The Snow Goose: Camel | Extended Play Lounge, Ep. 45
Added 2023-06-03 21:41:23 +0000 UTCThis is a really special album, y'all. I really enjoyed this one.
This album has waited patiently for its turn, and I'm pleased to finally listen for the first time. It's The Snow Goose by Camel. And, I'm listening to the audio directly from the turntable! I hope you enjoy.
Vimeo Link: https://vimeo.com/832950577/e3a22caa5f?share=copy
Comments
...This is such a beautiful story and I continue to love how the instruments communicate back and forth of the story. My impressions is that this a relaxed-happy-easy-listening vibe that is musically pleasant and just really eases my senses. Again, Thank You Doug!
Rebecca Walsh
2024-08-02 16:56:33 +0000 UTCJust a quick note as I am listening to this album for the first time after Doug suggested for me to take a listen to it. I am really noticing the back and forth between the different instruments, communicating with one another to tell a story. As I am becoming more acquainted with music appreciation and how to really listen to what the music is conveying, my expansion for different types of music is allowing me to grow musically. Thank You Doug!
Rebecca Walsh
2024-08-02 16:45:13 +0000 UTCThis was among the first "Prog" albums I heard; my brother had Dark Side, Aqualung, some Hawkwind...and then this beauty. I remember sitting in the theatre at school- aged 12 listening to the whole album with a whole bunch of kids who were into it. There was a BBC short film of the story- very beautiful and affecting. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Snow_Goose_(film)
Ralph Darvill
2024-03-19 22:27:56 +0000 UTCYour commentary throughout was greatly appreciated.
DJWheels
2024-01-15 03:05:15 +0000 UTCA great extended play album would be Toto’s debut album. That would be a great one for you to sit at the keyboard as well. But it’s an amazing album front to back and my favorite by Toto. Great musicians!
Spencer Lane-Ferrara
2023-06-14 04:58:44 +0000 UTCAndy Latimer is one of the classiest gentlemen to ever pick up a guitar, and emotes with his instrument(s) as few can. Along with Steve Rothery and David Gilmour, his rare focus is on the feel of the music which comes through as passionate and meditative. Thanks for this, Dr. Doug!
Rick Morse
2023-06-13 21:28:58 +0000 UTCWOW....WOW
Don K Mal 1
2023-06-12 20:30:01 +0000 UTCTrue- you have to go to the first two Camel albums (the first in particular) for far more forceful playing and composition. This marked Camel's turn to that cleaner sound that has carried them to this day. The David Hitchcock (Genesis, Renaissance, Marillion) certainly helped a lot, though he also produced the previous album, Mirage.
Tom (the soggy one)
2023-06-10 13:48:47 +0000 UTCThis almost amounted to a first listen for me, too. A friend played this album for me 40-some-odd years ago, and I'd forgotten almost everything about it. Doug, I think you nailed it when you called this "a kinder, gentler Prog." This is most definitely progressive music--even more so when it was first released--but it isn't the assertive, in-your-face progressive music of Yes, ELP, of Crimson. But there's no denying that this album has a quiet power, especially when the narrative the music so beautifully depicts is brought into focus, as you did so beautifully, Doug. Thank you for this!
Bill Brinkmoeller
2023-06-10 05:31:30 +0000 UTCGreat story telling! Listened to this album a lot back in the day and didn’t have a clue. Thanks to Doug for all he does.
Russ Bratton
2023-06-09 23:24:51 +0000 UTCyeah Gerard, first thought was it's a mix between Tull and Floyd, second song let me think of Genesis, at least the intro. Very nice music, it was my first listen to Camel. Thanks Doug.
Jan Michael
2023-06-09 21:16:13 +0000 UTCi think you need to listen to nude next great album by them
Len Bimeal
2023-06-07 01:05:15 +0000 UTCI think Camel is one of the most underrated bands in rock history. They are as good as any other. The energy these guys put out live in unbelievable. Andy Latimer is one of my favorite guitar players of all time. His taste to add just the right number of notes and the passion he puts into his guitar are incredible. Thanks for giving them a chance and now you know who you need to react more to in your channel. Dust and Dreams can definitely be next
Juan Ignacio Quesada
2023-06-06 21:04:24 +0000 UTCAnd Andy Ward is possibly the most underrated rock drummer ever. He is not much in the forefront here, and shouldn't be (except 'Dunkirk'), but is is absolutely brilliant on their far, far more raucous debut self-titled album, as well as on 'Mirage'.
