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Your favorite Prog bands (aka what is ProgRock?)

I just caught a Peter Gabriel concert on Ovation TV (never heard of it either... must be a 2am thing). Anyway, he's still doing trippy stuff. His Upside Down song he and another band member suspended themselves from an upside-down platform. In other song he was walked around the band in an inflatable ball. Another had him wearing a jacket made of lamps.

Gabriel's been a favorite of mine for quite a long time. I bought So when Sledgehammer and Big Time were popular, but didn't really like the rest of the album much. Then I saw Say Anything and fell in love with the song In Your Eyes... then I gave the album another chance and loved it all.
 
For fans of Fish, here's the setlist from last night's gig in SF...Brilliant show all 'round & if you've ever been a fan of Marillion or Fish (or both!) then don't miss this US/CAN tour that kicked off last night!

Setlist Spoiler!!!
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Slainte M
Circle Line
Square Go
So Fellini
Manchmal
Hotel Hobbies
That Time of the Night
Warm Wet Circles
Arc of the Curve
Dark Star
Faithhealer
White Russian

Cliché
Incommunicado

The Last Straw
 
A message from the band Shadow Gallery:

"It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce the passing of
Shadow Gallery vocalist, Michael A. Baker. Mike suffered a heart attack,
Wednesday afternoon, October 29th, 2008. He was 45 years old.
Mike was a founding member of Shadow Gallery and for the past 16 years,
helped shape the sound of the band with his magical voice.
Additionally, he made many appearances on rock records around the world.
Those who knew him best were moved by his gentle spirit, sincere
kindness , fun nature and passion for both music and sports. He was a
warrior in the studio, a true professional. Mike was our friend, our
singer and our brother. We loved him and will miss him enormously, but he
will always be remembered in our hearts and through his music."

I was wondering if anyone else here was a fan of Shadow Gallery? Anyway I'll be doing a SG retrospective/tribute during the first hour of my show tomorrow night.
 
That's a crying shame, He had a wonderful voice. I've been listen to Shadow Gallery for a long time. They have never given proper recognition, especially in North America. any one into progressive music should give them a listen. Favorite album is 'Room V'.
 
atmospro said:
That's a crying shame, He had a wonderful voice. I've been listen to Shadow Gallery for a long time. They have never given proper recognition, especially in North America. any one into progressive music should give them a listen. Favorite album is 'Room V'.
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True all of the above, but my favorite SG album is "Tyranny." I'll be starting my show tonight at 9pm Pacific with the Michael/SG tribute. Please feel free to listen live & join our chat room during the show.

The DLBN server died early yesterday, but it's back up just in time for my show tonight: www.thedividingline.com

I'd love to see other 'Scapers in the chat room during my show sometime!
 
When I think of the term prog-rock, i think of something that is not only technically challenging on the level of musicianship, but something that also pushes of the boundaries of what music can do. This of course changes in time, and like Onacara pointed out, what was progressive 40 years ago is now considered plain old classic rock. Bands like Zappa and Pink Floyd were monumentally groundbreaking at the time, and in some ways still are. But at this point, as great as that music still is, we've heard it all before (except some of Zappa's really wierd stuff).

That said, I would never consider Phish, or Fish, or Fisch, or whatever, progressive. Yes they are very talented musicians, but their sound is still very much within the confines of standard rock instrumentation. And personally I have always found those 20 minute "space jams" to be exceedingly dull.

Bands today that get me excited about their music and leave a strong impression of hearing something completely fresh and "progressive" include; The Mars Volta, My Brightest Diamond, Joanna Newsom, and pretty much anything that Mike Patton touches.
 
fetelgeuse said:
That said, I would never consider Phish, or Fish, or Fisch, or whatever, progressive. Yes they are very talented musicians, but their sound is still very much within the confines of standard rock instrumentation. And personally I have always found those 20 minute "space jams" to be exceedingly dull.
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Actually, Fish (aka Derek W. Dick) is not Phish, he was in a little band from the UK called Marillion. Now Fish's biggest influence was Peter Hammill, who was never as popular as say Yes or ELP, but is considered by many to be the father of Prog Rock. I just wanted to clear that one up...

And yes, the ease of which "Progressive Rock" was applied to many bands with different styles of rock over the years has deluted the genre to where now anything different sounding (or any band with a moog) is considered Prog Rock. ;)
 
I have to recommend Porcupine Tree as a good modern prog rock band, they've done some interesting stuff.

I have to throw myself in as another Tool fan. I missed seeing them live the past couple years and have regretted it each time. Some day I'll see them!
 
A friend of mine gave me a CD;

Attila & Dave Project - Illuminated

Does that count?

I listen to it at least once a week & that's more repeat play than anyone else gets.

:shrug:

Rock On, Dude!

:headbang:
 
Formerly the best prog-metal band in the world was Pain of Salvation, before their leader started dressing and acting like an emo girl. Despite that, they still have produced my favorite album of all time, The Perfect Element. This is the title track. Prepare to be blown away if you have the mindset to appreciate this.




Planet X is pretty much the greatest prog-metal supergroup around.

 
Gypsy said:
A friend of mine gave me a CD;

Attila & Dave Project - Illuminated

Does that count?

I listen to it at least once a week & that's more repeat play than anyone else gets.

:shrug:

Rock On, Dude!

:headbang:
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A little late noticing this thread was revived!

I played pleanty of Attila & Dave last month...8th anniv. of my show. I might play some tonight too. ;)

PS...My one & only album cover painting..
attilasongsof.jpg
 
Einar's puppy said:
My friend's uncle plays guitar for Shadow Gallery, and they're a pretty awesome prog rock band.
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Shadow Gallery is one of my favorite US prog bands...I have all their albums & play SG at least once a month on my show. I even have a promo with Brent plugging my show that someone asked him to do after an interview years ago.
 
No love for Coheed&Cambria in this thread? They are a personal favorite of mine, are are definitely one of the premier prog-rockers on the go in recent years.

Their newest album is pretty stellar too, a different sound for them to be sure (exactly what you expect out of a good prog band) but I don't think they will ever surpass their third album (Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV: From Fear through the Eyes of Madness) that whole CD is a freaking masterpiece!
 
Wow. I wasn't expecting to see anything remotely like this thread when I popped in here to pimp the Roger Waters reboot of "The Wall" tour.

Huge prog rock fan. I'll stop in later with my list.
 
My favorite is Yes

I also like Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Genesis, ELP, Rush, and King Crimson

Has anyone listened to the whole version of Thick as a Brick by Jethro Tull? Just wondering, cause nobody I know seems to have the pactience except me.
 
some modern prog rock bands worth checking out are Tool, Porcupine Tree, Anathema, Hidria Spacefolk, The Mars Volta... the list goes on

Camel and Nucleus have been overshadowed by Yes and Pink Floyd in the late 60s/early 70s, but are definitely one of my favs.

As far as prog metal goes, Protest the Hero and Mastodon is what I suggest. More recent Porcupine Tree albums also demonstrate some aspects of prog/doom metal
 
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