I got "Song Cycle" on CD back in spring 1992 and probably played it 200 times before that year ended. 20 years later it's still an album I cant stop playing and am endlessly facinated with. Parks' other albums are all gems, but they are nothing like this mindbender. A must hear for late 60's psych fans ! Thanks, Van Dyke.
@ClassicRockerSr101 Yes, I love that transition! This is truly like painting a picture in my mind with music. There is absolutely nothing I've ever heard quite like this. Unconventional, mentally picturesque, surreal, and beautifully unique! Oh yes, I am a huge fan of Brian Wilson, needless to say. SMiLE quality, indeed.
I got the Song Cycle CD for 99 cents. Yes, that's how late I was to the party. But for 99 cents, I figured if there was one good song on it, it would be worth it. I think I need to send him full retail for it. This is the shi$#!!
i love this.
bobbycormier 2 months ago
I got "Song Cycle" on CD back in spring 1992 and probably played it 200 times before that year ended. 20 years later it's still an album I cant stop playing and am endlessly facinated with. Parks' other albums are all gems, but they are nothing like this mindbender. A must hear for late 60's psych fans ! Thanks, Van Dyke.
TrappedIn1968 3 months ago
haha jump
virtualferguson 3 months ago
Van Dyke Parks - The All Golden from the album Song Cycle! 1967
bluntsafety 4 months ago 2
the transition starting at about 3:04 is SMiLE quality, so beautiful....
ClassicRockerSr101 5 months ago
@ClassicRockerSr101 Yes, I love that transition! This is truly like painting a picture in my mind with music. There is absolutely nothing I've ever heard quite like this. Unconventional, mentally picturesque, surreal, and beautifully unique! Oh yes, I am a huge fan of Brian Wilson, needless to say. SMiLE quality, indeed.
singinjohnny 2 months ago
Amazing, and amazing album ("Song Cycle")
societyforrealmusic 6 months ago
As sampled by Madlib
gjbap 6 months ago
I got the Song Cycle CD for 99 cents. Yes, that's how late I was to the party. But for 99 cents, I figured if there was one good song on it, it would be worth it. I think I need to send him full retail for it. This is the shi$#!!
Wasn't Song Cycle album of the year? :)
Tuberman67 6 months ago
This isn't from Jump! It's from Song Cycle, Van Dyke Parks's first album. Thanks for posting. It is beyond wonderful.
ivycompton 7 months ago