Turn of the Century vs The Rain Song
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Topic: Turn of the Century vs The Rain Song
Posted By: Dellinger
Subject: Turn of the Century vs The Rain Song
Date Posted: January 06 2012 at 19:06
| There is a poll around about "And you and I" vs "The Rain Song". I was just listening to "The Rain Song" a little while ago, and it seemed to me that is resemble better with "Turn of the Century", because of the way the acoustic guitar is played and the tempo of both songs. So, which one of this songs do you like better? |
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Posted By: Wanorak
Date Posted: January 06 2012 at 19:52
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The Rain Song!! One of the rare occasions when I woukd pick a Zeppelin song over Yes. ------------- A GREAT YEAR FOR PROG!!! |
Posted By: Fox On The Rocks
Date Posted: January 06 2012 at 19:55
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The Rain Song is my favourite Zeppelin song, but going against Yes....I'm going with Yes. ------------- 
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Posted By: Epignosis
Date Posted: January 06 2012 at 20:12
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Wow, good match up, even though I'm far more touched and intrigued by "Turn of the Century" (one of the few songs I've shed tears over). "The Rain Song" is amazing, and perhaps my favorite Led Zeppelin song. ------------- https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays" rel="nofollow - https://epignosis.bandcamp.com/album/a-month-of-sundays |
Posted By: dreadpirateroberts
Date Posted: January 06 2012 at 21:10
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I agree, great match up - but I've gone for The Rain Song too - great stuff in itself, but also for the supposed cheeky introduction - where after being told by George Harrison that LZ don't do enough ballads, Page quotes 'Something' in the opening notes ------------- We are men of action. Lies do not become us. http://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/" rel="nofollow - JazzMusicArchives. |
Posted By: Progosopher
Date Posted: January 06 2012 at 23:09
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Six of one and half a dozen of the other. I voted for Turn of the Century for its story telling and radiant beauty (of course, that same term could be used for the Rain Song). I'll have to listen for that "Something" quote - interesting info. ------------- The world of sound is certainly capable of infinite variety and, were our sense developed, of infinite extensions. -- George Santayana, "The Sense of Beauty" |
Posted By: dreadpirateroberts
Date Posted: January 06 2012 at 23:30
I think I remember reading it in one or other bio, but it's mentioned here too - so I did remember that correctly I'd say http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/houses-of-the-holy-20030730" rel="nofollow - http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/houses-of-the-holy-20030730 Cool little connection there ------------- We are men of action. Lies do not become us. http://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/" rel="nofollow - JazzMusicArchives. |
Progosopher wrote:Posted By: akaBona
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 02:11
| I'll go with Yes though Zeppelin song is also amazing. |
Posted By: cannon
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 03:25
| Yes. I haven't listened to LZ in...I don't know how long. |
Posted By: cyggy
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 05:25
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Turn of the Century by Yes ---------------- Listening to: http://www.foxytunes.com/artist/tony+banks/track/the+lie?locale=en-GB" rel="nofollow - Tony Banks - The Lie via http://www.foxytunes.com/signatunes/" rel="nofollow - FoxyTunes |
Posted By: dedokras
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 05:35
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The Rain Song easy, would have been harder had you picked To Be Over though...
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Posted By: JS19
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 05:42
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Turn Of The Century is one of my favourite Yes tracks. And yes, for me, that's a big deal. ------------- 
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Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 06:20
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Hmm, my fave Zep song vs one of my fave Yes songs... 'Turn of the century' gets the vote, just... ------------- Ultimately bored by endless ecstasy! |
Posted By: yanch
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 07:53
| Turn of the Century. Beautiful song. |
Posted By: jean-marie
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 09:14
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Love both but give my vote to Yes , this piece is great!
------------- FAIS QUE TON REVE SOIT PLUS LONG QUE LA NUIT HAVE YOUR DREAM LASTING LONGER THAN THE NIGHT |
Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 09:24
Great poll! So tough it locked up my brain and I can't choose! 
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 09:46
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It's one of those days weather wise that meets the mood of the Rain Song. I like it better despite the Hoooh. Ah~hoh~oh~oh and Ah ooh~ooh-yeah~yeah~yeah! Perhaps Roan shaped Plant's heart through his working hands? ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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Posted By: jean-marie
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 09:52
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It's rainy day at home for me too
------------- FAIS QUE TON REVE SOIT PLUS LONG QUE LA NUIT HAVE YOUR DREAM LASTING LONGER THAN THE NIGHT |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 09:55
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I'm giving Turn a turn.
