Prog Cover Fight

boltoph · Post by **boltoph** » Thu May 19, 2005 9:22 am

Hans has convinced me to be part of this fight (thanks man!)
I am going to do a heavy prog version of Pink Floyd's "Fearless" off of the album Meddle (if this hasn't already been called). It will be slightly different than the original. It'll be a challenge to figure out how I'm going to work in the speed solos. Add me to the LIST, guy. I'm in!

Sept 12th is the deadline? Damn that's a lot of time...if I get it done earlier, I'll post a link.

Hey wait, HipCola, what tune are you doing? Tonetripper? Don't tell me you guys bailed...

thehipcola · Post by **thehipcola** » Thu May 19, 2005 9:40 am

we are not bailified...we are doing YYZ with Leaf. well...trying to anyways...should be interesting.

boltoph · Post by **boltoph** » Thu May 19, 2005 9:47 am

Holy shit Hans put me down for Black Sabbath Supernaut instead of Fearless. And I will MAKE it prog. The song, along with what I am going to do with it, is playing repeatedly in my head right now. There will be odd rhythms...speed solos...unless anyone objects, this is what I'd like to do. Sabbath was progressive for the era...weren't they?

HeuristicsInc · Post by **HeuristicsInc** » Thu May 19, 2005 11:53 am

from my progrock radio days, i think most prog fans don't consider them prog, but you know, make yourself happy.
if this isn't due till september, i might have enough time by then

-bill

boltoph · Post by **boltoph** » Thu May 19, 2005 2:22 pm

HeuristicsInc wrote:from my progrock radio days, i think most prog fans don't consider them prog, but you know, make yourself happy.
if this isn't due till september, i might have enough time by then
-bill

Yeah I figured they probably weren't...if Supernaut's not acceptable someone definitely let me know, now that Pink Floyd's on the bill, I'm really flexible. I just got fired up about Supernaut. And Bill...YEAH!!! you've got enough time, I'd say! (I hope)

Mostess · Post by **Mostess** » Fri May 20, 2005 10:15 am

Okay, I'm sick of thinking about this. I don't know "prog" from shinola. But I know that I like a lot of the stuff that people are calling "prog". And I know every time I think of something I'd like to cover for this fight, it's very arguably not "prog".

So if anyone suggests a real, undeniably "prog" song that might yield an interesting/funny/unexpected cover by Hostess Mostess, I'll do it.

jack · Post by **jack** » Fri May 20, 2005 10:17 am

"dust in the wind" covered by hostess mostess

boltoph · Post by **boltoph** » Fri May 20, 2005 10:31 am

There's a whole slew of Pink Floyd tunes I think you would be great on, Mostess. I don't even know where to start....

San Tropez (Meddle)
A Pillow of Winds (Meddle)
See Emily Play (old single)
Arnold Layne (old single)

damnit, now I want to change my title entry again

oh and as well, I am so happy to see that Rog and the gang are getting along at least enough to acknowledge "The Final Cut" as a legitimate Pink Floyd album. I love that album, in a very offcenter sorta way you might say. and Check out the videos!!! these are from the early days of video! I love the Gunner's Dream.
(and I'm behind the times because it was rereleased a year ago

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HansGruber · Post by **HansGruber** » Fri May 20, 2005 10:43 am

Mostess wrote:So if anyone suggests a real, undeniably "prog" song that might yield an interesting/funny/unexpected cover by Hostess Mostess, I'll do it.

I've quit being a hard-ass. Do what you like. You know the spirit we're after here.

OMG, Boltoph suggested 'See Emily Play' which would be soooo awesome for you. That reminds me of The Dukes of the Strastosphere, which I know you know, and is rife with that proto-psychedelic sound. How 'bout '25 O'Clock"? or maybe my fave, 'Shining Cage' (I think that's what it's titled)...

Funny, Jack, 'Dust in the Wind' blew into my mind (I have NO idea why) this morning and has been lodged there all day...ugh.

