VDGG "H to He, Who Am the Only One"
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Topic: VDGG "H to He, Who Am the Only One"
Posted By: M@X
Subject: VDGG "H to He, Who Am the Only One"
Date Posted: January 31 2004 at 10:18
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VAN DER GRAAF GEN |
The first feature CD is a progressive rock classic and maybe one of my TOP 10 prefered of all-time.Replies:
Posted By: Silk
Date Posted: February 01 2004 at 05:38
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I like this, but prefer "Still Life" and "Pawn Hearts" because I think they hold together as albums better. Still, "The Emperor in His War Room" is a classic. Do any of you like Hammill's solo stuff? I prefer it to VdGG, on the who |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: February 01 2004 at 07:48
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The only CD i own from HAMMILL is Silent corner and the empty stage , love it ! A lot of Van der Graaf sound - a pure prog CD ! I have'nt the chance to listen to others like the one you mention In Camera" and "X My Heart" but i got them in mp3 so i will |
Posted By: Alexander
Date Posted: February 02 2004 at 20:19
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Pretty good album. But it does not match the creativity of Godbluff... ------------- On A Dilemmia Between What I Need & What I Just Want 
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Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: February 03 2004 at 10:35
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"Godbluff" is an essential CD too ... the best from the 2nd generation ... easily ! The song "The Sleepwalkers" is a masterp |
Posted By: Gonghobbit
Date Posted: February 03 2004 at 18:20
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Damn, you know I have H to He somewhere on vinyl, I just remember that in seeing the cover, but can't remember even an impression of it because i haven't listened to it probably 20 years! ------------- 'This is a local shop, there's nothing for you here' |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: February 03 2004 at 18:46
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Gonghobbit: I hope you will rediscover the great music and passion of HAMMILL GOD You can download an mp3 on the www.progarchives |
Posted By: Gonghobbit
Date Posted: February 03 2004 at 19:25
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Thanks MAX@, If I didn't already order one Gongesque disc today I'd probably be clicking away on amazon right now. Hmmm, maybe I'll check half.com for a used copy... ------------- 'This is a local shop, there's nothing for you here' |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: February 03 2004 at 23:27
| I'd like ya'll to give one penultimate release to get so I can get involved in this forum? |
Posted By: Alexander
Date Posted: February 04 2004 at 00:36
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Of Van Der Graff Generator? Sure, start out with Pawn Hearts, then Godbluff, then Still Life. Then you decide which album you want t |
danbo wrote:Posted By: Mattjam65
Date Posted: February 04 2004 at 14:34
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I am a recently converted VDGG nut and I love this album. I cant believe I've been missing out on this band for all these years!!!! Its places like this that have turned me on to alot of music I probably would never have heard.
------------- Only sick music makes money today. Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900) |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: February 04 2004 at 21:03
I am not sure that "Pawn Hearts" is a real good star |
Posted By: Alexander
Date Posted: February 04 2004 at 21:06
I am not sure that "Pawn Hearts" is a real&n |
Posted By: Gonghobbit
Date Posted: February 05 2004 at 20:36
Found a copy on half.com for ten bucks, should see it in a week, sounds like a must have (even if you already have it on vinyl, but have no functioning turntable) ------------- 'This is a local shop, there's nothing for you here' |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: February 05 2004 at 23:28
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Alexander, It was also my introduction to the band but after buying all of theirs CDs i would have prefer hearing "H TO |
Posted By: Perry
Date Posted: February 22 2004 at 06:17
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Really one of the best album of all times. Especially, Killer - great riff and strong emotions (don't you think it reminds one track from RAW MATERIAL "Time is" album?) House with no door - most poetic song ever Pioneers over C |
Posted By: Tauhd Zaïa
Date Posted: February 22 2004 at 06:54
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[QUOTE=MAX@] I am not sure that "Pawn Hearts" is a real good starting place for VDGG , maybe a litlle too experimental and complex. It is, in fact, a MASTERPIECE ( in the long run ... ). "H to he..." or "Godbluff" are more good starting point , P |
Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: March 16 2004 at 05:00
I just ordered "H To He". I'm really looking forward to hearing it! (I downloaded Killer from the website) 
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Posted By: Tauhd Zaïa
Date Posted: March 16 2004 at 05:17
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Lucky guy ! Your lif |
Posted By: philippe
Date Posted: March 16 2004 at 06:44
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This album sounds pretty cool...it's the last one I purchased. A good start for beginners. it contains classics from this period ------------- 
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Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: March 16 2004 at 10:56
I am not sure that "Pawn Hearts" is a real&n |
Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: March 29 2004 at 04:49
I'm going to pick up 'H To He...' today and I'm really looking forward to it! 
