Trace - Birds (Suite)

How am I just now discovering this? It immediately became one of my favorite epics upon first listen. Stunningly beautiful track.

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Birds by Trace was one of the first prog albums I discovered outside of the Big 4/5/6/10, or whatever. The cover art made me notice it, because it's evocative of Moebius (Jean Giraud) and Jean-Claude Mezieres.

I flipped the LP over and saw they were a keyboard trio. I was already an ELP fan, so it was a no-brainer. I was not disappointed. I love it to this day.

Greeaaatt - now I had to go and buy both albums.

Edited by Mormegil - October 03 2024 at 13:15

I first discovered it via the Keyboards Triangle album by Ars Nova and Gerard. This serves as a great introduction to keyboard heavy prog. The versions are shorter but no less powerful. I was actually a bit disappointed how weak the original sounded by comparison. I like it but it lacks the out and out bombast of ELP.

I completely relate! "Trace - Birds" is such a captivating piece, its beauty really does draw you in right from the start. The way it captures emotion and creates atmosphere is incredible. It’s amazing how music can evoke such powerful feelings. I’m glad you found it; it’s definitely a gem that deserves all the appreciation it gets! Listening is an essential skill that goes beyond just hearing sounds; it involves understanding and interpreting what is being communicated. I once came across a student who struggled with active listening during lectures. He was constantly missing important details, which affected his performance. To improve, he started researching online for resources that could help him with listening strategies. That's when he found https://www.topessaywriting.org/samples/listening website that offers samples and essays on various topics, including listening skills. The examples and tips there gave him insights into how to enhance his focus and comprehension, ultimately helping him succeed academically.

Edited by EdwardWagner - October 29 2024 at 04:59