Author Topic: Camel (Read 23108 times)

KevShmev · « **Reply #35 on:** April 01, 2010, 09:26:44 AM »

Quote from: Ultimetalhead on March 30, 2010, 07:49:56 PM

I listened to Mirage. Meh, it's alright, I guess. I could see it growing on me...maybe.

Camel is the textbook example of a grower band. Their music rarely wows you on its first listen, but the more you listen, the more those melodies get stuck in your head, and before you know it, you are hooked. Trust me.

reneranucci · « **Reply #36 on:** April 01, 2010, 10:06:16 PM »

Quote from: LudwigVan on May 22, 2009, 07:30:38 AM

I just listened to Moonmadness again last night, and I must say that this music has more in common with jazz fusion than it actually does with Prog rock IMO.

This is true. The last song in that album (a masterpiece IMO) is definitely a good example. The drumming is taken from a fusion band.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #37 on:** May 31, 2010, 09:07:44 PM »

Is it wrong that I have only listened to Harbour of Tears. I actually enjoy that album quite a bit

Nick · « **Reply #38 on:** May 31, 2010, 09:47:06 PM »

I was hounded by SinisterMinisterX to check these guys out and finally did awhile back. I bought Mirage and A Live Record and loved both of them, looking forward to hearing more.

KevShmev · « **Reply #39 on:** May 31, 2010, 10:19:31 PM »

Quote from: SystematicThought on May 31, 2010, 09:07:44 PM

Is it wrong that I have only listened to Harbour of Tears.

Yes. If you listen very closely, you can hear both Moonmadness and Mirage whispering your name.

LudwigVan · « **Reply #40 on:** June 01, 2010, 09:27:38 AM »

Ahh... summertime = the return of the Camel thread!

SystematicThought · « **Reply #41 on:** June 01, 2010, 07:37:15 PM »

Quote from: KevShmev on May 31, 2010, 10:19:31 PM

Quote from: SystematicThought on May 31, 2010, 09:07:44 PM
Is it wrong that I have only listened to Harbour of Tears.

Yes. If you listen very closely, you can hear both Moonmadness and Mirage whispering your name.

What do people think of Harbour of Tears though? I almost rarely see it mentioned. I enjoy that album quite and bit and will definately check out the ones you recommended

KevShmev · « **Reply #42 on:** June 01, 2010, 10:48:12 PM »

I have to admit that I have never heard any of that album, probably because, like you said, it is never talked about.

I am open to checking it out, however...

Scheavo · « **Reply #43 on:** June 08, 2010, 08:35:45 AM »

"Echoes" is epic.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #44 on:** July 14, 2010, 12:18:03 AM »

I feel the need to bring this thread back to mention that I bought Moonmadness at Cheapo and really enjoyed it.

I also just bought Harbour of Tears on their website, but sadly you have to spend a certain amount, so I also bought Coming of Age Live

KevShmev · « **Reply #45 on:** July 14, 2010, 04:03:58 PM »

Quote from: SystematicThought on July 14, 2010, 12:18:03 AM

I feel the need to bring this thread back to mention that I bought Moonmadness at Cheapo and really enjoyed it.

UnutterableSquid · « **Reply #46 on:** July 14, 2010, 07:31:50 PM »

I've still only had the chance to listen to their s/t album, but I listen to it pretty frequently.

It is a really enjoyable album and certainly something which I would rank up towards the top of my progressive album rankings.

Quadrochosis · « **Reply #47 on:** September 11, 2010, 10:31:19 AM »

Yea the s/t is easily one of the better albums that I've been playing lately. Haven't heard anything else, but I'm gonna dive into Mirage within the next couple of weeks.

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #48 on:** September 11, 2010, 11:01:27 AM »

Lady Fantasy is one of my favourite songs on earth! Just amazing.

KevShmev · « **Reply #49 on:** September 11, 2010, 12:26:47 PM »

I could listen to piano work like "Fritha Alone" from The Snow Goose all day. Give me my iPod and a snowy day, and that song would be a perfect fit.

Wolfheart · « **Reply #50 on:** September 14, 2010, 08:02:33 AM »

Ice and Straight To My Heart are my fav. songs by them.

Xanthul · « **Reply #51 on:** May 27, 2011, 04:27:28 AM »

Groovesharking the debut now, I'm liking what I'm hearing. It's so groovy and atmospheric, it sounds like it would be amazing on vinyl. Is that right? I might have to visit the local trading spot this sunday to see if there are some used Camel LPs around.

jonny108 · « **Reply #52 on:** May 27, 2011, 05:07:40 AM »

The Snow Goose and Mirage are my favourite albums by them. Cracking band

Lowdz · « **Reply #53 on:** May 28, 2011, 04:43:11 AM »

A bloke I used to work with many years ago leant me Captured, the live album, and I was hooked. Great, tasteful, lyrical guitar playing. The bloke was a total prick but at least his musical taste was good. He was a big Zappa fan too.

