I'VE ALWAYS LOVED THIS SONG... What a freaking jam!!!! Driving in a car to anywhere, listening to this song cranked up on the stereo... fantastic. It will grow on you.
A second listen is highly recommended. Every song on this album has a distinct character. Not all of them hit you at the same time. But AB is a genius. He has an extensive solo catalog sprinkled with amazing music, his AB Power Trio (amazing), plus a ton of famous collaborations, guest appearances, and side projects. And he’s a very likable and approachable guy. I’ve met him after several shows in Milwaukee, where he hung out at the merch table after shows.
Belew was one of my biggest influences. I like his albums. My favorite is Desire Caught by the Tail because every sound is made by guitar. And that’s way interesting. But I prefer hearing him with other people. Bowie, Crimson, Talking Heads, etc.
Sharky's day and Sharky's night good stuff! Adrian's played with so many people it's crazy, I've always been partial to his guitar outro on Joan armatradings I love it when you call me names.
Okay, think about it. The guy in chronological order played with Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Talking Heads, and many many years with King Crimson. So he played with and for Frank Zappa, David Bowie, David Byrne and Robert Fripp who were collectively some of the most creative minds (and inventive minds) of their time. This album as you tried to break down, is I believe an album more for Adrian to stretch out with his guitar sounds than it is a record to feature some jaw dropping songs or complete tracks. I've had and listened to this album for years and I think of it more as a demo like piece. I feel the songs are a bit sounding "unfinished or perhaps not fully realized" but I still enjoy them. My favorite on the album is Momur, you might like that one a bit more-it's more of a complete sounding song IMO.
We have to credit the whole band! So: Lead vocals: Adrian Belew Backing vocals: Adrian Belew Guitars: Adrian Belew Drums: Adrian Belew Percussion: Adrian Belew
Maybe a Genesis to this Song - also in 1982, Director Paul Schrader made a Psychological, Horror Remake, of a famous 1942 Film Noir Movie, called Cat People. David Bowie, Adrian's then recent Ex-Bandmate, sang the Theme Song for the 1982 Movie. Both the Song, the Movie Itself, and the Lead Actress, Natasha Kinski, were all "the Talk" that year. Here, to perhaps the Omega of the Song's Creation, the Video for Big Electric Cat, ALSO featured a similarly Mysterious, Transformational, Femme Fatale.
Y'all gotta watch the movie " Get Crazy " Every time a Character named Electric Larry appears this song heralds his entrance. Has Malcom McDowell, the Bengals, Lou Reed and more. Great rock comedy!
Belew will often challenge, but it’s original, innovative, fun, and not boring, and he often rewrites the rules the industry tries to impose. His solo work is underrated by the masses, and maybe that’s the tell of his genius.
I've liked this one since I saw it on MTV! Btw, Sex Pistols, Harry Chapin and Adrian Belew in a row?? Sounds like college radio and my record collection! 😎
When you listen to it again find the one with the video, it's pretty dang good, especially for the time. Though some of the effects are a bit dated it helps with the song.
Adrian played this on a fretless electric guitar and drums. I always thought it was just fun while being a production trip. There is backwards reverb on the vocals. Yes, there were 2 sections of backwards drums. I played this for my children in the80s and 90s.
I know this track for ever. This is so very eno-esk to me, reminds me more of life in the bush of ghosts. As it is a first solo album you can expect there being things that were developed before his crimson time. As for the rhythm patterns you always have to be aware, that Adrian started as a drummer before switching to guitar. You want somethng more crimson like on this album, try Hot Sun and be reminded of industry from 3 of a perfect pair, which came later. Man in the Moon is also a sweet song. Even more crimsonesk you should skip forward to his album inner revolution and its titletrack. Cheers!
This is a good demonstration of what a vintage Foxx Tone Machine guitar pedal sounds like. On "Hot Sun" he demonstrates a whole junglefull of noises made with his guitar. "The Lone Rhinoceros" is a mixture of humour, ecology, and trying to sound like that animal. "The Man In The Moon" is a nice song about his father, and "Naive Guitar" is a dreamy sounding guitar instrumental with Hendrix-like backwards guitar and volume pedal use. There is quite a bit of variety on the solo albums that followed this, sometimes using a lot of guitar synth sounds, sometimes more acoustic.
