(Prog Rock for short)
A genre of music (60's to current) who's heyday occurred in the 1970's.
Known for -
1. Breaking the limits of the "4-minute pop song" by creating "epics" that could last between 7 - 30 minutes long! (Close to The Edge / Supper's Ready / Karn Evil 9)
2. Blending various genres, most commonly jazz and classical, into Rock music (Yes, King Crimson, Frank Zappa)
3. Using instruments uncommon to Rock music (flute, chimes, synthesizers)
4. Using odd time signatures (21st Cent. Schizoid Man - 6/8 / Money - 7/8)
5. Creating longwinded stories or concepts using both music and lyrics to represent it (The Wall / Scenes From a Memory / Dark Side of the Moon)
The genre "progresses" music to try to evolve it into something more engaging than simply something to dance or sing-a-long or jam to.
While arguable, the first Prog band is technically believed by Prog fans to be the Beatles. However, the first band to play in the current sense of the word was King Crimson.
Although most bands in the genre came from the UK, many came from the US (Frank Zappa / Dream Theatre), Canada (Rush), Germany (Van Der Graaf Generator), and more (Iceland - Sigur Ros).
Prog Rock and Metal are both considered to be "guy" bands, and contrary to popular belief, they are not meant to be listened to alone, rather it's just hard to find another prog fan near you these days.
A genre of music (60's to current) who's heyday occurred in the 1970's.
Known for -
1. Breaking the limits of the "4-minute pop song" by creating "epics" that could last between 7 - 30 minutes long! (Close to The Edge / Supper's Ready / Karn Evil 9)
2. Blending various genres, most commonly jazz and classical, into Rock music (Yes, King Crimson, Frank Zappa)
3. Using instruments uncommon to Rock music (flute, chimes, synthesizers)
4. Using odd time signatures (21st Cent. Schizoid Man - 6/8 / Money - 7/8)
5. Creating longwinded stories or concepts using both music and lyrics to represent it (The Wall / Scenes From a Memory / Dark Side of the Moon)
The genre "progresses" music to try to evolve it into something more engaging than simply something to dance or sing-a-long or jam to.
While arguable, the first Prog band is technically believed by Prog fans to be the Beatles. However, the first band to play in the current sense of the word was King Crimson.
Although most bands in the genre came from the UK, many came from the US (Frank Zappa / Dream Theatre), Canada (Rush), Germany (Van Der Graaf Generator), and more (Iceland - Sigur Ros).
Prog Rock and Metal are both considered to be "guy" bands, and contrary to popular belief, they are not meant to be listened to alone, rather it's just hard to find another prog fan near you these days.
by prog_head September 16, 2008
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A political platform defined usually by, but not limited to, the developmental advancement of American society through pragmatic and practical means. Contrary to right wing beliefs, Progressives are not the second coming of communism and the russians, instead they seek to improve the lifestyles of the vast majority of Americans by providing tax funded benefits that would help the country grow as a whole.
Neo Con: "Those damn progressives are trying to finish what stalin started! My sign SAYS SO!"
Spectator: "You do realize you're holding that thing upside down right?"
Spectator: "You do realize you're holding that thing upside down right?"
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YOU GET LITTLE REGTANGLES TO GO UP LEVELS AND GET A BETTER PC
then you play more!
you get addicted, so when you get everything you keep playing!
they update the game a lot
YOU GET LITTLE REGTANGLES TO GO UP LEVELS AND GET A BETTER PC
then you play more!
you get addicted, so when you get everything you keep playing!
they update the game a lot
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Get the Progressbar95 mug.The same four chords used in nearly every hit song which could be defined as "epic". Many people are fooled by the various transpositions, but its all the same stuff. The most popular progression of course being Em, C, G, D (just one example). Please note, the progression can start on any one of the chords, but it will include the other three invariably.
(First noted by a pair of absurdly innovative Oregon high school students).
(First noted by a pair of absurdly innovative Oregon high school students).
Musically Uninformed Person:
"OMG! I love Owl City, they talk to my core being and are soooo origional!1!!!"
Musically Informed Person:
"You're a bitch slave to the music industry"
Record Executive:
"Well Jim, we found this new hot young singer who dresses really fuckin' weird like, so they're gonna love her, but she can't write music for shit!"
Co-Conspiring Producer:
"Well that's no problem! Just throw the epic chord progression at 'em with an edgy music video and they'll eat it right up!"
Just to name a few:
MGMT "Kids"
Apologize by One Republic
Lost by Coldplay
Numb by Linkin Park
It's My Life by Bon Jovi
Behind These Hazel Eyes by Kelly Clarkson
All You Wanted by Michelle Branch
Snow Hey Oh by RHCP
The Scientist by Coldplay
All American Rejects - (take your pick)
"Poker Face"Lady GaGa
"Rebellion" Arcade Fire
"Vanilla Twilight"Owl City
"For Reasons Unknown"The Killers
Red Hot Chili Peppers "Snow"
I'm Yours by Jason Mraz
Swing Swing Swing by All American Rejects
Hot N Cold by Katy Perry
With or Without You by U2
When I Come Around by Green Day
Let It Be by The Beatles
Don't Stop Believin by Journey
No One - Alicia Keys
Where is the Love - Black Eyed Peas
You're Beautiful - James Blunt
Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx
Where is the Love - Black Eyed Peas
Sway - Bic Runga
She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
And countless others
You've just been disillusioned.
Rawk
"OMG! I love Owl City, they talk to my core being and are soooo origional!1!!!"
Musically Informed Person:
"You're a bitch slave to the music industry"
Record Executive:
"Well Jim, we found this new hot young singer who dresses really fuckin' weird like, so they're gonna love her, but she can't write music for shit!"
Co-Conspiring Producer:
"Well that's no problem! Just throw the epic chord progression at 'em with an edgy music video and they'll eat it right up!"
Just to name a few:
MGMT "Kids"
Apologize by One Republic
Lost by Coldplay
Numb by Linkin Park
It's My Life by Bon Jovi
Behind These Hazel Eyes by Kelly Clarkson
All You Wanted by Michelle Branch
Snow Hey Oh by RHCP
The Scientist by Coldplay
All American Rejects - (take your pick)
"Poker Face"Lady GaGa
"Rebellion" Arcade Fire
"Vanilla Twilight"Owl City
"For Reasons Unknown"The Killers
Red Hot Chili Peppers "Snow"
I'm Yours by Jason Mraz
Swing Swing Swing by All American Rejects
Hot N Cold by Katy Perry
With or Without You by U2
When I Come Around by Green Day
Let It Be by The Beatles
Don't Stop Believin by Journey
No One - Alicia Keys
Where is the Love - Black Eyed Peas
You're Beautiful - James Blunt
Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx
Where is the Love - Black Eyed Peas
Sway - Bic Runga
She Will Be Loved - Maroon 5
And countless others
You've just been disillusioned.
Rawk
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Person: "Public education is important we need to support it."
Person 2: "But you send your kids to private schools. You're such a passive progressive."
Person 2: "But you send your kids to private schools. You're such a passive progressive."
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