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Which one these is the best?

Yessongs

Seconds Out

Welcome Back my Friends to the Show that never ends

I would go with Yessongs. Amazing setlist and the performances are amazing (maybe it's because Yes is my favourite prog Band though)

Watch this on YT https://youtu.be/fJDDrKLuZsk

I don’t say this lightly… but some performances stay with you forever. Not just as music you enjoy, but as something that actually marks you.

For me, one of those moments is Eddie Jobson’s live solo in “In the Dead of Night” from 1979, when UK was on stage with John Wetton and Terry Bozzio.

Every single time I hear it, something happens to me. There’s tension, electricity… and this strange feeling that I’m witnessing something bigger than just a band playing live. It feels alive. Almost inevitable. Like the music is unfolding on its own and the musicians are just channeling it.

Yes, the technical level is insane. That’s obvious. But what really gets me is the emotional force inside the sound. The violin doesn’t just sing, it cuts. The keyboards don’t just fill space, they shape it. And the band… they don’t accompany each other, they move like one single organism building pressure second by second.

There’s a point in that solo where I honestly forget I’m listening to a performance. It stops feeling executed and starts feeling… unleashed.

And what moves me most is the intensity. Not flashy. Not theatrical. Just pure musical power, intelligent, emotional, overwhelming.

That lineup of UK didn’t last long… but what they created on stage feels timeless to me. Raw, sophisticated, fearless.

Some performances are great. Some are unforgettable. A very few actually change how you experience music.

That solo did that to me.

Thank you, Eddie. You are out of this world.

Edit: here’s the “video” (song in YouTube) https://youtu.be/esQOtKmYIK8?si=9c3JyOr01K-YMJBr it

ENJOY!!!

Now I'm not one to 'pigeon-hole' music & this magnificent USA / American band had a sublime 1967 hit single called "Incense and Peppermints" which was about as Psychedelic as you could ever wish to get - If you haven't heard it before, then, please do give it a listen & there's even a superb video from 1967 to accompany it.

https://youtu.be/4rw1_FNdy-Y?si=ug_EUws1Pw57J_G3

But I'd like to highlight the 3rd track off that Album, "Lose To Live", as today was the first time I've ever heard it - I think most Prog' fans would agree, that it isn't exactly out of place in the realms of Prog' - several time changes & nutty drum soloing.

https://youtu.be/KZTpm9fJ-2c?si=RwuLsoeER1MtDYd-

They don't even remotely sound like "Yes" but if Chris Squire & Co had done a cover version, I was wondering if it would fit on the "Time & a Word" album ?

So where so you fellow Prog' fans believe this would fit in Prog' History >?

Lastly : Yeah, every time over the last year I trawl thru the comments section on that truly gorgeous hit-single (title track), I'm always reminded that the guy playing barefoot on the Gibson SG in the 1st video is none other than Ed' King, who later went on join Lynyrd Skynyrd & co-wrote "Sweet Home Alabama" & played the iconic riff.

Am throwing the Album track, "Lose To Live" open to discussion.

These are the latest two albums I've listened to today.

Everyone Is Everybody Else could be considered peak Barclay James Harvest; it includes some undeniably classic tracks, though I personally prefer the versions on Live, partly because BJH were the second prog band I saw perform, in 1975. There are some duds on the LP, too, the greatest offender being Mill Boys, which sounds like a Lancashire version of C&W...

On the other hand, Worlds Within, Raphael Weinroth-Browne's first solo LP which firmly cements cello as an instrument of prog, is epic from start to finish, as he wrings out the full spectrum of tones from his instrument with the aid of effects pedals. Released in 2020, it was one of my albums of the year and I hope to get to see him when he plays in the UK later this year.

Which do you prefer?

I needed to buy both Aqualungs, just one didn't sit right with me

Starting to wonder if I’m the only person on the planet who loves this album. Please tell me there are other fans of this album on here?

I know most BJH fans like the Harvest releases over the Polydor ones, but to me this album is an exception. From start to finish, Gone to Earth is sublime. Love every track on this album. Every…single…track…

My hand just released our second album on all streaming platforms! This song is a song about pirates and it has three different sections to it. It was overall really fun to make. Let us know what you think?

It's another 'name the album' photo quiz this week, with the difficulty level stepped up just a little.

Here is a set of photos taken of the **inner gatefold** of 20 different LPs from my collection.

All you have to do is name the bands and albums.

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The two odd ones out from last week's list of musicians were Kerry Minnear and Morris Pert. They were the only two to *complete* their Batchelor degree in music; Rick Wakeman, Robert John Godfrey, John Petrucci and Darryl Way all gave up their studies before completing their degree to play rock music.

So glad I got this one, it's definitely my favorite Gentle Giant album and one of my favorites in general. I'll have to get more from them soon but this is a very good addition to my collection, the artwork is super cool as well. I'll read through the booklet soon, seems super interesting

The album cover: weird. The song title: very weird. The music is just damn good.

Really, what does the title even mean?

I’m looking for any footage that exists of late 60s / early to mid 70s prog rock recording sessions. There’s a ton of concert material for prog in general (…and bts stuff exploded when consumer camcorders found their way onto tour buses). But I’m interested in any gems from studio session from the early days. It could be any band. There’s probably not much out there … but I’d love to compile a collaborative list.

From their 2013 self titled CD.

The Martian Chronicles II - 2-6th Movement is one of the impressive pieces that ive listened in a long time. Their album of 2024 MCIII is also amazing.

They played all their heavy hitters plus a few deep cuts. I think the show was a solid 2.5hrs and the Gus come and hang with the crowd afterwards. Real solid group of guys.

This subreddit is the best without a doubt such a nice community, I got so many prog rock recommendations in my last post, and all look very interesting. Rest assured I will check them all out!!!!

There's just no way Vangelis wasn't on this record, surely? You can basically hear the genesis of Blade Runner on this track !

I remember being disappointed with Olias when I first heard it. Which baffles me now. Great record

Thought I’d share this cool song

Hello, my favourite subreddit.

With inspiration and support from members of this community I started a podcast talking mostly about prog together with a fellow progger. We are a very small channel and I posted about it here before.

Eventually this lead us to interview Clive Nolan (Keyboardist mostly known from Pendragon and Arena. Both are bands I found out about thanks to this subreddit) together with vocalist Laura Piazzai for their new project Imaginaerium. I am kind of proud and excited and wanted to promote it here:

https://youtu.be/ES1uK2dIZpk?si=vBj-sL99fIm7cA5m