#classic prog

[vinyl-connection]

HAWKWIND - Warrior On The Edge Of Time (1975)

Atomhenge re-issue: 2013.

Vinyl Connection article here!

[the-prog-awakens]

Let’s bring the Prog Rock community back to life!

Many friends of mine, as well as myself, had sensed recently a sudden, unexplaied urge, need, desire to return to a fandom that they had left, some of them a really long time ago - the Progressive Rock fandom. 

I swear to God, I was drawn back in, after more than two years I haven’t listened to even one Prog song, or piece - you name it. 

I, personally, had been a part of the Prog fandom since the middle of 2016, give or take, and left it a year or two later because certain occurrences had given me some really bad time, and left me with a desperate need to ‘move on’ and start a new chapter in my life. 

2016 and 2017 had been rough years for many of us, and included many painful, untimely losses of some of the greatest Prog legends out there. I know that this is the reason why me - and perhaps others as well - had left the fandom. 

While I’ve personally been away from Tumblr (and/or Discord, for instance) during some of 2017 and most of 2018-2019, I have heard that the remaining Prog fandom has divided into some kind of ‘cliques’, and has become full of toxicity and criticism, and the negative, rude discourse had caused many of the reamining people to leave. 

It was upsetting to hear that people got hurt, and that the fandom basically fell apart - I’ve been thinking about it recently, and I’ve had an idea. 

It might be the time for something new. It might be the time do do something. 

It might be the time for creating a new generation of the Prog Rock fandom.

A more kind, accepting, communicative and positive community, in which people could share their enthusiasm without having to fear that they’d be mocked or criticised, because after all - we’re all human beings, and I want to believe that none of us had come here to ruin other people’s life. 

Everyone is welcome, of course - doesn’t matter if you’ve been a fan for 3 days or 10 years or if you’re back after a long hitaus - as long as you aren’t rude or mean, you’re in! 

Progressive Rock is such an amazing music genre, and no one has to be a toxic, pretentious fuck just to be considered a fan. Really.  

So, who wants in? I believe that we can develop a beautiful community, share our favourite musicians and their legacy, give the genre the honour it deserves.

I have a feeling that this is the time for the Prog’s awakening. 

[hellofromthe-upsidedown]

If y'all have never gave The Dixie Dregs a listen too, please indulge.

[1kgdimeno]

Now folks, back to the classics. Tarkus, the armoured armadillo, from Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Over the top, yes. Overly technical, yes. Awesome? DEFINITELY.

BOW TO THE MIGHT OF TARKUS!

[musiclistenerforever]

Classic prog album #7

Another album from the classic period was fed from my Ipod today; this time is Le Orme's 7th album Smogmagica. Note the great cover by Paul Whitehead.

This one from the classic Italian outfit represented a new direction for the band. The sound moved over from the peak period of the band, towards a more guitar oriented (and even some popish moments). Certainly, a simpler structure was the order of the day. There are even a moment or two that appear to have been influenced by more of a burlesque influence; that makes me smile every time! A quick mention to the fact that I thought that the drums were particularly engaging on this album.

Taken in the context of the entire band's output, this one doesn't look too favorable. However, taken outside of that context and on it's own, it is a good enough 35 minutes worth  of entertainment!

Keep on Proggin'

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1. Los Angeles (7:09) 2. Amico di ieri (3:15) 3. Ora o mai più (2:40) 4. Laserium Floyd (4:16) 5. Primi passi (3:28) 6. Immensa distesa (3:50) 7. Amanti di citta'(3:28) 8. L'uomo del pianino (3:18) 9. Laurel canyon (4:18)

- Tony Pagliuca / keyboards - Aldo Tagliapietra / bass, acoustic guitar, lead vocals - Michi Dei Rossi / drums, percussion - Tolo Marton / electric guitar, harmonica, vocals

[yddop]

Since it's my birthday:

Uriah Heep - The Magicians Birthday (by Sinceube)

[alombredelaguillotine]

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39/∞ - In the Court of the Crimson King, King Crimson, 1969

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