Search:

Type: Posts; User: jgprogbear

Page 1 of 3 1 2 3

Search: Search took 0.01 seconds.

  1. Replies
    17
    Views
    4,729

    Great disc. Played it quite often for the first...

    Great disc. Played it quite often for the first few years, but only sporadically since. Time to take it out again. The vocal and guitar work showed real promise, and the songwriting chops could have...
  2. Replies
    12
    Views
    4,767

    Another great release from LR, two for two!...

    Another great release from LR, two for two! Beautiful melodies, radio-friendly choruses, and well-constructed songs. One of my favorites so far this year.
  3. Big fan of the Musea collections in general, but...

    Big fan of the Musea collections in general, but this is particular is interesting to me for the "unknown" quantity. Both the original bands and the bands covering them are unknown to ME by and...
  4. Replies
    5
    Views
    2,956

    By far my favorite album and show so far this...

    By far my favorite album and show so far this year. The more I listen the better they get. Sophisticated and accessible, vocally impressive but lots of room for instrumental development. Doesn't get...
  5. Replies
    27
    Views
    13,183

    Auto-buy. Love the Decamerons so far.

    Auto-buy. Love the Decamerons so far.
  6. Replies
    16
    Views
    8,209

    I was there (and plenty of other Roosevelt...

    I was there (and plenty of other Roosevelt Stadium gigs!). I recall being so amazed as the lasers touched each of us in the crowd, how we reached out to "grab" them. Simply an amazing show. I know it...
  7. Replies
    25
    Views
    12,351

    Not generally a fan of instrumental bands, but...

    Not generally a fan of instrumental bands, but for some reason these guys really did it for me. Wonderful gents(got to speak to them several years at Nearfest) who made some stellar music that sounds...
  8. For me, this band can do no wrong. While I like...

    For me, this band can do no wrong. While I like some albums better than others, none of them show anything but talent, thought and ambition. First for me was As The World, and to this day it's my...
  9. Replies
    48
    Views
    18,877

    A tremendous talent. Hundred Year Flood remains...

    A tremendous talent. Hundred Year Flood remains among my all time faves, but his work with both Steve Walsh and the Explorer's Club is nothing short of brilliant. He will be sorely missed in my home...
  10. Would it be ironic for a gay man like myself to...

    Would it be ironic for a gay man like myself to contribute to an album called "Heterotopia"? Just sayin....
  11. Replies
    31
    Views
    8,838

    While radically different in approach, both...

    While radically different in approach, both albums are essential Renaissance. Song likely has more of what your looking for. Azure was quite heavy on the synths, but gives you another estimation of...
  12. Replies
    103
    Views
    25,568

    Here's a band, in my opinion, worthy of all the...

    Here's a band, in my opinion, worthy of all the superlatives tossed their way. And Mei is a fine example of why. The dynamics, the song structure, the instrumentation is all so well thought out, and...
  13. Replies
    7
    Views
    3,437

    cool stuff!

    cool stuff!
  14. Replies
    1,360
    Views
    430,956

    Knew nothing of this till now, but am very...

    Knew nothing of this till now, but am very hopeful for some quality material.
  15. Public Foot The Roman? I always think I'm the...

    Public Foot The Roman?

    I always think I'm the only person on the planet who owns this disc. Too funny.

    How about Frightpig? LOVED "Out of the Barnyard" from three years back. Anyone know if...
  16. How about At The Harbor and The Flood at Lyons,...

    How about At The Harbor and The Flood at Lyons, two of my underrated faves.
  17. Replies
    14
    Views
    5,622

    Loving both discs from this band. Quite...

    Loving both discs from this band. Quite disappointed that I won't be seeing them at Rosfest.
  18. Replies
    200
    Views
    62,591

    I'm in for year 12 despite the glitch! Woohoo!!!!!

    I'm in for year 12 despite the glitch! Woohoo!!!!!
  19. Replies
    4
    Views
    3,153

    On my must-buy list.

    On my must-buy list.
  20. Replies
    80
    Views
    22,283

    Not my favorite of the four sides, but that's...

    Not my favorite of the four sides, but that's hardly damnation as TFTO is my favorite Yes album. Every one of the four epics has moments of sheer beauty and amazement. I can listen to the album for...
  21. Replies
    200
    Views
    62,591

    Now Zebra headlining is something I never saw...

