Albums/Songs Similar to Tales from Topographic Oce

Hi everyone, ive been searching for albums that are similar to tales from topographic oceans in a way. Not necessarily the concept or scale, but more the songwriting. This 'ocean of music' as many call it, especially apparent on the revealing science of god. A constant call and response interplay between all instruments creating a detailed environment. The obvious answer would be most of the songs from the yes album up to going for the one, but i wonder if there are any other artists that have captured this type of interplay. One song i can think of is Eruption by Focus. google search doesnt make me any wiser for finding more songs. I think it happens alot in classical music, so recommendations thereof would be also welcome. Thanks in advance.

I don't know if it's exactly what you want, but "Utopia" by Todd Rundgren came to my mind as I read your post. Also "In Collaboration with the Gods" by Michael Quatro is a good one to check out. 

Edited by Manuel - April 03 2024 at 08:27

Maybe Wobbler. 

Maybe Three Friends by Gentle Giant?

One could easily get lost in Mike Oldfields 'Incantations', or Dire Straits 'Love Over Gold'.

Some others (albums that feel like you're on an ocean)

The Who - Quadrophenia

Colin Masson - Isle of Eight

Marillion - Marbles

I find Tales to be compositionally and sonically unique. The sound Howe gets out of his Les Paul Studio leaves me flabbergasted. The guy knows what he's doing. Wakeman's keys give the album an unparalleled feel of a marine environment. 

greenmoustaches wrote: Hi everyone, ive been searching for albums that are similar to tales from topographic oceans in a way. Not necessarily the concept or scale, but more the songwriting. This 'ocean of music' as many call it, especially apparent on the revealing science of god. A constant call and response interplay between all instruments creating a detailed environment. The obvious answer would be most of the songs from the yes album up to going for the one, but i wonder if there are any other artists that have captured this type of interplay. One song i can think of is Eruption by Focus. google search doesnt make me any wiser for finding more songs. I think it happens alot in classical music, so recommendations thereof would be also welcome. Thanks in advance.

Edited by cstack3 - April 03 2024 at 00:09

The Chronicles Of Father Robin

ken_scrbrgh wrote: In this connection, I would like to mention two, post “Tales from Topographic Oceans” performances by Yes: “Awaken” from “Going for the One” and “That, That Is” from “Keys to Ascension I.”

Edited by AFlowerKingCrimson - April 04 2024 at 21:31