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Posted By: diddy
Date Posted: March 29 2004 at 08:32
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I think it's their best work...togehter with Pawn Hearts...I love it... ------------- If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear... George Orwell |
Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: March 31 2004 at 08:05
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I bought it a few days ago. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVING IT! Especially The first and the last song. tada tada tada tadadadada
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Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: April 06 2004 at 15:12
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[QUOTE=Joren] I bought it a few days ago. LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVING IT! Especially The first and the last song. tada tada tada tadadadada
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Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: April 06 2004 at 16:06
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Well, to be honest: I really like it, but I think their sound is a bit sad, if not depressing. Don't get me wrong, the songs are GREAT! But also very dark. It needs a few more listens, I guess. I played along with the last track... (the saxophone, |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: April 06 2004 at 16:39
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[QUOTE=Joren] Well, to be honest: I really like it, but I think their sound is a bit sad, if not depressing. Don't get me wrong, the songs are GREAT! But also very dark. It needs a few more listens, I guess. I played along with the last track... |
Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: April 06 2004 at 16:44
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[QUOTE=Peter Rideout][QUOTE=Joren] Well, to be honest: I really like it, but I think their sound is a bit sad, if not depressing. Don't get me wrong, the songs are GREAT! But also very dark. It needs a few more listens, I guess. I played along wi |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: April 06 2004 at 17:41
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Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: April 06 2004 at 17:47
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VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR H to He, Who Am the Only One Review by Peter Rideout ------------- Prog On ! |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: April 06 2004 at 17:58
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Wow! Thanks for the reprint, Max! ------------- "And, has thou slain the Jabberwock? Come to my arms, my beamish boy! O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy. |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: April 06 2004 at 19:29
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------------- Prog On ! |
Posted By: Glass-Prison
Date Posted: April 06 2004 at 22:57
Brilliant! Now I have to find a copy of it
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Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 07:09
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Posted By: Glass-Prison
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 12:21
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Thanks for the link! now I need a credit card...
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Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 12:25
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http://www.visa.com - www.visa.com
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Posted By: Glass-Prison
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 12:31
wow, thanks for the help |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 12:45
wow, thanks for the help [/ |
Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 13:01
wow, thanks for the help |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 13:08
wow, thanks for the help |
Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 13:13
wow, thanks for the help |
Posted By: Dan Bobrowski
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 13:43
wow, thanks for the help |
Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 13:51
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Let's stop this before Max kicks us out for SPAMMING!
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Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 14:34
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Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 14:43
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[QUOTE=MAX@]
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Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 14:51
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Are you on steroid ? ------------- Prog On ! |
Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 15:47
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What does that mean, exactly? Iasked my mother (she's Irish) and she said that it had got something to do with hormones... |
Posted By: Peter
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 17:08
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I believe that Max m |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: April 07 2004 at 19:33
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Well, actually I talk about steroid because you are ON FIRE today , you are posting a lot and wanting to help with ZAPPA and I only ask if you were on STEROID ( meaning you are having a lot of energy right now ) No offence really .. |
Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: April 08 2004 at 11:56
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[QUOTE=MAX@] Well, actually I talk about steroid because you are ON FIRE today , you are posting a lot and wanting to help with ZAPPA and I only ask if you were on STEROID ( meaning you are having a lot of energy right now ) No offence rea |
Posted By: ummagumma08
Date Posted: May 31 2004 at 15:57
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I've recently purchased ôH To He, Who Am The Only Oneö on vinyl (My most expensive yet |
Posted By: Joren
Date Posted: May 31 2004 at 17:01
My only VDGG record is H to He and I love it.  I ordered Pawn Hearts and I'll pick it up soon!
