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Re: Mix Six: “Melodic Prog”

Old_Davy — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:32:04 -0000

LOVE THIS MIX! About time prog gets some real respect around these parts (ducking shoe being thrown by Jefito).

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David_E — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:42:41 -0000

Boy, am I alone in hearing Marillion in the Sylvan track? If not in the melody, than certainly in the intro ...

Re: Mix Six: “Melodic Prog”

jamesballenger — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:07:41 -0000

Okay so I will probably put it in a couple of random folders so that I give it proper spin, but I definitely wasn't feeling the Moody blues today. Listening to the Porcupines song now, sylvan is in the que.

@DwDunphy - TMI all you want if it involves sending me in search of music that I am unfamiliar with.

Re: Mix Six: “Melodic Prog”

Eric S. — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:55:52 -0000

Interesting post. Most people know Yes and the Moody Blues, but I only know the others from what I've read. I keep hearing good things about the Mars Volta, but this song does nothing for me. I guess I just don't hear the melody you were referring to. On the other hand, the Sylvan and Porcupine Tree songs aren't bad. I definitely hear the Pink Floyd influence in "Prodigal".

Re: Mix Six: “Melodic Prog”

Ted — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:38:44 -0000

I got their last album, and it was okay. I guess I was hoping for another power prog song like The Suffering."

Re: Mix Six: “Melodic Prog”

Ted — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:10:20 -0000

Ha!

Re: Mix Six: “Melodic Prog”

DwDunphy — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:04:36 -0000

You know me: TMI 24/7.

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Zachary Adam Cohen — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:56:01 -0000

Awesome post man, i hadnt heard of Coheed and Cambria at ALL. I am going to check em out!

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Ted — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:18:55 -0000

It's like I'm at "Dw's Record Emporium!" Thanks for the suggestions.

Re: Mix Six: “Melodic Prog”

DwDunphy — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:03:47 -0000

And in the Moodies' defense, Long Distance Voyager is a great pop album.

Re: Mix Six: “Melodic Prog”

DwDunphy — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:02:51 -0000

Earlier Porcupine Tree has a lot of the Floyd feel but I would say the more recent stuff (like the albums In Absentia and onward) mix that spaciness with the grit of King Crimson (Red era with Belew-era also included) - The band gets unfairly lumped in with Tool, a band I find a bit too repetitive.

If you're looking for the Floyd feel, go with Up The Downstair. If you want a prog-pop sound, try Stupid Dream and Lightbulb Sun. If you want the metal edge, In Absentia, Deadwing and Fear Of A Blank Planet will do ya.

Re: Mix Six: “Melodic Prog”

Ted — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:13:38 -0000

Make sure you give that Sylvan track a try, too! I really like that song. The Moody Blues have their fair share of lullabies, but some of their early albums had atypical song structures that were very progressive.

Re: Mix Six: “Melodic Prog”

jamesballenger — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:43:33 -0000

I adore both YES and the Mars Volta. Coheed and Cambria are pretty damn good too. That said I am giving this Moody Blues track(s) a chance. I certainly think of them as more a lullaby band that dirty hippies dig on. As far as Porcupine Tree, if you think that they sound like Floyd, then I certainly will check them out.

Re: Mix Six: “Melodic Prog”

Ted — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 09:49:06 -0000

I haven't, but in this day and age that can be remedied rather quickly! And thanks for reading and listening.

Re: Mix Six: “Melodic Prog”

Michael — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:00:51 -0000

Interesting..
Ever hear of PFM or Be Bob Deluxe ?
Keep up the good work..
Thanks for the tunes..