HW:Space rock...What it is ?

[Al Ogilvy]

Its intersting that a lot of list people listen to Ozrics and gong
also...(Not just from the few recent posts but from previous
discussions)....Alot of us appear to be into the ( very loosely defined )
Genre of  "Space Rock" and not just HW freaks.
 Which beggars the question...How do you define space rock ? is it anything
with a sci fi element to it ? ..If so then that opens the door to a lot of
crud....(just think of  it...Intergalactic Touring band comes to mind..and
while they shared the prog top ten with us , The Moodys are responsible for
one or two awful Sci fi touches to there worst moments (dont get me wrong...I
like some Moodys stuff)..Or UFO at there worst (flame on if you must
!.....Just let me point out I like some of UFOs stuff too...I just think some
of there earlier sci fi touches are cringe making).
 The Top 10 Space rock lists have shown some individuals Ideas of space rock,
but too me, theyve highlighted the fact that theres a lot of room for
individual interpretation in the label.
 Me I find it hard to label most things i like...And how important is it too
label it anyway ?...I just thought it would be fun to see what individuals
interpretations of the label are.
 Is the definition the sound  ? what makes that sound ? is it the bleebs,
swooshes ( oh,good word !!), and other assorted synthi effects, or is it the
rythmns (Or isnt that " Blanga").
 Anyway, HW s style and sound changes so frequently , when are they space
rock ?
 Anyone want to play ?