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Posted By: diddy
Date Posted: May 31 2004 at 17:06
Pawn Hearts is one o ------------- If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear... George Orwell |
Posted By: M@X
Date Posted: May 31 2004 at 20:40
YOU ARE ALL SO DAMN RIGHT  ------------- Prog On ! |
Posted By: Wayman
Date Posted: May 31 2004 at 21:20
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I prefer 'Pawn Hearts' to 'H to He'; I love 'Killer' and 'House With No Door' but I tend to skip 'The Emperor In His War-Room' quite often, and I'm usually worn out by time I get to 'Pioneers Over c.' 'Lost' has some great momen |
Posted By: maani
Date Posted: May 31 2004 at 22:03
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Max: I finally acquired "H to He" on CD. It really grows on you. Dark, even depressing, but uniquely Hamill. Absolutely fantastic stuff. Thanks for the recommendation. Peace. |
Posted By: Cesar Inca
Date Posted: May 31 2004 at 23:41
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HI, THIS IS C+SAR INCA. It's incredible what a perfect spiral of increasing intensity and intellectual fire the guys of VdGG were creating through the link of the first four albums - 'H to He' goes one step further than its i |
Posted By: Radioactive Toy
Date Posted: June 01 2004 at 02:42
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[QUOTE=Joren][QUOTE=MAX@] Well, actually I talk about steroid because you are ON FIRE today , you are posting a lot and wanting to help with ZAPPA and I only ask if you were on STEROID ( meaning you are having a lot of energy right now )
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Posted By: Hammill
Date Posted: June 09 2005 at 18:15
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ho to he is a masterpiece. i think it's equal to pawn hearts and the
least we can do. it took me a week to find out what was the meaning of
the album's title until i looked the booklet carefully
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Posted By: con safo
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 00:28
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Top notch album. I still prefer pawn hearts to it but i put it up there
with their best work, nothing can beat the trip that is Pioneers Over
c. Hammill is a genuis no doubt.
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Posted By: Man Erg
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 03:18
H to He... This is where it really began.My favourite VdGG album ------------- 
Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb. |
Posted By: John
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 03:36
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Pawn hearts, Godbluff, Still life are all in my top 20 (Pawn Hearts at No1, a
spot shared with the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway). H to He is not quite as 'tortured' as these three, but the album kicks ass anyway, 'House with No Door' is a beautiful song and 'Pioneers' and 'Emperor' unmistakably possess that unique, otherwordly VDGG quality... Anyone heard the VDGG reissues with all the bonus tracks? Apparently, even more recordings from the Pawn Hearts sessions exist, but they have been lost... (As I type this I am fondling my tickets to the July VDGG show in Amsterdam!!!) |
Posted By: Hammill
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 07:01
VDGG will play in Greece on the 21st of July... so it is a good chance
to finally watch them live! i only wish that the club is not going to
be empty like it was when 21st century schizoid band played 
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Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 07:20
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Sorry mailto:M@x - M@x I can't get into it! So thats it for VDGG for me! ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: JrKASperov
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 13:57
Take a look at the date.  Threadnecromancy! ------------- Epic. |
Posted By: maddog
Date Posted: June 10 2005 at 18:09
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That's a bad album.ihad it, when i was younger i tried to appreciate it many times,it's just too much for nothing.in the end i gave it to my little niece to sold it to take Kylie's Minogue best!don't listen to every crap some "enlighted" guy makes, just because it's progressive...(sorry if i have offended someone, as unkle Frank would say)
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Posted By: John
Date Posted: June 11 2005 at 06:37
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Maddog No need to apologise for having insulted anyone. Anyone who types such nonsense about VDGG can not be taken seriously ;)
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Posted By: salmacis
Date Posted: June 11 2005 at 11:53
| 'H To He' is, to me, VDGG's joint best alongside 'Pawn Hearts'- both are amongst the darkest, bleakest yet most wonderful prog albums ever made. However, all VDGG albums are extremely great and rewarding. |
Posted By: abyssyinfinity
Date Posted: June 11 2005 at 12:08
| I think Lost is the perfect song about our disgusting Age.... |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: June 15 2005 at 01:00
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Their best, IMO
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Posted By: Olympus
Date Posted: December 19 2005 at 19:53
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I like Pawn Hearts and Still Life Better but it is still good. ------------- "Let's get the hell away from this Eerie-ass piece of work so we can get on with the rest of our eerie-ass day" |
Posted By: Bj-1
Date Posted: December 19 2005 at 20:21
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My second favorite VDGG album! Very spaced and cold, but I love it! 4.5/5 ------------- RIO/AVANT/ZEUHL - The best thing you can get with yer pants on! |
Posted By: The Miracle
Date Posted: December 19 2005 at 20:24
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Yes, a great album! BTW, all the old posts in this thread break off... does that happen to all old threads? ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/ocellatedgod" rel="nofollow - last.fm |