This is a first listen for me, too, and I feel the same way you do. I like AB and love Discipline but can’t give a definitive answer to how I feel about this. I will listen again.
Great song (yes, it takes a few listens) from one of the world's great guitarists. What he can do with an electric guitar is beyond belief. The title track of this album is also a must-hear. He's also an enormous Beatles fan, and his most Beatlesque album, "Here" is a classic from start to finish (and the song "I see you" sounds like a great long lost track from "A Hard Day's Night" or "Help!") - it might be more to your taste, perhaps?
I tried making my Cat listen to this. He did not like it. My Cat is a Led Zeppelin Fan, That is his favorite music. He always get's in my lap when I play them. I can't explain it.
Adrian Belew - Inner revolution ( full album please😅) bet Big blue sun will be the most beautiful song you've heard in a long time. And the first tracks really rockers and a lil prog. And dont forget Prefab Sprout's Jordan the comeback album please
I had never made the connection between Godley/Creme, but you are right. Fun experimental, but then repeat it, and use basic chord changes -- see what happens. Love 'em both, but can't seem to play their stuff very often...
Interesting. Only heard before with Fripp ❤ This is new to me too. I mean a guitarist who’s worked with Bowie, Blondie, Talking Heads, and Crimson… Can’t go wrong really ❤
I bought this record being so into Crimson at the time of its release. I loved the guy as Crimson's frontman, but this was more a novelty record of cool guitar sounds.
Steve Martin used to have a skit called How to be a Millionaire. Really fast at the beginning he says first get a million dollars. In the 80s Adrian had a VHS tape called How to be an Electronic Guitarist. And my joke was he should have said really fast at the beginning get a ton of effects and a synth guitar. m.th-cam.com/video/aQzUPaqGolU/w-d-xo.html
@@FURDOG1961 A lot. But also he has very distinctive technique. Things he does with his right hand. Tapping, scraping. Using his pick and his slide in different ways. The way he incorporates the whammy bar and feedback.
The various sounds heard are really interesting as well as the inverted vocal and instrumental sections but the track itself is too repetitive in its structure which makes it boring along the way. There is no melodic hook that would elevate this composition to a higher level. Despite the experimentation, there are hooks and melodies left in King Crimson's 80s trilogy, and that's what's missing here. Hey Justin! About the King Crimson 80s trilogy, wouldn't it be nice if you delved into the albums Beat (1982) and Three of a Perfect Pair (1984) ?😉
I'VE ALWAYS LOVED THIS SONG... What a freaking jam!!!! Driving in a car to anywhere, listening to this song cranked up on the stereo... fantastic. It will grow on you.
Agree!! Glad Justin reacted to it!
I loved it the first time I ever heard it back in the 80s. Seen Adrian play this live many times. What's not to love?
A second listen is highly recommended. Every song on this album has a distinct character. Not all of them hit you at the same time. But AB is a genius. He has an extensive solo catalog sprinkled with amazing music, his AB Power Trio (amazing), plus a ton of famous collaborations, guest appearances, and side projects. And he’s a very likable and approachable guy. I’ve met him after several shows in Milwaukee, where he hung out at the merch table after shows.
Definitely continue with the album if you want to hear the full range of his stunt guitar work.
Belew was one of my biggest influences. I like his albums. My favorite is Desire Caught by the Tail because every sound is made by guitar. And that’s way interesting. But I prefer hearing him with other people. Bowie, Crimson, Talking Heads, etc.
Belew writes the catchiest pop tunes with the broadest musical palette.
This has a great hook with some stellar guitar.
Something of the Eno School of Sound-Shifting about it. Kind of mesmerising.
The first thing that always comes to my mind when his name comes up is his work with Laurie Anderson on "Home of the Brave". A must see and nust hear!
Sharky's day and Sharky's night good stuff! Adrian's played with so many people it's crazy, I've always been partial to his guitar outro on Joan armatradings I love it when you call me names.
