Let's discuss the Enid - Progressive Rock Music Forum

I feel good about the Enid but I don't feel good about what R. Godfrey did with the likes of Barclay James Harvest... it was rather unfair !

Great musician and arranger, nonetheless !

...I'm a musician/singer/songwriter, visit me on www.reverbnation.com/rupertlenz and there you can choose from 125 recordings you can listen to ( for free ) if you're not limited to prog-rock !

Let's discuss...

Writing a better thread title.

Aerie Faerie Nonsense is brilliant. I must review it.

I have ITROTSS in both original and rerecorded (not simply remastered, the arrangements are different) form and definitely prefer the original. I agree with the sleeve notes that some synth parts on the original were a bit naff, but I feel the original has nicer arrangements and a better cover. But neither is less than superb.

The Enid are one of a kind! Pompous, overblown but quite brilliant.

I have the rerecorded version of "Aerie Fairie Nonsense" released by Inner Sanctum, and it sounds good to me, albeit a bit 80's sometimes. Someday, I'll get the original vinyl version, too bad the record companies screwed them over.

"Art is not imitation, nor is it something manufactured according to the wishes of instinct or good taste. It is a process of expression."

-Merleau-Ponty

Amazingly enough, the Enid (RJG in particular) survived all trials and tribulations they had to face, and actually stayed a Prog band from the 70s onward, including the 80's, although there was some pop influence. Robert John Godfrey is perhaps one of my favorite keyboard players ever, the emotion, the intensity, the intracacy (sp?), amazing.

I would have never thought I would have liked the Enid, as I remember reading rather negative reviews of "Aerie Fairie Nonsense" a while ago, thinking they would not be to my liking. For some odd reason, I decided to listen to the streaming sample on PA and I was hooked to say the least. I must have listened to it I don't even know how many times, way too many for sure. I ended up buying the album which it came from, "Touch Me," and was blown away. "Albion Fair" is one of the most amazing pieces of music I have ever heard! Since then, I have a acquired more albums and have continuously been impressed, and on the search for more Enid releases.

So, how does everyone else feel about them?

Edited by Zac M - July 05 2006 at 00:06

"Art is not imitation, nor is it something manufactured according to the wishes of instinct or good taste. It is a process of expression."

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rupert Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 18 2006 Location: Germany Status: Offline Points: 610	Posted: July 04 2006 at 12:24
	I feel good about the Enid but I don't feel good about what R. Godfrey did with the likes of Barclay James Harvest... it was rather unfair ! Great musician and arranger, nonetheless !
	...I'm a musician/singer/songwriter, visit me on www.reverbnation.com/rupertlenz and there you can choose from 125 recordings you can listen to ( for free ) if you're not limited to prog-rock !

Easy Livin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: February 21 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 15585	Posted: July 04 2006 at 10:58
	A bit blunt TF, but I was about to make the same point. If someone searches for threads discussing The Enid, they won't find this one from the current title. A well considered thread title can boost the popularity, and life of a thread.

Teaflax Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 26 2005 Status: Offline Points: 1225	Posted: July 04 2006 at 10:19
	Let's discuss... Writing a better thread title.


M. B. Zapelini Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 21 2005 Location: Brazil Status: Offline Points: 773	Posted: July 04 2006 at 10:11
	I have only one album by The Enid, which is "Touch Me". It's simply brilliant. I'm looking for other albums by this wonderful band.
	"He's a man of the past and one of the present" PETER HAMMILL

Tony Fisher Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: April 30 2005 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 967	Posted: July 04 2006 at 08:25
	Aerie Faerie Nonsense is brilliant. I must review it. I have ITROTSS in both original and rerecorded (not simply remastered, the arrangements are different) form and definitely prefer the original. I agree with the sleeve notes that some synth parts on the original were a bit naff, but I feel the original has nicer arrangements and a better cover. But neither is less than superb. The Enid are one of a kind! Pompous, overblown but quite brilliant.

soundsweird Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: December 08 2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 408	Posted: July 04 2006 at 02:02
	Yeah, the original LP of "Region..." on Buk Records is far superior to the re-recorded CD version, in my opinion.

Zac M Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 03 2005 Status: Offline Points: 3577	Posted: July 04 2006 at 02:02
	I have the rerecorded version of "Aerie Fairie Nonsense" released by Inner Sanctum, and it sounds good to me, albeit a bit 80's sometimes. Someday, I'll get the original vinyl version, too bad the record companies screwed them over.
	"Art is not imitation, nor is it something manufactured according to the wishes of instinct or good taste. It is a process of expression." -Merleau-Ponty

Man With Hat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166178	Posted: July 04 2006 at 01:55
	I only have one album, In The Region Of The Summer Stars, and its very good. I also heard they remade/remixed it, and i hear the original is much better then the remake/remixed version (and i have the original so i would like to know if this is true). Either way, a great band that i should get more stuff by.
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Zac M Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 03 2005 Status: Offline Points: 3577	Posted: July 04 2006 at 01:44
	Amazingly enough, the Enid (RJG in particular) survived all trials and tribulations they had to face, and actually stayed a Prog band from the 70s onward, including the 80's, although there was some pop influence. Robert John Godfrey is perhaps one of my favorite keyboard players ever, the emotion, the intensity, the intracacy (sp?), amazing. I would have never thought I would have liked the Enid, as I remember reading rather negative reviews of "Aerie Fairie Nonsense" a while ago, thinking they would not be to my liking. For some odd reason, I decided to listen to the streaming sample on PA and I was hooked to say the least. I must have listened to it I don't even know how many times, way too many for sure. I ended up buying the album which it came from, "Touch Me," and was blown away. "Albion Fair" is one of the most amazing pieces of music I have ever heard! Since then, I have a acquired more albums and have continuously been impressed, and on the search for more Enid releases. So, how does everyone else feel about them? Edited by Zac M - July 05 2006 at 00:06
	"Art is not imitation, nor is it something manufactured according to the wishes of instinct or good taste. It is a process of expression." -Merleau-Ponty