Religion and Prog

~~Baggs~~ · 04-22-2011, 07:26 AM

As Macan wisely noted in his book, religious motifs are important in prog composition.
When they want to bring a sense of "upliftingness" to the climax of an epic, what did the old progsters make use of?: Western liturgical music, choral music...

These heavy religious leanings are nigh trademarks of epic prog tracks.
Look at the bassist's rising line in YES's "Awaken" - and other YES tracks.
How do epics like "Supper's Ready" or "3 Friends" end?

You got it.

True (UK and Italy) 70s prog borrows from the Romantic era (Wagnerian majesty) and Baroque counterpoint. These are highly religious-sounding.

So, Im not gonna argue this. This is FACT: when you want to make your prog "rise" to grandiosity you bring in 1/layering, 2/ religious motifs.

Bagg's isnt talking "the message" here at all.
This isnt a hype for Christian Prog - most of which is shjit-outa-ass anyways.

So far Baggs has just spoken of composition.

So far.

But Baggs is gonna make this thread EASY for you to participate in.
We ARE going to talk of lyrics. Maybe even themes/concepts.

I dont expect you to quote lyrics which support or negate religion in prog.
Baggs realizes your a lazy , non-contributing lot here. And that would be asking too much.

JUST LIST PROG SONGS WHICH DEAL IN FAITH (OR NON-FAITH).

If you try, you just might learn that prog indeed is often very much religion-concerned.

Dont turn this into another thread where the only one contributing is the origional poster.

That just makes you all look ...spongey.

If you dont care to contribute. If you dont like prog...why are you here?

04-22-2011, 07:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
~~Baggs~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leutonia Proper Posts: 128	Religion and Prog As Macan wisely noted in his book, religious motifs are important in prog composition. When they want to bring a sense of "upliftingness" to the climax of an epic, what did the old progsters make use of?: Western liturgical music, choral music... These heavy religious leanings are nigh trademarks of epic prog tracks. Look at the bassist's rising line in YES's "Awaken" - and other YES tracks. How do epics like "Supper's Ready" or "3 Friends" end? You got it. True (UK and Italy) 70s prog borrows from the Romantic era (Wagnerian majesty) and Baroque counterpoint. These are highly religious-sounding. So, Im not gonna argue this. This is FACT: when you want to make your prog "rise" to grandiosity you bring in 1/layering, 2/ religious motifs. Bagg's isnt talking "the message" here at all. This isnt a hype for Christian Prog - most of which is shjit-outa-ass anyways. So far Baggs has just spoken of composition. So far. But Baggs is gonna make this thread EASY for you to participate in. We ARE going to talk of lyrics. Maybe even themes/concepts. I dont expect you to quote lyrics which support or negate religion in prog. Baggs realizes your a lazy , non-contributing lot here. And that would be asking too much. JUST LIST PROG SONGS WHICH DEAL IN FAITH (OR NON-FAITH). If you try, you just might learn that prog indeed is often very much religion-concerned. Dont turn this into another thread where the only one contributing is the origional poster. That just makes you all look ...spongey. If you dont care to contribute. If you dont like prog...why are you here?