The Progressive Music Thread!

[Evilshy 5,090]

Sleepytime Gorilla Museum. These guys are all over the genre map, but they're pretty consistently progressive, and it's always weird as hell.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA8ADG_ei8U

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf0BSdC40G0

[Twiliscael 3,960]

First off, Rush because Rush is best progressive rock band. Kicking ass since '67 (Yes, they formed in 1967, but it took a few years for the to release their first album).

 

 

Now for progressive metal. I prefer the more modern progressive metal. I still do enjoy some "older fashioned" progressive metal like Symphony X, Dream Theater, and Ayreon and all, but more modern prog just appeals to me more, especially when it djents.

 

Like Chimp Spanner, Periphery, Animals as Leaders. Definitely not your grandfather's progressive music.

 

Ayreon is more progressive than anything posted here so far:

I was waiting for you to post Ayreon

[Le Kvlt Dawn 2,364]

I'm almost done torrenting Opeth's discography. Don't judge me, the closest record store from my house sucks. They didn't have any metal, it was all rap and jazz

Edited April 7, 2013 by Neighvana666

[Evilshy 5,090]

I was waiting for you to post Ayreon

 

Glad to know my love of Ayreon is known

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_yxGo_lw7s

 

 

Also, Kamelot is pretty damn good. Love Epica/Black Halo. Ironically, I first found out about Kamelot when reading about Epica (the band), and how they thought Epica (the Kamelot album) was so cool they renamed their band after it.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGC8M12rh3w

[Champion RD92 8,658]

First off, Rush because Rush is best progressive rock band. 

 

Correction: Rush is best band ever. Period.

 

And since Rush was mentioned again, I feel the need to post more Rush.

 

*ultra Rush fanboy mode activated*

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW4tmxNyuTE

[Twiliscael 3,960]

Also, Kamelot is pretty damn good. Love Epica/Black Halo. Ironically, I first found out about Kamelot when reading about Epica (the band), and how they thought Epica (the Kamelot album) was so cool they renamed their band after it.

They like Epica, huh? So do I.

 

That means I'll have to check 'em out. Thanks bruddah.

 

On that note, some Epica. They're a symphonic progressive band.

Female operatic vocals <3

 

Edit: This thread should be renamed "Evilshy's Progressive Thread" considering how much he loves the stuff

Edited April 7, 2013 by Twiliscael

[Le Kvlt Dawn 2,364]

Correction: Rush is best band ever. Period.

 

And since Rush was mentioned again, I feel the need to post more Rush.

 

*ultra Rush fanboy mode activated*

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VW4tmxNyuTE

Lol @ Rush being the greatest band ever. Obviously Death is the greatest band ever, Chuck is probably the greatest metal guitarist ever. *Ultra Death fanboy mode activated* Edited April 7, 2013 by Neighvana666

[Champion RD92 8,658]

Lol @ Rush being the greatest band ever. Obviously Death is the greatest band ever, Chuck is probably the greatest metal guitarist ever. *Ultra Death fanboy mode activated*

 

Lol @ the fact that you're comparing Rush to Death when they aren't even the same genre. Rush isn't metal, you can't compare them to a metal band, smart one.

[Le Kvlt Dawn 2,364]

Lol @ the fact that you're comparing Rush to Death when they aren't even the same genre. Rush isn't metal, you can't compare them to a metal band, smart one.

Well, they're both progressive. But yea I guess you're right. A better comparison would be Death and Dream Theater. Chuck Shuldiner had prog band, I forgot what it was called. I think it was called Control Denied or Voodoocult.

[Evilshy 5,090]

This thread should be renamed "Evilshy's Progressive Thread" considering how much he loves the stuff

 

I'd be okay with that.

 

Presto Ballet, anyone? I admit, I haven't listened to them much, but they were opening for Dream Theater a few years ago, so I looked them up, and they're pretty good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH5EaYVevok

 

Also, some quintessential King Crimson:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlNantlznCA

[Moog the Kvlt 1,460]

Well, they're both progressive. But yea I guess you're right. A better comparison would be Death and Dream Theater. Chuck Shuldiner had prog band, I forgot what it was called. I think it was called Control Denied or Voodoocult.

 

Death and Dream Theater is just about as inaccurate of a comparison as Death and Rush was, completely different styles of metal,  they're 100 miles away from being similar to each other

 

 

And also leaving another Rush song, since why not?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu9Ycq64Gy4

Edited April 7, 2013 by Moog Phatty

[Le Kvlt Dawn 2,364]

Death and Dream Theater is just about as inaccurate of a comparison as Death and Rush was, completely different styles of metal,  they're 100 miles away from being similar to each other

 

 

And also leaving another Rush song, since why not?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu9Ycq64Gy4

But they're both progressive. Death's later stuff is progressive death metal. What do you think would be a fair comparison?

 

I just finished downloading Opeth's discography /)^3^(\

 

I edited my post like 5 times lol

Edited April 7, 2013 by Neighvana666

[Moog the Kvlt 1,460]

But they're both progressive. Death's later stuff is progressive death metal. What do you think would be a fair comparison?

