Monday 23 August 2010

Jade Warrior - Kites ( 1976 )



The asian/ oriental elements are more present on 'Kites' and on the whole is more like there 'previous 'Floating World' album with it's subtle and sometimes more intense instrumental ambient fusion . 

The 'King Crimson' influence is very apparent.

The second side of 'Kites' is one long suite and is one of this recordings highlights.

Another excellent album!



Songs / Tracks Listing
1. Songs of the forest (3:30) 

2. Wind song (3:25) 
3. The Emperor kite (2:21) 
4. Wind borne (7:32) 
5. Kite song (2:20) 
6. Land of the warrior (3:29) 
7. Quietly by the river bank (4:35) 
8. Arrival of the Emporer: "What does the venerable sir do?" (2:27) 
9. Teh Ch'eng: "Do you understand this?" (1:08) 
10. Arrival of Chia Shan: discourse and liberation (0:53) 
11. Towards the mountains (2:04) 
12. The last question (2:37) 



Line-up / Musicians
- Tony Duhig / guitars, percussion 

- Jon Field / percussion, flutes 
WITH: 
- Roger Bryson / piano (3-7) 
- Fred Frith / violins (9)
- Pete Gibson / brass (1-4) 
- Coldridge Goode / bass (4)
- Debbie Hall / violin (2-3) 
- Graham Morgan / drums (3-7)
- Joe O'Donnell / violins (10) 
- Clodagh Simmons / girl's choir (1-2) 
- Jeff Westley / electric piano (4) 
- Willie / snare & bass drums (1) 

The String Quartet (3-7)





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