Trace - Birds (Suite) |
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Frets N Worries
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Posted: October 01 2024 at 10:42 |
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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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The Wheel of Time Turns, and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the shadow.
Let the Dragon ride again on the winds of time... |
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Criswell
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They were sometimes referred to as the Dutch ELP. Rick van der Linden is very much a Keith Emerson clone.
I like all their albums, White Ladies being my favorite.
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verslibre
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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. |
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verslibre
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I can see how someone would think that after listening to Trace, but not Birds. The latter doesn't sound like something Emerson would compose. |
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Mormegil
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Greeaaatt - now I had to go and buy both albums.
PS - it was a good call. Edited by Mormegil - October 03 2024 at 13:15 |
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Welcome to the middle of the film.
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mellotronwave
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Trio well known in Belgium back then (neighborhood obliges :-)
... Ian mosley on drums ! |
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richardh
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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.
Link to the aforementioned album for anyone interested
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Criswell
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I can't disagree with you. Birds actually brings Triumvirat's Mediterranean Tales to mind...
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EdwardWagner
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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.
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ProcolWho?
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Yep. Amazing album from back in the day. Think I'll refresh my memory.
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