Originally Posted by chalkpie
No, it's an instrument called the "laptar".
No, it's an instrument called the "laptar".
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^Lap steel laptar?
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off
Like a keytar...a laptop with a strap.
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"Can Prog Fusion Make a Comeback?"
Not even the remotest of possibilities.
Bagpipes, on the other hand, require a great deal of skill and reserve to remain listenable.
I'm trying to make that happen at Progtoberfest!
I love bagpipes.
Even mechanical ones:
Steve F.
www.waysidemusic.com
www.cuneiformrecords.com
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“Remember, if it doesn't say "Cuneiform," it's not prog!” - THE Jed Levin
Any time any one speaks to me about any musical project, the one absolute given is "it will not make big money". [tip of the hat to HK]
"Death to false 'support the scene' prog!"
please add 'imo' wherever you like, to avoid offending those easily offended.
Thanks for posting, nice to see someone contributing something of substance to this thread.
Question... and an important one.
Obviously this was recorded live, but I didn't see any evidence of an audience.... no applause etc. What is most important is that
people come out to see this kind if thing. It looked slickly produced with multiple camera angles etc. Seems maybe live in the studio,
or maybe live streaming into the ethernet ....but maybe not live with an audience?
I just gotta ask; comeback from what, relative obscurity?
I never knew it went away.
Oké, point taken, but don't forget Leonardo's Moonjune Music also has a large roster of progfusion acts that play concerts all over the world. Think of Marbin:
Isn't live performance really the key to the kingdom? I mean if you don't bring it out live, then it remains underground.. in the basement etc. Tons of "prog" artists making laptop recordings that are often now just uploaded somewhere. Sure some people find it and enjoy it, but what about really bringing music out to the people?
Not just "prog people" but everyone. There was a time when "normal" people enjoyed a vast array of music including what we now call prog, art rock, fusion, improv etc. There is so little diversity in the scene today with electronica just wolfing up everyone attention and most all other genres are just laying down and pandering to it to some or varying degrees.
The argument I keep hearing is people won't come out, or you have to play covers or tribute bands etc. This is what really needs to be addressed if today's deplorable live music scene has any chance of a brighter future.
"Today's deplorable live music scene"
I don't find it deplorable. I go out and see great stuff all the time. There's more great stuff going on in this town than I can possibly afford or have time and energy to see.
Steve F.
www.waysidemusic.com
www.cuneiformrecords.com
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“Remember, if it doesn't say "Cuneiform," it's not prog!” - THE Jed Levin
Any time any one speaks to me about any musical project, the one absolute given is "it will not make big money". [tip of the hat to HK]
"Death to false 'support the scene' prog!"
please add 'imo' wherever you like, to avoid offending those easily offended.
The problem today is not that there are not enough of proggy fusion bands; problem is actually that there are few listeners for a bunch of great new bands and solo artists who play fusion.
Maybe you could post a few example videos
heh heh heh
For some reason this reminded me of a conversation I had with my piano teacher yesterday. He had gone to NY last weekend to visit a friend and ended up playing a CD release party of his. While he was in town, he went to see Jerry Granelli play at The Stone, which started a conversation about John Zorn, which led to talking about John Hollenbeck and Claudia Quintet, and then Cuneiform Records.
We were both jazzed (ha ha) to learn that the other knew of all those people/things.
He said that a couple of guys from Zorn's Electric Masada band were supposed to be playing with Mr. Granelli, but they didn't make it. That would have been a killer show...
so... the answer to the OP question is
yes... IF they do not use computers to record stuff and IF they don't use any instruments not approved of by Skullhead
Why is it whenever someone mentions an artist that was clearly progressive (yet not the Symph weenie definition of Prog) do certain people feel compelled to snort "thats not Prog" like a whiny 5th grader?
for that matter, can Prog Symph make a comeback from relative obscurity?!
Why is it whenever someone mentions an artist that was clearly progressive (yet not the Symph weenie definition of Prog) do certain people feel compelled to snort "thats not Prog" like a whiny 5th grader?
Or, can MUSIC make a comeback?!?
Gnish-gnosh borble wiff, shlauuffin oople tirk.
Music is setting records for downloads and the numbers of bands and amount of releases coming out every day.
What's to come back FROM? Making money for mega-conglomerates?
Make prog fusion great again.
don't give him ideas he's already got
would that make symph weenies hipsters again?
my music collection increased tenfolds when I switched from drug-addicts to complete nutcases.
If you're actually reading this then chances are you already have my last album but if NOT and you're curious:
https://battema.bandcamp.com/
Also, Ephemeral Sun: it's a thing and we like making things that might be your thing: https://ephemeralsun.bandcamp.com
As for prog fusion that meets only the specific criteria of the OP...not really on my mind. I'm too busy going out and seeing a variety of pretty goddamned amazing bands that, like those bands of yesteryear, are taking bits and pieces of the past, crunching them together with the tools and techniques of the present, and doing some pretty damned amazing work.
Whether it's prog fusion, jazz rock, jazz fused with something else, or jazz metal...as long as it's a damned fine set of music I'm happy. Ergo, Supersilent, Brain Tentacles, Wadada Leo Smith/Vijay Ijer, Sonar, Jaga Jazzist (BEASTS!), Upsilon Acrux, Algernon...I won't say all these shows were packed houses but some of them were most definitely packed.
I know the OP has a problem regarding laptops. I have a problem with movies starring Adam Sandler. The fact that they even exist both baffles and horrifies me. Yet...I don't make a habit of trying to attack him in every forum whenever possible. His movies continue to exist and somehow, through sheer willpower or possibly advanced pilates, I have found the fortitude to simply not watch them and let others have their fun. So much other stuff that I actually LIKE out there...why become obsessive/compulsive to the point of obnoxiousness just to try and convince others to see things my way? That's just, well, more than a little stupid.
Last edited by battema; 01-13-2017 at 07:03 PM.
If you're actually reading this then chances are you already have my last album but if NOT and you're curious:
https://battema.bandcamp.com/
Also, Ephemeral Sun: it's a thing and we like making things that might be your thing: https://ephemeralsun.bandcamp.com
You sir, are certifiable.
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