Music Appreciation
Related: About this forumBack in 1971 I would chain listen to this track on headphones
Its "I'd Love to Change The World" by Ten Years After
Even after 50 years, I think its use of the sound field that was available back then was marvelous. For those who were not yet rock fans 50 years ago, just keep in mind that some of the stuff you hear going on in this piece, including the musicianship, was new and fresh.
pwb
(11,205 posts)there is poor no more. Yes, Woodstock too. I was in the Army and couldn't make it.
rickyhall
(4,889 posts)localroger
(3,605 posts)In 1971 recording and mixing tech had reached a modern peak that wouldn't be exceeded until digital tech in the late 1980's. This song uses all the tricks in that book to create a master class in music composition.
But as they were recording this the synthesizer was becoming known, and used by a few vanguard composers like Walter (Wendy?) Carlos and Vangelis. The synth would go on to dominate the sound of the late 70's both in Disco and other genres.
By comparison with all that work this song has a very 1960's feel but with a polish that could not have been achieved even a few years before it was created.
TomSlick
(11,035 posts)Thanks for the memory.
AnotherDreamWeaver
(2,846 posts)but wouldn't sign the paperwork to be part of the film. That is too bad, would love to have seen them.