Return to Forever - Where Have I Known You Before
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Artist: Return to ForeverEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1990-10-25
Music Label: Polygram Records
Soundtracks:
- Vulcan Worlds
- Where Have I Loved You Before?
- Shadow of Lo
- Where Have I Danced With You Before
- Beyond the Seventh Galaxy
- Earth Juice
- Where Have I Known You Before?
- Song to the Pharoah Kings
Music reviews of Where Have I Known You Before
Music Review: what a band these guys were
Rating: 5 Stars
Where Have I Known You Before proves to me once AGAIN exactly how much different (and better) jazz from the 70's was. This is *phenomenal* instrumental playing.
It's not ordinary by any stretch of the imagination. These band members had a unique ability to really make you open your mind and appreciate instrumental chops played tastefully and creatively, and chops that are constantly full of passion and energy. You feel like you're getting a complete experience when you hear albums like this one.
This is perhaps one of the finest recordings from the mid 70's you will ever hear, right next to the Mahavishnu Orchestra's Visions of the Emerald Beyond. I seriously mean that. Yes, I've heard quite a bit of albums around the same time Where Have I Known You Before was released, and despite the fact this album wasn't exactly popular doesn't really MEAN anything when it comes down to it. What matters is that I've heard the album, and I'm trying my best to convince YOU why you need to hear it.
The fact that instrumental skills of THIS caliber actually exist, and have been laid down on tape for this recording, really proves to me Return to Forever were more than just a talented group of fellows. This is a band that really gave listeners a challenging and lasting experience.
The keyboard playing is a constant feature of the album. Tastefully played, engaging, and always being displayed in a way that proves the keyboard player is giving everything he has and then some. The guitar playing is the same way. More passion than most guitar players would be able to lay down, that's for sure.
Again I have to ask the magic question- THIS is jazz? The lengthy and intense keyboard and guitar jams that come and go are considered jazzy? Are you sure this kind of music doesn't belong in the rock camp? Perhaps rock fusion is the appropriate choice of words.
The album cover shows a sun appearing in a hazy red sky. The only thing hazy about these compositions are the images you get in your head. The music is certainly nothing hazy, or unorganized, or played lazily, or ANYTHING like that- this is just a straight up perfect example of jazz that at one point in time wasn't afraid to be as experimental as possible.
Does Where Have I Known You Before leave a lasting impression? You BET it does. A positive one at that. I'm more than happy giving an album with such brilliant instrumental playing a perfect 5 stars. Replay value is important to me as well, and this album most certainly delivers in that respect.
If you're someone just getting into jazz and would like to hear a fantastic piece of music, check out THIS album. You will be blown away by many moments among all the instrumental jams, I guarantee it. You simply must check out the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Jade Warrior, Camel and Santana as well because these bands have their fair share of music focusing on jazzy and tasteful instrumental chops as well.
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