I Talk to the Wind (3:15)
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“I Talk to the Wind” is the second track from the British progressive rock band King Crimson’s debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King.
Starting immediately after the cacophony that ends “21st Century Schizoid Man”, the mood of this song is a stark contrast; it is relatively serene, simple and peaceful. Ian McDonald’s flute begins the song, and is one of the lead instruments throughout. He also plays a classical-inspired solo in the middle of the song as a “C” section and a longer one at the end as a coda.
These themes would be revisited again by the band, notably on their second album, In the Wake of Poseidon. “Pictures of a City”, with a similar mood as “21st Century Schizoid Man”, would be followed by “Cadence And Cascade”, another relatively calm song for the band.
A version of this song appears on the 1992 album Mind Fruit by the band Opus III.
The Shapir-O’Rama also cover this song on their 1988 debut El Mundo de Vapor y Valentia (Old Vienna).
The song was performed live in 1996 by Ian McDonald and later King Crimson member John Wetton with Steve Hackett on Hackett’s Tokyo Tapes.
Another version of this song appears on the 2007 Jordan Rudess album The Road Home.
Starting immediately after the cacophony that ends “21st Century Schizoid Man”, the mood of this song is a stark contrast; it is relatively serene, simple and peaceful. Ian McDonald’s flute begins the song, and is one of the lead instruments throughout. He also plays a classical-inspired solo in the middle of the song as a “C” section and a longer one at the end as a coda.
These themes would be revisited again by the band, notably on their second album, In the Wake of Poseidon. “Pictures of a City”, with a similar mood as “21st Century Schizoid Man”, would be followed by “Cadence And Cascade”, another relatively calm song for the band.
A version of this song appears on the 1992 album Mind Fruit by the band Opus III.
The Shapir-O’Rama also cover this song on their 1988 debut El Mundo de Vapor y Valentia (Old Vienna).
The song was performed live in 1996 by Ian McDonald and later King Crimson member John Wetton with Steve Hackett on Hackett’s Tokyo Tapes.
Another version of this song appears on the 2007 Jordan Rudess album The Road Home.
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Said the straight man to the late man
Where have you been
I've been here and I've been there
And I've been in between.
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drumbum16 wrote:
This song never fails to chill me out.
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niQboy wrote:
Brilliant, absolutely mind-blowing. [3]
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Emrrique wrote:
for me, the best song of kg
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juanbrujox wrote:
I can't believe i wasted 24 years of my life without paying attention to this majestic masterpiece. 40 years later, the king won another fan
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LibertyCap89 wrote:
Drifty
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PhonSiE wrote:
Brilliant, absolutely mind-blowing. [2]
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baucham wrote:
Very simple, only beautiful :/
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whitey25 wrote:
Awesome song, for the a first listen of King Crimson this rocks.
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TheAcidQueen_x wrote:
My God, what an amazing song. One of the reasons I love King Crimson so much.
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SadWingsThorn wrote:
mind blowing.
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Ginger_Beakey wrote:
Brilliant, absolutely mind-blowing.
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2487 wrote:
now THAT'S music
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speedy15 wrote:
i don't have words for this song. it's too _______
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BatAttakk wrote:
Beautiful and brilliant!
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abbey23 wrote:
This is just one of the most beautiful songs ever! My all time favourite King Crimson track. I usually listen to it on repeat, and it just carries me away. Sometimes i think i'm just gonna burst with emotion when i hear that flute, sublime... On top of wonderful music, the lyrics are incredible!
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Jn_Barnes wrote:
Listened to this once while having a spliff on a beach on a nice warm day once. Fits perfectly.
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spectralbeard wrote:
pretty much sums it all up. the wind does not hear.
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Bamlaflamme wrote:
My words are all carried away...
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cortezdawg360 wrote:
Beautiful...
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jasoonne wrote:
they are so great here also http://lavamus.com/Search/?bg=0&q=King+Crimson&x=0&y=0
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