This is one hell of a song on one hell of a record. And I think that was probably always the case, and probably always will be the case. And there is a lot to be said for Music that remains poignant in spite of the changes that take place around it. Whatever these guys were able to tap into in these sessions is an essential part of the Contemporary Notion of Music. The arrangement is very ahead of its time, and while it may not seem like that you need only check out what was going on in Rock Music in 1971, and you’ll find that very few bands were using the kind of Cell-based, Elementally-arranged, composition found here that essentially amounts to what would become the norm with Hip Hop and Electronic Music. A very slow and methodic build coaxes a space to take place around you. Then the groove sets in and the vibe builds intensity until it reaches a peak and releases. A lot of Music is like that, but there is little Music that is this confident while being so cool, and there is little Music that is this concise while being so lax. The performances captured here are truly magical, and playing this song is a Transformative experience. And Michael Giles is on the drums, and the drums happen to be mixed very clearly. I think it’s because Giles usually had the beater of the kick drum micced, which lends a very clear attack. Ultimately this shit goes though, and if you can’t catch a tough ass vibe off this then clear your mind and spend more time with it.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 06:08:07 +0000
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