MOTM

>> Gentle Giant is another favorite band of mine. Time signatures of
>> "So Sincere" and "Cogs in Cogs" - big fun to listen to. No way to program
>>> such stuff on a machine.
> 
> You're absolutely right, there isn't, and with gigahertz computers now
> available, I have to wonder why.

Problem isn't the technology, it's people's laziness... Weasel Walter
(Flying Luttenbachers) wrote several tunes for my band Strawberry, with
insane time signatures and tempo changes - all on the computer. He handed me
off a MIDI file, and I was able to print sheet music out of DP for everyone.

The Flying Luttenbachers are an amazing live band, and have been touring
relentlessly (USA & Europe) -- check them out! Free Jazz/Death Metal/Prog/No
Wave...

Fellow fans of Gentle Giant may also look out for Cheer Accident. Their
records are so-so, but their live shows are truly great. Only comparison I
could easily make is to GG... They tour only occasionally, but play in
Chicago regularly.