Thursday, January 26, 2012

The Mellow Side of Prog

Back in 2007 I did a Prog Rock mix that is still one of my favorite low light mixes.  You can find the original post & download here...PROG ROCK '07.

I've always wanted to do another prog mix.  While on a pro rock binge I came across "For Absent Friends" by Genesis and that gave me the idea of doing a mellow prog mix.

In the original mix I tried to stay away from prog rock mainstays like Genesis & Yes & King Crimson.  This time I couldn't resist some big names like Pink Floyd, Genesis, Brian Eno & Crimson.  Those well known artists combine with some Cantebury scene music from National Health, Soft Machine & Hugh Hopper and Al Gowen.  Most of the tunes are vintage 70's music, with only a couple newer tracks from Willowglass & David Gilmore.

I included kind of an oddball cut from Tony R. Clef.  It's an acoustic cover of Genesis' "Undertow."  He has a few other Genesis tunes that he covers on his YouTube channel here.

I know this mix is a bit different than the usual Low Light Mixes fair, but it was fun to put together and I hope you enjoy it.




T R A C K L I S T :
  • 00:00    Genesis - For Absent Friends
  • 01:40    Pink Floyd - If
  • 06:05    Soft Machine - Carol Ann
  • 09:33    Genesis - Hairless Heart
  • 11:45    Strawbs - You & I(when we were young)
  • 15:40    Phil Manzanera - Diamond Head
  • 19:57    Willowglass - The End
  • 21:09    David Gilmore - The Blue
  • 26:25    King Crimson - Starless
  • 30:54    Brian Eno - Golden Hours
  • 34:30    Genesis - Silent Sorrow in Empty Boats
  • 36:42    Anthony Philips - Which Way the Wind Blows
  • 42:25    National Health - Arriving Twice
  • 44:35    Hugh Hopper & Al Gowen - Morning Order
  • 50:57    Chris Squire - Lucky Seven
  • 57:45     Soft Machine - Virtually Part 4
  • 1:01:02    Tony R. Clef - Undertow(acoustic Genesis cover)
  • 1:05:54    Pink Floyd - Pigs on a Wing, Pt. 2
  • 1:07:18    end



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8 comments:

  1. ryanJanuary 27, 2012 4:10 AM

    loves it

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 4:26 AM

    Ohh i like this old Prog. In 2007 i heard your first Progmix. Wonderful!
    Thanks for this.
    Rioo

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  3. Uncle JohnJanuary 28, 2012 6:30 AM

    as a collector of all the Low Light Mixes, I love when we revisit an old friend. thanks for this!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 03, 2012 11:31 AM

    Thank you very much, very nice mix. Love it, too. Cheers from germany.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 06, 2012 3:27 PM

    This mix was perfect for a recent long subway ride home. Thanks.

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  6. aquarium suppliesMarch 12, 2012 8:30 AM

    What an awesome mix! you did an awesome work with this tape! please post more!

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  7. AnonymousApril 10, 2012 8:21 AM

    Chris Squire, Lucky seven, not too known but very good choice ;-)

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  8. John P. ManuelJune 05, 2013 4:30 PM

    Splendid stuff, including some tracks I thought no one else still remembered. Just a small point, but I know it would annoy him, it's Gilmour, not Gilmore! Congrats all the same.

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