This edition also provides the best mastering. A sombre and depressing march ends this true symphonic epic. A must in the collection for all those into early mellotron dominated symphonic rock!
As you will see at the end of the rating line, this album was again not appreciated by the proggophobic clan of daemacho, waeguk, purplefloydfish, marfish and other sad persons, who all at the same time decided to reward this album with their two star ratings.
Again, we wonder: why????? But about a year bought several old albums for a very good price, among which I found Song of the Marching Children , which I recorded in my cellular and didn't listened.
Last month I was in a plane and while playing with the phone, found this album and played it What a great surprise, the sound was simply delightful from start to end, the delicate fusion between Psychedelia and Classic Symphonic caught me from the start. Of course the organ sections by Gerard Koerts impressed me, but the highlight of the album lies in the composition and the delicate voice of Jerney Kaagman. The whole album is impressive, but if I have to select my favorites, will start with the magnificent Carnival of the Animals , a song that represents perfectly the essence of the band, being that the music is oriented towards Symphonic while Gerard Koerts with his Hammond and Kaagman take us back to with such delicacy that I couldn't find any collision of genres.
Also have to mention Ebbtide and that haunting Hammond intro that reminds the listener of Bach. But about the mark of , Kaagman takes the lead and transports us again to the 60's in Carnaby Street?
Baroque and Psyche perfectly blended. Of course, no review of this album would be complete without mentioning the minutes Song for the Marching Children , a brilliant suite that has everything a Prog listener wants to listen, but also the moment in which Jerney Kaagman discovers she's not only a Psych singer with hints of Grace Slick and Mama Cass, but also a fantastic Symphonic vocalist with one of the most solid voices I ever heard.
The rating is easy, 5 solid stars for an almost perfect album. Copyright Prog Archives, All rights reserved. Please consider supporting us by giving monthly PayPal donations and help keep PA fast-loading and ad-free forever.
Earth And Fire biography Founded in The Hague, Netherlands in - Hiatus between - Disbanded in This top notch had their pinnacle during the early Seventies when they delivered some outstanding 24 carat symphonic rock albums. Unfortunately Lisette had to give up singing because of a serious eye-disease and Kees Kalis left. Gradually their sound turned into more poppy, culminating into the success of the very commercial song Weekend, reaching 1 and remaining 13 weeks in the charts!
Also the following albums "Gate to Infinity" '77 , Reality Fills Fantasy" '79, reaching 2 , "Andromeda Girl" '81, reaching 12 and "In a State of Flux" "82 lost most of the symhonic ingredients. The albums "Song of the Marching Children" and "Atlantis" belong to the best of the Dutch progrock history. The epic title tracks from both albums between 16 and 19 minutes are recommended: the sound is very warm and melodic with lots of changing atmospheres, accelerations and surprising breaks.
The one moment you hear a mellow organ, twanging acoustic guitars and a fairy-like voice from Jerney, the other moment there are bombastic eruptions with majestic Mellotron, heavy floods of organ and some fiery electric guitar work, topped by the powerful voice of Jerney. Studio Album, 4. Studio Album, 3. I discovered this band back at my 16's, and being that it was on the Greg Walker's greates prog albums lists, I didn't hesitate on giving it a try.
But what a disappointment I had! First but maybe least cover art is awfuk while inner art os gorgeus. Maybe that was the intention "watching through the broken seal, saw the tree of life". The other thing I really can't stand is Jerney Kaagman. Many people love her voice, but for me it sounds boring, dry, dull, like she didn't want to be there. Also the mellotron is at times excesive for me it is not one of my fave keys really.
Also, and please let's face it, none of the musicians here neither are really good musicians nor good composers. And so let me tell you that the first time I listen to this record it was in a 9-hour flight, but combined with the vocals, the instrumentation and of course the cover art, I couldn't help to fall asleep.
And so I begin: Carnival of the Animals opens the record. I really don't like this one, especially the part when Kaagman tries to sing high notes gawd my ears! Ebbtide wins some points because of the flute, this one is a nice tune.
Love's Holiday 6. Brazilian Rhyme Interlude 7. Magic Mind 9. Runnin' Brazilian Rhyme Interlude In The Stone 2. Can't Let Go 3. After The Love Has Gone 4. Let Your Feelings Show 5. Boogie Wonderland 6. Star 7. Wait 8. Rock That! Let Me Talk 2. Turn It Into Something Good 3. Pride 4. You 5. Sparkle 6. Back On The Road 7. Song In My Heart 8. You Went Away 9. And Love Goes On Sailaway Take It To The Sky Win Or Lose Share Your Love In Time Faces Raise! Let's Groove 2. Lady Sun 3. My Love 4.
Evolution Orange 5. Kalimba Tree 6. You Are A Winer 7. I've Had Enough 8. Wana Be With You 9. Fall In Love With Me 2. Spread Your Love 3. Side By Side 4. Straight From The Heart 5. The Speed Of Love 6. Freedom Of Choice 7. Something Special 8. Hearts To Heart 9. Magnetic 2. Touch 3. Moonwalk 4. Could It Be Right 5. Spirit Of A New World 6. Sweet Sassy Lady 7. System Of Survival 2.
Evil Roy 3. Thinking Of You 4. You And I 5. Musical Interlude: New Horizons 6. Money Tight 7. Every Now And Then 8. Touch The World 9. Here Today And Gone Tomorrow Interlude: Soweto 2. Takin' Chances 3. Heritage 4. Good Time 5. Interlude: Body Wrap 6. Anything You Want 7.
Interlude: Bird 8. Wanna Be The Man 9. Interlude: Close To Home Daydreamin' King Of Groove I'm In Love For The Love Of You Motor Interlude: Faith Welcome Even If You Wonder 2.
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