Good,bad,andrush Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 This song is incredibly epic. I'm just rediscovering it, and I think Van Der Graaf Generator needs more attention everywhere. Therefore I made this thread in honor of their genius, and I command you to listen to a A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers. Some of the deepest stuff ever; an absolute masterpiece of prog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 They've got a new album out haven't they too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 QUOTE (treeduck @ Apr 6 2011, 01:20 PM) They've got a new album out haven't they too? how recent? i know they released one in 2008 or so. sorry if i'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 QUOTE (Good,bad,andrush @ Apr 6 2011, 01:22 PM) QUOTE (treeduck @ Apr 6 2011, 01:20 PM) They've got a new album out haven't they too? how recent? i know they released one in 2008 or so. sorry if i'm wrong. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Grounding_in_Numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 A Grounding In Numbers is their best album since Godbluff. Oh yes. Fabulous stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 Must have this now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 Discuss this band and song, people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 Hands down, one of the most beautiful things you will ever see and hear. The chemistry between the two is astonishing, mind-blowing, surreal, sad yet happy, and it takes you to a world you just can't imagine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It_pqlsF56A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 Peter Hamill is the most overlooked musician in the entire world of music. He has 34 solo albums. (a few are instrumental or collaborations) and 12 with VDGG. He is a genius lyricist and plays in some mind-blowing keys and time signatures and at times plays really simple just lovely stuff. He's covered a variety of genres and plays several instruments and has a wonderful vocal range. I am so glad I can keep this genius to myself, because there are probably like 5 people in the world that know him Such a shame not many recognize his genius and diversity and all the great music he has put out. He is the foundation for 40+ albums of music ranging from good to masterpiece, nothing that is okay or bad. Sure some songs are kind of but just look at how much this guy has done! And I'm not talking just quantity. This guy is quality too! If he wrote only 5 albums (take any five of his or VDGG) he would be extremely overlooked. Now take 10x that amount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In A Tidewater Surge Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Couldn't agree more, Peter Hammill is a great artist, and he's entirely overlooked by most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 QUOTE (Good,bad,andrush @ Apr 11 2011, 11:21 PM) Peter Hamill is the most overlooked musician in the entire world of music. He has 34 solo albums. (a few are instrumental or collaborations) and 12 with VDGG. He is a genius lyricist and plays in some mind-blowing keys and time signatures and at times plays really simple just lovely stuff. He's covered a variety of genres and plays several instruments and has a wonderful vocal range. I am so glad I can keep this genius to myself, because there are probably like 5 people in the world that know him Such a shame not many recognize his genius and diversity and all the great music he has put out. He is the foundation for 40+ albums of music ranging from good to masterpiece, nothing that is okay or bad. Sure some songs are kind of but just look at how much this guy has done! And I'm not talking just quantity. This guy is quality too! If he wrote only 5 albums (take any five of his or VDGG) he would be extremely overlooked. Now take 10x that amount? A remarkable artist. I have around 20 of his albums. Some melodic, some practically atonal, some breezy, some as dense as granite. My top 5 PH solo albums: Nadir's Big Chance The Silent Corner & The Empty Stage Over Ph7 Singularity I need to start digging into his 90's stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Apr 12 2011, 03:47 AM) QUOTE (Good @ bad,andrush,Apr 11 2011, 11:21 PM) Peter Hamill is the most overlooked musician in the entire world of music. He has 34 solo albums. (a few are instrumental or collaborations) and 12 with VDGG. He is a genius lyricist and plays in some mind-blowing keys and time signatures and at times plays really simple just lovely stuff. He's covered a variety of genres and plays several instruments and has a wonderful vocal range. I am so glad I can keep this genius to myself, because there are probably like 5 people in the world that know him Such a shame not many recognize his genius and diversity and all the great music he has put out. He is the foundation for 40+ albums of music ranging from good to masterpiece, nothing that is okay or bad. Sure some songs are kind of but just look at how much this guy has done! And I'm not talking just quantity. This guy is quality too! If he wrote only 5 albums (take any five of his or VDGG) he would be extremely overlooked. Now take 10x that amount? A remarkable artist. I have around 20 of his albums. Some melodic, some practically atonal, some breezy, some as dense as granite. My top 5 PH solo albums: Nadir's Big Chance The Silent Corner & The Empty Stage Over Ph7 Singularity I need to start digging into his 90's stuff. I need 90's era as well. Good choice of albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Imaginos Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I'm amazed at how good "A Grounding In Numbers" is. It's currently a strong contender for my album of the year (yes, I know we're only 4 months in). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 QUOTE (Imaginos @ Apr 12 2011, 02:51 PM) I'm amazed at how good "A Grounding In Numbers" is. It's currently a strong contender for my album of the year (yes, I know we're only 4 months in). It's bloody marvellous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Apr 12 2011, 10:56 AM) QUOTE (Imaginos @ Apr 12 2011, 02:51 PM) I'm amazed at how good "A Grounding In Numbers" is. It's currently a strong contender for my album of the year (yes, I know we're only 4 months in). It's bloody marvellous. Okay, you guys sold me, I'm getting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Apr 12 2011, 02:58 PM) QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Apr 12 2011, 10:56 AM) QUOTE (Imaginos @ Apr 12 2011, 02:51 PM) I'm amazed at how good "A Grounding In Numbers" is. It's currently a strong contender for my album of the year (yes, I know we're only 4 months in). It's bloody marvellous. Okay, you guys sold me, I'm getting it. If you are disappointed by it, I will personally go out and verbally harrass a badger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaginos Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Apr 12 2011, 10:21 AM) QUOTE (ReRushed @ Apr 12 2011, 02:58 PM) QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Apr 12 2011, 10:56 AM) QUOTE (Imaginos @ Apr 12 2011, 02:51 PM) I'm amazed at how good "A Grounding In Numbers" is. It's currently a strong contender for my album of the year (yes, I know we're only 4 months in). It's bloody marvellous. Okay, you guys sold me, I'm getting it. If you are disappointed by it, I will personally go out and verbally harrass a badger. As long as it's not "One Live Badger" (now that was another classic album). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good,bad,andrush Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 I just can't believe the dude still has it, especially after his heart attack. Makes me look forward to hearing his 90's work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I'm half way through my first listen of A Grounding In Numbers...holy...shit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Apr 13 2011, 01:23 PM) I'm half way through my first listen of A Grounding In Numbers...holy...shit... Good, ain't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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