Modern music's success

[Rick and Roll]

Originally Posted by saxamaphone

Hi all, I am new to the forum but I would say a major hurdle for prog music in more commercial outlets is that many times the music takes some time to appreciate. I find myself having to listen to an album or song several times before really understanding what is happening in the music or appreciating it. I don't think this format works very well in the mainstream where record companies want people instantly hooked onto a song, they don't want people to have to listen several times before going to buy an album. I think progressive music will always do best by word of mouth, and playing a CD you like to friends. Keep in mind that you will always be able to see your favorite group in a small club setting instead of from a distance in a huge arena if prog becomes "popular".

Excellent points. You're dead on.

The lack of success has long since ceased to be an issue in my mind.

Small club settings are great in MD...especially since "major" acts skip Baltimore (with some exceptions, Who/RHCP being one recently)...where in MD are you?