have some vinyl of a group called "Trace" that I think Van Linden's brother played in or some kind of Focus connection. Good group too. Prog will never die!!!!!! Linda Frank and Cindy Stroupe wrote: Glenn wrote:Yes - Focus, what was that hammond instrumental - "Slyvia ? |
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Chris Clifton
Hi Jeff,
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Given that any musical genre is almost impossible to categorically define. There will always be some music that defies any arbitrary rules. "Prog Rock" is typically characterised by a strong rhythmic riff or motif throughout the song, and long improvised solos by any or all members of the band. The best way to find out is to listen to some of the bands that have been mentioned in this thread. I'm sure that there must be many MP3 tracks available on the web of these bands Chris Clifton There is a theory which states that if anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. Douglas Adams ----- Original Message -----
From: <jlc7184@...> To: <hammond_zone@...> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 2:16 AM Subject: Re: [hammond_zone] top ten prog rock on E4 (UK only) OK OK i've seen alot of talk regarding "prog"rock.Now i hate to appear so --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (). Version: 6.0.345 / Virus Database: 193 - Release Date: 09/04/02 |
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I would like to add that prog rock often draws from classical, jazz, and
world music influences, many times uses extended structures like in orchestral music (suites, etc., more so than classical symphonic form...), many times uses mixed meters, and usually requires some highly disciplined chops to execute. Rock music without LIMITATIONS...... in other words, not having the goal of necessarily trying to hit the top 40 with a 3 minute tune with all the clich¨¦s of the month to get the attention of the A&R "suits" to sign them and then dictate what they should be doing by stifling their creativity after receiving the coveted record deal. (the last paragraph is just IMO......although I think there is more than a bit of truth in it.) I would assume that the attitude is as far as hit making, other than the obvious financial rewards of that.......if it happens, fine, but for the most part I think prog rock musicians approach music for music's sake........ until of course they they finally get that hit and and simply want to keep on the charts (example 80's Yes and Genesis, although I like even most of their "popish" prog, too, though "Owner of a Lonely Heart" isn't "Close to the Edge" and "That's All" isn't "Watcher of the Skies" by ANY stretch) Linda Chris Clifton wrote: Hi Jeff, [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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I had forgotten the genre until this thread started. When I was involved it
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was given it's full 'title' of Progressive Rock and I think the title came from the fact that we all felt that we were 'moving on' from basic rock structures to, as Linda says, something a little more complex. The odd time signature change, which at first for all us innocents was a real triumph when mastered, and had all the drummers I played with at the time staring at a point in space about two feet in front of their faces and counting very methodically (almost aloud!). Great times! Regards to all Rod. PS. For Glenn, the B3 smokes on.....but I still want a 61 note tonewheel to gig with. ----- Original Message -----
From: Linda Dachtyl <lindaleed@...> To: <hammond_zone@...> Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 3:45 PM Subject: Re: [hammond_zone] top ten prog rock on E4 (UK only) I would like to add that prog rock often draws from classical, jazz, and world music influences, many times uses extended structures like in orchestral music (suites, etc., more so than classical symphonic form...), many times uses mixed meters, and usually requires some highly disciplined chops to execute. Rock music without LIMITATIONS...... in other words, not having the goal of necessarily trying to hit the top 40 with a 3 minute tune with all the clich???s of the month to get the attention of the A&R "suits" to sign them and then dictate what they should be doing by stifling their creativity after receiving the coveted record deal. (the last paragraph is just IMO......although I think there is more than a bit of truth in it.) I would assume that the attitude is as far as hit making, other than the obvious financial rewards of that.......if it happens, fine, but for the most part I think prog rock musicians approach music for music's sake........ until of course they they finally get that hit and and simply want to keep on the charts (example 80's Yes and Genesis, although I like even most of their "popish" prog, too, though "Owner of a Lonely Heart" isn't "Close to the Edge" and "That's All" isn't "Watcher of the Skies" by ANY stretch) Linda Chris Clifton wrote: Hi Jeff, Visit The Hammond Zone To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: hammond_zone-unsubscribe@... Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to |
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Ken & Dianne Godfrey
"Progressive Rock"
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