The Music thread

[goretexg]

I know that there was a little known favorite song thread, but I think this is more appropriate for general music interests.

I recently discovered King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhuG2hCJtsk

Such epicness

[FatsDomino]

I love King Crimson, but Rush will always be at the very top of my prog rock list.

[dakota-xx]

I have this on vinyl - one of my favorites when I was younger!

[goretexg]

If someone was to first get exposed to Rush, what song would you suggest he listens to?

I listened to a lot more of King Crimson and its not as perfect as their first few albums. Epitaph and In the court of the crimson king are just mind blowing.

[FatsDomino]

Well Rush has eras in their music where they are quite different. 1974-1979 the long, concept songs rule the albums. The one song that is probably most representative of that era is the title track of 2112.

From 1980-1983 they really start to really mesh as a songwriting unit. Tom Sawyer is the classic song of this era and most people think of this song when they think of Rush.

1984-1988 you had the era of keyboards, synths, and electronic percussion which really took them into a different direction from their earlier material. Big Money is probably the song to listen to for this era.

1989-1991 they got back to being more of a power rock three piece, but the songs were thinner and not as heavy as earlier Rush. Roll the Bones is a good representation of that time period.

1993-1996 they started to get back to heavier songs and away from keyboards, synths and electronic percussion. Animate is a good song from this time.

1997-Present is what I feel some of the heaviest sounding material they have done since they have been playing. Their last couple of albums have really showcased what a kick ass hard rock trio they can be. To show this a great song is Secret Touch.

I have always gotten into a mood where I will enjoying listening to certain eras of the band for awhile, and then change to another. However if I was stuck on a desert island with only one album to listen to for the rest of my life, it would be their live album "Exit Stage Left." Doesn't get much better than that.

[goretexg]

thanks ill check out the most known songs of each.

Ive got a lot of musical interests. Played guitar since middle school and I can appreciate good music when I hear it (even if I dont like it).

Paradise Lost - Hallowed Land http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsdncbj7_DI

[FatsDomino]

Sounds great. I've played drums for over 20 years have my degree in music so it's been my life for a long time.