THE SNOW GOOSE

One of the easiest listens of all prog. This is not a bad thing however. In fact, the agreeable melodies are refreshing and welcome. The only drawback is that an album cannot be both grandiose and pleasant (in the way I am defining it) at the same time. Still, I listen to this album often.

Right after 'The Great Marsh' is 'Rhayader'. The flute melody on this song is phenomenal. My favorite part of the album, hands down. I fell in love with it the first time I heard it and go around whistling it constantly.

Other favorite tracks are Dunkirk, Flight of the Snow Goose, and La Princesse Perdue.

The other amazing thing about this album is that it is the instrumental version of the novella, "The Flight of the Snow Goose." The plot is summarizes on the back of the album and reading that truly adds something to the music. Thinking of it as intelligent accompaniment to a well-told, if tragic tale increases my appreciation for the music. I should very much like to read the book one day and then make a new set of judgements regarding Camel's 'The Snow Goose."