Posted By Russ Emerson on August 31, 2009 at 10:11 am
I know what you’re thinking. I do. “A musical version of War of the Worlds? Are you insane?” Well, that’s the 70s for you. 1978, to be specific.
I have to admit, it does sound crazy… until you listen to it.
After you’ve had a look at and a listen to the Moody Blues’ own Justin Hayward singing the achingly lovely song “Forever Autumn” in this excerpt from a 2006 live performance of Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds, you will be convinced that this was how H.G. Wells would have wanted his story to be told.
If you dare try to tell me I’m wrong about it, you’ll need an appointment with your dentist to fix the consequences.
This is art, dammit.
Posted By Russ Emerson on August 28, 2009 at 11:05 am
You want some more music? Since yesterday’s selection was from the ’60s, check out this Emerson,* Lake and Palmer concert video from 1974 — and after admiring, yes, admiring the virtuosity, you can thank me.†
If you don’t agree with me that this is one of the finest ballads ever written, I’ll be inclined to beat you with my cane.
I’m serious, really really serious.
* No relation. Not that it would matter if he was. He is (and they are) nevertheless awesome, and if you disagree with me on this, you will not enjoy the consequences, I guarantee you.
† For even more virtuosity, check out the studio version of this song; Keith Emerson’s keyboard solo at the end was entirely improvised, done in one take, and recorded without his knowledge.
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