Chris Squire's pre-Yes synth duo are playing Newcastle - what should I expect ?
― geordie racer (geordie racer), Thursday, 6 April 2006 19:59 (twenty years ago)
(neither of their two 45s exhibit any prog leanings)
― electric sound of jim (and why not) (electricsound), Thursday, 6 April 2006 20:22 (twenty years ago)
They are not and have never been a synth duo. They were a 4 piece psychedelic band. Now they are a 5 piece band which includes Alan White on drums. They released an album last year called Syndestructible which has Chris Squire singing all over it (along with the only original member Steve Something). Haven't heard it but my friend tells me it's okay and is mostly pastoral prog rock with flashes of heavyness and includes some fan-pleasing tracks that go on and on and on, with various "movements" etc,
― everything, Thursday, 6 April 2006 20:40 (twenty years ago)
I bet they don't do "Created by Clive". Which they should do, it's great.
― Raw Patrick (Raw Patrick), Thursday, 6 April 2006 21:47 (twenty years ago)
i prefer the attack's version! although "grounded" and "14 hour technicolour dream" = both ace
― electric sound of jim (and why not) (electricsound), Thursday, 6 April 2006 22:03 (twenty years ago)
From a review of a January 2006 gig in Milwaukee:
"For this trip down memory lane, they chose "Grounded," "Flowerman," and "14-Hour Technicolor Dream." They dedicated this portion of the concert to their fallen comrade, the original keyboardist of the group, Andrew Jackman. They referred to him as a great musician, music-mind, and friend. I have heard the members of Yes and Genesis referred to as the fathers of progressive rock. They said he was the grandfather of the genre. During this segue, they reminisced and joked about how Chris was once "this" high then just like that they started with "Grounded." They performed these songs as a medley without stopping in between. While they were separate songs, it was a very smooth blend.
"Flowerman" climbed into the conservatory. With a green thumb, these expert landscapers really made the garden grow. I had penchant and predilection for this piece as it tuned in clearly to all my preset radio stations. For this reason, I'd say it was my favorite song of the concert. It had insightful lyrics and intellectual harmonies. While the head coach of The Flower Kings was busy in another continent, Steve Nardelli was a suitable stand-in. In this sixties struggle for civil liberties, he led his troupe to victory. Guiding these melodic maestros; it was as if he was Roine Stolt that night. However, he didn't speak like someone from Sweden, because he originates from London. As one would presume he spoke and sang with a strong English accent.
In "14-Hour Technicolor Dream" Alan snapped a few heads by performing a drum fill that closely imitated and paid homage to Keith Moon. It's an interesting take on another legend. I was told by fans seated around me that these musicians really admired The Who and with songs like this, it was plainly obvious."
The full review is here: http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:iEYgnrw-hQEJ:www.synmusic.net/press/archives/2006/jan/012806.html+14+hour+technicolour+dream+syn+lyrics&hl=en&gl=ca&ct=clnk&cd=1&ie=UTF-8
― everything, Thursday, 6 April 2006 22:20 (twenty years ago)
i prefer the attack's version!I can never remember which is which without listening to 'em. Y're probably right.
― Raw Patrick (Raw Patrick), Thursday, 6 April 2006 22:27 (twenty years ago)