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Subject: 23165
Posted: May 04 2008 at 02:06

Originally posted by Slartibartfast

I did not chop that song.  'Tis not my poll.  Hmm, haven't heard any East of Eden...
 
Apologies. I was too eager to continue the revolutionary metaphor to check.
 
Check out East of Eden if you get the chance - some very interesting experiments but generally within a recognisable song format. 
]]> Sun, 04 May 2008 02:06:15 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2832192#2832192 Curved Air - Best Song : I did not chop that song. 'Tis... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2832183#2832183 Author: Slartibartfast
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 04 2008 at 01:55

I did not chop that song.  'Tis not my poll.  Hmm, haven't heard any East of Eden...]]> Sun, 04 May 2008 01:55:17 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2832183#2832183 Curved Air - Best Song : Originally posted by SlartibartfastI... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2832146#2832146 Author: ten years after
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 04 2008 at 01:32

Originally posted by Slartibartfast

I believe there was no room for Marie Antoinette due to the two Everdances. Time to get the Guillotine! Tongue
Speaking of prog artists using the electric violin: Kansas, Dixie Dregs, King Crimson, Jean Luc Ponty, Gentle Giant, Mahavishnu Orchestra. Big%20smile (who am I leaving out here?...)
 
You chopped the wrong song i reckon Smile.  The three songs that were most called for on the three or four occasions i saw Curved Air were Vivaldi, Marie Antoinette and Back Street Luv.
 
Its A Beautiful Day did alot of good electric violin, especially on their first album (in which they also invented the riff that Deep Purple pinched for Child in Time).
 
East of Eden are another underrated band who did good stuff with the violin.  Great live band.
]]> Sun, 04 May 2008 01:32:47 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2832146#2832146 Curved Air - Best Song : I believe there was no room... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2832100#2832100 Author: Slartibartfast
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 04 2008 at 00:54

I believe there was no room for Marie Antoinette due to the two Everdances. Time to get the Guillotine! Tongue
Speaking of prog artists using the electric violin: Kansas, Dixie Dregs, King Crimson, Jean Luc Ponty, Gentle Giant, Mahavishnu Orchestra. Big%20smile (who am I leaving out here?...)


Edited by Slartibartfast - May 04 2008 at 00:56]]> Sun, 04 May 2008 00:54:42 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2832100#2832100 Curved Air - Best Song : I scanned the list three or four... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2831713#2831713 Author: ten years after
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 03 2008 at 20:00

 I scanned the list three or four times wondering why I couldn't see Marie Antoinette.   I finaly relised that it wasn't there.  A bit like not including Bohemian Rhapsody in a Queen poll.
 
Curved Air produced so much good stuff that was of an incredibly even quality.  They didn't scale the absolute heights of some other prog bands which is probably why they don't get the attention they deserve.  There was no album masterpiece but there were no low points either.  I wish more bands had made such extensive use of the electric violin.
 
I voted for Vivaldi because of the excitement it produced when performed live. 
 
]]> Sat, 03 May 2008 20:00:47 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2831713#2831713 Curved Air - Best Song : Metamorphosis is an all-time fave... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2831597#2831597 Author: tszirmay
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 03 2008 at 16:15

Metamorphosis is an all-time fave so this was easy. Why? Young Edwin Jobson's florid piano, sublime violin and an all-around virtuoso performance. Kirby's guitar tone was perfect, Russell marshalling the drums precisely and Sonja spirited vocals. Wonderful stuff! ]]> Sat, 03 May 2008 16:15:26 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2831597#2831597 Curved Air - Best Song : Jobson was such a good fit... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2831347#2831347 Author: Slartibartfast
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 03 2008 at 10:02

Jobson was such a good fit when Way stepped out...
As far as the poll goes, it's a toss up between Everdance and Everdance, but you seem to have forgotten about Everdance. Tongue  So, of course, I had to vote for Everdance.


Edited by Slartibartfast - May 03 2008 at 10:04]]> Sat, 03 May 2008 10:02:10 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2831347#2831347 Curved Air - Best Song : 'Metamorphosis' - one... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2831337#2831337 Author: Cesar Inca
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 03 2008 at 09:25

'Metamorphosis' - one of those rare cases in which a band reaches its ultimate musical style with an unusual line-up: as much as I admire Monkman and Way as writers, Jobson surpassed both immensely with this dynamic epic, full of catchy beauty, clever mood shifts and tight performances.
 
