I don't think I have ever just listened to just one song off this album...it is always the whole album in one listen. The way each individual song converses with (and strengthens) the preceding and following songs is one of my favorite things about this album. The end of this song is so intense, feverish, and powerful, and the beginning of Cask of Amontillado is so calm, serene, and gentle...it is a perfect contrast and in this context describes two different but equally horrifying types of insanity. I so wanted to hear the two songs together.
At the transition point in this song...right there... That's when you remember... "Oh yeah... this is the sound engineer from the albums Abbey Road and Dark Side of the Moon... NOW I remember."
I love your analysis of this song. Quite frankly, even though I've heard the album numerous times since it's release, I never really thought about how perfectly the music matches the story, especially the calm middle part where the killer thinks he's gotten away with it and life calms down until the guilt comes roaring back. Of course Arthur Brown is perfect for this song. This album is probably still my favorite APP album, more great stuff to enjoy!
Yes, what an inspired choice was Arthur Brown. I actually didn't remember that; thought it was Lenny Zakatek. My love of Poe and this album are great. Thanks for the album.
I didn't know till this reaction that Arthur Brown was the voice of the protagonist in this song. I've only come across The Crazy World of Arthur Brown in the past few years. Of course, the song "Fire" was familiar, but the band was such a madcap hoot. The perfect personification of this song. Looking forward to Cask and Dr Tarr & Feather.
When I bought this album upon its release, I found a handout at Peaches Records of a printed article promoting the album, and how it was recorded at Abbey Road. Studios. It says that Arthur Brown first did a "straight perfunctory delivery of the lines" for a scratch vocal in the first recording. Then he said "I've got it let's give it a go". "Then Parsons, expected the same tame reading but watched instead a beguiling Brown leap around the studio as if "Poe-sessed". According to Parsons, Brown's interpretation brought shivers to those in the control room, and they had it in two takes."
Hi Justin. This album is epic. I'm sure many know Alan Parsons produced Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. He makes mini movies with music. My favorite album by Alan. Excellent choice for Halloween.
When you get to The Fall of the House of Usher you HAVE TO use the remix that includes the intro by Orson Welles!! There’s no other difference! It is significant and meaningful - I don’t know why someone would tell you not to use the remix, ridiculous.
Arthur Brown is singing here. In the era from psychedelia to progrock, late 60s to early 70s, he was hugely influential, probably even more so through his wild stage act then the music.
A song I've known, owned and played for 40+ years and you help me hear things over never noticed. Going to have to do a back to back listen of the original vinyl and the later mix on CD. Thanks mate!
i heard this album first time when i was a 11 or 12 years old kid around 1980 and i was flashed. The two different sides of the album are a masterpiece for me and it still runs sometimes on my turntable. Nice reaction. Thx Justin.
Loving your dive into this album, my favorite of my favorite two APP albums. IMO, this one and I Robot are peak APP. I really appreciate that you've gone so deep in your response to this.
The singer is the legend that is Artur Brown. He is best known for his hit Fire. The album it comes from is also a good listen. Arthur Browns albums with Kingdom Come also worth a listen.
Evening, Justin. Dave from London, at The Dimming Of The Day. How do I not know this album? This track is so dramatic, and you're right that Arthur Brown is just perfect. Terrific reaction there - and how you've acted out the story! P.S. my song ref The Dimming of The Day is by Alison Krauss & Union Station.
Just now I thought back another album that I discovered on the newfangled FM radio and that was David Sancious and Tone’s Transformation (Speed Of Love). Tales of Imagination and Transformation. These two albums were both bought and played endlessly in the days of ether. Very cool, I hadn’t connected them for a long time. 76 was a very good year. Anyway, Arthur Brown… I didn’t put that puzzle piece together. I actually thought it campy and clowny, and it is, but now that I know it’s him, perfect choice. Learning all the time…
It's hard to express my feelings here. My brother bought the original album in 1977 and I experienced it shortly afterwards as a 12 year old. Since that time, I've always held the album as one of my favorites. When AP reissued the album with Orson Welles, I was able to enjoy it a second time as "new." Now I get to see JP react. Fantastic! Can't wait for the next track.
