Progressive - JCHMusic

Why Progressive Rock Still Matters

08.23.2010

I’ve written a lot about progressive rock and what I think it is (or at least what I think it’s supposed to be.) But the real question is, ‘who cares?’

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The Rhythm Of Prog

04.19.2010

Progressive, Songs

I Do Love A Bargain! Well, I got me a new drum kit. I haven’t even played it yet, so it’s hard to comment beyond saying that I got a good deal from this Nigerian guy on this farm out in *EBF. Typical story: got it for a teenage son who played it about five times and then decided XBox was more entertaining. This new piece of craftsmanship is made by the same company that built my beloved Ringo, but sadly, the 2010 version is made in Taiwan of materials that were probably sourced from the Taipei Home Depot. For [...]

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The Importance Of Being Earnest

01.27.2010

Progressive, Songs

…with apologies to Oscar Wilde (not the most serious guy in the world, but what-ehveeeer.) In my last death-defying rant I talked about the terrifying trend towards twee. This time I’m giving you the flip side–the road less travelled. Or at least, the one that I have decided upon after some reflection and pain and suffering. We all know that famous quote from Hamlet This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. Farewell, my blessing season this in thee! The thing [...]

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JCHMusic: The Radio Station

01.10.2010

Marketing, News, Progressive

I must admit that my motives are not entirely altruistic. (I’m shocked. Shocked.) Apparently the clever French Persons behind this deal are planning all sorts of insinuations into various social networking platforms so that when you click on a radio station all your friends can be compelled (well, asked nicely) to join along. In short, their hope is that this is just another lure to get people to click, Click, CLICK and get ad revenue somehow either from direct purchases or gleaning marketing data. So I am a collaborator in their Fifth Column plans. Why am I not so troubled [...]

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Man, You ain’t Prog. Boston? Now that was Prog!

01.5.2010

Culture, Progressive, Songs

As I said last time, I put out a number of ‘blind requests’ for musicians to rebuild the band. I got a bunch of people who listened to my stuff and then replied that though they thought what I do is nice enough, it sure as shit ain’t prog, buddy! I beg to differ. And I’m gonna tell ya why using a number of specific examples from my ‘oeuvre’ to demonstrate the points I wish to make. But first, I’m gonna tell ya why I’m gonna tell ya why!

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Wanted To Form: Progressive Rock Band

01.4.2010

Progressive

In my last rant pondering what is ‘prog’? I talked about Charles Snyder’s three defining characteristics of progressive rock. I ponder this today because of my recent involvement in on-line adverts. As I’ve blogged (man do I hate that expression. I think it’s no accident that it sounds like a synonym for vomitus.) Where was I. Oh yeah, as I’ve recently written here, I’m trying to rebuild the band locally. So, in addition to talking to old mates and people clued in, I’ve also put out ‘cattle call’ ads in all the local papers and CraigsList to try and get [...]

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What Is Progressive Rock?

08.8.2009

Culture, Music Appreciation, Progressive

OK, what is it supposed to be. Great question. I’ve heard and seen numerous ‘retrospective’ radio shows and books which try to even-handedly discuss ‘prog’. The latest, and perhaps one that really did try to be even-handed was on the Public Radio show

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