tonsorock
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"Crescent Noon" from Close To You is such an incredible song, and yet, I rarely see it mentioned in anyone's favorite song lists etc. and of all the dozens of compilations, it has only shown up on one Japanese release. From Richard's melancholy piano playing — with a strong nod to classical composer Eric Satie's "Trois Gymnopédies" — and Karen's sublime range of melody as she sings the descending chorus ending on a gorgeous low note, "To a falling crescent noon," is is a stunning work of art. John Bettis' lyrics mix somewhat ambiguous fantasy lyrics ("Somewhere in a fairy-tale forest lies one answer that is waiting to be heard") leaving one to wonder what the real message is. Ecology? The passing of the seasons? Only in the third verse does he hint that it could be about a fading relationship when Karen sings, "You and I were born like the breaking day, All our seasons , All our green Septembers burn away."
I would love to hear a clean version of the live performance from the California State University set, and this would definitely be on my request list for a Vol. 2 of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra if one is to happen.
I would love to hear a clean version of the live performance from the California State University set, and this would definitely be on my request list for a Vol. 2 of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra if one is to happen.