Progressive Rock

[TF/HH]

I like Rush, especially 2112.

 

[xmajorax]

I love Tool and Pink Floyd. I think Porcupine Tree is also considered prog, they're worth a listen.
A great song by them:
[video=youtube;6XspR65gDRE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XspR65gDRE&feature=relmfu[/video]

 

[SavageWizzrobe]

I've really taken a liking to Rush and, to a lesser extent, Yes. I find prog just keeps getting better every time you listen to it, unlike pop music nowadays. However, progressive rock is an acquired taste, and it can be hard to listen to at first. It is technical, so the music changes at strange points and hence can be difficult to follow. However, that's why I like prog, since it's like a rollercoaster rather than repetitive.

 

[Hanyou]

I agree, SavageWizzrobe. Now, I can't dream of NOT finding some of their songs fun to listen to and catchy (especially Yes, which has a light tone to it overall), but since it's an acquired taste I think a lot of people just don't have the patience for it. It takes me time to appreciate almost ANY song, which is why I guess I'm predisposed to listen to prog--in the long run, those songs are just more rewarding.

I'm still wondering why I'm the only person here who's mentioned Kansas. They were one of the most important prog bands of the 70s, and probably the first legitimate prog America had to offer. I love their music in part because it sounds completely American, but still has the draw of the European prog bands from the 70s.

[video=youtube;jseTa7HUIDU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jseTa7HUIDU[/video]
[video=youtube;4bexLEIiXZo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bexLEIiXZo[/video]

The Pinnacle, in particular, actually makes me emotional. The lyrics are fantastic, and, with Firth of Fifth by Genesis, it might just be my favorite song of all time. In particular, this part:

Lying at my feet I see the offering you bring
The mark of Cain is on our faces, borne of suffering
O, I long to see you say it's not been wrong
I stand before you now, a riddle in my song
The answer is that sweet refrain
Unheard it always will remain
Beyond our reach, beyond our gain

Gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. These types of lyrics were routine for Kansas, and they had the music to back it up. As I've said before, anyone who can hear The Pinnacle and not cry manly tears at least once has no heart.

 

[Johnny Sooshi]

I'm back with some more.

I've really gotten into these guys more. I think I mentioned them before, but I'd like to share some more of their stuff.

[video=youtube;khACKq23bC8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khACKq23bC8[/video]

[video=youtube;pWtKpoRYJV8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWtKpoRYJV8[/video]

[video=youtube;4luh8j8AQbU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4luh8j8AQbU[/video]