    Now Zebra headlining is something I never saw coming. However, having enjoyed their music for years (but never seeing them live), I'll chalk this one up as another unexpected treat. And then adding...
  22. Replies
    27
    Views
    13,183

    Can't wait. Also have all the Colossus Project...

    Can't wait. Also have all the Colossus Project collections and anticipate each one eagerly. Expect this will be of the same high quality, so bring it on!
  23. Replies
    203
    Views
    74,511

    Heard it premiered on WXPN yesterday and was...

    Heard it premiered on WXPN yesterday and was blown away. Hope the rest of the album is in this vein.
  24. Thread: Offramp

    by jgprogbear
    Replies
    10
    Views
    4,754

    Well, guess what! There's ANOTHER guy not in your...

    Well, guess what! There's ANOTHER guy not in your circle who has one of your CDs. Haven't listened to it in a while, so I guess I'll have to go back and familiarize myself with it.
  25. Replies
    200
    Views
    62,591

    Another great line-up, so count me in for all...

    Another great line-up, so count me in for all three days.
  26. Replies
    34
    Views
    17,344

    Loved the first album. The pop tunes were clever...

    Loved the first album. The pop tunes were clever enough with a good amount of prog attitude, particularly Between The Lines (thought the Changes quote toward the end of the song was cool). Paradise...
  27. Replies
    33
    Views
    12,426

    It me a few spins because it was so different...

    It me a few spins because it was so different from its predecessors. However, LOVE this album. These guys are just genius, and some of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Can't...
  28. I've been listening to the new album pretty...

    I've been listening to the new album pretty consistently since purchasing it about three weeks ago. Each time it sounds better. Mike, you guys did a stellar job. Feed and Steve, the mix is superb...
  29. Replies
    4
    Views
    3,067

    Cool. Just heard a song from the new album this...

    Cool. Just heard a song from the new album this morning and really enjoyed it.
  30. The Victoria Theater at New Jersey Performing...

    The Victoria Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ is incredible in terms of sound, comfort and view. A second for the Berlind at McCarter in Princeton, NJ. And a shout out for...
  31. So sorry to hear about Wayne. Those Explorer's...

    So sorry to hear about Wayne. Those Explorer's Club discs of Trent's were also pretty good. I believe Steve Howe and Steve Walsh were on one or both of them.
  32. Replies
    39
    Views
    11,973

    They are all pretty good, but If is like the...

    They are all pretty good, but If is like the delicious icing on a delicious cake. The new album is great, so is Inconsolable Secret and... Oh hell, just get 'em ALL!
  33. Replies
    665
    Views
    254,460

    Still feeling so strangely empty. One of the most...

    Still feeling so strangely empty. One of the most impressive musicians in ANY genre, I can't stop listening to his catalogue. Sing with the angels Chris, and show them a thing or two abut how to rock!
  34. Got this when it came out and each time I listen...

    Got this when it came out and each time I listen I love it more. While the next two releases do not live up to the impossibly high standard of WAHDID, I would have no problem recommending those...
  35. Replies
    119
    Views
    44,228

    PFM Banco The Watch Le Torre Del Alchemista...

    PFM
    Banco
    The Watch
    Le Torre Del Alchemista
    Le Orme
  36. Replies
    32
    Views
    14,220

    I'm all in for the New Brunswick show. Great...

    I'm all in for the New Brunswick show. Great venue and close to home - double bonus!
  37. Cool band. Always enjoyed them back in the day....

    Cool band. Always enjoyed them back in the day. Maybe its time to give another listen.
  38. Late to the party, but "Revealing Science Of God"...

    Late to the party, but "Revealing Science Of God" is my all time favorite song by anyone, any time. So to see it on Steve's list warmed the cockles of my heart. Thanks Steve!
  39. Replies
    12
    Views
    5,228

    Fan boy, so gotta give it a shot.

    Fan boy, so gotta give it a shot.
  40. Positive vibes headed Chris' way.

    Positive vibes headed Chris' way.
  41. Thread: City Boy

    by jgprogbear
    Replies
    36
    Views
    15,093

    And no one has mentioned how beautiful Haymaking...