Okay, think about it. The guy in chronological order played with Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Talking Heads, and many many years with King Crimson. So he played with and for Frank Zappa, David Bowie, David Byrne and Robert Fripp who were collectively some of the most creative minds (and inventive minds) of their time. This album as you tried to break down, is I believe an album more for Adrian to stretch out with his guitar sounds than it is a record to feature some jaw dropping songs or complete tracks. I've had and listened to this album for years and I think of it more as a demo like piece. I feel the songs are a bit sounding "unfinished or perhaps not fully realized" but I still enjoy them. My favorite on the album is Momur, you might like that one a bit more-it's more of a complete sounding song IMO.
This is what you put on when thr Pastor is over for cake and coffee.😊
Ooh, an old fave!
One of his encore numbers when I saw him with his band The Bears back in '88.
I saw the same tour in Bloomington, Indiana
Adreian - yet another incredible rabbit hole to fall down into.
Lovely sound!
Love that track! Believe it or not MTV , yes that MTV , played the video for this song. I suggest The Momur as your next song off this album.
I second that suggestion.
We have to credit the whole band! So:
Lead vocals: Adrian Belew
Backing vocals: Adrian Belew
Guitars: Adrian Belew
Drums: Adrian Belew
Percussion: Adrian Belew
Maybe a Genesis to this Song - also in 1982, Director Paul Schrader made a Psychological, Horror Remake, of a famous 1942 Film Noir Movie, called Cat People. David Bowie, Adrian's then recent Ex-Bandmate, sang the Theme Song for the 1982 Movie. Both the Song, the Movie Itself, and the Lead Actress, Natasha Kinski, were all "the Talk" that year. Here, to perhaps the Omega of the Song's Creation, the Video for Big Electric Cat, ALSO featured a similarly Mysterious, Transformational, Femme Fatale.
There are some beautiful songs on this album...enjoy.
This guy definitely had a Cat! Lol!
Y'all gotta watch the movie " Get Crazy " Every time a Character named Electric Larry appears this song heralds his entrance. Has Malcom McDowell, the Bengals, Lou Reed and more. Great rock comedy!
Belew will often challenge, but it’s original, innovative, fun, and not boring, and he often rewrites the rules the industry tries to impose. His solo work is underrated by the masses, and maybe that’s the tell of his genius.
True!
I've liked this one since I saw it on MTV! Btw, Sex Pistols, Harry Chapin and Adrian Belew in a row?? Sounds like college radio and my record collection! 😎
When you listen to it again find the one with the video, it's pretty dang good, especially for the time. Though some of the effects are a bit dated it helps with the song.
Definitely, gotta do "I Am What I Am"...Please JP .. We trust you will enjoy it! With Peace and Love to all!
Adrian played this on a fretless electric guitar and drums. I always thought it was just fun while being a production trip. There is backwards reverb on the vocals. Yes, there were 2 sections of backwards drums. I played this for my children in the80s and 90s.
I know this track for ever. This is so very eno-esk to me, reminds me more of life in the bush of ghosts. As it is a first solo album you can expect there being things that were developed before his crimson time. As for the rhythm patterns you always have to be aware, that Adrian started as a drummer before switching to guitar. You want somethng more crimson like on this album, try Hot Sun and be reminded of industry from 3 of a perfect pair, which came later. Man in the Moon is also a sweet song. Even more crimsonesk you should skip forward to his album inner revolution and its titletrack. Cheers!
What a hoot. Sometimes music is just fun to listen to.
This is a good demonstration of what a vintage Foxx Tone Machine guitar pedal sounds like. On "Hot Sun" he demonstrates a whole junglefull of noises made with his guitar. "The Lone Rhinoceros" is a mixture of humour, ecology, and trying to sound like that animal. "The Man In The Moon" is a nice song about his father, and "Naive Guitar" is a dreamy sounding guitar instrumental with Hendrix-like backwards guitar and volume pedal use. There is quite a bit of variety on the solo albums that followed this, sometimes using a lot of guitar synth sounds, sometimes more acoustic.
Adrian said that the loss of his father was so hard on him that it took 5 years to complete Man in the Moon.
Thanks for getting to this, but then I knew you would. Cheers.
Ty Brian :)
This is a first listen for me, too, and I feel the same way you do. I like AB and love Discipline but can’t give a definitive answer to how I feel about this. I will listen again.