Tom (the soggy one)
2023-06-06 01:35:37 +0000 UTCSuch an amazing, beautiful, absorbing suite. Glad you had the summation to go with it. I had listened to this several times before reading the story. THEN it got real! Much like it did for you. Originally, there were lyrics, but copyright issues with Gallico (sound familiar?) put the kabosh on that, and the words "Music Inspired By" were added to the title. Personally, I find it much better as pure instrumental. Vocals telling the story would detract from the atmosphere.
Tom (the soggy one)
2023-06-06 01:27:25 +0000 UTCVery enjoyable and insightful as usual, thanks Doug!
David Durbin
2023-06-05 22:17:46 +0000 UTCHi Doug, great reaction, I must say that I heard of Camel but never heard any of their music but this was amazing. I will have to check out more of their albums. Thanks
Richard Elliott
2023-06-05 21:47:32 +0000 UTCHello Doug. I agree, what a lovely piece of music! I have heard of Camel before, but I really don't know any of their music. Although their prog isn't as bold as say, Yes or Genesis, or as aggressive as ELP, I do hear elements of of some of their peers like the gentler pieces of Genesis, Focus, early Jethro Tull, and of course as you have mentioned, Pink Floyd. I especially enjoyed the beautiful and touching storyline to this piece! Thanks for reviewing it! I really enjoyed your review as well as the music! Well done and thank you! All the best!
Gerard Dion
2023-06-05 00:58:56 +0000 UTCListened to the music many times, but never knew the story. Thanks a lot
Chris Gadsby
2023-06-04 23:52:34 +0000 UTCYou should follow the link at the bottom.
Frits van Voorst
2023-06-04 19:40:16 +0000 UTCAgreed Adrian!
Ruth James
2023-06-04 19:30:39 +0000 UTCGreat reaction Doug. As with many of your reactions to albums I have enjoyed for years, I hadn't realised what it was about. Beautiful but heart breaking. Thanks Doug.
Ruth James
2023-06-04 19:29:15 +0000 UTCMy (very minor) connection with The Snow Goose: I live in my childhood home on the Essex coast close to an area similar to that of the story's setting. In 1971 the BBC filmed an adaptation of The Snow Goose, starring Richard Harris as Rhyader and Jenny Agutter as Fritha (it is available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pwwZOGN-ao). The external scenes featuring the lighthouse were shot about two miles away from my house and the set was clearly visible from the bus I took to school each day.
Lashers
2023-06-04 12:16:50 +0000 UTCI've been waiting for this reaction since you started reacting to prog on YouTube, dear Doug. This masterpiece brings tears to my eyes every time. So sweet, so profound, so melancholic, and sometimes so unknown and underrated. I've been voting for this album in every poll, and I am glad it finally won. Thanks for sharing your reaction and for really appreciating this extraordinary music!
Estefanía Sucre
2023-06-04 08:33:10 +0000 UTCLooking forward to seeing this reaction. Great album!
Ruth James
2023-06-04 07:37:10 +0000 UTCCamel is still one of my top 70s prog bands, with Mirage, Rain Dances, and, of course, The Snow Goose as my most listened LP selections. Thank You for shedding light on the story line as it fits the music!
Bill Coonley
2023-06-04 05:11:16 +0000 UTCReally nice, Doug. I've been listening to this album for almost 50 years but I've never dived this deeply into the story. Always really liked Camel. Definitely an underappreciated band, Nothing could tear your heart out quite like an Andrew Latimer guitar solo...
Martin Broten
2023-06-04 01:45:40 +0000 UTCBits & pieces of early Focus and Gryphon in here, interesting.
Jim Reeves
2023-06-04 00:09:28 +0000 UTCHey, Doug! There's something you share with Camel- you get blocked on YouTube, they got blocked by Paul Gallico!
Tom (the soggy one)
2023-06-03 23:56:58 +0000 UTCSO VERY looking forward to this! Absolutely brilliant album, yet only a hint of what their sound was like at the time. Likely to do with the intention of this as a theatrical piece instead of another rock album.
Tom (the soggy one)
2023-06-03 23:55:51 +0000 UTCLOVED this one, Doug. SO glad you enjoyed it, and it was really interesting you explaining the storyline. I bought this on vinyl when it was released in 1975 - still have it! I saw them play this live, at Leeds University in 1977 (I think it was). With Renaissance, perhaps the most under-rated Prog band of the 1970s. Proud to be a Patreon supporter, for videos like this.
Adrian Goodrich
2023-06-03 23:39:23 +0000 UTCSays: Sorry, this video does not exist
Nikolay Yordanov
2023-06-03 23:03:21 +0000 UTCBeen looking forward to this one. Glad you enjoyed the vinyl!
Ray Sincere
2023-06-03 22:11:15 +0000 UTC
