Masterpieces of progressive rock. Recommended popular songs.

Valley of the KingsArena

Arena – Valley of the Kings

From the first album by a band featuring members who were involved with Pendragon and Marillion.

The sound blends their career backgrounds into a pleasantly crafted pomp rock with a touch of well-balanced aggression.

Free HandGentle Giant

Free Hand

The title track from the album Free Hand, known as a masterpiece of progressive rock.

As one of Gentle Giant’s signature works, it captivates with its complex song structure and powerful message.

Centered on themes of personal liberation and freedom, it declares the decision to break free from a toxic relationship.

Released in July 1975, the track came to symbolize the band’s creative peak.

The virtuosic keyboard and guitar performances are also highlights.

Recommended for those interested in progressive rock or seeking a musical challenge!

Ommadawn Pt.1Mike Oldfield

Ommadawn Pt.1 (1975 Stereo Mix)

A masterpiece by Mike Oldfield that stands as a pinnacle of progressive rock, Ommadawn Pt.

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Its bright and cheerful atmosphere, infused with elements of Irish music, is striking.

Multiple themes are skillfully woven together, achieving rich sonority and expressive depth.

Released in 1975, the piece garnered wide acclaim and was even used in the film The Space Movie.

Expressing the cosmos, nature, and human emotion, this work is recommended not only for progressive rock fans but for anyone interested in music’s profound expressive power.

Knee Bitten NymphsHappy the Man

Happy the Man – Knee Bitten Nymphs

A progressive rock masterpiece that invites you into a mysterious sonic world.

It strikes a brilliant balance between complex song structures and catchy melodies, revealing something new with every listen.

Featured on the debut album “Happy the Man,” released in August 1977, this track still enjoys high acclaim among progressive rock fans.

Produced by Ken Scott, it fully brings out the band’s unique character.

Perfect for those who want to savor music deeply or are seeking a new listening experience.

Also recommended for a drive or a quiet night.

Moonlight Shadow ft. Maggie ReillyMike Oldfield

Mike Oldfield – Moonlight Shadow ft. Maggie Reilly

A masterpiece of progressive rock whose enchanting melodies and harmonies seize the heart.

Maggie Reilly’s translucent vocals resonate as if stitching across the night sky, deepening a worldview where sorrow and hope coexist.

The soundscape woven by synthesizers and guitars is moving, guiding listeners into a fantastical tale.

Released in May 1983, it topped charts across Europe.

Possibly inspired by the death of John Lennon, it expresses a profound sense of loss and the strength to overcome it.

This is a song that lets you “see” music like a painting.

Mother RussiaRenaissance

Mother Russia

Known as a masterpiece of progressive rock, this gem was created as an homage to the writer Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.

Annie Haslam’s beautiful vocals are striking, brilliantly conveying Russia’s harsh winters and the loneliness and struggle of a writer living there.

Included on the album Turn of the Cards, released in March 1974, it remains one of Renaissance’s signature songs, beloved by many fans.

Its unique sound—blending classical elements with folk influences—is recommended not only for progressive rock enthusiasts but also for those who enjoy music with a grand, narrative quality.

PrologueRenaissance

Renaissance – Prologue

A masterpiece by a British band whose intro, built on Chopin’s Revolutionary Étude, is breathtakingly impactful.

Not only does it feature a driving bass and resounding female vocals, but its rhythm sense—kept fresh by beat changes—also deserves special praise.