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Re: What is playing now ?
Reply #3150 - 3^rd May, 2009 at 9:11pm

Dan Joy wrote on 3^rd May, 2009 at 1:50am:

Hello Lumo!

We've just enjoyed some Pretty Things and we've got some Ethos coming up! Ethos--Vintage USA Prog! Amazingly enough, a little bit of good prog has come out of this godforsaken land (like Starcastle).

if the usa did not produce prog maybe it indicates there was no need for it. when you think about alot of the great performers in the us were probably not so much groups but solo-type artists with a name if you follow me. when you think of the input from blues, jazz(in all its forms), rock and roll, my pitch on the whole idea is that probably the us would rather listen to prog than make it at that point. also names like jimi hendrix, zappa, all those musicians displayed prog if not unique elements in them and i'm certainly forgetting artists/groups here. other names that come to mind are Kansas( a group i wish i knew more) and of course Dream Theater.

Groups like Yes and King Crimson were certainly jazzy at their start to my ears anyway. To strengthen my earlier point, maybe the british invasion as its called was a cultural response to all the exceptional music made in the us beforehand. Flower power was american and it certainly affected the prog movement. History would have it that probably in the late 60 as i see it, europe was flourishing from a societal standpoint while in the us the post 50s era was certainly more about perfecting the prosperity it had achieved through industrialization. on another note, the oil crisis of 73 certainly seems to have changed the musical landscape, prog included.

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Re: What is playing now ?
Reply #3153 - 3^rd May, 2009 at 10:20pm

this is a Pm from ino_100
I thought to publish it for all SA members. hope you agree Zappa.
such a warm and friendly community.
unfortunately only 2 women ,ILO_ZAPPA my best one of the world and JANEY: Kiss to both.

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ino_100 wrote on Today at 10:12pm:
Thanks Wolf! I see that you've been really busy posting on the forum! All I could say is thank you for keeping it alive while I'm not here. Thanks again!

Your friend Max

thank you Max for this warm words.sometimes I had a feeling I post to much. but the community and all my frieds around the world. keep SA alive. Hope many listerners donate an support Darren in the next years. great to be beside you. your friend Wolf
also greetings to JIM,Patrice Lumo and dan. very good friends of mine. Forgot someone sorry. you're all welcome at wolf's world Kiss

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zappa Watcher Of The Skies Offline I am the central scrutinizer,and always tuned in Posts: 815 Frankfurt Germany Gender:	Re: What is playing now ? Reply #3154 - 3^rd May, 2009 at 10:31pm Currently playing track: Patrick Moraz - Peace In Africa one word AMAZING
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zappa Watcher Of The Skies Offline I am the central scrutinizer,and always tuned in Posts: 815 Frankfurt Germany Gender:	Re: What is playing now ? Reply #3155 - 3^rd May, 2009 at 10:36pm like to say night to everyone.tomorrow it seems to be a hard day going to my new job in switzerland. so take care of you all my dear. Wolf...........................................
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Re: What is playing now ?
Reply #3156 - 4^th May, 2009 at 6:07am

krimhead wrote on 3^rd May, 2009 at 9:11pm:

Dan Joy wrote on 3^rd May, 2009 at 1:50am:

Hello Lumo!

We've just enjoyed some Pretty Things and we've got some Ethos coming up! Ethos--Vintage USA Prog! Amazingly enough, a little bit of good prog has come out of this godforsaken land (like Starcastle).

if the usa did not produce prog maybe it indicates there was no need for it. when you think about alot of the great performers in the us were probably not so much groups but solo-type artists with a name if you follow me. when you think of the input from blues, jazz(in all its forms), rock and roll, my pitch on the whole idea is that probably the us would rather listen to prog than make it at that point. also names like jimi hendrix, zappa, all those musicians displayed prog if not unique elements in them and i'm certainly forgetting artists/groups here. other names that come to mind are Kansas( a group i wish i knew more) and of course Dream Theater.

Groups like Yes and King Crimson were certainly jazzy at their start to my ears anyway. To strengthen my earlier point, maybe the british invasion as its called was a cultural response to all the exceptional music made in the us beforehand. Flower power was american and it certainly affected the prog movement. History would have it that probably in the late 60 as i see it, europe was flourishing from a societal standpoint while in the us the post 50s era was certainly more about perfecting the prosperity it had achieved through industrialization. on another note, the oil crisis of 73 certainly seems to have changed the musical landscape, prog included.

That's a very insightful argument, krimhead, that the USA played a vital role in the melange of cultural and musical influences that went into and formed prog, even though most of the great prog groups happened to come from the UK (and lots of great prog from continental Europe of course). I'd like to see a lot more discussion at that level of depth here on SA! Hopefully, a taste of things to come. Thanks krimhead!

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krimhead Astral Traveller Offline Posts: 98 Hamilton	Re: What is playing now ? Reply #3157 - 4^th May, 2009 at 7:12am Zappa I think it's pretty obvious you add life, humour, and a lot of love to the boards. Someone has to make sure these boards are running and put to good use. Keep on rocking in the free world. Hope you have a nice stay in Switzerland
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pno74 Stellar Patriot Offline Posts: 460 Valjouze (France) Gender:	Re: What is playing now ? Reply #3158 - 4^th May, 2009 at 7:34am Hey zappa, I'm working in switzerland too in Lausanne and you ? Good luck !! A+ Patrice.
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pno74 Stellar Patriot Offline Posts: 460 Valjouze (France) Gender:	Re: What is playing now ? Reply #3159 - 4^th May, 2009 at 7:37am zappa wrote on 3^rd May, 2009 at 9:34pm: Currently playing track: Fish - Plague Of Ghosts that's what I need now. thx D I love him Very good this picture wolf. Love this guy too .
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Re: What is playing now ?
Reply #3160 - 4^th May, 2009 at 8:38am

pno74 wrote on 4^th May, 2009 at 7:34am:

Hey zappa, I'm working in switzerland too Cheesy

in Lausanne.

and you ?
Good luck !!

A+

Patrice.

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well Patrice it's only a short consulting job for 3 days in Zuerich. I often stayed in Lausanne. really nice town.
remember weekend is coming soon.
Wolf Wink

every day swimming from Thonon-les Bain to Lausanne. Grin

and back of course

Coming up: The Who - Quadrophenia

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huntr_22 Watcher Of The Skies Offline Posts: 943 France Gender:	Re: What is playing now ? Reply #3161 - 4^th May, 2009 at 10:19pm Superb Rock Opera from the Pretty Things!
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Dan Joy Watcher Of The Skies Offline turn on, tune in, comment profusely Posts: 805 Falls Church VA Gender:	Re: What is playing now ? Reply #3162 - 5^th May, 2009 at 2:54am Check out this run of LIVE KRAFTWERK! How cool is that!
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pno74 Stellar Patriot Offline Posts: 460 Valjouze (France) Gender:	Re: What is playing now ? Reply #3163 - 5^th May, 2009 at 6:22pm Yes - The Gates Of Delirium Always a great moment !!
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Yes Phreak Squonk Offline Posts: 694 Manchester, England Gender:	Re: What is playing now ? Reply #3164 - 5^th May, 2009 at 9:25pm @ pno74 Missed Gates....but rockin out with some live Tull
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