Atmosphere and texture are really underrated in music. If the outcome is effective and translates well it doesn't matter whether it is melodic or cleverly arranged, or an impressive display of playing skill, if it works well, it works well. I am a professional musician and I adore this album as a listening experience. I still plsy it often when I need something positive.
The fact that all those arrangements, instruments, vocals, sounds are by one guy, back in the 70s - just adds to how cool this album is. It holds a revered place in my music library.
It's amazing how high up there Jon can get with his vocal delivery. His voice is naturally high, even his speaking voice, so there's really no strain for him to sing so high. And it's not falsetto. Some people believe he uses falsetto to sing that way but he doesn't. Looking forward to "Flight of the Moorglade". I think you'll really enjoy that one too. Cheers!
Glad to hear Justin's explanation, because this album, to me is illustrative musical accompaniment. Thus far, the narrative nature of the album can confine the musical expression and more in terms of the repetitive verses (with moody/ethereal intros). But, as many have stated, the richness and out of the box compositions prompt a satisfying "lost in the sauce" experience.
Hello Justin, I would be interested, why is this wonderful album always overlooked, i can't understand this? Just like Mike Oldfield's 'Tubular Bells', Jon Anderson has also this record alone (solo), and 'Olias of Sunhillow' is at least as good if not better than Oldfields 'Tubular Bells'. That's my personal opinion. ☺Kind regards Heinz (Munich/Germany). 🌳🌲🌷⚘🌱 ✨
"En Transic" is in line with what a lot of pioneering synth artists were doing in the 70's. "Naon" is all Jon, echoing the aggressive rhythmic music he'd done with Yes. It all sounds very cool and I'm definitely a fan, although I feel it came at the cost of the mix (just like 'Relayer'.) It gets pretty dense and the dynamic range is lacking IMO. Plus my recollection is that every vinyl copy of this album I've owned suffered during this section because the vinyl cutting technology just couldn't cram that much sound into the grooves! Still, there's no denying that Jon brought his A-game on this album.
It's definitely an art piece like you say - but I still prefer his later art rock with vangelis, mainly Friends of Mr Cairo while Yes was recording Drama
There's a trick to creating this type of music. If you set up/program your synthesizer properly, you can make almost any push of a key sound "cool". The instrument does most of the work. This track is a good example: it sounds really improvised. There's no real melody and only the most rudimentary structure. The sound of the thing is nice, but at its core it's extremely basic.
I don't think Jon uses words like most people. I think he uses words for their sound not their meanings if you know what I'm saying. In other words (lol) When read they don't make any sense. Jon the anti word smith. He is still doing live shows ua-cam.com/video/QXk7stbOZv8/v-deo.htmlsi=Wlv5idQPg_QGfepy Enjoy
Justin: "It's not like you put this on all the time or whatever..."
Me: "Hold my bong." 😂 ✌️😶🌫️
Atmosphere and texture are really underrated in music. If the outcome is effective and translates well it doesn't matter whether it is melodic or cleverly arranged, or an impressive display of playing skill, if it works well, it works well. I am a professional musician and I adore this album as a listening experience. I still plsy it often when I need something positive.
The fact that all those arrangements, instruments, vocals, sounds are by one guy, back in the 70s - just adds to how cool this album is. It holds a revered place in my music library.
When the percussion comes in and there's this sense of communal chanting and celebration is my fave part of this record.
Agreed. Unique, atmospheric, fun. Not necessarily for house parties.
Super Classic.
THIS IS IT !!!! I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!! Such a one-of-a-kind album. His influence on YES is so palpable!
Atmosphere followed by really cool track, followed by more atmosphere. I definitely liked that middle part.
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WOW. So cool. What great music.
It's amazing how high up there Jon can get with his vocal delivery. His voice is naturally high, even his speaking voice, so there's really no strain for him to sing so high. And it's not falsetto. Some people believe he uses falsetto to sing that way but he doesn't. Looking forward to "Flight of the Moorglade". I think you'll really enjoy that one too. Cheers!
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@@jeffschielka7845 How are you doing, my friend?
Flight Of The Moorglade ends side 1. Then side 2 starts with Solid Space followed by Moon Ra. This album just gets better as it progresses.
@@TheReaperMan275 Still healing. One day at a time. I see the surgeon on 9-9-24.👍😎
@@TheReaperMan275Still healing. One day at a time. I see the surgeon on 9-9-24.👍😎
Glad to hear Justin's explanation, because this album, to me is illustrative musical accompaniment. Thus far, the narrative nature of the album can confine the musical expression and more in terms of the repetitive verses (with moody/ethereal intros). But, as many have stated, the richness and out of the box compositions prompt a satisfying "lost in the sauce" experience.
Cool. There was lots of music out back then with the same yoga incense feel. A calming needed by all 😊
Hello Justin, I would be interested, why is this wonderful album always overlooked, i can't understand this? Just like Mike Oldfield's 'Tubular Bells', Jon Anderson has also this record alone (solo), and 'Olias of Sunhillow' is at least as good if not better than Oldfields 'Tubular Bells'. That's my personal opinion. ☺Kind regards Heinz (Munich/Germany). 🌳🌲🌷⚘🌱 ✨
I use this music to meditate and do yoga to.
The other members of Yes: "Were making solo albums".
Jon Anderson: "Hold my beer. I'm making a SOLO album."
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Bro, pass the hookah 😂
from 3:05 - yeah, animal collective vibes
Can't wait for your reaction to cowboy Howe's Beginnings. Jon puts on his space man outfit ✨️🎶✨️
I find Steve's 2nd album to be much more captivating than "Beginnings". 1979's "The Steve Howe Album".
@@dhfenske I prefer Moraz's "Story of i" to Steve's for his next adventure! Its' the next best thing to RELAYER
Nice stuff for some hardcore meditation.
LOL. I understand your frustration with the song titles and subject matter. Jon Anderson of the 1970s was a strange fellow.
"En Transic" is in line with what a lot of pioneering synth artists were doing in the 70's. "Naon" is all Jon, echoing the aggressive rhythmic music he'd done with Yes. It all sounds very cool and I'm definitely a fan, although I feel it came at the cost of the mix (just like 'Relayer'.) It gets pretty dense and the dynamic range is lacking IMO. Plus my recollection is that every vinyl copy of this album I've owned suffered during this section because the vinyl cutting technology just couldn't cram that much sound into the grooves! Still, there's no denying that Jon brought his A-game on this album.
It's definitely an art piece like you say - but I still prefer his later art rock with vangelis, mainly Friends of Mr Cairo while Yes was recording Drama
... Tribal?
There's a trick to creating this type of music. If you set up/program your synthesizer properly, you can make almost any push of a key sound "cool". The instrument does most of the work. This track is a good example: it sounds really improvised. There's no real melody and only the most rudimentary structure. The sound of the thing is nice, but at its core it's extremely basic.
I don't think Jon uses words like most people. I think he uses words for their sound not their meanings if you know what I'm saying. In other words (lol) When read they don't make any sense. Jon the anti word smith. He is still doing live shows ua-cam.com/video/QXk7stbOZv8/v-deo.htmlsi=Wlv5idQPg_QGfepy Enjoy