Nude is probably my favourite but I haven't heard all their albums. Should probably put that right.

Mladen · « **Reply #54 on:** May 28, 2011, 06:34:53 AM »

Nude.

What an underrated record, one of my favorites, so epic and so wonderful.

2Timer · « **Reply #55 on:** May 28, 2011, 07:47:55 AM »

I remember doing a search on them and checking out some random songs, and they did absolutely nothing for me; it sounds like I must have started at the wrong place. Recommend me a few songs to start with?

KevShmev · « **Reply #56 on:** May 28, 2011, 09:00:42 AM »

Quote from: 2Timer on May 28, 2011, 07:47:55 AM

I remember doing a search on them and checking out some random songs, and they did absolutely nothing for me; it sounds like I must have started at the wrong place. Recommend me a few songs to start with?

"Lunar Sea"
"Rhayader"
"Rhayader Goes to Town"
"Lady Fantasy"
"Air Born"
"Never Let Go"
"Ice"
"Sasquatch"
"Nimrodel/The Procession/The White Rider"
"Song Within a Song"
"The Snow Goose"

LieLowTheWantedMan · « **Reply #57 on:** May 28, 2011, 10:16:55 AM »

^ Pretty much that.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #58 on:** May 30, 2011, 04:39:20 PM »

Can't go wrong with Another Night either.

Harbour of Tears is still one of my favorites though

KevShmev · « **Reply #59 on:** April 14, 2012, 12:02:51 AM »

I am finally looking into checking out Harbour of Tears.

In the meantime, cranking some Mirage up at the moment.

Pols Voice · « **Reply #60 on:** April 14, 2012, 12:41:49 AM »

I should check out more Camel. I have all their studio albums from the debut through I Can See Your House From Here, plus Rajaz. Snow Goose and Mirage are my favorites. Andy Latimer is one of the greatest guitarists ever.

Sketchy · « **Reply #61 on:** April 14, 2012, 02:16:34 AM »

Ah, Camel...

Camel are wonderful, I especially love Peter Bardens's playing, especially on Slow Yourself Down. I swear he's playing two simultaneous solos on that one.

Nihil-Morari · « **Reply #62 on:** April 14, 2012, 07:12:30 AM »

Ice.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #63 on:** April 14, 2012, 07:17:13 AM »

Harbour of Tears is still my favorite though. A perfect album in my opinion

Mladen · « **Reply #64 on:** April 14, 2012, 08:07:09 AM »

Just chimed in to say that the instrumental section in Another night is brilliant.

KevShmev · « **Reply #65 on:** April 14, 2012, 11:51:50 AM »

Quote from: Pols Voice on April 14, 2012, 12:41:49 AM

Andy Latimer is one of the greatest guitarists ever.

This can never be said enough! His clean tone is simply godly.

Quote from: Sketchy on April 14, 2012, 02:16:34 AM

I especially love Peter Bardens's playing, especially on Slow Yourself Down. I swear he's playing two simultaneous solos on that one.

I remember when I got the first Camel record, and on my first listen, that instrumental section in Slow Yourself Down was absolutely mind-blowing. As mellow as their music often is, they sure can rock hard at times, too.

Quote from: Mladen on April 14, 2012, 08:07:09 AM

Just chimed in to say that the instrumental section in Another night is brilliant.

Quote from: Nihil-Morari on April 14, 2012, 07:12:30 AM

Ice.

Honestly, I would call that one of THE definitive prog rock epic instrumentals, along with Rush's La Villa Strangiato for one.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #66 on:** April 14, 2012, 02:02:48 PM »

Did you check out Harbour of Tears yet, Kev?

KevShmev · « **Reply #67 on:** April 15, 2012, 07:29:45 AM »

Not yet, but I have a copy now, so I will be checking it out very soon; hopefully sometime this week.

Nihil-Morari · « **Reply #68 on:** April 15, 2012, 02:16:52 PM »

Quote from: KevShmev on April 14, 2012, 11:51:50 AM

Quote from: Nihil-Morari on April 14, 2012, 07:12:30 AM
Ice.

Honestly, I would call that one of THE definitive prog rock epic instrumentals, along with Rush's La Villa Strangiato for one.

By a big coincidence I found a second hand vinyl version of I Can See Your House From Here. I just finished listening, and man, although the actual album has to sink in a bit, Ice really is like a standalone piece.
Incredible.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #69 on:** September 25, 2012, 10:54:33 AM »

Bumping this old gem of a thread again.

I've been listening to Coming of Age: Live and it reaffirms my love for Harbour of Tears. I just recently checked out "A Nod and A Wink" and the title track is simply amazing.

I actually find myself liking Camel material from Dust and Dreams-A Nod and A Wink. The other stuff is great too, but the aforementioned material is just great.

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Author Topic: Camel (Read 23108 times)