One to go! And so, we come to the end of the line as far as TIMJ, myself and purely recreational Jamming is concerned. Here's one, from the 1970 album "Daughter of Time", which is supposed to highlight the nostalgia to come - in other words, to be remembered for a time, far in the future, when you stare through your browser one more time at the inanimate archived site that TIMJ has become, and try to remember how good it was to explore its features and exploit its abilities.
In posting a very intense 'time-related' album track from a very intense 'progressive jazz/rock' outfit, my intention is to tweak the emotions, in an effort to enable the Jammer to add an 'instant recall' from that position far in the future. Had I left this as my Eternal Jam, this concept might well have worked. Or not. As it is, the next (Final Final) Jam from me will be by Mr Bowie, and his voice will occupy the exalted position as my Eternal One (as it should be too!).
And, don't worry, the track I have chosen to Jam from him is equally able to 'twang' the emotional strings from further down the line, as I have intimated here. The lyrics to this: well, two verses, delivered by the incomparable Chris Farlowe, preface a very long, busy and intricate instrumental break, where 'Colosseum' promote and emote their 'jazz' roots to the fullest. Then Farlowe rejoins the maelstrom of music to sign off with the third/final verse: Here are the words:
♪ ♫ The tale grows longer every year,
To talk, to walk among last year's ghosts,
The faceless faces, oh, the lines that tell of
Sweet, bitter places.
Years of the past, drift before my mind,
To grasp but lose, at the sun's first rays,
Fleeting moments, oh, the dreams that tell of
Sweet, bitter places.
[Instrumental]
Sands of time, veil across my eyes,
Today is yestermore, never,
Words of the past, fill the mouth to bend
Your ear, forever. And ever.
Forever baby ... ♫ ♪
From an obscure blogger called 'Chappa' in 2009: "...'Time Lament', written by the Greenslade/Hiseman team, has an extended intro where the combination of piano, saxophone and a string section harmonise perfectly. After the second verse, the tempo picks up, and what follows is a great set of melodies that I have always considered as a preview of what Hiseman will later explore in his band 'Colosseum II': jazz-fusion!"
As an album, "Daughter of Time" got to No. 23 in the UK album charts in 1970, during a ricketty 'in/out/in' 5-week journey across the Top 40 and Top 50. Although released in the States in the same year, it did not penetrate the charts. See you on the 25th for my Final Jam! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daughter_of_Time
1970. So musically complex and utterly superb. Weren't we all so lucky to have that time of magnificent exploration? We will indeed look through a long lens at this wee place, lee. Much as I did, when the great vinyl/CD site that was Freak Emporium, passed into oblivion, thanks to Amazon passing up on the chance to pay tax it owes, in order to marginalize everything that was specialist and grand. Do I sound bitter?!? Lookin' forward (perversely) to your finale, old chap...
@21schizoid You sound more resigned than bitter. Which is a much more noble position to hold, so well done. As for Amazon, they are not alone in tax avoidance I'm afraid.
Oh go on then. Clues as to the Last Jam:
1. It was not written by David.
2. It was not initally a studio track.
3. It featured in his very last ever appearance as Ziggy Stardust.
4. It's essentially a solo piece, with support.
5. As I said previously, it is not often heard in the version I am going to post, as it has obviously been mixed down separately to that of the film director's soundtrack mix. It is therefore unique enough to warrant Final Jam and Eternal Jam. ENUFF SAID!
18 Comments (since 23 Sep 2015)
leejohnson
One to go! And so, we come to the end of the line as far as TIMJ, myself and purely recreational Jamming is concerned. Here's one, from the 1970 album "Daughter of Time", which is supposed to highlight the nostalgia to come - in other words, to be remembered for a time, far in the future, when you stare through your browser one more time at the inanimate archived site that TIMJ has become, and try to remember how good it was to explore its features and exploit its abilities.
leejohnson
In posting a very intense 'time-related' album track from a very intense 'progressive jazz/rock' outfit, my intention is to tweak the emotions, in an effort to enable the Jammer to add an 'instant recall' from that position far in the future. Had I left this as my Eternal Jam, this concept might well have worked. Or not. As it is, the next (Final Final) Jam from me will be by Mr Bowie, and his voice will occupy the exalted position as my Eternal One (as it should be too!).
leejohnson
And, don't worry, the track I have chosen to Jam from him is equally able to 'twang' the emotional strings from further down the line, as I have intimated here. The lyrics to this: well, two verses, delivered by the incomparable Chris Farlowe, preface a very long, busy and intricate instrumental break, where 'Colosseum' promote and emote their 'jazz' roots to the fullest. Then Farlowe rejoins the maelstrom of music to sign off with the third/final verse: Here are the words:
leejohnson
♪ ♫ The tale grows longer every year, To talk, to walk among last year's ghosts, The faceless faces, oh, the lines that tell of Sweet, bitter places. Years of the past, drift before my mind, To grasp but lose, at the sun's first rays, Fleeting moments, oh, the dreams that tell of Sweet, bitter places. [Instrumental] Sands of time, veil across my eyes, Today is yestermore, never, Words of the past, fill the mouth to bend Your ear, forever. And ever. Forever baby ... ♫ ♪
leejohnson
From an obscure blogger called 'Chappa' in 2009: "...'Time Lament', written by the Greenslade/Hiseman team, has an extended intro where the combination of piano, saxophone and a string section harmonise perfectly. After the second verse, the tempo picks up, and what follows is a great set of melodies that I have always considered as a preview of what Hiseman will later explore in his band 'Colosseum II': jazz-fusion!"
leejohnson
As an album, "Daughter of Time" got to No. 23 in the UK album charts in 1970, during a ricketty 'in/out/in' 5-week journey across the Top 40 and Top 50. Although released in the States in the same year, it did not penetrate the charts. See you on the 25th for my Final Jam! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daughter_of_Time
tpjdavies
Was fortunate enough to see the penultimate Colosseum show last year.As ever,all were superb.Great jam!
21schizoid
1970. So musically complex and utterly superb. Weren't we all so lucky to have that time of magnificent exploration? We will indeed look through a long lens at this wee place, lee. Much as I did, when the great vinyl/CD site that was Freak Emporium, passed into oblivion, thanks to Amazon passing up on the chance to pay tax it owes, in order to marginalize everything that was specialist and grand. Do I sound bitter?!? Lookin' forward (perversely) to your finale, old chap...
d0minic
Life On Mars?
christineb
Can't wait to find out~
marissapicone
curious minds want to know ...lol :-) I can't wait either <3
leejohnson
@21schizoid You sound more resigned than bitter. Which is a much more noble position to hold, so well done. As for Amazon, they are not alone in tax avoidance I'm afraid.
leejohnson
Oh go on then. Clues as to the Last Jam: 1. It was not written by David. 2. It was not initally a studio track. 3. It featured in his very last ever appearance as Ziggy Stardust. 4. It's essentially a solo piece, with support. 5. As I said previously, it is not often heard in the version I am going to post, as it has obviously been mixed down separately to that of the film director's soundtrack mix. It is therefore unique enough to warrant Final Jam and Eternal Jam. ENUFF SAID!
21schizoid
Thank ya' for giving me the benefit of the doubt, sir!! Tax and Truth...to be avoided at all costs in corporate world...
HaveACuppaTea
White Light/White Heat?
HaveACuppaTea
Sorry, didn't take account of clue number 4. Is it 'My Death'?
ErnieBilko
Must be My Death...
obadiah99
Can't wait, but in the meantime, this is just fantastic.