Yes, Present and Gentle Giant have also released masterpieces with non-classic line-ups, but this is a case in which the classic line-up really falls short from an unusual one. 
 
    Kind regards. 
]]> Sat, 03 May 2008 09:25:04 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2831337#2831337 Curved Air - Best Song : Vivaldi http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2044168#2044168 Author: progrock
Subject: 23165
Posted: June 24 2006 at 15:13

Vivaldi]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2006 15:13:32 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2044168#2044168 Curved Air - Best Song : One of the best 70s prog acts,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2043901#2043901 Author: salmacis
Subject: 23165
Posted: June 24 2006 at 12:05

One of the best 70s prog acts, imho. I voted 'Metamorphosis' as it's a real knockout epic with one of the all time great keyboard showcases from a then 17 year old Eddie Jobson!! I could easily have voted for many others, though.]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2006 12:05:18 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2043901#2043901 Curved Air - Best Song : I've recently got into CA,... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2043890#2043890 Author: Raff
Subject: 23165
Posted: June 24 2006 at 11:45

I've recently got into CA, and I must say they're a great band. Sonja's voce is very fascinating, being slightly deeper than the usual soprano tone of most female singers (as is my own voice). BTW, I voted for the gorgeous "Metamorphosis", a fantastic composition by the equally gorgeous Eddie Jobson Heart. The piano solo is to die for! ]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2006 11:45:37 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2043890#2043890 Curved Air - Best Song : Originally posted by bruin69I... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2043594#2043594 Author: Rocktopus
Subject: 23165
Posted: June 24 2006 at 04:04

Originally posted by bruin69

I voted for Metamorphosis - a great and unusual track.
 
I saw Curved Air in the '70s at Cardiff Castle - Status Quo wereheadlining, but the crowd wanted much more from from Sonia and the bandand much less from Rick Parfitt... the band were so tight andinnovative, a sharp contrast to Quo's straight-ahead rock - which wasokay but after the vituoso play of Darryl Way, Francis Monkman et aljust didn't cut it...


Oh wow. I would have loved to see Sonia and her fantastic group live.Too bad all the concerts I wan't to be at happened ca. 30-35 years ago,and not in Norway.
]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2006 04:04:01 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2043594#2043594 Curved Air - Best Song : Marie Antoinette http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2041612#2041612 Author: NetsNJFan
Subject: 23165
Posted: June 22 2006 at 19:37

Marie Antoinette]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:37:04 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2041612#2041612 Curved Air - Best Song : I voted for Metamorphosis - a... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2041586#2041586 Author: bruin69
Subject: 23165
Posted: June 22 2006 at 19:09

I voted for Metamorphosis - a great and unusual track.
 
I saw Curved Air in the '70s at Cardiff Castle - Status Quo were headlining, but the crowd wanted much more from from Sonia and the band and much less from Rick Parfitt... the band were so tight and innovative, a sharp contrast to Quo's straight-ahead rock - which was okay but after the vituoso play of Darryl Way, Francis Monkman et al just didn't cut it...
]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:09:05 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2041586#2041586 Curved Air - Best Song : Bright Summer's Day '68... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2041482#2041482 Author: Mandrakeroot
Subject: 23165
Posted: June 22 2006 at 17:27

Bright Summer's Day '68]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:27:27 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=2041482#2041482 Curved Air - Best Song : Back Street Luv http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1978069#1978069 Author: richardh
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 15 2006 at 18:17

Back Street Luv]]> Mon, 15 May 2006 18:17:22 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1978069#1978069 Curved Air - Best Song : I love CURVED AIR, and one of... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1977507#1977507 Author: ANDREW
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 15 2006 at 09:27

I love CURVED AIR, and one of my favourite songs is "Piece Of Mind", from their "Second Album".]]> Mon, 15 May 2006 09:27:28 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1977507#1977507 Curved Air - Best Song : EASY!!!!!!!!!! With not far behind... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1974705#1974705 Author: Prog-jester
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 13 2006 at 04:54

    EASY!!!!!!!!!!

With not far behind Metamorphosis,It happened Today,Vivaldi,Young Mother,Marie Antoinette and Piece of Mind ]]> Sat, 13 May 2006 04:54:32 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1974705#1974705 Curved Air - Best Song : Originally posted by mrgd Thanks... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1973426#1973426 Author: Rocktopus
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 12 2006 at 07:10

Originally posted by mrgd

   Thanks ROCKTOPUS for starting such a nicethread about the great band CURVED AIR. Such a spot on choice of songs, but alas there are just too many good ones to make just oneselection.
 