That looked like Difficult Listening for you! 😄
Just a little :)
Great song (yes, it takes a few listens) from one of the world's great guitarists. What he can do with an electric guitar is beyond belief. The title track of this album is also a must-hear. He's also an enormous Beatles fan, and his most Beatlesque album, "Here" is a classic from start to finish (and the song "I see you" sounds like a great long lost track from "A Hard Day's Night" or "Help!") - it might be more to your taste, perhaps?
This is a slow burner but after 2 or 3 times this song is addictive
I tried making my Cat listen to this. He did not like it. My Cat is a Led Zeppelin Fan, That is his favorite music. He always get's in my lap when I play them. I can't explain it.
The cat has taste🙃
He just likes the blues I think.
I think it’s a great opener on a quirky sonically interesting album.
I think you should check out Adrian's song '1967' from Mr Music Head.
Adrian Belew - Inner revolution ( full album please😅) bet Big blue sun will be the most beautiful song you've heard in a long time. And the first tracks really rockers and a lil prog.
And dont forget Prefab Sprout's Jordan the comeback album please
Sounds like Byrne/Eno and early Godley & Creme had a baby
I had never made the connection between Godley/Creme, but you are right. Fun experimental, but then repeat it, and use basic chord changes -- see what happens. Love 'em both, but can't seem to play their stuff very often...
@@edwardthorne9875You need to listen the the 'L' and 'Freeze Frame' albums to get the connection
Interesting. Only heard before with Fripp ❤ This is new to me too.
I mean a guitarist who’s worked with Bowie, Blondie, Talking Heads, and Crimson… Can’t go wrong really ❤
Zappa
@@jimhardiman3836 Didn’t know that: thanks!
Best thing Robert Fripp did was to add him to King Crimson!
Love Adrian Belew. So much great music. Check his bandcamp presence too.
New to me. Mosh pit music.
Ooh.. This reminds me of Canadian artist Nash The Slash.. Try a track Wolf.. or Children Of The Night
It's all about the cats.
meow meow
Stay safe from Idalia 🙏
Ty Kris :) All good here
I bought this record being so into Crimson at the time of its release. I loved the guy as Crimson's frontman, but this was more a novelty record of cool guitar sounds.
Yeah, some on this album take a little getting used to - but it's worth it! Rhino is a hoot!
Steve Martin used to have a skit called How to be a Millionaire. Really fast at the beginning he says first get a million dollars.
In the 80s Adrian had a VHS tape called How to be an Electronic Guitarist. And my joke was he should have said really fast at the beginning get a ton of effects and a synth guitar.
m.th-cam.com/video/aQzUPaqGolU/w-d-xo.html
@@FURDOG1961 A lot. But also he has very distinctive technique. Things he does with his right hand. Tapping, scraping. Using his pick and his slide in different ways. The way he incorporates the whammy bar and feedback.
Still gotta do Adidas in Heat
Just an old guy waiting for somebody to check out David Lindley doing Mercury Blues. If you like these drums.
Sh!t, the whole first album El Rayo X would be awesome.
It is one of the greats for sure Rock, Cajun, Reggae and New Orleans style.
Far as I am concerned you blew off BELEW. Can your taste grow?
Try watching the video.
I did not find this song compelling, Justin. Struck me as good background noise for a bar.
The various sounds heard are really interesting as well as the inverted vocal and instrumental sections but the track itself is too repetitive in its structure which makes it boring along the way. There is no melodic hook that would elevate this composition to a higher level. Despite the experimentation, there are hooks and melodies left in King Crimson's 80s trilogy, and that's what's missing here. Hey Justin! About the King Crimson 80s trilogy, wouldn't it be nice if you delved into the albums Beat (1982) and Three of a Perfect Pair (1984) ?😉
A dodgy unmistakable 80's tune. Well, I say tune, more of a racket really... far from his best work.
Could be a Dodge… Charger, Challenger, etc.
@@-davidolivaresI'm more a Mitsubishi Mirage man myself.
It sounds like the cat went down the electric garbage disposal. I sense that listening to this song is not good for my mental health.
That's funny! 😄
LOL!!