A much underated band that probably made the mistake of recording too many long repetitive instrumentals. However whenever they introduced vocals, like on Lies, they were one of the best bands around. Latimer and Bardens wrote some of the best melodies of that time and the combination of guitar, keyboard and vocals were truly memorable.
@banfieldc Camel have been one of the finest bands ever. There was absolutely no 'mistake' with recording instrumentals - they were bloody brilliant at it. It is not coincidence that The Snow Goose is their most critically acclaimed album and is also one of the most popular ones. Doing what you are very good at is not the mistake. Not doing what you are very good at certainly is.
@CharleeVee........ this isn't live.....it's a promotional video.....Many rock bands use a live stage as the set for a video. Look at number of the beast by Iron Maiden as another example. They then use the original track as they do in all videos.
@xabbukhozek how many times have you heard the album version? I got this CD in 1980 and I tell you this is the same track as was recorded for the album. The solo is note perfect. The other thing is, where's the crowd, where's the cheering and the background noise, and finally, if it is live, how did they get the camera work done in one take?
Thanks for posting Lies with this line-up. Nude is one of their best albums. This set looks similar to the video of City Life. It is also apparent that Andy Ward was suffering from what Mr Latimer said was later discovered as bi-polar mania, and was untreated at the time.
Oh, Camel is wonderful band! And this is wonderful song! I love this ;)
garggi99 3 months ago
"¿Has peace arrived, or is this some kind of joke?"
It's a question that still remains.
Mauref 6 months ago
"¿Has peace arrived, or is this some kind of joke?
It's a question that still remains.
Mauref 6 months ago
Great tune, Great Band !!
Pibbs1 10 months ago
I gotta say this is reallly emotive!! Now I know the meaning of playing serously !!
Silverspring777 11 months ago
A much underated band that probably made the mistake of recording too many long repetitive instrumentals. However whenever they introduced vocals, like on Lies, they were one of the best bands around. Latimer and Bardens wrote some of the best melodies of that time and the combination of guitar, keyboard and vocals were truly memorable.
banfieldc 1 year ago
@banfieldc Camel have been one of the finest bands ever. There was absolutely no 'mistake' with recording instrumentals - they were bloody brilliant at it. It is not coincidence that The Snow Goose is their most critically acclaimed album and is also one of the most popular ones. Doing what you are very good at is not the mistake. Not doing what you are very good at certainly is.
sweetnothing1977 11 months ago
This, and 'City Life, are promotional videos made at Shepperton Studios where the band mimed to a playbacks of the original album tracks.
sutre7 1 year ago
At this faze of his life Andrew looks like Freznes the young French actor who starred in the Mavien rose film.
MrAugustus88 1 year ago
Anyone got the original soundtrack to this video?
Strange to hear the album track overdubbed. Still love the guitar work though.
CharleeVee 2 years ago
@CharleeVee........ this isn't live.....it's a promotional video.....Many rock bands use a live stage as the set for a video. Look at number of the beast by Iron Maiden as another example. They then use the original track as they do in all videos.
LazyScott99 1 year ago
@LazyScott99 It do not sound like the studio version to me.
xabbukhozek 1 year ago
@xabbukhozek how many times have you heard the album version? I got this CD in 1980 and I tell you this is the same track as was recorded for the album. The solo is note perfect. The other thing is, where's the crowd, where's the cheering and the background noise, and finally, if it is live, how did they get the camera work done in one take?
LazyScott99 1 year ago
@LazyScott99 You'r right, I am sorry ProgRock brother. It just mean that they so have it, that I though it was live.
xabbukhozek 1 year ago
Grande Band !!
qix70 2 years ago
Great Band !! :)
Eskarolilla2 2 years ago
Camel is the most underrated band in the history of music, they are sooo great
tamertamo 2 years ago 2
@tamertamo You are so right on!!!
1greatgray 6 months ago
Thanks for posting Lies with this line-up. Nude is one of their best albums. This set looks similar to the video of City Life. It is also apparent that Andy Ward was suffering from what Mr Latimer said was later discovered as bi-polar mania, and was untreated at the time.
edonotokyo 3 years ago 7
pure rock at its best-sheer genius, magnificent, fantastic!!!!
latimer47 3 years ago 2
My favourite song by Camel. Fantastic.
camelandu2 3 years ago
really good band
and really good song too!!
arielo2 3 years ago 6