Very pleasant Martin and like you Coldplay is another band (in my top ten of bands) that I just don't get!

Tim

I seem to have been focussing on Focus today, includng one of my favourites - a rather understated piece compared to the likes of 'Hocus Pocus'

Is it really about 53 years ago that I saw Focus live? 
It's amazing how time flies past.

They were a bit of a revelation back in the early 70s as I remember.

Here is the track listing for the "Prog Rock" evening (18/07) at this year's Proms:

ELP/Copland, arr. Robert Ames Fanfare for the Common Man 8'
Jethro Tull, arr. Sam Gale Living in the Past 4'
Soft Machine, arr. Sam Gale Out Bloody Rageous Pt 1 5'
Genesis, arr. Adam Dennis A Trick of the Tail
Genesis, arr. Sam Gale I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
Renaissance, arr. Christian Balvig Northern Lights c.5'
Moody Blues, arr. Fiona Brice Nights in White Satin 5'
Van der Graaf Generator, arr. Adam Dennis Refugees 6'
Yes, arr. CHAINES And You And I – Close to the Edge – Siberian Khatru] 11'
Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells Pt 1 – excerpts 8'
        -Interval-
ELP, arr. Robert Ames Karn Evil 9 First Impression Part 2 5'
Osibisa, arr. Christian Balvig Komfo 5'
Frank Zappa, arr. Christian Balvig Peaches En Regalia 4'
Focus, arr. Christian Balvig Sylvia 4'
King Crimson, arr. Fiona Brice 21st Century Schizoid Man - I Talk To The Wind - Court of the Crimson King 10'
Jethro Tull Reasons for Waiting 5'
Genesis, arr. Fiona Brice Entangled 7'
Gentle Giant, arr. Sam Gale On Reflection 6'
Incredible String Band, arr. Christian Balvig Maker of Islands 7'
Pink Floyd, arr. Fiona Brice Great Gig In the Sky 5'
Supertramp, arr. Christian Balvig Crime of the Century 6'
ELP/Mussorgsky, arr. Robert Ames Great Gate of Kiev 7'

For a second I thought that was Fiona Bruce doing the King Crimson arrangement!

Tim

Quote from: Moonglum on June 04, 2026, 08:36:21 PMHere is the track listing for the "Prog Rock" evening (18/07) at this year's Proms:

ELP/Copland, arr. Robert Ames Fanfare for the Common Man 8'
Jethro Tull, arr. Sam Gale Living in the Past 4'
Soft Machine, arr. Sam Gale Out Bloody Rageous Pt 1 5'
Genesis, arr. Adam Dennis A Trick of the Tail
Genesis, arr. Sam Gale I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
Renaissance, arr. Christian Balvig Northern Lights c.5'
Moody Blues, arr. Fiona Brice Nights in White Satin 5'
Van der Graaf Generator, arr. Adam Dennis Refugees 6'
Yes, arr. CHAINES And You And I – Close to the Edge – Siberian Khatru] 11'
Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells Pt 1 – excerpts 8'
        -Interval-
ELP, arr. Robert Ames Karn Evil 9 First Impression Part 2 5'
Osibisa, arr. Christian Balvig Komfo 5'
Frank Zappa, arr. Christian Balvig Peaches En Regalia 4'
Focus, arr. Christian Balvig Sylvia 4'
King Crimson, arr. Fiona Brice 21st Century Schizoid Man - I Talk To The Wind - Court of the Crimson King 10'
Jethro Tull Reasons for Waiting 5'
Genesis, arr. Fiona Brice Entangled 7'
Gentle Giant, arr. Sam Gale On Reflection 6'
Incredible String Band, arr. Christian Balvig Maker of Islands 7'
Pink Floyd, arr. Fiona Brice Great Gig In the Sky 5'
Supertramp, arr. Christian Balvig Crime of the Century 6'
ELP/Mussorgsky, arr. Robert Ames Great Gate of Kiev 7'

For a second I thought that was Fiona Bruce doing the King Crimson arrangement!

Tim

Very interesting although I'd question whether some of those original artists should actually be classified as "Prog Rock".
For example - Moody Blues, Osibisa, Incredible String Band and Supertramp even though I do like all of those.

Quote from: port perran on June 04, 2026, 08:41:58 PMVery interesting although I'd question whether some of those original artists should actually be classified as "Prog Rock".
For example - Moody Blues, Osibisa, Incredible String Band and Supertramp even though I do like all of those.

I agree with Martin. It's a rich source they've tapped into and I've no idea how they'll cram it all in. I just hope the whole shebang gets televised

Oysterband. Stunning band live and really talented musically. At the Swansea gig I saw them at they even did a final song with no microphones or electronics in the middle of the crowd.

Quote from: Newportnobby on June 04, 2026, 10:05:48 PM

Quote from: port perran on June 04, 2026, 08:41:58 PMVery interesting although I'd question whether some of those original artists should actually be classified as "Prog Rock".
For example - Moody Blues, Osibisa, Incredible String Band and Supertramp even though I do like all of those.

I agree with Martin. It's a rich source they've tapped into and I've no idea how they'll cram it all in. I just hope the whole shebang gets televised

Sadly, no. Sound only

Not sure this is "Prog Rock" (maybe Synth or Symph Prog) but it was something close in 1977.

Used to have the vinyl(or maybe a cassette). I have listened many times.)Mainly fair, but some good bits.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrNe7auplFY

Mark

First impression was it's very Camel-ish but I'll listen to more later.
Not keen on the vocals on the opening track, though

New to me.
I shall be listening to it properly when I get a chance but my first, brief, impression is that it is worth further investigation.

Restless Heart Big Iron Horses.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IItlT10uwWs