Patrick Moraz

I would describe Moraz's music as every eclectic, a mixture of styles. He dosn't play by any rules or any particular format. I can find every aspect of styles in his albums, jazz, fusion, prog, ambient, you name it. 'The Story Of i' was once described as the first 'world music' album and I'd agree with that. If you like that album then I don't see why you shouldn't like his others. If you prefer the more straight prog style with an element of jazz then you might want to check out his pre-Yes albums with a band called 'Refugee'. They were a three piece that also had ex members of 'The Nice' in the band. His two albums with Bill Bruford are also worth checking out, 'Flags' and 'Music for Piano and Drums'.

"The Story Of i" is rather a mixed affair. One moment it'll be some wild, exciting jazz with a south american twist and the next it's the most cringe-worthy pop imaginable. I'd suggest listening before buying unless you find it going cheap.

Easy Livin wrote: I'd say "The story of !" is the only one worth seeking out. Better though sticking with "Relayer", and his work with the Moody Blues.

Don't forget his work on Chris Squire's 'Fish Out Of Water'. Even better than 'Relayer' IMO. Him & Bill Bruford are awesome on that album. No wonder they decided to work together again later on! I would haved loved those two to have recorded an album with 'Yes' together

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Progger wrote: Easy Livin wrote: I'd say "The story of !" is the only one worth seeking out. Better though sticking with "Relayer", and his work with the Moody Blues. Don't forget his work on Chris Squire's 'Fish Out Of Water'. Enen better than 'Relayer' IMO. Him & Bill Bruford are awesome on that album. No wonder they decided to work together agai later on! I would haved loved those two to have recorded an album with 'Yes' together

Indeed fish out of water is supreme when it comes to prog masterpeices. notice my icon. all Squire

If u like Brazilian calypso-sh*t, then go ahead with Story of I. IMO he hasn't done one single good solo-album but his two albums with Bill Bruford are great, just great!!!

flowerchild wrote: vaportrail wrote: Progger wrote: Easy Livin wrote: I'd say "The story of !" is the only one worth seeking out. Better though sticking with "Relayer", and his work with the Moody Blues. Don't forget his work on Chris Squire's 'Fish Out Of Water'. Enen better than 'Relayer' IMO. Him & Bill Bruford are awesome on that album. No wonder they decided to work together agai later on! I would haved loved those two to have recorded an album with 'Yes' together Indeed fish out of water is supreme when it comes to prog masterpeices. notice my icon. all Squire Agree and no surprise to me, 'cause Chris Squire IS Yes

...Chris Squire is the Heart of Yes
Jon Anderson is the Brain
Steve Howe is the Muscle

vaportrail wrote: I was going to get 'The Story of I' but it has very mixed reveiws on this forum.

Ugh! Can't stand that album. I got rid of it as fast as I possibly could (I'm not capable of moving at the speed of light, yet, you know). Moraz is a very talented man, of that there is no doubt. However, as a solo artist, the guy just chafes. Refugee, Yes, Squire's Fish Out Of Water, and as one half of Bruford/Moraz, the guy's just brilliant. Kicks major ass. His entire solo discography, OTOH, is peppered by some of the WORST crap I've ever heard. And people bag on Wakeman's solo stuff? Take a listen to TimeCode and tell me that's not garbage!

My advice: get everything with Moraz as a SIDEMAN. Ignore everything with Moraz as LEADER.

I reiterate Story of i rocks!

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