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 10:09
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I saw Howe perform an instrumental version of Turn at a tiny solo gig in the early 90s. It was at First Avenue in Mpls and there were about 100-150 people there, I was literally standing 10 feet away as he played this long and moving version of the song. One of the highlights of my very long concert-going career. He was a very gracious performer, smiling often and seemed a bit shy. The only moment I cringed was when he did Heat of the Moment and sang it. That was my moment to head to the beer line. ------------- |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 10:15
Excuse me, pardon me, excuse me, sorry, oops, excuse me, ah sheesh finally... Aww damn, will you people just move it. Dang. Oh man, these things are disgusting. Aaahh. Awww no, they're out of paper towels.... ------------- Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened...
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 10:21
Very true Slart, you always want to leave during a crowd favorite. Never head to the john after the words "and here's a track from our new album....."
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 10:25
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Kind of depends on the audience...
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Posted By: Finnforest
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 10:30
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Also true....in my head I was thinking of an 80s Tull show I was at. You gonna go for that brew during TAAB or when they announce Lap of Luxury? (And I actually love Under Wraps but I seem to be in the minority.)
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Posted By: someone_else
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 12:01
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Turn of the Century, but I like both of these. ------------- 
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Posted By: Libor10
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 19:51
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No vote here. I like both songs. Usually I'd vote for Yes piece but Turn Of The Century (although great song) always seemed to me a little bit awkward and under-developed here and there... Don't know why, maybe it's strange rhythm of the song or not to interesting singing in a few places... On the other side there are beautiful/fantastic places in it too... Rain song is one of my favourite songs from Zeps with mellotron, melancholy feeling... maybe it should be flying Zeppelin today... but no no... no vote definitely. ------------- 
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 19:52
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I will now have some vodka ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Soul Dreamer
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 21:33
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Turn of the Century...no contest...I really like some Led Zeppelin but prefer their blues-rock and hard rock tracks...
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Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: January 07 2012 at 22:51
This is the toughest poll I have ever witnessed on PA in going on 8 years...........I abstain  ------------- ...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR] |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: January 08 2012 at 05:15
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Turn Of The Century
best Yes track post Relayer imo
Never been a great LZ fan although I am familiar with this song. Quite nice.
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Posted By: jean-marie
Date Posted: January 08 2012 at 05:34
------------- FAIS QUE TON REVE SOIT PLUS LONG QUE LA NUIT HAVE YOUR DREAM LASTING LONGER THAN THE NIGHT |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: January 08 2012 at 05:57
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Turn Of The Century. If only for the sublime guitar solo. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Gandalff
Date Posted: January 08 2012 at 07:32
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Because "Turn Of The Century" isn't just Yes' best done song, I picked Zeppelin. ------------- A Elbereth Gilthoniel silivren penna míriel o menel aglar elenath! Na-chaered palan-díriel o galadhremmin ennorath, Fanuilos, le linnathon nef aear, sí nef aearon! |
Posted By: thehallway
Date Posted: January 08 2012 at 14:16
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The Rain Song is masterfully done. Some of the best chords put to tape. Turn of the Century, I find it too mushy, and over-produced.
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Posted By: digdug
Date Posted: January 09 2012 at 09:30
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Rain Song for me ------------- Prog On! |
Posted By: spknoevl
Date Posted: January 09 2012 at 10:13
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Both great songs but have to give the edge to the Rain Song. ------------- http://martinwebb.bandcamp.com The notes are just an interesting way to get from one silence to the next - Mick Gooderick |
Posted By: Dellinger
Date Posted: January 09 2012 at 18:52
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Well, of course I like both songs a lot too. I think I'll give the edge to "Turn of the Century", though... still, I must hurry before I change my mind. |
Posted By: The_Jester
Date Posted: January 09 2012 at 19:40
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Yes! Jon sings extremely better than Robert and Yes as a band is really better in composition and as musicians so these songs are not comparable. Yes wins. ------------- La victoire est éphémère mais la gloire est éternelle! - Napoléon Bonaparte |
Posted By: dreadpirateroberts
Date Posted: January 09 2012 at 22:43
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I'd argue that Robert has a bigger range than Jon
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