    And no one has mentioned how beautiful Haymaking Time is???? LOVE this band from the first album.
  42. Great stuff, as usual. When can we expect to see...

    Great stuff, as usual. When can we expect to see this?
  43. Replies
    3
    Views
    2,714

    Hope you had as good a time up there playing as...

    Hope you had as good a time up there playing as we did listening to you. GH is just an incredible band with some pretty cool people to boot. Hope you guys can make it back (maybe even to the NJ...
  44. Replies
    26
    Views
    11,021

    Seriously, the best show I've personally seen the...

    Seriously, the best show I've personally seen the Beard perform. They were firing on all cylinders, but Al seemed to be having the time of his life with Ted as his foil. Took me a while to realize...
  45. Replies
    134
    Views
    46,618

    Surprising to me just how many people were not in...

    Surprising to me just how many people were not in love with Glass Hammer. Maybe I'm too much of a fan boy, but aside from some issues with sound, I loved their set. The choice of songs was...
  46. Hope to hear a good chunk of this at Rosfest.

    Hope to hear a good chunk of this at Rosfest.
  47. Replies
    37
    Views
    13,516

    For me, it has to be: Harvest Of Souls The...

    For me, it has to be:

    Harvest Of Souls
    The Darkest hour
    Subterranea

    Every album has at least one classic, but these are the ones I find myself most often drawn to
  48. Personally, I'm looking forward to hearing what...

    Personally, I'm looking forward to hearing what Billy comes up with. The Citizen project in particular sounds promising. And as a fan of the original World Trade, how could I not be interested in the...
  49. S by a wide margin.

    S by a wide margin.
  50. Replies
    46
    Views
    20,287

    Droooool

    Droooool
  51. Thread: Fright Pig

    by jgprogbear
    Replies
    28
    Views
    14,682

    Wow...thanks again, JG! So.....I'm Josh...the...

    Wow...thanks again, JG! So.....I'm Josh...the composer and creator of Fright Pig. It's true....I went through a pretty exhaustive list of NYC studio musicians when tracking the album. RoSFest was a...
  52. Thread: Hello

    by jgprogbear
    Replies
    19
    Views
    8,161

    Good to have you DoubleD. Get ready for a good...

    Good to have you DoubleD. Get ready for a good time!
  53. Replies
    133
    Views
    47,886

    Actually, he's playing the smaller Victoria...

    Actually, he's playing the smaller Victoria Theater in NJPAC.
  54. Thread: Fright Pig

    by jgprogbear
    Replies
    28
    Views
    14,682

    You have been instantly accorded "auto-buy"...

    You have been instantly accorded "auto-buy" status in my book. Every time I listen to Barnyard I hear something new. Sounds like the same thing will happen with the next project. 'Scuse me while I...
  55. Thread: Fright Pig

    by jgprogbear
    Replies
    28
    Views
    14,682

    Never heard of Fright Pig prior to Rosfest, and...

    Never heard of Fright Pig prior to Rosfest, and now I can't stop listening. I sure hope there's going to be more where that came from.
  56. Replies
    133
    Views
    47,886

    Got my seats for Newark. First row balcony, dead...

    Got my seats for Newark. First row balcony, dead center! I am sooo psyched.
  57. Replies
    133
    Views
    47,886

    Reading BobM's comments gave me a laugh. I was...

    Reading BobM's comments gave me a laugh. I was going to pass on the tour because I can't do the standing thing any more either. But now that Newark has been added (it's all seating and a BEAUTIFUL...
  58. See you at Rosfest. Hope we have the opportunity...

    See you at Rosfest. Hope we have the opportunity to chat again.
  59. Thread: Touchstone

    by jgprogbear
    Replies
    6
    Views
    3,514

    Get well Kim! Loved chatting with you after the...

    Get well Kim! Loved chatting with you after the Rosfest performance a few years back. Hope to see you back performing in the not too distant future.
  60. One of my all-time favorite discs by anyone EVER....

    One of my all-time favorite discs by anyone EVER. I had already heard the first three Echolyn discs when this came out, but nothing could prepare me for the genius of ATW. For the first 10 years of...
Results 1 to 60 of 153
Page 1 of 3 1 2 3