Progressive Rock...

When people ask me what kind of music I prefer I always say Progressive Rock, and one day someone asked me, "What the hell is that!" I couldn't come up with an answer so I said, "Umm...i'll tell you later..."
I understand that P/F is progressive, Yes, Genesis, ELP, King Crimson, Dream Theater, Gentle Giant, Happy The Man and all my other favorite bands, but WHAT makes them progressive? What does it mean man!!!

i think of it as very serious, drawn out, synth-driven music. Jamming, to some extent, but almost like classical composing in modern day. who knows.

I say that progressive rock would be a kind of rock music that is naturally experimental and not afraid to push the envelope. Hence, a 'progression' from the norm of rock music.

And it usually includes long songs doesn't it?

Of course. That's another 'progression' from the normal 3-minute rock song.

There is a 42 minute long song on the new DT album...
...Whats the longest song you all have ever heard! That one has got to be the longest for me, it's a great song, well with DT you can't really go wrong, great musicians!

DT?

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No, Dream Theater, great band, IMO, though a lot of people hate them.

Dream Theater(re?)?

i've personally never listened to or heard of them, but seen the name floating around.

Pick up a copy of Scenes From A Memory, you wont be dissapointed, kind of like Yes, Rush and P/F all mixed in a blender.

that sounds icky.

Pick up the CD for Mike Portnoys drumming, and John Petrucci's guitar playing alone!
Not to mention the excellent bassist and the excellent keyboardist...vocalist has a bit of an annoying voice, but once you listen to the album a few times you'll get used to it! Go get it now!!!

The album is a very intresting concept album, the whole thing is a play, in fact the track listing is listing goes like "Act 1, Scene 1" ect.
And if you read the lyrics, its like a play.....Well! Go get the album and you'll see what I mean.

If you want a good track to download, download Fatal Tragedy and , Scene Four: Beyond This Life, AWESOME tracks!

All the "Metropolis - Scenes from a memory" album is very good! The best album of last years.

I'm not sure, but I think that concepts albuns is included in the definition of Progressive Rock. Is this correct?

Intresting question..I don't know! Probably though.
The last DT album is really good too, The Glass Prison is an excellent track!