Brilliant Justin glad you are doing the whole album you are going to love it. Looking forward to the next one which is a cautionary tale not to get drunk with a bricklayer. (Sort of)
When I bought the album shortly after its release, it took me a while to get used to this track as it was a bit out of step with the rest of the songs. It has since become one of my favs for all the reasons you mention. I now see it as perfect music for the topic.
Chiming in late today. My ready-to-fail liver is speaking to my "Tell Tale Heart". It's saying no to "The Premature Burial", time to go home, no Fall of The House of Paiva yet! Edgar Allen was my favorite poet and author, as a child also! Great minds and such, this record is "A Dream Within A Dream", after consuming "The Cask of Amontillado"! Peace and Love, quoth "The Raven" forevermore.
Magically sublime album. I saw Arthur Brown in 2017 on his first US tour in almost fifty years I think. The whole band was on fire (pun intended) and Arthur was in terrific voice with an amazing powerful range reminscent of early Ian Gillian.
On the vocals, the Great Great Arthur Brown!!!!! exceptionnal track!!!! Right after this one, you could do a review of Arthur Brown Classic track "Fire"!!! 🔥🔥🔥
A HALLOWEEN MUST SEE/HEAR Classic song & video,, The Guess Who - Shakin' All Over ~ Skelton Dance video 🎃 👻 TRUST ME on this one my music lovin' brother!! 👻🎃
I love watching you react to albums that I love. Great job. Bad intel on the original version though. Whoever told you that, don’t listen to them ever again.
I know there are many that won't agree... but as Alan Parsons became well known, his music lost the brilliance it has here on this album. Eye in the sky comes nowhere near this album.
Yep, the great Arthur Brown on lead vocals who influenced a lot of people (from Alice Cooper to Ian Gillan or even that unbearable air-raid siren Bruce Dickinson!😉).
I first came across this as an 18 year old EA Poe fan... and I avoided it because it was made by someone called Alan who is into prog rock. Based on 5 seconds I stand by my decision. HORRIFIC MUSIC.
I don't think I have ever just listened to just one song off this album...it is always the whole album in one listen. The way each individual song converses with (and strengthens) the preceding and following songs is one of my favorite things about this album. The end of this song is so intense, feverish, and powerful, and the beginning of Cask of Amontillado is so calm, serene, and gentle...it is a perfect contrast and in this context describes two different but equally horrifying types of insanity. I so wanted to hear the two songs together.
The cask of Amontillado” is spacy good
As many have said, this whole album is straight fire! So glad you’re doing it. Can’t wait for Cask!
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I’m glad you’re doing the entire album, it’s a jewel IMHO.
Never really noticed before how his voice sounds more and more unhinged as the song goes on.
This entire album is amazing and my favorite APP album. Thank you so much Justin
Arthur Brown is the vocalist. Lookup the Crazy World of Arthur Brown, from the late sixties.
At the transition point in this song...right there... That's when you remember... "Oh yeah... this is the sound engineer from the albums Abbey Road and Dark Side of the Moon... NOW I remember."
I love your analysis of this song. Quite frankly, even though I've heard the album numerous times since it's release, I never really thought about how perfectly the music matches the story, especially the calm middle part where the killer thinks he's gotten away with it and life calms down until the guilt comes roaring back. Of course Arthur Brown is perfect for this song. This album is probably still my favorite APP album, more great stuff to enjoy!
Yes, what an inspired choice was Arthur Brown. I actually didn't remember that; thought it was Lenny Zakatek. My love of Poe and this album are great. Thanks for the album.
Arthur Browns mad vocals as usual on here, I love every song on this album its perfect so glad your finally getting to it!
