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Originally posted by TODDLER TODDLER wrote:

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

^ Yeah, for some reason I'm not a fan of "Spectral Mornings". Using two-three ideas for six-and-a-half minutes doesn't quite cut it for me. And I don't like the melody.

Well then, you must not prefer the style because the melody is beautiful. It's far from being a complex piece, but not a long shot when you compare it with Anthony Phillips "Nightmare". Many of the ideas repeat endlessly and the music is more dependent on the melody of the piece by taking a back seat to complexity. It's just a different method of writing that may not appeal to you.
That may be true.

Edited by Dayvenkirq - October 02 2014 at 22:40
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Hackett is a melodic genius--his playing has moved me. As the great Quincy Jones said on NPR today---"there are only 12 notes---and the most important thing for me is a great melody----a melody is God's voice". I agree and Hackett has come up with some extraordinary melodies.
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Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

Originally posted by TODDLER TODDLER wrote:

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

^ Yeah, for some reason I'm not a fan of "Spectral Mornings". Using two-three ideas for six-and-a-half minutes doesn't quite cut it for me. And I don't like the melody.

Well then, you must not prefer the style because the melody is beautiful. It's far from being a complex piece, but not a long shot when you compare it with Anthony Phillips "Nightmare". Many of the ideas repeat endlessly and the music is more dependent on the melody of the piece by taking a back seat to complexity. It's just a different method of writing that may not appeal to you.
That may be true.

I'm much more moved by the 3 minute solo at the end of "Every Day" than by the tune "Spectral Mornings", which I agree drags on too much.  The Every Day solo seems to have been a huge influence on artists from Mostly Autumn to Collage, and many I probably don't know.
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Steve Hackett.
When he rides, my fears subside.
For darkness turns once more to light.
Through the skies, his white horse flies.
To find a land beyond the night.
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Originally posted by kenethlevine kenethlevine wrote:

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

Originally posted by TODDLER TODDLER wrote:

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

^ Yeah, for some reason I'm not a fan of "Spectral Mornings". Using two-three ideas for six-and-a-half minutes doesn't quite cut it for me. And I don't like the melody.

Well then, you must not prefer the style because the melody is beautiful. It's far from being a complex piece, but not a long shot when you compare it with Anthony Phillips "Nightmare". Many of the ideas repeat endlessly and the music is more dependent on the melody of the piece by taking a back seat to complexity. It's just a different method of writing that may not appeal to you.
That may be true.

I'm much more moved by the 3 minute solo at the end of "Every Day" than by the tune "Spectral Mornings", which I agree drags on too much.  The Every Day solo seems to have been a huge influence on artists from Mostly Autumn to Collage, and many I probably don't know.
 
The little breaks on the track Spectral Mornings, especially the last one, also show to me how damn good is Hackett with the melodies...


Edited by Rick Robson - October 06 2014 at 19:05


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Wow!! Last I looked Fripp was way ahead, but it might turn into a come from behind victory by Hackett. I've already voted for you know who, but my hat's off to both.
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As for this thread, "It's been done."
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Originally posted by Rednight Rednight wrote:

As for this thread, "It's been done."
 
No not yet.  Steve Hackett !!
 
Hackett 30 X Fripp 29, yeaahhh!


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Fripp is a person that has decided to make his personal life a part of his overall message.
Hackett has remained relatively private, as has most of Genesis, as far as I know. 
I think this is one way how both artists are weighed out in this poll. 
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Points: 2601 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 08 2014 at 02:34
Oh look. Dead heat. 31 all.

It's a bit like having to choose between Firth and Lark's Tongues (any of them).

Not going to happen.
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That's a tough one to choose.....I like Hackett's individual solo guitar leads better on the Genesis tracks but I think Fripp is a better overall composer and band 'leader' who really set a tone for future prog rock bands. His leads can be melodic and pleasing but also abrasive and hard to get into at times.
Having said that KC is probably my favorite prog band.
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Originally posted by kenethlevine kenethlevine wrote:

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

Originally posted by TODDLER TODDLER wrote:

Originally posted by Dayvenkirq Dayvenkirq wrote:

^ Yeah, for some reason I'm not a fan of "Spectral Mornings". Using two-three ideas for six-and-a-half minutes doesn't quite cut it for me. And I don't like the melody.

Well then, you must not prefer the style because the melody is beautiful. It's far from being a complex piece, but not a long shot when you compare it with Anthony Phillips "Nightmare". Many of the ideas repeat endlessly and the music is more dependent on the melody of the piece by taking a back seat to complexity. It's just a different method of writing that may not appeal to you.
That may be true.

I'm much more moved by the 3 minute solo at the end of "Every Day" than by the tune "Spectral Mornings", which I agree drags on too much.  The Every Day solo seems to have been a huge influence on artists from Mostly Autumn to Collage, and many I probably don't know.

Yes! That's a very moving solo
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Originally posted by brainstormer brainstormer wrote:

Fripp is a person that has decided to make his personal life a part of his overall message. Hackett has remained relatively private, as has most of Genesis, as far as I know. 
I think this is one way how both artists are weighed out in this poll. 

Fripp did appear on a game show with his wife. Other than that I have no idea what you might be referring to.
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Love Fripp but Hackett's style and versatility just rise him to the top.
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They're both stooligans, aren't they. LOL Ouch
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Points: 29563 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 13 2014 at 01:23
Horrible Sophie's Choice sort of question this. I can't seperate them and neither can the poll. I'll vote for Fripp to tie the poll up (for now)
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Originally posted by SteveG SteveG wrote:

^Agree. He's melodic but unobtrusive in both live and studio settings.


It's Fripp, baby!
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Points: 1607 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 13 2014 at 08:03
^No, this time is Hackett Tongue


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Amazing.  Hackett and Fripp tied 37 to 37!


Edited by SteveG - October 15 2014 at 18:53
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