Do you never ask the question even in the depths of night? - One Man's Fool
Posts by seven-eight
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Yeah HotS is another great one. The version on Yessongs is absolutely incendiary, them at their peak on stage. But as with everything on Fragile the original has some of the best bass/drums of any rock music. The Squire/Bruford combo was sublime.
It sure was an amazing combo and I think Fragile may be the best example of what they were capable of. That early section in HOTS with Squire's bass part, the mellotron chords, and Bruford playing all around the rhythm is quite a moment. I love the sound of those drums on that album! Roundabout, South Side, The Fish, all good stuff from the rhythm section.
Though CTTE had some moments... What a band at that period. It may have been brief, but that lineup was something special.
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Many too many have stood where I stand - Many Too Many
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Vertebrae By Vertebrae - Bjork
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Yes released Fragile on this day, 11 November in 1971.
My favourite track is South Side of the Sky, for me possibly the best thing they ever did.
South Side Of The Sky is a pretty terrific song. I love the very Bruford drum fill to start the song. The middle section is tremendous with the harmonies, always love hearing that part.
For me Fragile is what got me into this band. Particularly Heart of the Sunrise. My first listen of that song turned me into a Yes fan instantly.
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All Neon Like - Bjork
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The Chill Air - Eno/Budd
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Music For Tables - Tears for Fears
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Above Chiangmai - Eno/Budd
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To me, these songs belonged on their own and not on a proper album. They aren't bad songs necessarily but not really good enough to sit on W&W in my opinion.
Match of the Day - a fun song, always liked the bass line. Kind of a silly song that sometimes gets stuck in my head for hours. But to me not really more than a fun little diddy to lighten the mood.
Pigeons -this is the one I've listened to least of all. It never really catches me and sounds pretty far away from their normal sound. Just can't get into this one.
Inside and Out - the best of the bunch on my opinion. The beginning is fine, the choruses are a little bland, but the good stuff comes in the second half. A big instrumental with a synth solo and Phil going for it on drums! If the first half was a little better I would want this on W&W in place of Mouses night.
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Tea In The Sahara - The Police
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The Limit To Your Love - Feist
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Serena - Duncan Sheik
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Mystic Rhythms - Rush
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Heart of the Sunrise - Yes
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Stop, look down, everybody do you see what's going on around you - Heat on the Street (PC)
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Evidence of autumn and recent rain - Evidence of Autumn
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I don't know much about UK politics but I remember hearing a rumour likely about what you are referring to. Figures it's false of course. I've heard other things attributed to Phil (one of which a friend of mine gave me gruff about for listening to him) which I've never seen the slightest evidence of. Gotta love them false rumours...
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I always feel like mowing the lawn is such a silly thing and that something else could replace the grass (clover, flowers, food, etc.). And yet when I'm done mowing I like that I can see the results which makes me feel good for the moment.
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the last time I saw a concert was Jan 2020 indoors it seems an age ago!, i’m looking forward to seeing anything to be honest it’s been so long.Yeah, last time I saw a show was Sept 2019 and it really does feel like a long time!
I am figuring to go if they expand their tour to the US. My expectations will be different; I'm not expecting 1980 Genesis to go out there and rip through their material, but more of a celebration of their career and a chance to see them one more (last?) time. I just can't see not going if they are playing, it wouldn't feel right.