I didn't know till this reaction that Arthur Brown was the voice of the protagonist in this song. I've only come across The Crazy World of Arthur Brown in the past few years. Of course, the song "Fire" was familiar, but the band was such a madcap hoot. The perfect personification of this song. Looking forward to Cask and Dr Tarr & Feather.
When I bought this album upon its release, I found a handout at Peaches Records of a printed article promoting the album, and how it was recorded at Abbey Road. Studios. It says that Arthur Brown first did a "straight perfunctory delivery of the lines" for a scratch vocal in the first recording. Then he said "I've got it let's give it a go". "Then Parsons, expected the same tame reading but watched instead a beguiling Brown leap around the studio as if "Poe-sessed". According to Parsons, Brown's interpretation brought shivers to those in the control room, and they had it in two takes."
Hi Justin. This album is epic. I'm sure many know Alan Parsons produced Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. He makes mini movies with music. My favorite album by Alan. Excellent choice for Halloween.
Arthur Brown on vocals. Great track!
When you get to The Fall of the House of Usher you HAVE TO use the remix that includes the intro by Orson Welles!! There’s no other difference! It is significant and meaningful - I don’t know why someone would tell you not to use the remix, ridiculous.
EXACTLY!!
@@sonnyhenriksen284 I would completely agree. Welles narration really sets the mood for that piece.
the first song from this group i’m rlly listening to
i’m not disappointed
it’s beautiful🥲
Arthur Brown is singing here. In the era from psychedelia to progrock, late 60s to early 70s, he was hugely influential, probably even more so through his wild stage act then the music.
Fun track! The next one is my fav... well, from side 1 anyway: "The Cask Of Amontillado" ;-]
Me too
A song I've known, owned and played for 40+ years and you help me hear things over never noticed. Going to have to do a back to back listen of the original vinyl and the later mix on CD. Thanks mate!
Rising through his body like bile what a great interpretation
Great adventure 😊and nice orchestration
i heard this album first time when i was a 11 or 12 years old kid around 1980 and i was flashed. The two different sides of the album are a masterpiece for me and it still runs sometimes on my turntable. Nice reaction. Thx Justin.
Love this album. All the Parsons albums are excellent.
Loving your dive into this album, my favorite of my favorite two APP albums. IMO, this one and I Robot are peak APP. I really appreciate that you've gone so deep in your response to this.
Ty Kev😊
This album is my go to record for Halloween. Absolutely brilliant record. Start to finish.
The singer is the legend that is Artur Brown. He is best known for his hit Fire. The album it comes from is also a good listen.
Arthur Browns albums with Kingdom Come also worth a listen.
I love this album. I'd listen to it on repeat when studying in college.
A fantastic album
Evening, Justin. Dave from London, at The Dimming Of The Day. How do I not know this album? This track is so dramatic, and you're right that Arthur Brown is just perfect. Terrific reaction there - and how you've acted out the story!
P.S. my song ref The Dimming of The Day is by Alison Krauss & Union Station.
Ty Dave :)
Just now I thought back another album that I discovered on the newfangled FM radio and that was David Sancious and Tone’s Transformation (Speed Of Love).
Tales of Imagination and Transformation. These two albums were both bought and played endlessly in the days of ether. Very cool, I hadn’t connected them for a long time. 76 was a very good year.
Anyway, Arthur Brown… I didn’t put that puzzle piece together. I actually thought it campy and clowny, and it is, but now that I know it’s him, perfect choice. Learning all the time…
It's hard to express my feelings here. My brother bought the original album in 1977 and I experienced it shortly afterwards as a 12 year old. Since that time, I've always held the album as one of my favorites. When AP reissued the album with Orson Welles, I was able to enjoy it a second time as "new." Now I get to see JP react. Fantastic! Can't wait for the next track.
Appreciate you listening with me JPBliss:)
When you've read Poe's works, this album is essential.
