Thanks for posting this, one of the most beautiful and obscure songs of the last 1/2 of the 20th century. Why this hasn't been used as a soundtrack for a blanc and white movie shot in New York City at night is beyond me. Orchestral comp meets a jazz bedding on a par with something Felix Pappalardi might have come up with. I can see the closing credits of WOR TV in New York City when Million Dollar Movie was on in the 60's- b&w car headlights, steam rising from a manhole, swinging phone receiver-
This album came after CHILD IS THE FATHER TO MAN so it wasn't a "prelude" to it, but it doesn't matter. They are both in the same vein. This was Harvey Brooks' first chance to really shine after playing quietly and unheralded in the background on so many sessions at that time. BEAUTIFUL INSTRUMENTAL TUNE.
My father's got it on vinyl and I've got it on cd... A great album.
I mean, I'm only 16 years old and I've been listening to such stuff for 4 years or so, and for the past year I've been listening almost solely to extreme metal, but, man, this one is what I call an all time classic, I'll never get tired of it. I bet my son will also buy it for himself when he starts discovering this kind of music, if the planet hasn't been destroyed before I have a son, that is.
@redl3ss That's the magic of real art. I always looked at this; as a prelude - to Al Cooper's Blood Sweat and Tears' "Child is The Father to Man" ...,
I first heard this song (Harveys Tune) the year it came out and so myself and our Garage Band tried to duplicate it as well as songs from Electric Flag, such as Groovin is Easy. Abt 1968 or 69. WOW! such beautiful songs! If only Harveys Tune was a longer song! If all I ever heard again was that song, it would be ok.
This song reminds me of someone I once knew. Harvey Dubs. Rest in Peace, Harvey. God love ya my friend.
nlmoss 1 month ago
I've got my 3 year old son hooked on this.
magicalmysterygirl 1 month ago
Seeexyyyy!!!!
MultiDannyboy89 1 month ago
@MultiDannyboy89 Bloomfield had great taste.
MultiDannyboy89 1 month ago
Thanks for posting this, one of the most beautiful and obscure songs of the last 1/2 of the 20th century. Why this hasn't been used as a soundtrack for a blanc and white movie shot in New York City at night is beyond me. Orchestral comp meets a jazz bedding on a par with something Felix Pappalardi might have come up with. I can see the closing credits of WOR TV in New York City when Million Dollar Movie was on in the 60's- b&w car headlights, steam rising from a manhole, swinging phone receiver-
nolasurrealism 2 months ago
This will always be one of my favorite instrumentals. Love those chords.
magicalmysterygirl 3 months ago
incredible gone music-so much talent!!
snortbag 5 months ago in playlist snortbag's Favorited Videos
This album came after CHILD IS THE FATHER TO MAN so it wasn't a "prelude" to it, but it doesn't matter. They are both in the same vein. This was Harvey Brooks' first chance to really shine after playing quietly and unheralded in the background on so many sessions at that time. BEAUTIFUL INSTRUMENTAL TUNE.
deanslist101 6 months ago
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OmegaLara685 6 months ago
I always heard this at midnight - the opening tune to a radio program, it took me a while to find it.
Armarantian 7 months ago
My father's got it on vinyl and I've got it on cd... A great album.
I mean, I'm only 16 years old and I've been listening to such stuff for 4 years or so, and for the past year I've been listening almost solely to extreme metal, but, man, this one is what I call an all time classic, I'll never get tired of it. I bet my son will also buy it for himself when he starts discovering this kind of music, if the planet hasn't been destroyed before I have a son, that is.
redl3ss 8 months ago 10
@redl3ss well it will be destroyed before you have a son
sorryass9988 7 months ago
@sorryass9988 Aw, come on; how about some 'cynical-optimism' ...,
MegaASHENAFI 3 months ago in playlist #1 Jazzy Smooth
@redl3ss That's the magic of real art. I always looked at this; as a prelude - to Al Cooper's Blood Sweat and Tears' "Child is The Father to Man" ...,
MegaASHENAFI 6 months ago in playlist #1 Jazzy Smooth
@MegaASHENAFI That makes two of us. Al Cooper's BS&T, was the most authentic combination of Rock and Jazz - for me.
MegaASHENAFI 3 months ago in playlist #1 Jazzy Smooth
- remainings of warriours' dreams -
fleetwoodmac1982 8 months ago
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fleetwoodmac1982 8 months ago
Geniuses!!
snortbag 9 months ago
This tune is way too short,
PCFDD 10 months ago 5
I still have this vinyl....love it
MrStudio60 10 months ago
I first heard this song (Harveys Tune) the year it came out and so myself and our Garage Band tried to duplicate it as well as songs from Electric Flag, such as Groovin is Easy. Abt 1968 or 69. WOW! such beautiful songs! If only Harveys Tune was a longer song! If all I ever heard again was that song, it would be ok.
jasiyahsmama 11 months ago
i have always loved this piece.
gorgeous, atmospheric, sublime.
feldspar9 1 year ago 2
Reminder of a true Golden Age of music. Still one of my favorite LPs. Thank you my brother John for this gift. Miss you bro.
surf7lakemich1 1 year ago
A masterpiece of playing technique and recording balance of every instrument,
ingonish7 1 year ago
Beautiful tune from a classic album!
kasponya 1 year ago
just incredible!
snortbag 1 year ago
Boy do I remember this alblum when it came out...many many moons ago, where did the time go.....
Behutet93 1 year ago
Who played tenor sax on this?
hookalakah 1 year ago
It just transports to another world.
peachmelba16 1 year ago
@peachmelba16 - Amen to that, sister. Regards, The '62 Mathew St. Band (1 Man-Full Group Retro)
OlRetro 1 year ago
this is one of my all time favorites
claudiakorff 1 year ago
this is great. still have a tape copy of this album.
smilecomix 1 year ago
absolutamente genial
galacho59gz 2 years ago
You got that right!
spidermr 2 years ago
Absolutely brilliant piece!
magicalmysterygirl 2 years ago