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Songs like Palewell Park (beautiful,sophisticated)

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Topic: Songs like Palewell Park (beautiful,sophisticated)

Posted By: Lewian
Subject: Songs like Palewell Park (beautiful,sophisticated)
Date Posted: November 25 2024 at 17:31

Palewell Park by Bruford (a very odd "song" - actually instrumental - for a band named after their drummer as there are no drums in it) is one of my favourite songs, and I regularly come back to it.

The song features a stunningly beautiful, emotional, yet sophisticated and subtle melody, played to perfection.

Here it is:

I am very keen on listening to other songs (instrumental and with voice are both welcome) that have these qualities, so please post! (Doesn't have to be prog but can be.) Drums are allowed but I'm not looking for power and energy here (at least not of the standard kind).

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Posted By: Starshiper
Date Posted: November 25 2024 at 18:03

Miki Petkovski – Iluminacija

Posted By: Grumpyprogfan
Date Posted: November 25 2024 at 18:46

Many Chick Corea, or Pat Metheny songs would apply.

Here's some Jellyfish.

Posted By: Starshiper
Date Posted: November 25 2024 at 19:04

Norma Winstone/Kenny Wheeler/John Taylor/Ralph Towner – Windfall

Posted By: Starshiper
Date Posted: November 25 2024 at 19:29

Iamthemorning – The Bell

Posted By: Logan
Date Posted: November 25 2024 at 19:39

Not that similar but this did come to mind, so did Rachel's:

Bobby Hutcherson - Even Later

Wow, I uploaded that 14 years ago. Seems like yesterday.

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Posted By: GuruCan
Date Posted: November 26 2024 at 00:40

When I was brainstorming what to drop in this thread, 'Dimensione da sogno' by Apoteosi instantly popped into my head as I envisioned the smooth piano vibes from Massimo Idà mixed with the angelic vocals of his sister, Silvana!

Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: November 26 2024 at 06:36

Hi,

I was thinking that Gismonti, Garbarek and Haden album ... MAGICO ... would have a whole bunch of pieces for this.

Also, on a different vein ... Sandy Denny doing Reynardine with Richard Thompson is fantastic ... and, if I have to choose one song for my theme/life, this is the one!

Nice stuff all around ... and for once ... no drums ... and I could fly easy!!!

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Posted By: Lewian
Date Posted: November 26 2024 at 09:34

Thanks for all the contributions so far... I have some listening to do for sure.

Here is another one that came to my mind: