I never tire of this.I played Bass with Ken and Kieron in Second Hand and left the Band ;A desicion i regretted for years.I reunited with kieron when i played in the Balham Alligators.Of all the tracks they produced together Sombre Warrior still is my all time favorite.Pure Genius
Seventh Wave is one of the best things I heard in this category. I bought "Things to come"and "Psi-Fi" on vinyl and on cd's> Now I listen very of to their music on my PC during my work, both records. The music by Ken is incredible and the voice and percussion of Kieran... What can I say... Never heard anything like this in my collection of 1200 records mostly Rock, Prog Rock and Symphonic Rock but they where for me the top
'Things to Come' and 'Psi-Fi' Two remarkable synth rock albums from the mid 1970's. The music of Ken Elliot and Kieran O'Connor is imaginative, atmospheric and truly original. The quality of the song writing is excellent, I still love to play them. I now own the cd's but for many years played the vinyl originals and I wish they had recorded many more. Camera Obscura / Sombre Warrior still send shivers down the spine.
I was blown away by Psi Fi especially this song. Ken's vocals are superb and the song writing just so creative not to mention the instrumental towards the end. I also appreciate the intro. Thanks Ken Here are the words as accurate as I can get them thanks to Davdof.
Used to have this box set of progressive music called supernatural fairytales that came out in the 90s when I was in high school. This song was on it and I loved it! Such rich sounding harmony! It really rocks too.
What were your favorite songs off of the Supernatural Fairytales box set? Mine is VDGG's "Killer", Ash Ra Tempel's "Der Vierte Kuss", Wigwam's "Prophet/Marvelry Skimmer", Genesis's "The Musical Box", Star Palace's "Star Palace of the Sombre Warrior" and Quiet Sun's "Mummy Was An Asteroid".
@@Doobie1975 really liked National Health, Caravan, Henry Cow, Supersister, the genesis stuff, also the Amon Duul. It was all really good each disk really unique.
@@MMCEnsemble I think you're thinking of Hatfield & The North instead of National Health, I was happy to see Supersister included on here along with Nektar, I wish they would've chosen other songs by Gong, Magma, Golden Earring and PFM.
Star Palace of the Sombre Warrior (part 1) When this idea becomes perfectly clear enough, does it make you feel a little sorrier? Upon the wastelands of fear, perceive the rain of tears That flow from star palace of the sombre warrior Theater of war you moved as pieces in a game of chess as you die of a biblical myth. But the soldier who found an early grave is the cry of a child who’s lost his way and people who live from day to day they lost hope out of bitter memories
Star Palace of the Sombre Warrior Wordless ideas become perfectly clear enough, Does it make you feel a little sorrier? Upon the wastelands of fear, perceive the rain of tears That flow from star palace of the sombre warrior Theatre of war you moved as pieces in a game Of chess as you die of a biblical myth. But the soldier who found an early grave Is the cry of a child who’s lost his way And people who live from day to day Their last hope, our bitter memories Land of the bones, plague, fire, suffering, Bring out your dead, The bell tolls, this season brings a change The sundial is still as a shadow caresses its face All but the shadow lost in space If you still have the will to carry on With your echoes in black holes one step beyond. The boundaries of scientific sane life - The dreams of the spirit long since gone. How do you carry on? Such a long way to go, We are strangers in strange lands, Such a long way to go In this world without end We are but memories in time Now is all that we can fight We come to find a new day We come to find a new way A new day, a new way But the soldier who found an early grave is the cry of a child who’s lost his way and people who live from day to day Their last hope, our bitter memories
I was at Loughborough Uni 74-77 when these guys gigged. I was totally blown away with the sound. This is some of the best stuff I've ever heard. Always been a fan of their stuff and never tire of a listen. Sombre Warrior is amazing. Who can forget Eloi and Festival in spooky 7/4 time.
Star Palace of the Sombre Warrior (part 3) No way to go, we are strangers in strange lands, such a… No way to go in this world without end We are but memories in time Now is all that we can fight We come to find a new day We come to find a new way A new day, a new way But the soldier who found an early grave is the cry of a child who’s lost his way and people who live from day to day they lost hope out of bitter memories
I heard this on "Radio Caroline" in the 70's. Oh so many years ago. So nice to hear it again. I found it by total chance. I loved to listen to "Radio Caroline" In the evening throughout the 1970's they would play loads of Prog Rock. I miss those times. But it was so long ago now. Guess I am just an old Dinosaur. Or an old fart. I don't care. I have my memories of a time when you could hear good music on radio and D.J's that did not get on your tit's.
***** that was a great box set, wish it was still in print, this song was one of my favorites off of the Supernatural Fairytales box set along with Ash Ra Tempel's "Der Vierte Kuss", Wigwam's "Prophet/Marvelry Skimmer" and Faust's "It's A Rainy Day Sunshine Girl"
Bought this album when I was 19 and didn't even know what drugs were, ... and I still loved it! In my 50's now and enjoy 'relaxing green' - Sounds so damned amazing even now. Thank you so much, I've now just bought the CD from Amazon - hang the price. Worth every cent.
I still have the vinyl I bought when I was 16...I remember them going on Magpie talking about synths...and if I'm not mistaken I think they wrote the theme to news at one with Robert Keys...this album probably kept me off drugs....listen on headphones..so much to hear!
It was Based On the Late Dennis Couldry who was clowning around in Maximum sound Studios in the Old Kent Road.we Had just recorded his first single for Decca ''James in The Basement''.
Wow finally I know-- This is superb info- and it reveals that there are extant recordings of 'The Next Collection'- Also connects with the UK early Ska scene via Rico- a whole other thread-- Recently found out that members of SH/TNC may have recorded early ska hits with 'AK and the Originals' and others (scuse confusion of facts here)- Many thanks Mr Kitchener
I tracked Ken Elliott down to a place in Camden, I think, spoke on the phone once to find out the inspiration for the lyrics. That will be my secret. Their music has been so influential on my own and I owe SW a huge debt.
This is undoubtedly the masterpiece of Seventh Wave, my favourite band from the 70s. Unfortunately the shimmering future of this outrageous group has been stopped by well known issues.
Star Palace of the Sombre Warrior (part 2) Land of the bones, plague, fire, suffering, bring out your dead, the bell tolls, this season brings a change the sundial is still as a shadow caresses its face All but the shadow lost in space If you still have the will to carry on in the echoes in black holes one step beyond. The boundaries of scientific save life - the dreams of the spirit long since gone. How do you carry on? Such a…
Alright!Thank you for posting this. The most underrated band ever. I remember buying this when I was a kid out of the bargain bin for $1.99 at a Safeway here in California because of the "weird pic" on the cover. What a find! Progressive music with nards! This and Camera Obscura are my favorites, although I guess they're kinda' the same song anyway (connected to each other).Thanks for posting this - at least there's something on YT. I would think there's some live footage somewhere in the world.
Land of the bones, plague, fire, suffering, bring out your dead, the bell tolls, this season brings a change the sundial is still as a shadow caresses its face All but the shadow lost in space If you still have the will to carry on in the echoes in black holes one step beyond. The boundaries of scientific safe life - the dreams of the spirit long since gone. How do you carry on? Such a…
When this idea becomes perfectly clear enough, does it make you feel a little sorrier? Upon the wastelands of fear, perceive the rain of tears That flow from star palace of the sombre warrior Theater of war you moved as pieces in a game of chess as you die of a biblical myth. But the soldier who found an early grave is the cry of a child who’s lost its way and people who live from day to day they lost hope of better memories
No way to go, we are strangers in strange lands, such a… No way to go in this world without end We are but memories in time Now is all that we can fight We come to find a new day We come to find a new way A new day, a new way Ok, this comment and the last two are my attempt to transcribe the lyrics. Being a non-native speaker of english I could use some help, anybody better suggestions?
I never tire of this.I played Bass with Ken and Kieron in Second Hand and left the Band ;A desicion i regretted for years.I reunited with kieron when i played in the Balham Alligators.Of all the tracks they produced together Sombre Warrior still is my all time favorite.Pure Genius
My brother and some friends saw 7thW play at The Roxy on the Sunset Strip around 1975. Would you have been in the band?
The best band ever! Period. Totally unrevered! There are many that that we love. These are one you should.
Seventh Wave is one of the best things I heard in this category. I bought "Things to come"and "Psi-Fi" on vinyl and on cd's> Now I listen very of to their music on my PC during my work, both records. The music by Ken is incredible and the voice and percussion of Kieran... What can I say... Never heard anything like this in my collection of 1200 records mostly Rock, Prog Rock and Symphonic Rock but they where for me the top
'Things to Come' and 'Psi-Fi' Two remarkable synth rock albums from the mid 1970's. The music of Ken Elliot and Kieran O'Connor is imaginative, atmospheric and truly original. The quality of the song writing is excellent, I still love to play them. I now own the cd's but for many years played the vinyl originals and I wish they had recorded many more. Camera Obscura / Sombre Warrior still send shivers down the spine.
I was blown away by Psi Fi especially this song. Ken's vocals are superb and the song writing just so creative not to mention the instrumental towards the end. I also appreciate the intro. Thanks Ken
Here are the words as accurate as I can get them thanks to Davdof.
Used to have this box set of progressive music called supernatural fairytales that came out in the 90s when I was in high school. This song was on it and I loved it! Such rich sounding harmony! It really rocks too.
I've still got mine! Got it in '96. Was always into prog but this introduced me to a lot of bands that i'd never really heard.
What were your favorite songs off of the Supernatural Fairytales box set? Mine is VDGG's "Killer", Ash Ra Tempel's "Der Vierte Kuss", Wigwam's "Prophet/Marvelry Skimmer", Genesis's "The Musical Box", Star Palace's "Star Palace of the Sombre Warrior" and Quiet Sun's "Mummy Was An Asteroid".
@@Doobie1975 really liked National Health, Caravan, Henry Cow, Supersister, the genesis stuff, also the Amon Duul. It was all really good each disk really unique.
@@MMCEnsemble I think you're thinking of Hatfield & The North instead of National Health, I was happy to see Supersister included on here along with Nektar, I wish they would've chosen other songs by Gong, Magma, Golden Earring and PFM.
Long time ago, yet s'though yesterday, in SA uniform, reading the "Signal", I listened to this magnificent music .... Superhuman...
WOW! I love this track...should be re released, I can't resist joining in the choral arrangements and singing along to it too! :-)
It has been on Japanese import but the lyrics are very questionable
Star Palace of the Sombre Warrior (part 1)
When this idea becomes perfectly clear enough,
does it make you feel a little sorrier?
Upon the wastelands of fear, perceive the rain of tears
That flow from star palace of the sombre warrior
Theater of war you moved as pieces in a game
of chess as you die of a biblical myth.
But the soldier who found an early grave
is the cry of a child who’s lost his way
and people who live from day to day
they lost hope out of bitter memories
Star Palace of the Sombre Warrior
Wordless ideas become perfectly clear enough,
Does it make you feel a little sorrier?
Upon the wastelands of fear, perceive the rain of tears
That flow from star palace of the sombre warrior
Theatre of war you moved as pieces in a game
Of chess as you die of a biblical myth.
But the soldier who found an early grave
Is the cry of a child who’s lost his way
And people who live from day to day
Their last hope, our bitter memories
Land of the bones, plague, fire, suffering,
Bring out your dead,
The bell tolls, this season brings a change
The sundial is still as a shadow caresses its face
All but the shadow lost in space
If you still have the will to carry on
With your echoes in black holes one step beyond.
The boundaries of scientific sane life -
The dreams of the spirit long since gone.
How do you carry on?
Such a long way to go,
We are strangers in strange lands,
Such a long way to go
In this world without end
We are but memories in time
Now is all that we can fight
We come to find a new day
We come to find a new way
A new day, a new way
But the soldier who found an early grave
is the cry of a child who’s lost his way
and people who live from day to day
Their last hope, our bitter memories
I was at Loughborough Uni 74-77 when these guys gigged. I was totally blown away with the sound. This is some of the best stuff I've ever heard. Always been a fan of their stuff and never tire of a listen. Sombre Warrior is amazing. Who can forget Eloi and Festival in spooky 7/4 time.
I just love everything they did! It made my day then and now
Star Palace of the Sombre Warrior (part 3)
No way to go, we are strangers in strange lands, such a…
No way to go in this world without end
We are but memories in time
Now is all that we can fight
We come to find a new day
We come to find a new way
A new day, a new way
But the soldier who found an early grave
is the cry of a child who’s lost his way
and people who live from day to day
they lost hope out of bitter memories
I thank you sir..
I only know about this song because of the Supernatural Fairytales compilation five cd box set which showcased progressive rock from the seventies.
I heard this on "Radio Caroline" in the 70's. Oh so many years ago. So nice to hear it again. I found it by total chance.
I loved to listen to "Radio Caroline" In the evening throughout the 1970's they would play loads of Prog Rock. I miss those times. But it was so long ago now. Guess I am just an old Dinosaur.
Or an old fart. I don't care.
I have my memories of a time when you could hear good music on radio and D.J's that did not get on your tit's.
***** that was a great box set, wish it was still in print, this song was one of my favorites off of the Supernatural Fairytales box set along with Ash Ra Tempel's "Der Vierte Kuss", Wigwam's "Prophet/Marvelry Skimmer" and Faust's "It's A Rainy Day Sunshine Girl"
Me too! I had that boxed set. Such good material on it.
YES! YES! I really love this song alot, thanks a million for putting it on here and now I have it on my favorites!
Bought this album when I was 19 and didn't even know what drugs were, ... and I still loved it! In my 50's now and enjoy 'relaxing green' - Sounds so damned amazing even now. Thank you so much, I've now just bought the CD from Amazon - hang the price. Worth every cent.
I still have the vinyl I bought when I was 16...I remember them going on Magpie talking about synths...and if I'm not mistaken I think they wrote the theme to news at one with Robert Keys...this album probably kept me off drugs....listen on headphones..so much to hear!
Thanks, Arthur. I appreciate your sharing. Really!
It was Based On the Late Dennis Couldry who was clowning around in Maximum sound Studios in the Old Kent Road.we Had just recorded his first single for Decca ''James in The Basement''.
Wow finally I know-- This is superb info- and it reveals that there are extant recordings of 'The Next Collection'- Also connects with the UK early Ska scene via Rico- a whole other thread-- Recently found out that members of SH/TNC may have recorded early ska hits with 'AK and the Originals' and others (scuse confusion of facts here)- Many thanks Mr Kitchener
In these times with war going on in Ukraine we go back to this beautiful song. And Frankie G t H....
I tracked Ken Elliott down to a place in Camden, I think, spoke on the phone once to find out the inspiration for the lyrics. That will be my secret. Their music has been so influential on my own and I owe SW a huge debt.
This is undoubtedly the masterpiece of Seventh Wave, my favourite band from the 70s. Unfortunately the shimmering future of this outrageous group has been stopped by well known issues.
This my night music
Really really good psi, its make me shaky alot since first i heard
great thanks to post it
Finally to hear this again. I had this album and have not heard this since giving it away when I joined the Navy in 1975.
I found this album on 8-track in a budget bin and it turned out to be some really top-notch prog.
@ZoonieLazoon I agree. Camera Obscura & Star Palace are the best SW tunes, actually kinda' one 15 minute song.
Star Palace of the Sombre Warrior (part 2)
Land of the bones, plague, fire, suffering,
bring out your dead, the bell tolls, this season brings a change
the sundial is still as a shadow caresses its face
All but the shadow lost in space
If you still have the will to carry on
in the echoes in black holes one step beyond.
The boundaries of scientific save life - the dreams of the spirit long since gone.
How do you carry on? Such a…
pure genius
Alright!Thank you for posting this. The most underrated band ever. I remember buying this when I was a kid out of the bargain bin for $1.99 at a Safeway here in California because of the "weird pic" on the cover. What a find! Progressive music with nards! This and Camera Obscura are my favorites, although I guess they're kinda' the same song anyway (connected to each other).Thanks for posting this - at least there's something on YT. I would think there's some live footage somewhere in the world.
Great stuff! Ken is now a tenant in my house, and still composing stuff, and looking for outlets.
Wow! Do you have a good recorder that can capture sounds through walls?
Great Band !
Land of the bones, plague, fire, suffering,
bring out your dead, the bell tolls, this season brings a change
the sundial is still as a shadow caresses its face
All but the shadow lost in space
If you still have the will to carry on
in the echoes in black holes one step beyond.
The boundaries of scientific safe life - the dreams of the spirit long since gone.
How do you carry on? Such a…
saw them live a long time ago.
Me too
When this idea becomes perfectly clear enough,
does it make you feel a little sorrier?
Upon the wastelands of fear, perceive the rain of tears
That flow from star palace of the sombre warrior
Theater of war you moved as pieces in a game
of chess as you die of a biblical myth.
But the soldier who found an early grave
is the cry of a child who’s lost its way
and people who live from day to day
they lost hope of better memories
(セブンスウェイブ)のこのアルバムは..1979年、(昭和54年)に日本では..初期ジューダスプリーストのアルバム販売レーベルでもあった(ビクター音楽産業盤)から出ていた事があって..原盤(本国盤)の方のレーベルも...(ガルレーベル)という初期ジューダスと同様のレコード会社からのものでした。..日本では..(パリス)や(ストライフ)といった..少しエキセントリックで実験的なサウンドを旨とする海外バンド同様、一部のプログレマニアからは支持されてはいましたが..やはり(日本国内盤)はコレのみ、他のものは..ついぞ国内盤化するには至らず、当時の音楽専科誌や..ミュージックライフ誌のニューアルバム発売広告ページ、そのジャケ絵写真の..この(光る顔)のジャケ写真..この絵だけを見て..(..あ！これ見た事ある)...しかし関心の内容の音楽の方は..(聴いた事ない的..)..それ的な音楽ファンの意識を多く(通過)してしまったアルバムでもあるという話を聞いた事があります。笑。..ぼくはこれを..90年代に..高円寺駅下の中古盤屋さんで買って..何回も聴いているうちに..かなりそのサウンド、そして歌詞などが気にいった人間となってしまいました..笑。..それから10年後に..輸入CDで買い直す事に...笑。幻想的なジャケ絵もさることながら..🎸リターントゥフォーエバーランドと(さび)を連発するその歌詞の奇妙さ..そしてメロディ..それらの要素にぼくの心は釘付け。笑。パリスの音楽もすごくいいけど..こちらの(音)はアルバム全体的にキーが高いです。笑。よく知られたプログレ傾向のバンドとは少し趣が違うけどぼく的にはかなり壺な..キッチュなユーモア性の音楽バンドです。笑。
No way to go, we are strangers in strange lands, such a…
No way to go in this world without end
We are but memories in time
Now is all that we can fight
We come to find a new day
We come to find a new way
A new day, a new way
Ok, this comment and the last two are my attempt to transcribe the lyrics. Being a non-native speaker of english I could use some help, anybody better suggestions?
Dear Mr Kitchener- I have wanted to ask this for decades- Can you please tell me- who was 'Denis James (The Clown)'? Thank you-- K
is there anybody have lyrics of this song?
Hello sir,
You were in Second Hand? Would you consent to an interview?
Sincerely,
B.C. Miller (respected PDX journalist)
surprisingly Tiktok brought me here
poignant song
i like this track, however i need 25mg of lsd to tolerate the,
Nyt mentiin kovin70luvulle olin noin 15 kesäinen kun kuulin eka kerran bändiä