 

I just finished downloading Opeth's discography /)^3^(\

 

Well Dream Theater are a Progressive Metal band, they are so far away from being a Progressive Death Metal band, compare Death to another Progressive Death Metal band, that would make the most sense to me.

[Le Kvlt Dawn 2,364]

Well Dream Theater are a Progressive Metal band, they are so far away from being a Progressive Death Metal band, compare Death to another Progressive Death Metal band, that would make the most sense to me.

Like what, Opeth and Necrophagist? BTW, which Opeth albums should I listen to, I have everything by them up to The Roundhouse Tape.

[Moog the Kvlt 1,460]

Like what, Opeth and Necrophagist? BTW, which Opeth albums should I listen to, I have everything by them up to The Roundhouse Tape.

 

Well most people would say to start out with Blackwater Park since that album has most of the songs that people know by them. Either that one or Ghost Reveries I'd say would be good starters.

Edited April 7, 2013 by Moog Phatty

[Twiliscael 3,960]

One of my favorite bands is/has been Periphery. Probably the most controversial band in metal at the moment, some worshipping them as the gods of a new age in metal (mainly progressive) while other see them as high-voiced, watered-down Meshuggah copying posers.

 

I for one think it's great how they can bring a certain level of heavy technicality to a more mainstream crowd than other bands have.

 

Their first album was superior in terms of technicality and tone, but their second album was really good as well. Massively improved vocals and a totally different sound.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZjEwB-fx3Q

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz3E_JNW4oU

 

Periphery, love that shit.

Edited April 7, 2013 by Twiliscael

[Moog the Kvlt 1,460]

One of my favorite bands is/has been Periphery. Probably the most controversial band in metal at the moment, some worshipping them as the gods of a new age in metal (mainly progressive) while other see them as high-voiced, watered-down Meshuggah copying posers.

 

I for one think it's great how they can bring a certain level of heavy technicalitly to a more mainstream crowd than other bands have.

 

Their first album was superior in terms of technicality and tone, but their second album was really good as well. Massively improved vocals and a totally different sound.

 

I love Periphery as well, at least from what I've heard by them, I plan on getting their first and second albums sometime, and I seriously don't care if they're just a watered down version of Meshuggah, Periphery sound good to my ears and that's all that matters to me.

[Le Kvlt Dawn 2,364]

Well most people would say to start out with Blackwater Park since that album has most of the songs that people know by them. Either that one or Ghost Reveries I'd say would be good starters.

Alright then, Blackwater Park it is. I also had Orchid in mind. I think I'm just going to flip a coin. If I get heads I'll listen to Orchid and if I get tails I listen to Blackwater Park.

 

And I just fliped a coin, and it's heads. I'm going to listen Orchid now.

[Moog the Kvlt 1,460]

Well then let's post up some Pink Floyd, because they are really awesome! I love Dark Side of the Moon, and it's easily one of my all time favorite albums

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkTmPN50u80

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpzxf_flm8M

[Hawk Moth 390]

 

Yes, baby! They're my favorite prog rock band by far. Listening to their stuff is like going on a musical journey. Thanks OP for this thread, by the way!

[Le Kvlt Dawn 2,364]

I listened to a Mastodon song and I liked it. What the fuck is happening to me? I think I'm becoming an egghead :,( But whatever, it's not like I'm a prog fan or anything -.-

Edited April 8, 2013 by Neighvana666

[Evilshy 5,090]

I listened to a Mastodon song and I liked it. What the fuck is happening to me? I think I'm becoming an egghead :,( But whatever, it's not like I'm a prog fan or anything -.-

 

Come and join us...

 

I love SikTh, by the way:

 

And one of my favorite covers:

The original, by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, is great too.

[Hawk Moth 390]

 

Awwwwww yeah! One of my all time favorite Yes songs.

 

 

A classic from "The Yes Album". That album and "Close to the Edge" are amazing and great examples of how unique prog rock can be. Anyone interested in the band (and some crazy awesome music) should check out "Close to the Edge", "The Yes Album", "Tales from Topographic Oceans", "Relayer", and "Fragile".

Edited April 8, 2013 by TheIronHugo

[Le Kvlt Dawn 2,364]

Come and join us...

No, NEVER!!! I won't conform and become an egghead, like you. And Opeth doesn't count because they're death metal.

 

YOLO= You Obviously Love Opeth,

[Evilshy 5,090]

No, NEVER!!! I won't conform and become an egghead, like you. And Opeth doesn't count because they're death metal.

 

YOLO= You Obviously Love Opeth,

 

Admit it, you like progressive metal. And what's wrong with being an egghead? Eggheads are intelligent and do awesome things. Like SCIENCE. And make computers and video games and movies. Basically, all of our entertainment is made by eggheads

 

So, Quo Vadis:

 

And probably my favorite Opeth song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvVf1C8tGlc

Edited April 8, 2013 by Evilshy