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by **Frayo** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 5:28 am

Im looking for epic rock. Lots of it. Its a new flaire interest of mine.

Heres what I am talking about...something that sounds remotely like the 2nd half of this clip...

epic sounding...
could be easily placed in a fantasy setting.

http://sg1.allmusic.com/cg/smp.dll?r=20 ... 5cudpk67au

by **fritzb** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 5:48 am

The genre you are seeking is often referred to as Progressive Rock or Prog Rock for short. Try any Rush album from 1978-80 (2112, Permanent Waves, Hemispheres, Farewell To Kings). Don't go for any of the greatest hits collections; you'll most want those

by **schwenko** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 5:51 am

How about John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra?

by **MikeP** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 6:37 am

I concur with Fritz regarding Rush. Also, Fish-era Marillion (82-88) would be a good place to start for 80's prog rock with epic leanings.

by **Frau_Blucher** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 7:34 am

A lot can be said for 70s prog rock, but sticking to the 80s, dare I mention the "Legend" soundtrack again? No, I dare not...forget I said it.[B)]

This is a slightly different vein, but since you mention fantasy setting, you might like Vangelis' "Direc

by **Frayo** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 12:38 pm

Hey.

I loved the Legend Soundtrack.

I own it and have the video. My ex girlfriend put up with that, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, The Aliens series....
and on and on....

She hated how she couldnt get the grasp of my close knit circle of 3 friend

Website · by **Justj0hn** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 3:53 pm

"Peter Gabriel - Is your Love Stong Enough"

Hmmmm, Brian Ferry actually.

Do Supertramp count?? Saw part of a video by them lastnight where the theme was war but I inevitably switched channels because the music reminded me too much of that horridly p

by **Frayo** » Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:31 am

really? Thanks for the update--

Geez...all this time I thought it was Peter Gabriel.

All I know of Supertramp is the Breakfast in America album.. So many people say their other albums stink..but I think I'll give them a listen on FYE.

On Vangelis

by **golfer** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 8:59 pm

ahhhhhhhhhhh...EPIC rock.a favourite of mine...I like to fit it inot the category of Progressive Rock.You can't past YES, typically Tales from Topographic Oceans or Close To The Edge..each tipping the timer at over 20 minutes. Though I guess top of the li

by **fritzb** » Thu Apr 15, 2004 9:06 pm

Add a space between your link and the rest of your comments, so the link will work.

Nice find golfer! [:)]

by **FearOfGhosts** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 6:17 am

[quote]Originally posted by Frayo
[br]Hey.

I loved the Legend Soundtrack.
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by **oneno** » Fri Apr 16, 2004 7:31 am

Don't forget any incarnation of King Crimson or Steve Hacket,Goblin, Gong...
http://www.progressiveears.com/

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