I haven't clearly gotten an understanding of "prog rock",but has p done any other than the full version of "crystal ball"? Oh,maybe,NEWS fals under this category. I'd love to hear him do some Mars Volta style rockin'.

"three chains 'o' gold"?

maybe Last December?
Strays o' the World
Play in the Sunshine

I'd wet some serious draws if he made a full progressive rock cd

is it the same as symphonic rock ?

origmnd said:

I'm a big fan of Prince and Prog Rock, so I think this is a great idea in theory.

After 3 Chains o' Gold, though, I can't help thinking it would be ridiculously overblown and camp.

He'd need some serious quality control. How about guests? Robert Fripp would be interesting.

Last December
The Same December
Srays Of The World
3 Chains O' Gold
Saviour
Temptation
Into The Light

... sort of.

To start you Prog Rock research- you need to get into one of the best bands,(best drummer, bassist, guitarist) as well as some of the best lyrics/composition ever with this group called:

Rhonda Smith loves Geddy's basswork (or so I read)

Rush

http://www.rush.com

EMattP said:

But not the best singing...

Some other great prog groups are:
Yes
Dream Theater
Transatlantic
Spock's Beard

EMattP said:

you got that right

Surely 'Rainbow Children' and 'Lovesexy' could be viewed as prog rock/ jazz rock concept albums?

Prince has always had more 'Prog' in him than many might think ...

If prog-rock (or any kind of 'dramatic music') interests you, then do yourself a favour and go buy Marillion's 'Misplaced Childhood' right now!



Do it!!


And then pick up 'Clutching at Straws'!!!!

So what exactly is Prog Rock??

Is it when a song is like a story or opera?

That is often the case, thought not a requirement. The 'Prog' is for 'progressive', typically in regard to odd time signatures and unexpected and/or rapid key changes. This type of songwriting tends to lend itself really well to storytelling, and 'concept albums' in general.

I think Emerson, Lake and Palmer probably started it all, (though I find them mostly annoying) and the whole genre has been lampooned to great effect with Spinal Tap's 'Stonehenge'.

Check yourself out some early Genesis, Rush, or (my fave of proggy faves) Marillion, and all will be clear!

Thanks! I think I've got a good idea of what it sounds like now

In a way, I guess the Beatles' 'Tomorrow Never Knows', the Sgt. Pepper album and psychedelia got the ball rolling.

The first bona fide prog rock album was probably King Crimson's 'In the Court of the Crimson King' in 1969. The opening track '21st Century Schizoid Man' is a classic. The musicianship is incredible - these guys are as tight as a gnat's arse.

Other groups worth checking out are Gong, Van der Graaf Generator, Caravan, Camel and Gentle Giant.

EMattP said:

thekidsgirl said:

Yes.

Novabreaker said:

Also characterised by lengthy songs (and sometimes lengthy solos), often with lots of changes in mood and time signature.