Pete sinfield is best known for his contribution as lyricist for king crimson. He has only edited an album, still of his compositions and poems. Peter john sinfield born 27 december 1943 is an english songwriter, most famously known as the lyricist and cofounding member of early incarnations of king crimson, whose debut album in the court of the crimson king has been regarded as one of the most influential progressive rock albums ever released. His solo album from 1973 was one of the earliest releases on elps manticore label and features contributions from greg lake, ian wallace, mel collins, john wetton, keith tippet and many more luminaries.
Still i wonder how it is to be a stream from a dark well constant flowing winding seawards over ancient mossy wheels yet feel no need of knowing. Admittedly, pete sinfield had quite a resume to his name. Pete sinfield still vinyl records, lp, cd on cdandlp. He also worked with mcdonald and giles and produced the first bryan ferry and roxy music album. He is still active within the songwriting community and is a member of the british academy of songwriters, composers and authors committee. Pete sinfield still from his 1973 album still youtube. Esoterics doubledisc reissue, however, reveals an album undeniably of its time whichdespite certain unavoidable weaknessesdoes fare better four decades on, now assessable on its own merits rather than in comparison to crimson. Larks tongues in aspic by king crimson, and still by pete sinfield both pink and blue covers. Islands is the fourth album from king crimson, released in december 1971, and islands is its final track well, almost. Pete sinfield was in the early days of king crimson the writer of their lyrics. Beneath the tinsel twilight skies a changeling child with cinnamon eyes wends his way to a secret glade and plays his pipe in a serenade in and out of the spectral trees. Sinfield would pen the words for the first four king crimson albums and near the end of that tenure, released the 1972 solo lp still with manticore records.
Sinfield also produced the first roxy music album and, more recently, collaborated with andy hill on chers heart of stone and celine dions think twice and call the man. Envelopes of yesterday bass fuzz john wetton music by sinfield b2. Peter john sinfield born 27 december 1943 is an english poet and songwriter who was the lyricist and cofounder of early incarnations of king crimson, whose debut album in the court of the crimson king is one of the most influential progressive rock albums released in 2005, sinfield was noted as a prog rock hero in q magazine for his lyrics and influence in the music industry. Peter sinfield songsoup42 at yahoo dot com modern dance. He underwent heart surgery in 2005, from which he is now fully recovered. Digitally remastered and expanded two cd edition of this 1973 album from the former king crimson lyricist featuring 11 bonus tracks. Featuring guest performances from the likes of greg lake, john wetton, ian wallace, keith tippett and mel collins, though more whimsical in nature, still shares stylistic similarities with king crimsons islands and lizard. I acquired pete sinfields still kind of a while ago at the beginning of my must acquire all things crimson whether i really know the context or not stage. Already having a fear of the stage which he had little time to overcome due to writing demands, his solo career was put on hold and he worked with elp for the next few years. Shop 36 records for sale for album still by pete sinfield on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from peter sinfield at the discogs marketplace.
Your name first appeared on in the court of the crimson king, were you writing lyrics before then. And on first listen, my initial and very ignorant reaction to this record was. This record i have rated excellent condition, vinyl clean and playing nice. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Sinfield intended still as the start of a solo career, but. Still i wonder how it is to be a stream, from a dark well constant flowing, winding seawards over ancient mossy wheels yet feel no need of k. Easy to see why a label might sign him to a solo deal. This unique and compelling book analyses what it means to be unemployed in britain today. Music profile for peter sinfield, born 27 december 1943. Cole pedal steel guitar, greg lake associate producer, mel collins. A remastered and expanded double disc edition of pete sinfields eccentric and beguiling 1973 solo album. Sinfields solo debut, still manticore, was largely lambasted when it was released in 1973.
Sinfields debut album, still, united numerous former greg lake, mel collins, ian wallace and future john wetton crimson alumni. A house of hopes and dreams electric guitar greg lake music by sinfield b4. Peter sinfield is best known as the lyricist and a founding member of the original king crimson and its immediate offshoots, up through the version of the band that recorded islands in late 1971. He is a devoted herbalist and researcher of alternative medicine and has used various natural. Still lead vocals joint greg lake music by mennie, sinfield, jump, brunton, dolan b1. Pete sinfield still 1973 this king crimson related record is the sole album of lyricist peter sinfield who wrote the lyrics for the first four crimson albums, some elp albums and some italian progressive rock bands. Sinfield s work with emerson, lake and palmer led to a 1972 contract with their manticore imprint distributed by atlantic and the release of still. Pete sinfield was born on december 27, 1943 in fulham, london, england as peter john sinfield.
Albums include still, in a land of clear colours, and supernatural fairy tales. Stillusion is a music studio album recording by peter sinfield prog relatedprogressive rock released in 1973 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Interview with peter sinfield in modern dance etwiki. Still also known as stillusion is the first, and to date only, solo album, released in 1973 by. On this album sinfield not only writes the lyrics, but also shows his more then reasonable vocal capabilities and he plays 12. Kevin sinfield book yep offer great northern books. The last plaintive note from marc charigs cornet leaves the mellotron drifting solo into silence. Itcotck was a tune all written by me for my band creation. Pete sinfield vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Alan sinfield is the author of the wilde century 3.
A series of occasional posts hearing out the solo excursions of rock historys supporting players. He was one of the original members of king crimson, responsible for the lyrics on the bands first four albums. Although he was a decent enough singer, he did enlist excrimsoner greg lake to help with some vocalizing. I find in still the genesis of so much production and arrangement in the earlier kc albums which of course sinfield was apart of. The peter sinfield web domain official site of poetlyricist peter sinfield. He revisited twenty years after with some friends, and just watching the list of collaborators you.
This cover is in very good plus condition vinyl has been stored vertically in. Feb 03, 2012 sinfield s debut album, still, united numerous former greg lake, mel collins, ian wallace and future john wetton crimson alumni. Peter john sinfield born on december 27, 1943 in fulham palace road, fulham, south west london is an english writer and artist, most famously known. Pete sinfield still vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. Pete sinfield still 1973 this king crimson related record is the sole album of lyricist peter sinfield who wrote the lyrics for the first four crimson albums, some. The greatest captain of the modern era, he led leeds rhinos to unprecedented success, including seven grand final wins, three world club titles, the league leaders shield three times and backtoback victories at wembley in the challenge cup. Under the sky by pete sinfield, 9780851150345, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Still also known as stillusion is the first, and to date only, solo album, released in 1973 by pete sinfield, former lyricist of progressive rock band king crimson.
Best known for his work with king crimson, emerson lake and palmer and pfm, mr. A remastered and expanded double disc edition of pete sinfield s eccentric and beguiling 1973 solo album. I acquired pete sinfields still kind of a while ago at the beginning of my must acquire all things crimson whether i really know the context or not stage and on first listen, my initial and very ignorant reaction to this record was. Sinfield s debut album, still, united numerous former greg lake, mel collins, ian wallace and future john wetton crimson alumni. With fellow crimsonites greg lake, mel collins, and john wetton helping him out, sinfield manages to capture a sturdyenough progressive air across the length of the album, complemented by periodic. He contributed to in the court of the crimson king, in the wake of poseidon, lizard and islands, which he also produced. Produced by sinfield with mel collins and greg lake listed as associate performers, the album wasnt bad. Pete sinfield still vinyl records and cds for sale. Sep 05, 20 pete sinfield was in the early days of king crimson the writer of their lyrics. Still i wonder how it is to be a stream, from a dark well constant flowing, winding seawar.
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