Salisbury the single version I have never been a fan of ripping the guts out of a song to make it a single .... This isn't bad, but it loses the majesty of the full version, even though it is coherent, which in itself surprised me.
Salisbury - Live An ambitious number to try and carry off live, but like everything else, these guys seem a little under-appreciated for their live work also.
Salisbury I stated earlier I love that they used only parts of the orchestra (brass & woodwind ?) & did not use the string section. I hate strings. Deep Purple did a similar track, April, on the Deep Purple (3rd) album. I also like that track.
Again a terrific write-up. I suppose I say that only when I agree with everything you’ve written D), but so far it’s happened a lot. Yes, I find this to be a very accomplished song. Really absorbing. I love the change when Byron sings: “As time passed and all too fast I just knew we couldn't last And I guessed that the end Was near at hand”
Salisbury The Song. What an epic. The sound is monumental, the arrangement superb and the production quality is spot on. I love the moments when you hear Mick hitting his pedals, the click forewarning of his solo exploits. Not sure any band would get away with something like this today, but I'm glad they did it back then!!!
I can't find when it was performed, but it is from the 2016 2cd release, which I don't have. Uriah Heep - Salisbury
Sleeve notes state : "The live version of Salisbury was recovered from an old 1/4" desk tape (along with July Morning), and it appears it was recorded in London, quite possibly at The Greyhound in Croydon, on 21st November 1971" July Morning is mentioned because it turns up on another reissue.
It's a very simple song, I like vocal arrangements. Not bad for a b'side but it is not a memorable song either. I like it without a doubt but nothing from another world
I love this song, especially for the Box / Hensley guitar duo. The vocal arrangement is not wasted either.
Another controversial song ... for some it is fantastic and for others it is the one that spoils the album. I like it although at first it seemed quite boring to me. As time passed I began to appreciate the orchestra arrangements and all the band's work in that performance. It is not one of my favorites within the entire Uriah Heep discography but it really is an impressive song. One has heard other epic rock compositions of those years and this is not for example at the height of "Supper's Ready" or "Karn Evil 9" ... but it has its own
Here Am I We start off really mellow. This has a dreamy feel. Gentle textural guitars, melodic bass, gentle rim shot drums, and Byron delivering and super mellow vocal. We get a nicely arranged chorus, even though only one line repeated. I am guessing they thought this was too mellow for the album? I reckon this is actually really cool, but I would imagine in 1971, it would have just sent the wrong message about where the band were, and were heading. Then at 3:45 we get an ascending riff run into some power chords and a complete change of feel. This is quite a remarkable song for an outtake or throwaway. There is two guitars trading leads for a bit, not sure if it is just Box, or Hensley and Box, and then we move into a Box wah fest. At first I didn't recognise the song to be honest, but as soon as the vocal came in, it reminded me. At 5:54 we move back into the chorus, and we end with this dreamy mellow thing, as it began. I gotta say I like this track.
High Priestess single edit There is only 3 seconds difference, so I am not sure exactly what the difference is here.