   Because I'm such an out and out AIR CUT fan andhaving been painted into a corner to make a choice , after a great dealof reflection it's EASY-- outstanding along with just about anythingelse from AIR CUT.
 
  Now, my non- AIR CUT selection is the more accessible BACKSTREET LUV. Yes, I know it was released as a single, but that thematicriff throughout, to me, is a winner. [ I did only cast 1 vote]


Your welcome mrgd. I'm happy you were pleased my choice of songs.Curved Air's last brilliant album Air Cut's 'Easy' is a wonderful powerballad, the way they used to sound. Should have been a big hit.

'Back Street Luv' is such a perfect art-rock single. I think itactually reached no. 5 in the UK charts. Its the first song I heard bythem (about five years ago).


]]> Fri, 12 May 2006 07:10:31 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1973426#1973426 Curved Air - Best Song : I think Vivaldi is great, but... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1972935#1972935 Author: eugene
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 11 2006 at 19:27

I think Vivaldi is great, but I voted for Back Street Luv, as this one's got me interested in Curved Air. And it's so catchy.]]> Thu, 11 May 2006 19:27:53 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1972935#1972935 Curved Air - Best Song : Thanks ROCKTOPUS for starting... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1972932#1972932 Author: mrgd
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 11 2006 at 19:24

   Thanks ROCKTOPUS for starting such a nice thread about the great band CURVED AIR. Such a spot on choice of songs , but alas there are just too many good ones to make just one selection.
 
   Because I'm such an out and out AIR CUT fan and having been painted into a corner to make a choice , after a great deal of reflection it's EASY-- outstanding along with just about anything else from AIR CUT.
 
  Now, my non- AIR CUT selection is the more accessible BACK STREET LUV. Yes, I know it was released as a single, but that thematic riff throughout, to me, is a winner. [ I did only cast 1 vote]
]]> Thu, 11 May 2006 19:24:31 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1972932#1972932 Curved Air - Best Song : Wow! I had no idea Vivaldi was... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1972441#1972441 Author: Rocktopus
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 11 2006 at 13:30

Wow! I had no idea Vivaldi was so popular. Always thought of it as akind of novelty track myself. I Even thought of leaving it out of thepoll.

My other favorite 'Young Mother' has no votes yet.

And why is Curved Air so little known? Check them out everyone. Second Album is a great starting point, and a great album.
]]> Thu, 11 May 2006 13:30:23 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1972441#1972441 Curved Air - Best Song : Vivaldi.. i dont know some of... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1972353#1972353 Author: memowakeman
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 11 2006 at 12:25

Vivaldi.. i dont know some of them yet..]]> Thu, 11 May 2006 12:25:02 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1972353#1972353 Curved Air - Best Song : Vivaldi.. A fantastic original... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1972252#1972252 Author: oracus
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 11 2006 at 10:50

Vivaldi.. A fantastic original song]]> Thu, 11 May 2006 10:50:05 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1972252#1972252 Curved Air - Best Song : I voted for Vivaldi as it is the... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1971989#1971989 Author: Guzzman
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 11 2006 at 05:10

I voted for Vivaldi as it is the piece that got me into Curved Air when I saw them perform it on television.

As it doesn't feature Sonia though I would like to have a second pick and that'd be "It Happened Today" which is marvelous, IMHO.
]]> Thu, 11 May 2006 05:10:05 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1971989#1971989 Curved Air - Best Song : Metamorphosis, a truly remarkable... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1971969#1971969 Author: Easy Livin
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 11 2006 at 04:30

Metamorphosis, a truly remarkable song and probably their most progressive.]]> Thu, 11 May 2006 04:30:16 +0000 http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1971969#1971969 Curved Air - Best Song : Sonia Kristina has... http://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=23165&PID=1971946#1971946 Author: Rocktopus
Subject: 23165
Posted: May 11 2006 at 03:56

Sonia Kristina has a wonderful voice. A unique band.

I love all these songs, but I voted for the quirky 'Over and Above'myself. My favorite right now. Normally only Gentle Giant got away withthrowing in that amount of ideas and strange melodies in one song. Dark and fun.

You are also very welcome to reply. Tell us what song and if you want to, why.



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