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Marillion - "Hard as Love" - Brave The Movie (1994)

KING OF NONE - In the Realm (Full Album) 2024

"THE SYMBOLISM CAME FROM THE BOOK OF REVELATION..."

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on the original “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” BLACK SABBATH sleeve art illustrations by Drew Struzan. Color pencil & acrylic on board, 30"x40," c. 1973.

"My concept for this album was based on two color illustrations that were given to me on my confirmation day in 1955, that I still have to this day. They are from the 1700’s and depict an evil man and a good man both at the split second of their death. When I showed them to Drew and explained the idea -- well, these pieces speak for themselves."

-- ERNIE CEFALU (Creative Director)

"I created the album art for “Sabbath Bloody Sabbath” in 1973. The theme was a good man dying and a bad man dying. Yes, I’m the guy in both versions. The symbolism came from the Book of Revelation. The 666 scared parents around the world!"

-- DREW STRUZAN (American artist/illustrator/painter)

Sources: www.originalalbumcoverart.com/struzan/sabbath-bloody-sabbath.php & X (formerly known as Twitter).

Here’s our Friday night show live from Mystery in Second Life. Like our music? You can buy downloads from our site on Bandcamp.

Top Prog Rock LP's of 70s   (1-10)

1.Genesis-Selling England by the Pound 2.Pink Floyd-Animals 3.Pink Floyd-Wish you were Here 4.Yes-Close to the Edge 5.Rush-A Farewell to Kings 6.Jethro Tull-Aqualung 7.Rush-Hemispheres 8.Genesis-Foxtrot 9.Rush-2112 10.Genesis-The Lamb lies down on Broadway

Dream Theater - Octavarium - HQ

I never wanted to become someone like him So secure content to live each day just like the last I was sure I knew that this was not for me And I wanted so much more Far beyond what I could see So I swore that I'd Never be someone like himSo many years have passed Since I proclaimed my independence My mission My aim And my vision So secure content to live each day like it's my last It's wonderful to know that I could be Something more than what I dreamed Far beyond what I could see Still I swear that I'm Missing out this timeAs far as I could tell There's nothing more I need But still I ask myself Could this be everything? Then all I swore That I would never be was now So suddenly The only thing I wanted To become To be someone just like himA doctor sitting next to me He asks me how I feel Not sure I understand his questioning He says I've been away a while But thinks he has cured me From a state of catatonic sleep For 30 years where have I beenEyes open but not getting through to meMedicate me, infiltrate me Side effects appear As my conscience slips away Medicate me, science failing Conscience fading fast Can't you stop what's happeningA higher dosage he prescribes But there's no guarantee I feel it starting to take over me I tell him not to be ashamed There's no one who's to blame A second shot, a brief awakening I feel the relapse, can't break freeEyes open but not getting through to meMedicate me, infiltrate me Side effects appear As my conscience slips away Medicate me, science failing Conscience fading fast Can't you stop what's happening?Sailing on the seven, seize the day, tripper diem's ready Jack the ripper, Owens Wilson, Phillips and my supper's ready Lucy in the sky with diamond Dave's not here, I come to save the day for nightmare Cinema show me the way to get back home againSpinning round and round (Looking outward, reaching in) Scream without a sound (Leaning over, crawling up) Stumbling all around (Losing my place only to) Find I've come full circleFlying off the handle With careful with that axe Eugene gene the dance machine Messiah light my fire gabba gabba Hey hey, my my generation's home againSpinning round and round (Looking outward, reaching in) Scream without a sound (Leaning over, crawling up) Stumbling all around (Losing my place only to) Find I've come full circleOur deadly sins feel his mortal wrath Remove all obstacles from our path Asking questions, search for clues The answer's been right in front of you Try to break through, long to connect Fall on deaf ears and failed muted breath Loyalty, trust, faith and desire Carries love through each darkest fire Tortured insanity, a smothering hell Try to escape but to no avail The calls of admirers who claim they adore Drain all your lifeblood while begging for more Innocent victims of merciless crimes Fall prey to some madmen's impulsive designs Step after step we try controlling our fate When we finally start living it's become too lateTrapped inside this Octavarium Trapped inside this Octavarium Trapped inside this Octavarium Trapped inside this OctavariumWe move in circles Balanced all the while On a gleaming razor's edge A perfect sphere Colliding with our fate This story ends where it began

Behold the new album (9 Feb 2024) by The Pineapple Thief!

I read somewhere that the drummer (Gavin Harrison) doesn't repeat a drum fill. (I can't validate that. But the variety in his drumming is quite something. Like the variations in so many of Rush's albums/songs. Outstanding.)

And a lot of appreciation to the other band members who do their bit - not seeking their showing-off moments.

Musing:

I wonder if it is just a personality thing - bassists, keyboardists who build the background music/ambience to allow the other instruments to shine. Like the keyboards in the title song.

I wonder if we will develop sensitivity to notice those who don't seek to be noticed.

I also wonder how ex-band members feel when they are no longer part of a band and the band releases an album that gets 'highly regarded' (think: Keith Harrison, Dan Osborne – ex-drummers for The Pineapple Thief; Mike Mangini - ex-drummer for Dream Theater; Charlie Doiminici, ex-vocalist for Dream Theater; Blaze Bayley/Bayley Alexander Cooke - ex-vocalist Iron Maiden).

Great appreciation to all band members:

Bruce Soord / guitars, vocals

Jon Sykes / bass, backing vocals

Steve Kitch / keyboards

Gavin Harrison / drums & percussion

Completely unexpected moment(s): (Song 02) Every Trace of Us - at 00:40 (Song 05) The Frost - at 01:13

Some reviews: https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=82911

Fill Album Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3tBW7Pl6R0&list=OLAK5uy_nj8ELtgRQi1CTQezgA5RWPA7Qh2Gzmq34&index=1

Rising From The Ashes

released 4 years and a few days ago… a restless instrumental that evolved from an unusual chord progression i stumbled upon while noodling on the nylon guitar back in april 2019… still stands the test of time…

unforeseen collapsing personal catastrophe the dust settling you've done more than enough retreat to the margin not a day for dashes just rest and imagine rising from the ashes §

MYSTERY - Looking for Something Else LIVE USA

Netherland: 

https://youtu.be/uSMMRgmoVhY?si=CwGYLbcw0yaCqN11

Happy Birthday, H !!!

Neil Peart / Rush