I love it. Every time I hear it, a massive elephant walking about comes to mind and I'm filled with joy. Gotta love Calvert as the ringmaster too. What a character he was. Very Zappa-esque with that horn section.
Superb track from Roye and the boys. As previously mentioned, the Tab In The Ocean album is a bonafide prog classic and Remember The Future and this album are bloody good too. The horns on this track always remind me of t.v themes in the 70's. Exceptional stuff.
This album flooded the discount racks in the states in the 70's for a while. Never heard of them before and picked up Nelly. She was heavy but it was well worth it! Thanks for posting!
@mechanicojoe - So nice to hear some of the younger generation is discovering and listening to real music! There is hope yet. In the words of Marc Bolan, "Rock On!"
As great as this song and album are the best moment that Nektar had was when they sounded like serious competition for Pink Floyd. During that era -- with their first US release (and actually their third album): "Sounds Like This," was released and the long musical track "1-2-3-4" set the incredible pace. Two albums preceded this LP and were only released in England and Germany: ("Journey to the Center of the Eye," & "A Tab In the Ocean") and then the 2nd US release: "Remember the Future," which was incredible and also Pink Floyd-inspired. After that, commercial record companies got wind of them and their first success in the US was the "Down to Earth," album above which is a little more commercially accessible. Then came "Recycled." By this time, their intense lead guitarist and founding member Roye Albrighton left because they were mutating from progressive into a more pop-progressive band. The album "Magic Is a Child," was the nail in the coffin. Breaking up in 1980 Nektar returned to form somewhat in 2001 and has been recording since with synth legend Larry Fast. In 2007 lead guitarist Roye Albrighton returned and the real Nektar started to taste sweet again. In its original inception Nektar was fabulous and the only band that even came close to what Pink Floyd was doing. It's too bad they lost the momentum in the mid-70's.
it sucks that i was never around to hear this kind of music. Im only 15 and im happy im discovering all these bands. To bad ill never hear them live on stage...atleast ive got it on vinyle!
nectar at it finest. sitting in our club house basement dwelling j going with the groove on happy as pigs can be staring at our green stars on the rock walls, heaven for the gang from the north bronx
@morpheus1x Remember how many awesome records were found in the discount racks in the 70's? I remember finding Live in the Air Age by Bebop Deluxe, as well as Recycled around that time. Can't believe it's so many years later, and modern music has been reduced to such a shell of its former self. Anywho, cheers, and thanks wormpiano, Corky.
Just a beast of a song. Someone stated it was there "Sargent Pepper'. That may be an under statement. They hit there groove on every song on this album. Just a monster. Got a good stereo?
LOL i bought the Bebop deluxe album too! Yes there's been many changes in the music industry but I do enjoy the new technology which gives us instant access to just about artist plus its allowing the young generation exposure to those greats. never dreamt my 10 yo and i could sit down and enjoy Nektar together with the click of a mouse! Peace
I'm curious, Rod? What should this have been? Really. Do you know anything about this band? I would really like to know what this should have been, please tell.
@diggerHR WTF? if you're a grown up ("eleveavant")... there are no enemies around anymore anything you know is not 4 further more 5fingers on 1hand is under (my) why (sums) thumbs up!
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Remembering crazy nights in Netherlands, loaded and listening to this incredible Song. Great times!
I love it. Every time I hear it, a massive elephant walking about comes to mind and I'm filled with joy. Gotta love Calvert as the ringmaster too. What a character he was. Very Zappa-esque with that horn section.
Zappa-esque is true when you consider billy the mountain and oh no LOL
Superb track from Roye and the boys. As previously mentioned, the Tab In The Ocean album is a bonafide prog classic and Remember The Future and this album are bloody good too. The horns on this track always remind me of t.v themes in the 70's. Exceptional stuff.
This album flooded the discount racks in the states in the 70's for a while. Never heard of them before and picked up Nelly. She was heavy but it was well worth it! Thanks for posting!
@mechanicojoe - So nice to hear some of the younger generation is discovering and listening to real music! There is hope yet. In the words of Marc Bolan, "Rock On!"
Amazing band...This is one of them great albums.....
The intro is phenomenal!
Only the talented musicians can compose and play music of this .... Thanks Nektar ...
Espetacular, um circo de notas, acordes e ótimas músicas.