Mostess, you could bring some serious earnestness to any Moody Blues, or maybe Procol Harem? 'Nights in White Satin'? or maybe 'Whiter Shade of Pale'? Bring it!!!

jack · Post by **jack** » Fri May 20, 2005 10:48 am

HansGruber wrote: Funny, Jack, 'Dust in the Wind' blew into my mind (I have NO idea why) this morning and has been lodged there all day...ugh.

just close your eyes. only for a moment and the moments gone.

mostess doing san tropez would be a treat. roymond doing san tropez would also be a treat.

HansGruber · Post by **HansGruber** » Fri May 20, 2005 10:49 am

boltoph wrote:damnit, now I want to change my title entry again

Whatever you want, man...no need to make up your mind until you start recording...you have so many choices...

boltoph wrote:I am so happy to see that Rog and the gang are getting along at least enough to acknowledge "The Final Cut" as a legitimate Pink Floyd album.

Are they back together again? Roger just released a solo album, no? All I remember from Final Cut is GET YOUR FILTHY HANDS OFF MY DESERT! Funny - takes on a different meaning these days...

HansGruber · Post by **HansGruber** » Fri May 20, 2005 10:52 am

jack wrote:just close your eyes. only for a moment and the moments gone.

Damn you!!!! Ahhhh!!!!! (Head exploding emoticon)

HeuristicsInc · Post by **HeuristicsInc** » Fri May 20, 2005 12:59 pm

HansGruber wrote: Are they back together again? Roger just released a solo album, no?

Are they? Did he? I don't see anything about this.
-bill

HansGruber · Post by **HansGruber** » Fri May 20, 2005 1:50 pm

HeuristicsInc wrote:
HansGruber wrote: Are they back together again? Roger just released a solo album, no?
Are they? Did he? I don't see anything about this.
-bill

Sorry, no...not sure why this popped in my head. I think I saw an article about his forthcoming album Heartland, due in 2006. I think it's supposed to be an "Opera"...perhaps another Wall-like production.
---EDIT---Oops, just found this: Roger Waters Wraps Opera
I'm not sure if this is is Heartland's final title..? No, looks like it's not. He's still working on that one. Sounds uninspired

From what I can find on the web, it doesn't sound like he'll ever reconcile with Gilmour.

jack · Post by **jack** » Fri May 20, 2005 2:19 pm

there is talk they may reunite for some new Live Aid thing.

HeuristicsInc · Post by **HeuristicsInc** » Fri May 20, 2005 2:42 pm

opera? hmm... thanks for the link, v interesting.
-bill

bwell · Post by **bwell** » Mon May 23, 2005 3:23 pm

With the deadline in September, this will work well with my schedule. Over the past couple weeks I have been listening to the albums I have on hand (some King Crimson, Yes, and ELP). If it is available, put me (The BeWells) down for "Heart of the Sunrise". That's the one I keep coming back to.

I will probably start with a straight cover and then figure out what I'd like to approach differently. This will be a great excuse to put the Ric bass to good use and also pull out the keyboards.

HansGruber · Post by **HansGruber** » Mon May 23, 2005 4:51 pm

Great Choice! I envy your ability to do a straight cover. They used to play some acoustic-ish live version on the radio when I lived in CO in the early 90's. I don't think I've heard it since then. Sharp...Distance...

roymond · Post by **roymond** » Mon May 23, 2005 4:53 pm

Google has opinions about Prog Rock

Me, I'm a lawn mower. You can tell me by the way I walk.

HansGruber · Post by **HansGruber** » Mon May 23, 2005 4:57 pm

roymond wrote:Google has opinions about Prog Rock

Me, I'm a lawn mower. You can tell me by the way I walk.

Classic. That's going to the top o' the thread.

HansGruber · Post by **HansGruber** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 1:31 pm

Jack called it! Floyd is reuniting for Live 8. Cashpoint, you'll have to sneak a video camera into the show for us. I think they're only performing in England.

Goddam, I'm psyched...though I wouldn't count on it lasting. Something tells me Roger is being a sport because of his politics.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainmen ... 087578.stm

HeuristicsInc · Post by **HeuristicsInc** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 2:50 pm

wow, who would've expected that? neat.
-bill