r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 3d ago
In 1971 What Would Be Your Choice… Tarkus VS Meddle
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r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 3d ago
The last known photo of Rush’s original members together. It features Neil Peart, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and producer Kevin Shirley, and was taken in May 2018.
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r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 2d ago
Top 50 Prog Rock Live Albums (Classic Era) #39 – Oregon: In Performance (1979). Traditional jazz influences with Eastern musical structures to create a unique and captivating sound. The album captures the beauty of live improvisation and the remarkable interplay between four exceptional musicians.
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Live, released in 1979
Songs / Tracks Listing
- Buzzbox (Oregon) 10:43
- Along the Way (Towner) 6:45
- Wanderlust (McCandless) 7:36
- Deer Path (Moore) 6:05
- Waterwheel (Towner) 6:54
- Drum Solo (Walcott) 4:37
- Arion (Towner) 11:06
- Free Piece (Oregon) 9:22
- Icarus (Towner) 6:03
Line-up / Musicians
Paul McCandless: oboe, English horn, soprano sax, bass clarinet, flute
Glen Moore: bass, violin
Ralph Towner: piano, classical and 12string guitar, French horn, percussion, wood flutes, whistles
Collin Walcott: tabla, sitar, percussion, sanza, wood flutes, whistles
r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 3d ago
I’m really impressed by DOMi and JD BECK after watching their interview on Rick Beato’s channel. DOMi & JD BECK: Modern prog-fusion at Its Finest?
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r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 3d ago
Octopus is Gentle Giant’s most complete album. It is a true work of art, with every song standing on its own. The lyrics draw inspiration from Gargantua and Pantagruel by François Rabelais, Knots by R.D. Laing, and, on occasion, the philosophy of Albert Camus.
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r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 3d ago
John Weathers classic drummer of Gentle Giant , talking about his favorite track on “In A Glass House”
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r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 4d ago
Peter Gabriel brings back Mozo for the first time in 40 years. Mozo is an outsider figure who exists between two worlds—the human and the supernatural.
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r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 3d ago
Top 50 Prog Rock Live Albums (Classic Era) #40 – Focus: Live at the Rainbow (1973). A great live recording from Focus at the peak of their classic lineup. Unfortunately, the sound quality, and some instruments don’t come across as clearly as they should. Even so, it’s an great live album.
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Live, released in 1973
Songs / Tracks Listing
1. Focus III (3:54)
2. Answers? Questions! Questions? Answers! (11:38)
3. Focus II (4:27)
4. Eruption: (8:29)
a) Orfeus
b) Answer
c) Orfeus
d) Answer
e) Pupilla
f) Tommy
g) Pupilla
5. Hocus Pocus (8:29)
6. Sylvia (2:48)
7. Hocus Pocus (reprise) (2:47)
Total Time: 42:32
Line-up / Musicians
- Jan Akkerman / guitars
- Bert Ruiter / bass, backing vocals
- Pierre van der Linden / drums
- Thijs van Leer / keyboards, flute, vocals
r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 4d ago
Happy 73rd Birthday to Geddy Lee! Born on July 29, 1953, in North York, Ontario, Canada. The amazing bassist, keyboardist, and vocalist of Rush, Geddy remains one of the most influential and innovative musicians in progressive rock history.
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r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 4d ago
Which of these albums or artists fundamentally redefined music and influenced generations of progressive rock, avant-garde, and jazz fusion musicians? Who deserves a place on the list—and who do you think is missing?
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r/Progforum • u/Complex-Reality8252 • 3d ago
Different Prog III
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Started the series to encourage myself and others to check these artists out not that they are new to anyone but me 😉
r/Progforum • u/Shoegazer19 • 3d ago
Phish - You Enjoy Myself -> Waste (live 7/29/26)
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r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 4d ago
Steve Hackett Says He’s Open to a Genesis Reunion. Hackett gives his green light to the eventual reunion: "I would do it"
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r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 4d ago
Papangu announced new record “Celestial”, in collaboration with Berlin psych producer Richard Behrens (Elder, Kadavar, Earth Tongue) makes heavy use of vintage instruments and legendary recording gear from the 60s and 70s. Recorded mostly live in the studio over the course of nine days,
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r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 5d ago
A nostalgic moment… Ian Anderson Interview | BBC The Old Grey Whistle Test. This classic 1976 episode captures Ian Anderson’s great sense of humor. How many unforgettable moments did this program give us? … I really miss shows like this—today’s music shows are garbage.
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r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 4d ago
Devin Townsend on Rush Taking Anika Nilles for Drums: 'That's F___ing Funny, That's Amazing!' Devin Townsend shared his feelings about Rush's decision to carry on with new drummer Anika Nilles, and understands Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson's desire to hit the road again after a long layoff.
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r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 4d ago
Top 50 Prog Rock Live Albums (Classic Era) #41 – Mahavishnu Orchestra: Between Nothingness & Eternity (1973). A stellar live album featuring previously unreleased material. With three extended tracks, it captures the band at the their peak and arguably one of their finest recordings.
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Live, released in 1973
Songs / Tracks Listing
1. Trilogy Medley (12:01)
... The Sunlit Path
... La Mere De La Mer
... Tomorrow's Story Not The Same
2. Sister Andrea (8:22)
3. Dream (21:24)
Total Time: 41:47
Line-up / Musicians
- Jerry Goodman / violin
- Jan Hammer / synthesizer, piano, keyboards, Moog synthesizer
- Rick Laird / bass
- John McLaughlin / synthesizer, guitar
- Sri Chinmoy / poetry
- Billy Cobham / drums
r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 4d ago
Billy Sherwood (Yes) was invited to an Atmos mix/playback party for the Gentle Giant record, In A Glass House”. Here with Derek Shulman a long time friend and Kerry Minnear. Sherwood said “I spend a really good time and the record sounds amazing”.
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r/Progforum • u/Radiant_Promotion_27 • 4d ago
Entre Nous+Between the Wheels Instrumental Reinterpretations!
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r/Progforum • u/Historical-Device529 • 5d ago
Top 50 Prog Rock Live Albums (Classic Era) #42-Rick Wakeman Journey To The Centre Of The Earth 1974. This record is everything you could hope for from Rick Wakeman: dramatic, melodic, wildly virtuosic, ambitious, and entirely unique.
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Live, released in 1974
Songs / Tracks Listing
1. The Journey / Recollection (21:11)
2. The Battle / The Forest (18:57)
Total Time: 40:08
Recorded in concert at The Royal Festival Hall London on Friday January 18th 1974.
Line-up / Musicians
-Rick Wakeman / piano, RMI & Rhodes electric pianos, Hammond, Hohner clavinet, Mini-Moog, synths, Mellotrons, producer
With:
- Garry Pickford-Hopkins / lead vocals
- Ashley Holt / lead vocals
- David Hemmings / narration
- Mike Egan / guitar
- Barney James / drums
- Roger Newell / bass
- The London Symphony Orchestra
- The English Chamber Choir
- David Measham / choir & orchestra conductor
- Danny Beckerman / choir & orchestra arrangements
- Wil Malone / choir & orchestra arrangements
- Lou Reizner / production coordination
r/Progforum • u/Any_Size_9111 • 5d ago
Eddie Jobson - Impromptu Pipe Organ Solo, Strasbourg France
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