I have been addicted to prog,and a variety of other things,since the 70s. Istill have a ponytail at 50 and wear patched jeans and say thing like 'groovy' and "wavy gravy". Ijust can't seem to grow up musically or any other way.I just love that roller coaster ride that prog takes me on.It helps that I have a short attention span and have a hard time remembering my own name.I just love the mettalic soulless music that defines prog because like so many other proggers I don't get out much and have no real friends. Therefore I would like some reccomendations for any prog sites that I may communicate my love of this dated and turgid music.Any help is appreciated. It's such a lonely world when you love prog like I do.
Thank you all.
Mr.Kittens

Can't help yo with the prog sites, Mr. K, but Welcome to AK. There will be some proggers chime in, soon, I am sure.

I'm 50-something and still say things like "far out."
What is "prog"? Progressive rock?
What bands would be included?
I have listened to an eclectic variety of music over the years but haven't always known what "genre" they were.
About the only type of music I don't care for is hiphoprap crap. But my nephews like it, so there you go, the young ones are always looking for that something new and cutting edge, eh?

just so I have this straight...you were born in 1904, and can eat 48 hotdogs in 2 minutes...come on... :scratch2:

This is an obvious troll!:bs:

This is an obvious troll!:bs:


Yes, and I have an idea who it might be.

Prog is progressive rock. Genesis, Yes, Gentle Giant, King Crimson, ELP, Moody Blues,Spock's Beard, Flower kings and Porcupine Tree would be fine examples. The music usually has elements of Rock, Classical and Jazz in it. The songs are usually over 5 minutes, melodically complex, require thought to listen to and write. It also takes more than 2 minutes to write and the musicians can actually play their own instruments and more than 2 chords. the singers can actually sing on key, have voices that are pleasant to listen to, and only scream when the emotion of the song dictates it.
I say this because I detected (a bit!) of sarcasm in the poster's words.
I think Mr. Kitty might not appreciate Bach either.. "What're all thes notes for?" I can only say that 200 years from now people will still be listening to Bach, and probably Yes and Genesis as well, but no one will know who Smashing Pumpkins were. Or most other popular alt/rock bands. Heck, even in 10 years.

Few days ago I checked out from the library the newest System of a Down ceedee. I had heard a few cuts of theirs and thought I'd give this new album a listening.
Well, not to my tastes. What genre would they fall into?

That was an error on my part. It should read 1954,of course. The 48 hot dogs were sans buns.Still a feat that earned me first place and 500.00 at the Santo Domingo Hog Fest. I am awaiting notification by my agent for my next contest. I travel extensivelly in search of new eating challenges.
Do you have any prog suggestions to help me become even more dull personallity wise than ever??
I am now listening to some old Gong. It is really enough to make me hungry.
thanks
Mr.Kittens

Dr.Audio you are my hero. My somewhat stunted self feels you know just what I'm talking of. All those reasons are why I love prog. Songs that seemingly have no end and drone on unforgivingly. Words that only a 12 year old coud understand. Chords and chord progressions only an idiot savant could dream up. YES!!! We are on the same prog page. I have found a kindered prog soul. I can sit and think for hours after a Porcupine Tree cd trying to figure out what they are saying. That's what I love about prog. It is sooo challenging. Unlike that horrid blues music that seems so depressing. You are so intuitive. I do not like Bach. I prefer Handel.
Let's stay in touch. Perhaps some day we can meet and talk endlessly of prog.
Thank you for your kindness
Mr.Kittens

I love to hear the seemingly endless tracks that contain all those wonderful solos, especially from the bassists and drummers who show off their mastery of their instuments. These guys are almost as good as jazz musicians, yet they rarely get the credit they so richly deserve. And the really intence, angst-filled lyrics that should probably be put in book form and published by Random House or something.

Regards,
Meat Puppet

Senor Meat Puppet,I too love the mindnumbing drum solos in prog.
They make me hungrier than what I normally am. I could listen for hours to prog drum solos followed by prog bass solos. Some prog band should make a cd of just bass and drum solos.Wouldn't that be unique and mind expanding?? After all,unique and mind expanding is what seperates we extremelly sophisticated and intelligent proggers from the shallow and simple minded blues people.
Excuse me it's time for my mid day feeding.
I am trying to get in shape for the Latvian Sausage Eating Championship and need to take in 8000 calories per meal.
I love to at and listen to prog.
Don't you?
Mr.Kittens

Senor Meat Puppet,I too love the mindnumbing drum solos in prog.
They make me hungrier than what I normally am. I could listen for hours to prog drum solos followed by prog bass solos. Some prog band should make a cd of just bass and drum solos.Wouldn't that be unique and mind expanding?? After all,unique and mind expanding is what seperates we extremelly sophisticated and intelligent proggers from the shallow and simple minded blues people.
Excuse me it's time for my mid day feeding.
I am trying to get in shape for the Latvian Sausage Eating Championship and need to take in 8000 calories per meal.
I love to at and listen to prog.
Don't you?
Mr.Kittens

Music and food to make my soul content. Say, I'm going to organize a trip to the next prog-fest, wherever it may be in the good ole US of A, although I won't rule out the United States of Canada either. They have plenty of prog enthusiasts there and are the home of such great prog bands like Rush and Saga. If you're interested, PM me and we could set it up. I have lots of good, fattening Geman/Dutch recipes to share as well, so we can fatten our bellies with food while fattening our heads with prog.

