Where is all of the Dream Theater???

[podakayne]

touché...officer touché!

Originally posted by progdirjim
whose the first?

[Yesspaz]

Originally posted by Symbolic
Hi I'm the new to Aural Moon and I'd like to give my opinion about Dream Theater. They are withotu a doubt one of my favorite bands but I didnt expect to see them on this website. In fact, I can listen to them all I want from my own collection. I want to hear more progressive rock from around the world, experimental rock, art rock, jazz-fusion, etc. If I want to listen to DT, all I have to do is put it on. I like the collection of music from this website and if anyone believes that comparing a band like Spock's Beard To Dream Theater, or any other comparison for that matter, well they are entitled to it but I think its too subjective. Especially when you try to compare progressive metal with progressive rock, two different entities, with different approaches, different musicianship and a whole different point of view about what makes compositions "progressive". But anyways, good job with the website. I'll enjoy listening to the aural moon radio feeds :P

Thanks

Rick

Attention Old Sod, Three Gonads, and John Galt: THIS is how a first post should be. Cool, collected, intelligent, nice, and non-confrontational. This guy is letting it be known that he's got something legitimate to say, so that later on if he wants to throw down the gauntlet, people will take him seriously. Welcome to the Moon, Symbolic.

PS: nice moniker.

[Symbolic]

Thanks to all of you for welcoming me. It's a pleasure to be amongst music lovers of all kinds and all ages. I have to say I sometimes feel alone in my age group as a prog fan. Even at concerts, I see very few youngsters in their 20s here, so I kinda feel out of place a little but what can I say, I like "intelligent and thought-provoking music" to quote Neil Peart. The normal radio, besides some classic rock tunes doesnt make my mind work, it gives me a choice between shutting it or the radio off, usually the radio meets its fate.

Thanks again to all of you

P.S. I never understood why justifying one band over another ever made someone feel more important or more knowledgeable.

[Rick and Roll]

Originally posted by Symbolic
I never understood why justifying one band over another ever made someone feel more important or more knowledgeable.

What a great line.......

[progdirjim(Admin)]

Originally posted by Symbolic
I want to hear more progressive rock from around the world, experimental rock, art rock, jazz-fusion, etc.

We hope to be able to take care of your listening desires in regards to all of the above!

But anyways, good job with the website. I'll enjoy listening to the aural moon radio feeds :P

Thanks

No, thank you...

[dinosaur]

Originally posted by Symbolic
Even at concerts, I see very few youngsters in their 20s here, so I kinda feel out of place ...

I am one of the forty-something white males you see all around you at these concerts. Believe me, it is absolutely GREAT to see young people there. I wish there were more of you, and more of all ages and groups.

Welcome to the Moon, Symbolic. Enjoy the thousands of new sounds you'll find here!

[Roger -Dot- Lee(Admin)]

Originally posted by Symbolic

P.S. I never understood why justifying one band over another ever made someone feel more important or more knowledgeable.

I never understood that either. Musical likes and dislikes are a personal choice, and in my omnipresent world view, attempting to belittle someone for their taste in music is much akin to judging a biker gang based on their taste in beer. It also displays a lack of maturity, devolving into those 'yo mama' jokes (or whatever's replaced them) on the middle school playground.

Roger -Dot- Lee, except rap, of course. And Brittney Spears (best listened to with the mute on)

[Yesspaz]

Symbolic, I'm one of thse 20s prog fans you DON'T see at shows because (a) I can't afford them ususally, and (b) they're rarely anywhere near the Deep South. Sigur Ros and Mars Volta sold out there respective shows in Atlanta before I could blink..., so my advice is to be happy you can see shows period!

[Symbolic]

Yeah I'm very appreciative that I can see all of these shows. I did get to see Mars Volta a few months back..that was quite a show...and one that sold out in a matter of days. I'm glad that I can live this musical interest, especially at shows.

[sharcnorris]

I love seeing the ELDERLY at shows!!!
At my Last Yes Concert,there was an elderly couple standing and pumping their fists, hooping it up, the whole show. The man was thin and frail clinging to a cane. It was a wonder to see!!!
Now if he was 35 in'69 (first Yes album), he was 70 at the show,
Funny thing was he looked younger then the cadaver looking Steve Howe!!p.s. I hope we all can enjoy our Bands when WE reach this age Of course we need YOUNG peolple at the shows, TO PUSH OUR WHEELCHAIRS!

I have no idea why I came upon this thread but................whatever happened to John Gault?

A thread worth reading, I feel.

DT??? No....let's not do that one again.

[kirk]

Originally Posted by KeithieW

whatever happened to John Gault?

You could ask the question about any number of people,
several on this thread alone.

Let's face it, this isn't an easy forum to break into.

In contrast,Yesfans started the same year, has over 6000
members w/ hundreds of regular users.

What are they doing right, or what are we doing wrong?

K

[moses]

Originally Posted by KeithieW

I have no idea why I came upon this thread but................whatever happened to John Gault?

I recently had some brief contact with him elsewhere. He is still alive and (presumably) well. Just not frequenting this forum, I suppose.

*Bump*

I only do this because I was checking the birthdays and, guess what, HAPPY BIRTHDAY John G.

What a thread this was......it had everything including an attempt to make it a Kings X thread.

Dream Theater? Aaaaaaaaarrrrrrggggghhhhhh!

[Rick and Roll]

[quote=KeithieW;25160What a thread this was......it had everything including an attempt to make it a Kings X thread.


[/QUOTE]

Good I'm playing one of their CD's this week.

Originally Posted by Rick and Roll

Good I'm playing one of their CD's this week.

I can't actually tune in because I'm going to a "Kings X is NOT Prog!!!!" seminar on the days you air.

[Rick and Roll]

Originally Posted by KeithieW

I can't actually tune in because I'm going to a "Kings X is NOT Prog!!!!" seminar on the days you air.

Matters not, neither is Hawkwind then

Prog stylings or not aside, their praises are sung by many prog musicians. Call it a guilty pleasure then.

Would the keynote speaker at the seminar be Jon Anderson flanked by elves and fairies? (just pulling your chain, you goofy man)....

[Roger -Dot- Lee(Admin)]

Originally Posted by KeithieW

I can't actually tune in because I'm going to a "Kings X is NOT Prog!!!!" seminar on the days you air.

I'm staying the hell outta this one.

Hey Rick, when are ya gonna feature Yngwie Malmsteen?

Roger -Dot- Lee, DUCK!

[VAXman(Admin)]

Originally Posted by Roger -Dot- Lee

I'm staying the hell outta this one.

Hey Rick, when are ya gonna feature Yngwie Malmsteen?

Roger -Dot- Lee, DUCK!

I thought he had. Somebody played Yngwie Malmsteen.

[Rick and Roll]

Originally Posted by Roger -Dot- Lee

I'm staying the hell outta this one.

Hey Rick, when are ya gonna feature Yngwie Malmsteen?

Roger -Dot- Lee, DUCK!

That song you liked was "Far Beyond the Sun", which I played twice on the show. It's off of his first, the only one I like (and own). Has the great Jens Johannsen, later of Mastermind fame, on keys. It's a good record, sometimes a bit heavy. That'd be good to play....could do it between Rosfest and Nearfest....