Detonator Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) If we forget the "corporate" prog rock Rush, Floyd and Genesis and just concentrate on the "traditional prog" there are lots of great bands and unbelievable songs. Mike Oldfield has some prog masterpieces, like Ommadawn, King Crimson¨s Red is almost perfect album... and Starless is one of the best prog songs ever. Yes' Close to the Edge and live version of Starship Trooper (Keys to Ascension) are close to the title. And what about Alan Parsons' Tales of Mystery and Imagination... great stuff. But in the end of the day there must be only one song that raises above everything... Camel's Lady Fantasy. This song is closest to PERFECT progressive rock song ever made. It's just SO amazing. It's powerful, has heavenly guitar, incredible melody, almost "ghostly" atmosphere and very "touching" finish. Of course this is my subjective opinion only. But I've went through almost all meaningful prog bands and I have never heard anything better. This song is soo good, it brings a tear to my eye. Discuss. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhWDbdS-vjg Edited December 28, 2014 by Detonator 2
Cyclonus X-1 Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 This song is no Close to the Edge. It's good, though—quite good at times. 3
EagleMoon Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 I think it's good, but there are a lot of songs I think are better. 2
bluefox4000 Posted December 28, 2014 Posted December 28, 2014 Good song.....but 2 words..........Supper's Ready. Done. lol Mick 5
Detonator Posted December 28, 2014 Author Posted December 28, 2014 (edited) Close to the Edge is probably the best prog rock ALBUM, but the title song isn't quite as good as Lady Fantasy, imho. And of course Supper's Ready and even 2112 rival this but I wanted to leave the "corporate pigs" out of this. :D Edited December 28, 2014 by Detonator 1
RUSHHEAD666 Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 If we forget the "corporate" prog rock Rush, Floyd and Genesis and just concentrate on the "traditional prog" there are lots of great bands and unbelievable songs. Mike Oldfield has some prog masterpieces, like Ommadawn, King Crimson¨s Red is almost perfect album... and Starless is one of the best prog songs ever. Yes' Close to the Edge and live version of Starship Trooper (Keys to Ascension) are close to the title. And what about Alan Parsons' Tales of Mystery and Imagination... great stuff. But in the end of the day there must be only one song that raises above everything... Camel's Lady Fantasy. This song is closest to PERFECT progressive rock song ever made. It's just SO amazing. It's powerful, has heavenly guitar, incredible melody, almost "ghostly" atmosphere and very "touching" finish. Of course this is my subjective opinion only. But I've went through almost all meaningful prog bands and I have never heard anything better. This song is soo good, it brings a tear to my eye. Discuss. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhWDbdS-vjg Camel is one of the greatest bands on the planet. Sadly in my opinion once they added the fukking saxophone the band was starting to go downhill. It's like the same shit with Queensryche. Once Geoff TAINT started to blow hard on that lame ass saxophone in the band it was OVER. No wonder Chris DeGarmo left. Fuckking arrogant fruitcake playing the sax in a progressive metal band.
Detonator Posted December 29, 2014 Author Posted December 29, 2014 2nd best camel song You make me curious. What's the best one?
bathory Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 2nd best camel song You make me curious. What's the best one? lunar sea 1
Detonator Posted December 29, 2014 Author Posted December 29, 2014 Ah...that's a good one. Moonmadness is almost as awesome as Mirage. This one gives me chills. ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfl5ZT_zOho 2
custom55 Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 This song does it for me. I still get prog goosebump every time I hear it. 3
Red Dwarf Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 Lady Fantasy is certainly one of Camel's top five songs,but for me Lunar Sea is the bees knees! When it comes to the best prog song i always vote for Genesis/SUPPER'S READY,but as you asked for something that doesn't incorporate the " big three",I'd choose Fracture by King Crimson.Intense to the core! Roll-calls to for ELP/Tarkus,and Gentle Giant/Proclamation.PROG RULES!!! 1
Detonator Posted December 30, 2014 Author Posted December 30, 2014 (edited) Starless is the absolute PINNACLE of King Crimson's career, imho. It's what Stairway is to Zep... or Paranoid to Sabbath... or Bohemian Rhapsody to Queen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN7hWAfbI28 Edited December 30, 2014 by Detonator 1
Red Dwarf Posted December 30, 2014 Posted December 30, 2014 Starless is the absolute PINNACLE of King Crimson's career, imho. It's what Stairway is to Zep... or Paranoid to Sabbath... or Bohemian Rhapsody to Queen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BN7hWAfbI28 NICE!King Crimson are/were such an awesome band,but for me the Bruford-Cross-Fripp-Wetton line up were just magnificent! Studio releases were v.good,but they're live stuff they have released (and there's loads of it!) is amazing!!! 1
Detonator Posted January 2, 2015 Author Posted January 2, 2015 Drafted must be one of the most beautiful pop songs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOmzfN3Zi4Y
foghorn-leghorn Posted January 2, 2015 Posted January 2, 2015 I don't think Camel have ever been under-rated by Prog Fans. They were very succesful in their time. Now PFM are a band I believe were very underated. 1
Red Dwarf Posted January 3, 2015 Posted January 3, 2015 I don't think Camel have ever been under-rated by Prog Fans. They were very succesful in their time. Now PFM are a band I believe were very underated. Have only recently found PFM,and sure a an ace band.The album Chocolate Kings is superb!
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted January 6, 2015 Posted January 6, 2015 Great tune, but not their best, so not the best ever. To these ears.
Del_Duio Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 Sadly in my opinion once they added the fukking saxophone the band was starting to go downhill. It's like the same shit with Queensryche. Once Geoff TAINT started to blow hard on that lame ass saxophone in the band it was OVER. Luckily that never happened with DT and "Another Day"'s Kenny G moments.
RUSHHEAD666 Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Sadly in my opinion once they added the fukking saxophone the band was starting to go downhill. It's like the same shit with Queensryche. Once Geoff TAINT started to blow hard on that lame ass saxophone in the band it was OVER. Luckily that never happened with DT and "Another Day"'s Kenny G moments. LOL! True.
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Sadly in my opinion once they added the fukking saxophone the band was starting to go downhill. It's like the same shit with Queensryche. Once Geoff TAINT started to blow hard on that lame ass saxophone in the band it was OVER. Luckily that never happened with DT and "Another Day"'s Kenny G moments. LOL! True. Unless you're in Supertramp or Van Der Graaf Generator, the sax should stay the f**k outta RAWK!
Detonator Posted January 8, 2015 Author Posted January 8, 2015 That William Tell Overture in the end is pure "speedprog". Crazy but I loved it. :D
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