Meat Puppet

What very clever people Mr. Kittens and Meat Puppet consider themselves. It's a bit embarrassing reading their posts - they're practically having orgasms from their sarcasm.

Well, Mr. Kittens seems to be Trolling - if ever I have seen one and not that witty either. It is great that you think you are funny, no one else does!! When you get a half a witt, come back and see us!! :rofl: :rofl:

Dave

Is it just me or has it been really weird around here for the past week?

Political cartography, probings and hacks, now Meat Puppets and Mr. Kittens extolling the virtues of mindnumbing prog drum solos and Latvian Sausage bingeing. :saywhat:

It's just you. Really.












:D

What a great idea!!!I love Canada.I don't want to brag but the apex of my eating contests was when I won the 1986 Saskatchawan Canned Ham Fest. I ate 14 canned hams in a half hour and won 2000.00. I am proud of Canadiens. Quite a few of them are allmost as fat as me. Travelling is an ordeal for me.I can't fly,the seats are too small. And I have a heckuva time getting in any automobile smaller than a Mack truck.Just a few of the things I suffer for my sport.
But a prog comcert is great.They usually charge me for two tickets because of my girth.I haven't been to a concert since King Crimson in the 70s.Don't you love KC??I can listen all day to ITCOFTCK.And Rush sends me to the fridge for thirds and fourths.
I just can't understand why proggers are belittled so much.The music has a rich tradition that dates back to the 70s.And I wish people would quit blaming excessive substance abuse as the reason for the popularity of prog.I find listening to prog the same as an eating contest.One is a challenge to the mind and the other is a challenge to my stomach.
PM me and let me know about the prog concerts available.
Can I ask one thing?? You aren't gay are you?? The last time I struck up a friendship with a fellow progger he tried hitting on me. I sat on him and broke three of his ribs. I am not funny like that. No no no,that's a no no.
Ya think we could score at Progfest??I heard there are only two or three women that go to prog concerts but I must say I have a way with the women.I usually impress them by eating three burgers at once.They can't say no after that.

I can't understand why a few people are deriding us..It's allways the cranky ones that ruin the fun for everyone.I bet you they like that awfull blues music.

I have to head to the trough for my nightly bacon cheddar nachos snack
Mr.Kittens

Aaaah Mr Kittens - That Electric Cheese is very tasty, I am a huge fan of the early Gong band.. You get many stars for taste

Ahhhhh New Zeeland.Do you have any eating contests down there??
Perhaps how many pounds of Emu in 15 minutes???

I love Gong.Especially the live Expresso LP.
It makes me hungry just thinking of it.

PFM also makes me want to gorge myself.

Just thinking of all this great prog makes me hungry
enough to eat a babys butt thru a park bench.

Excuse me but I have to eat three gallons of Ice Cream before I go to bed.
Gotta stay in shape.
Mr.Kittens
pro eater

It's just you. Really.


Yep.... it's just me.

:yes: :D :yes:

:lurk:

Sorry Mr Kittens there are no emus left as we had eating competitions until there were no emu's left. I do find leg of Hobbit very tasty though.

Prog is cool I'm listening today to the Soundtrack to The Pink Floyd Live at Pompeii it's marvelous.

Tomorrow maybe some Camembert Electrique, or Angels Egg

Cheers from the bottom of the world

BTW listening on Sony Minidisc today

Yes, and I have an idea who it might be.

I do also, If it is who I think it is,he hates Prog,loves the blues,and has pissed off more people at AA then we have members.Isn't that right,Mr. Yech?


Alan

I have heard of this YECH fellow. He is a scourge I tell you. A blight on the ass of the world. I vehemently deny any association with him. Anybody that likes that horrid blues music needs help. It is so dreary. Usually only 2 notes played over and over.It is so boring.Where as prog challenges you mentally the blues makes you stupid.
Would you like to go to that Prog Fest with Senor Meat Puppet and myself Mr.Moderator?? You aren't gay either are you??? Tha's a big no no ya know.
Excuse me as it's time to get in shape. I have 3 boxes of bran cereal to eat for breakfast. You have to keep that colon open to continue my attack on the Latvian Sausage Championship.
I hope to be back this afternoon after I get back from the Cracker Barrell all you can eat buffet.I don't think they like me there anymore.
All the best
Mr.Kittens
pro eater

Hm.....funny that his IP matches the one publically logged as YECH on AA......

If it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck.....

Toodle oo, Mr. Kittens.......

Everyone should own the "Gentle Giant" album Octopus ! Love the coin rolling around in the speakers !

Prog on Mr. Kittens

I hope to be back this afternoon after I get back from the Cracker Barrell all you can eat buffet.I don't think they like me there anymore.
All the best
Mr.Kittens
pro eater
Hah! I dunno about any of you guys, but any Cracker Barrel I've been to doesn't have an all you can eat buffet! Gotcha!
Tom