It’s not the notes you play, it’s the notes you don’t play. Miles Davis At the age of 32, Mark Hollis had achieved commercial success with his band Talk Talk’s first three albums, which combined the new wave synthpop of the 1980s with subtle art rock arrangements. This was not the style of music that …
Grantchester Meadows” (Pink Floyd)Opening with one minute of chirping morning skylarks and buzzing flies, Roger Waters perfectly sets this idyllic scene with his acoustic guitar, pastoral lyrics, quiet singing, and, around the 4-minute mark, the sound effects of a flowing stream and flying geese panning across the stereo. “Misty morning whisperings and gentle stirring soundsBelie …
Part album review, part hit-piece, and part shaman ritual. I beg your indulgence… [First the Shaman…] “Is everybody in? Is everybody in? Is everybody in? The ceremony is about to begin”. Brother and Sisters, gather around and hear the words. We gather today with purpose and truth, although it may pain some of you. It’s …
