#gong band

[fartofthesunrise]

fish rising

[percys-lemons]

RIP daevid allen you would’ve loved dress to impress

[robertfripp]

[meikyuunolovers]

I didn't know much about Daevid Allen until yesterday (I still don't know much), but I went to read his Wikipedia page, and it's only now that I noticed the shirt he's wearing on that pic says "NOBODY KNOWS I'M A LESBIAN"

[trevorbiasotti]

Gazeuse!

[petr1kov]

one day i became suddenly obsessed with hearing a weird song i came across on youtube but all i could remember about it was the fact that it had a 70s band in a circle with baby crying noises in the background in the beginning of the video and then performing while dressed like gnomes. so this is what my search history looked like

[psychedeliclush]

( INFORMATION AND EXAMPLES OF EACH GENRE UNDER CUT )

HORROR PUNK !

Artists: Misfits, Murderdolls, 45 Grave, The Cramps, Blitzkid

Most popular Era: late 1970s - early 1980s

Basic definition: Horror punk is a subgenre of punk rock that incorporates elements of horror themes in its music and aesthetics. Drawing inspiration from horror movies, literature, and imagery, horror punk often features dark and macabre lyrics, spooky melodies, and theatrical performances. Bands in this genre typically use themes of death, monsters, and the supernatural to create a sense of unease and fear in their music. Known for its energetic and aggressive sound, horror punk is characterized by fast-paced guitar riffs, pounding drums, and haunting vocals.

Song examples:

CANTERBURY SOUND !

Artists: Caravan, Soft Machine, Gong, The Wilde Flowers, National Health

Most popular Era: late 1960s - early 1970s

Basic definition: The Canterbury Sound music genre emerged in the late 1960s in Canterbury, England, characterized by its fusion of progressive rock, jazz, and psychedelic elements. Bands like Soft Machine, Caravan, and Hatfield and the North were pioneers of this genre, known for their intricate instrumental compositions, unconventional song structures, and virtuosic musicianship. The music often featured complex time signatures, lush harmonies, and whimsical lyrics, creating a dreamy and otherworldly atmosphere. The Canterbury Sound was influential in the development of progressive rock and remains a distinctive and revered part of the British music scene.

Song examples:

[skepticalcatfrog]

I've started learning how to play a drum set at my school and honestly. To be completely honest with you all. It's making me very tempted to make a TVD band au a la Daisy Jones

[typingwithmyhandstied]

I know I've said this before, but Oliver being a Fleetwood Mac fan just makes sense to me

[possumlark]

HES IN A CUTE LITTLE MARCHING BAND UNIFORM OH MY GOD T_T

[debdarkpetal]

#Repost @/_letusclingtogether_ on Instagram:

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Roger "Rainbow" Taylor.

[skywarpie]

Can't wait for copia to die so I can smack him so fuckin hard on the head with that hammer

[bungitonthen]

1/11/24

you shouldn't do that ... you know you're only dreaming ... master of the universe ... we took the wrong step years ago ... silver machine - hawkwind (x in search of space: stephen w tayler remix)

spiral galaxy 28948 - hawkwind

star of sirius - steve hackett

the institute of mental health burning - peter hammill

lucky seven - chris squire

nightingales & bombers - manfred mann's earthband

sheba's song - fruupp

solar musick suite - steve hillage

(ring the bells and sing: progressive sounds of 1975)

[calicojo]

Canterbury Scene Compass

[the-song-of-the-day]

July 5, 2024

Song #148

Bang a Gong (Get It On) by T. Rex

It was released in 1971 in their album Electric Warrior

Fun fact: This was the song that virtually ended the once-solid friendship between Mark Bolan and John Peel, after Peel made clear his lack of enthusiasm for it on air after playing his advance white label copy. Bolan and Peel spoke only once more before the former's death in 1977.

[severalpossiblemusiks]

So I’ve seen some wild live rock and metal footage, and the modern bands are just shy of being a Cirque du Soleil act in and of themselves. And yet they don’t quite reach the sheer chaos that Marc Bolan and T Rex have in this clip from their performance on the Smothers Brothers(?) like the outfits, the backup singers, the tambourine chaos, the WHIP! Sheer chaos that outdoes even the most firework-laden and heavily choreographed modern concert