[atlantaprog] Re: Alternate Reality Radio (this weeks theme)

Maybe the *freshness* and the *novelty* of progrock
were its REAL hooks.  After all, isn't that why it was
called *Progressive* rock?  I used to think so until I
learned that *Progressive* really refers to a line of
music similar to some long-ago pioneers in the 70s. 
Like they have ownership on the meaning of of the word
*Progressive*!  Rush definitely broke the mold, but
how would we find a new Rush?  By finding similar
bands?  Of course not!   The reason we found Rush is
because they were different.  But there was a reason
that we recognized them as great -- some Platonic
essence?  Is Progressive just a label now?  I don't
believe so.  If you listen to the music, there is
something that deserves to be called *Progressive*. 
The musicians are   truly representing and describe
something that is something we all agree is progress
in some dimension.  What that dimension is exactly,
well, only exploration will tell you that.


--- Brian Clune <brianclune@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> yeah Rush never had any hooks....  ;)
> 
> On 5/26/07, JoeTalafous <talafous_joe@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> >
> > Woody,
> >
> > This is a tough (but interesting) one. 
> Essentially,
> > you're asking me to understand the tastes of the
> > mainstream, which sure, I can do, but isn't it
> exactly
> > the point of prog rock to avoid the hookiness? 
> Isn't
> > progressive rock supposed to be above that?   But
> I
> > understand where you are coming from --- you're
> > talking "edutainment".
> >
> > Joe T.
> >
> >
> > --- Woody Harris <gratefulwoody@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > > This weeks theme will be about an alternate
> reality.
> > >  A world in which clear
> > > channel and controlling interest nazi's of the
> like
> > > never got the chance to
> > > sap the energies of a free radio world.  The
> idea:
> > > What if Prog got the kind
> > > of play it deserved on FM radio?  Or
> alternatively,
> > > what if a time vortex
> > > opened up and you were able to send todays
> neo-prog
> > > into the golden age of
> > > rock radio?  What songs would you pick as
> possible
> > > hits?  What new prog is
> > > hooky enough to grab the attention of the radio
> > > audience?  What, in essence
> > > would our radio be playing if there was no bias
> > > against prog music.
> > >
> > > This idea comes to us from Greg Jones of
> Pinnacle,
> > > and I think it is a great
> > > theme to play with.  Here is Greg's quote to sum
> it
> > > up:
> > >
> > >  "I had an idea for a show "theme" and thought
> I'd
> > > share it with
> > > you - if you don't want to do it, I'd
> understand.
> > > Just wanted to share
> > > the idea.
> > >
> > > All prog fans lament the fact that our stuff
> once
> > > ruled the airwaves
> > > (or at least held its own with all the other
> stuff)
> > > - and I always
> > > hear progfans complain about new stuff that
> comes
> > > out and doesn't get
> > > any airplay in today's market. Who among us
> HASN'T
> > > said or thought
> > > "Why, THAT song is SO HOOKY, that if they only
> LET
> > > the public HEAR it,
> > > the band would be HUGE and start having HITS!"
> > >
> > > SO, in that vein, I suggest a show of the songs
> by
> > > prog bands that
> > > we're sure -  S  U  R  E   -  would be
> unbelievably
> > > giant hits if the
> > > radio got behind them.
> > >
> > > Don't know what you call a show like that -
> Playing
> > > Hooky? Pitching A
> > > No-Hitter? Give Piece a Chance? We'd PAY You To
> PLAY
> > > These? I don't
> > > know - it's just a thought.
> > >
> > > The songs that IMMEDIATELY spring to mind? How
> > > about:
> > >
> > > Spock's Beard - June, Waste Away, Carie,
> Thoughts Pt
> > > II, etc.
> > >
> > > King's X - Goldilox, Summerland, The Groove
> Machine
> > >
> > > Porcupine Tree- Trains
> > >
> > > IZZ - I Wanna Win, Spinnin' Round, The Weight Of
> It
> > > All, Abby's Song,
> > > My River Flows, etc.
> > >
> > > King Crimson - Prozack Blues, Dinosaur, People,
> Into
> > > The Frying Pan,
> > > Indiscipline (! ), Matte Kudasai
> > >
> > > The Dixie Dregs - Crank It Up, Ridin' High,
> Vitamin
> > > Q, Conversation
> > > Piece
> > >
> > > The Steve Morse Band - Book Of Dreams,
> Ghostwind,
> > > Stand Up
> > >
> > > Dream Theater - I Walk Beside You, The Spirit
> > > Carries On, Surrounded
> > >
> > > Jan Hammer & Jerry Goodman - Country And Eatern
> > > Music (you just KNEW
> > > I'd say THAT one again)
> > >
> > > Anyway, you get the idea - thanks for listening,
> and
> > > if you like it
> > > and want to, go for it."
> > >
> > > So, what say you good people?  Your ideas are
> > > welcome and I will sift
> > > through it all and try to create a set of music
> that
> > > would attune the public
> > > to the hidden pleasures of prog.  I look forward
> to
> > > your suggestions!
> > >
> > > Woody
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Here are the links that get you there:
> > > Great prog Radio- www.thedividingline.com
> > > Soundscape- www.thedividingline.com/ss
> > > My Page www.myspace.com/soundscape42
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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