As great as this song and album are the best moment that Nektar had was when they sounded like serious competition for Pink Floyd. During that era -- with their first US release (and actually their third album): "Sounds Like This," was released and the long musical track "1-2-3-4" set the incredible pace. Two albums preceded this LP and were only released in England and Germany: ("Journey to the Center of the Eye," & "A Tab In the Ocean") and then the 2nd US release: "Remember the Future," which was incredible and also Pink Floyd-inspired. After that, commercial record companies got wind of them and their first success in the US was the "Down to Earth," album above which is a little more commercially accessible. Then came "Recycled." By this time, their intense lead guitarist and founding member Roye Albrighton left because they were mutating from progressive into a more pop-progressive band. The album "Magic Is a Child," was the nail in the coffin. Breaking up in 1980 Nektar returned to form somewhat in 2001 and has been recording since with synth legend Larry Fast. In 2007 lead guitarist Roye Albrighton returned and the real Nektar started to taste sweet again. In its original inception Nektar was fabulous and the only band that even came close to what Pink Floyd was doing. It's too bad they lost the momentum in the mid-70's.
you are completely right
it sucks that i was never around to hear this kind of music. Im only 15 and im happy im discovering all these bands. To bad ill never hear them live on stage...atleast ive got it on vinyle!
Damn… your 25 now. Still like the song?
@@Noid Absolutely! Life is tough but its good my friend
nectar at it finest. sitting in our club house basement dwelling j going with the groove on happy as pigs can be staring at our green stars on the rock walls, heaven for the gang from the north bronx
Roye Albrighton great guitar player!!
Sgt Peppers of the 70's! No doubt, the best Nektar album.
Masterpiece Album... RIP Roye Albrighton (guitar vocals) and Derek Mo Moore (Bass)...
What a riff! You could solo over that vamp for hours
High on life with this album. Come fly with me.
@morpheus1x Remember how many awesome records were found in the discount racks in the 70's? I remember finding Live in the Air Age by Bebop Deluxe, as well as Recycled around that time. Can't believe it's so many years later, and modern music has been reduced to such a shell of its former self. Anywho, cheers, and thanks wormpiano, Corky.
I haven't heard this for 40+ years !
Just a beast of a song. Someone stated it was there "Sargent Pepper'. That may be an under statement. They hit there groove on every song on this album. Just a monster.
Got a good stereo?
"Mein Gott! Ze Elephant has escaped, hide ze oranges, schnell!"
LOL i bought the Bebop deluxe album too! Yes there's been many changes in the music industry but I do enjoy the new technology which gives us instant access to just about artist plus its allowing the young generation exposure to those greats. never dreamt my 10 yo and i could sit down and enjoy Nektar together with the click of a mouse!
Peace
wow! genius...
Meiomei.... maybe the absolutely very best song from nektar.... this awsome crazy!!! I love it!!! Yeah!!!!
Nice to hear this again -- looog time...
Incredible music
Fantastic floydexploit, ilistened to mostly in 2002
Robert Calvert of Hawkwind as the ringmaster in this melody.
Fantastiche, Sehre Gut!!
I'm curious, Rod? What should this have been? Really. Do you know anything about this band? I would really like to know what this should have been, please tell.
GREAT !
I remember !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rock on! 💓🐘💓 💯 ArtyThan ☆🎶
Nice
@Eawahwah definately, It invokes memories of growing up in the early '70s, check out 'Meet Me At The Jailhouse from Wizzard's 'Wizzard Brew' album
Somebody should upload the entire "Down To Earth" album.
Masterpiece Album... RIP Roye Albrighton (guitar vocals) and Derek Mo Moore (Bass)...
I saw them at the Beacon Theater in
the 70s. They bad.
bad?
@@fmtfniuprog8029 they probably mean bad ass
Saw them at the Allen Theater, Cleveland, OH 1975, awesome.
flying off the edge, I grab the corner of the curtain (but I still forgot to tuck my shirt in)
Fred of the Lollipop Guild listens to this.
YO! eyleyl aglee ...
der optimale groove tribe stoff provided by hornisschen ;-)))
@diggerHR WTF? if you're a grown up ("eleveavant")...
there are no enemies around
anymore
anything
you know is not 4
further more
5fingers on 1hand
is under (my)
why
(sums)
thumbs up!
@shaynescope At least ex girlfriends serves for a purpose.. lol