Here is my yearly anniversary note from the site, come by and join in the fun-
That new PT tune is coming to mind about now, "Time Flies"..... Did the past decade just fly by? In some ways it felt like 20, yet in others a mere five or so.
But here we are, celebrating PE's tenth anniversary. I sometimes wonder what the past ten years would have been like if PE hadn't happened..... But I sure am glad it did. It all started with humble beginnings as a hobby and became something very special and lasting.
And it's my sincere hope it made your lives a tad bit richer. I know mine certainly has been changed in a positive way from it. Thank you all. It gave me a chance to share something on a daily basis that I hope enlightened and inspired many and will continue to for years to come. This scene has changed some in the past ten years, no doubt thanks to the net drawing us all closer together. Maybe it's just my imagination, but it feels like some progress was made when it comes to fans of the different sub-genres openly appreciating and respecting each other's diverse tastes. And a broadening of personal tastes over all too. I mentioned years ago this place was a good excuse to have your own "personal musical revolution" and as the years have passed and we have grown together I have seen this become true for many.
Also, somehow in the last few years it seems "prog" is starting to be respected a bit more. A little resurgence, maybe? Possibly.... And I'd like to think that PE and forums like this had a little hand in changing people's awareness of the genre this past decade, along with the many great labels and festivals that have brought progressive talent front and center for all to enjoy and often inspired new acts to form and old ones to reunite. I think we all had a hand in blurring the line as to what is prog and showing people that variety is a strength.
Thanks to every one of you for making this dream come to life and spread. I feel very lucky to count so many of you among my friends and musical comrades. It's been an enlightening journey and there's more to see and do in the next ten. Thanks for the memories, the laughs, and most of all the music and the love.
-Sean
**I want to take a minute to thank the team here that made this all possible. They are a great staff and I'm proud to count them among my friends as well. Lee, Floyd, Raymond, Duncan made everything here worthwhile. Their contributions have been invaluable and I hope to buy them each a Rolls someday. They deserve it. Props go to everyone on the extended staff as well- Ian, Sean, Keith, Alex and Chris for keeping the new releases, tour dates and polls (remember those?) fresh and up to date. We will have polls again, I SWEAR.
chipper
Congrats, Sean! Big thanks to you, Lee, Raymond, Floyd, Duncan & everyone who put in the hard work to give all of us prog fans a place to hang out. And thanks to everyone who shares their passion for great music makes Progressive Ears such wonderful community! Here's to 10 more!!
Thanks for the mention. It's been an absolute thrill to be a part of the extended staff and I've greatly enjoyed my time on the site, whether as a straightforward punter, as I was in the early days, or as part of the peripheral team, as I am now. Personal musical revolution is right!
Happy Anniversary and keep up the excellent work !