Brilliant Justin glad you are doing the whole album you are going to love it. Looking forward to the next one which is a cautionary tale not to get drunk with a bricklayer. (Sort of)
Talk about getting stoned! 😱
So great you're doing more off this album. There's no weak track for me on this debut.
When I bought the album shortly after its release, it took me a while to get used to this track as it was a bit out of step with the rest of the songs. It has since become one of my favs for all the reasons you mention. I now see it as perfect music for the topic.
Yes, it´s the original. It´s one of my favorit albums!! But the new version is great too. I think yor have to listen to it. To compare.
So far so good the next track is the best.I think you will enjoy it thanks for reacting to this awesome album
Great reaction. Impressive how you seem to have picked up on most of the details the creators included. It is a great song from a great album.
Great track, great album. Love The Raven, and Dream within a dream.
Chiming in late today. My ready-to-fail liver is speaking to my "Tell Tale Heart". It's saying no to "The Premature Burial", time to go home, no Fall of The House of Paiva yet! Edgar Allen was my favorite poet and author, as a child also! Great minds and such, this record is "A Dream Within A Dream", after consuming "The Cask of Amontillado"! Peace and Love, quoth "The Raven" forevermore.
Magically sublime album. I saw Arthur Brown in 2017 on his first US tour in almost fifty years I think. The whole band was on fire (pun intended) and Arthur was in terrific voice with an amazing powerful range reminscent of early Ian Gillian.
It'd be incredible to hear him live!
I'd venture to guess most people never heard this one. I discovered this album in 1977 on Halloween night.
I recently saw an old movie of The Tell Taled Heart...the old man was blind in one eye and it was cloudy pale..😮
Great song the raven and this track are mega❤❤❤❤❤❤
On the vocals, the Great Great Arthur Brown!!!!! exceptionnal track!!!! Right after this one, you could do a review of Arthur Brown Classic track "Fire"!!! 🔥🔥🔥
@@Paul-Martin_67 that's right, i do remember!!!!!
A HALLOWEEN MUST SEE/HEAR Classic song & video,, The Guess Who - Shakin' All Over ~ Skelton Dance video 🎃 👻 TRUST ME on this one my music lovin' brother!! 👻🎃
Maybe you can keep a pad and pencil on your desk to jot notes on while you listen. I would’ve loved listening to this with you back in the day.
The vocals remind me of Ian Gillian.
An Incredible album! The original version is definitely the right way to go...
I love watching you react to albums that I love. Great job.
Bad intel on the original version though. Whoever told you that, don’t listen to them ever again.
This is their tribute to Edgar allen poe
JP you have got to hear this album by BRIAN BENNETT - " VOYAGE " 1978 from start to finish it's a musical voyage amazing masterpiece ✨
Arthur Brown!
En esta versión hecho de menos la maravillosa guitarra subiendo de Ian Bairson en el interemedio.
Why not the original song?
For me: 1. Mike Oldfield, 2. Vangelis, 3. Alan Parson Project 💯🎶🥰
Nice!! 🎃👻
👻🦇🎃
😀
🤘🤘😝😝
It's good but you can tell you are sold on this before you start!
Peter Hammill could have done the vocals too.
Now THAT would've been interesting to hear!
@@JustJP I suggest Hammill's "Rise and fall of the house of Usher", an absolute masterpiece.
@@JustJPit's about time to return to Hammill, isn't it? 😅
I know there are many that won't agree... but as Alan Parsons became well known, his music lost the brilliance it has here on this album. Eye in the sky comes nowhere near this album.
Yep, the great Arthur Brown on lead vocals who influenced a lot of people (from Alice Cooper to Ian Gillan or even that unbearable air-raid siren Bruce Dickinson!😉).
A good piece, but it doesn't closely match the mood of the source material.
This is the only APP album I like because I also like Edgar Allan Poe.
I first came across this as an 18 year old EA Poe fan... and I avoided it because it was made by someone called Alan who is into prog rock.
Based on 5 seconds I stand by my decision. HORRIFIC MUSIC.