I think the list of possible material is endless, and it always depend who you ask.
I think we got some pretty interesting stuff so far and I am looking forward to what comes next.
I think the list of possible material is endless, and it always depend who you ask.
I think we got some pretty interesting stuff so far and I am looking forward to what comes next.
Nice video ...
A bit hectic, but a nice idea to start and finish like that.
Am not THAT familar with his earlier work, but have a couple of albums and do like To watch the storms, Guitar noir and also the new one!
I have changed my vote - "Surrender of silence" out, "Nightwhale" in. Whether or not this will be temporary, we'll see. But the new album grows on me.
I like Ray's voice. This track is good, but not worth more than 10 points for me. Did he ever play this live?
Tough to say how many points ... I'd say 12. I like this a lot but it's not "very good" for me.
If I'm not wrong this was the only track off ATTW3 in which Daryl played guitar and Mike was on bass. I noticed this again when I was listening through the BBC box. It shows very clearly Daryl was a much better lead guitarist and Mike a much better bassist, a pity they would switch roles for most other new songs then.
Have never noticed that. But then again, anything from 1978 onwards is Mike playing lead on the record anyway so this (and Jesus he knows me) are exceptions.
A new track was released from their upcoming album "Nonetheless".
This is "Loneliness"
(not the best they have done ...)
This is the MTV Unplugged version, by the way
14!!
One of my Collins favorites. It was also quite strong live. Strange he didn't do that again after the Both Sides Tour.
10 from me
I like this track, but of course it's far from being "outstanding". A good deep cut on a good album, nevertheless.
same line of thinking here, but I'd say 11 points are okay!
I like "The book of love" a lot!
Then "This is party man" and "Nocturnal"
Display MoreThis is one of my favourite tracks. I do have a few quibbles with aspects of the studio and live versions, but the many strengths obliterate these minor imperfections.
First of all, I really see this as two pieces of music that have been stitched together and have no discernible relationship with each other. The first portion is anchored by Mike's amazing 12-string part, with its odd tuning that has pairs of strings tuned to different notes (as opposed to the usual octaves). The intro section alone is worth the price of admission, but I also love the quiet instrumental section before the "Na na na na" bit. Just gorgeous and magical. The verses and the "Take a little trip back..." refrain are fine, though not the most remarkable.
Then we get the second section in 7/8, which clearly evolved from a jam between Mike, Tony, and Phil. It's hard to discern if Steve has any significant role here (and later live versions show that the trio can do it just fine). The main almost-singable melody (the part in A) is one of the most beautiful that (presumably) Tony has come up with.
The studio version has its strengths. The first section is subtle, pristine. The jam section pales in comparison to the live versions, but there is still something to be said for Phil's subtle and complex ghost notes on the main melody section. Also, the studio version has some lovely overdubs by Tony that add a lower harmony line to the main melody when it repeats. Also in the section after the rapidly ascending quadruplets and triplets, he adds a countermelody that is actually a variation of the main melody in A.
Live, the full versions benefit from much stronger dynamics in the 7/8 instrumental section. The Seconds Out version benefits from still having mellotron, particularly in the repeat of the main melody with heavy bass pedals. That section is just glorious. The downside of this version is lack of a polyphonic synthesizer, so the lead lines can't be harmonized and sound kind of weak. I also dislike the forced-sounding ending
The 1978 versions still have the mellotron but now have a polyphonic synth for the harmonized lines. This is the first appearance (I think) of the Riding the Screen snippet, which I really like. The drumming is now very aggressive, which is great in a different way. The segue into Afterglow is still a bit forced, but better than the previous ending.
After that, we are into the excerpts as part of medleys. Tony loses the mellotron (sigh) and replaces it with mainly poor alternatives. He also changes to less interesting lead sounds. Mike also loses the 12-string to do it on 6-string, at least for the Mama and IT tours I think. The drumming remains great through the 80s versions. The versions on the TIOA and the Last Domino tours suffer from Tony deciding (inexplicably) to lower the main melody by an octave and use a limp lead sound. Of the live medley versions, I most like the early 80s era.
Can you tell I listen to this song a bit too much?
Thank you for this wonderful post!
For me, this is without a doubt one of their top 3 tracks. 15pts.
In addition, I must say I really enjoyed Steve's version on his "Selling" tour!
Over the past few weeks, it was out of stock in several places (either the 2CD or the Blu-ray package). A bit strange as it looks like they didn't expect it to be that successful?
I must be crazy, but now I have also ordered the boxset ...
Yes, we are fans and an easy victim
Was a bit surprised we didn't have a Billy Joel thread.
I like what he did and I own quite a few of his albums ("Turnstiles" his the one I probably like the most).
So, this is good news:
Obviously there's more to be expected than just this one song?
14 from me. It's indeed one of the strongest tracks on "i/o".
I don’t listen to this album that often. But Biko, I don’t remember and Games without frontiers stand out, imo
Not sure what to expect from this. Some interesting comments? Insights in his playing? I mean, i am pretty sure Phil did not play anything at all.
Has anyone bought those new editions in digi-sleeves and can provide a photo? Thanks!
I'd say 10 is enough - and justifiable
I agree. I have my problems with the whole album (3 or 4 obvious exceptions). I like "Why me" more today than I used to but the sound is somewhat awful.
First thing: merry Xmas and Happy new year to all the Forumers!!
Yesterday on Bandcamp has been published the "Halfway House Mix" of Love Can Heal, a work in progress version.
Nice!
But I hope they will come up with some more exciting stuff, worth the subscription fee!