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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 30, 2014 15:23:40 GMT
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Post by Firebottle on Jun 30, 2014 15:45:57 GMT
I've got 'The Inner Mounting Flame' on vinyl and 'You know you know' is one of my all time favourite tracks.
Thanks for the heads up, I really must investigate their other albums,
Cheers, Alan
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Post by MikeMusic on Jun 30, 2014 17:34:18 GMT
IMO if you rate The Inner Mounting Flame you will be knocked out by Birds of Fire. By the time they made this 2nd album they knew each other that much better and take the whole thing further. The interplay, call and answer is something to behold I'd vote but I can't put 11/10 on it  |
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Post by ChrisB on Jun 30, 2014 17:46:13 GMT
It's a great album and I'll be enjoying it once again before I make too much comment. Also available on Grooveshark by the way. It's here. |
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Post by John on Jun 30, 2014 18:06:55 GMT
A great first choice Mike for me a classic due to its energy I have it on Vinyl 9 for me the album that got me into jazz rock
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Post by MartinT on Jul 1, 2014 13:32:09 GMT
I can hear lots in there, especially King Crimson, bits of Focus, bits of Hendrix. It's like a frantic rock version of Jean Luc Ponty's jazz style.
Great in small doses and infrequently, but not something I'd play all the time. A considered 6/10 for me.
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Post by MartinT on Jul 1, 2014 13:33:09 GMT
I'd vote but I can't put 11/10 on it So at least register your 10/10 vote! |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jul 1, 2014 14:53:15 GMT
Listen a few more times. It will get into your bloodstream.
I'll listen out for KC, Focus and Hendrix influences.
Watch them live on YouTube if you think that's frantic - they go faster.
Doesn't seem possible they can get the notes out that fast
Ironically version 2 had Ponty in it
Almost as good as Goodman
Didn't realise I was allowed to vote on my own team
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Post by MartinT on Jul 1, 2014 17:29:09 GMT
I'll listen out for KC, Focus and Hendrix influences. ... Ironically version 2 had Ponty in it Do, I hope you'll hear what I can hear.
Ah now, that's VERY interesting about Ponty and I hadn't know, but I can hear a sense of his style in some of it. Or perhaps they influenced him, who knows?
Watch this and wait until he gets really stuck in...
My favourite album of his is Cosmic Messenger.
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Post by Tim on Jul 1, 2014 21:11:13 GMT
Used to have this on vinyl, but sold it yonks ago - it will be interesting to revisit |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jul 2, 2014 9:02:14 GMT
Martin
Take a listen to Visions of the Emerald Beyond with Ponty on violin - you can see how he really takes off.
For similar to above check out Jerry Goodman- It's alive. Fabulous album, really good recording
Cosmic Messenger 6/10 on the Mikeometer.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jul 2, 2014 9:03:44 GMT
Used to have this on vinyl, but sold it yonks ago - it will be interesting to revisit This would be one of the albums I'd grab if the place was on fire. Could not sell any of the 2 LPs and 2 CDs I have - unless there is a good remaster of course |
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Post by John on Jul 2, 2014 19:53:41 GMT
What other albums do you like in this style Mike
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Post by MikeMusic on Jul 3, 2014 8:58:18 GMT
Not many in that exact style as odd to find 5 musicians playing like that and intertwining so well
Tony Williams and various Lifetime iterations
Jan Hammer - Oh Yeah
To a degree you could say
Brand X
Gentle Giant
Colosseum
Cream ! (live)
Yes
Some of the twin lead guitar bands with keyboards, (if there) good bass and drums players
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 3, 2014 18:13:52 GMT
Do you know 'Spectrum' by Billy Cobham, Mike - it's a must have for you, I'd think.
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Post by John on Jul 3, 2014 18:19:14 GMT
Agree about Spectrum
I also like Casino by Al Dimeola
Gamalon Aerial View
Fire merchants
7to4 Contact
Karcius Sphress
Fourth Estate
Liquid Tension Experiment
Spaced Out Live
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Post by MartinT on Jul 3, 2014 21:24:16 GMT
Do you know 'Spectrum' by Billy Cobham, Mike - it's a must have for you, I'd think. I have it! |
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Post by MikeMusic on Jul 4, 2014 9:16:31 GMT
Yes. Spectrum a definite and I do have it
8/10 on the Mikeometer and should have mentioned as there is more than a nod to Mahavishnu
That appears to have been it for Cobham as I think he lost his way after that.
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Post by MikeMusic on Jul 4, 2014 9:17:22 GMT
Need to investigate those John, thanks
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Post by Stratmangler on Jul 19, 2014 21:00:21 GMT
Birds Of Fire is one of those albums that slipped me by, so I'll reserve commenting for a while until I get the chance to play it a good few times. I was familiar with the track "Hope", but that was from another source, namely Jimmy Herring. I can't recommend this album highly enough ...  |
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