Gordon Lightfoot Forums - View Single Post - Harmony- impressions from clips

05-06-2004, 02:41 AM

Of course, it's hard to be 100% sure from just 20 sec clips--but I believe Harmony will stand as Gord's best work over the last 2 decades..

What may have happened in Gord's situation is comparable to Elton John's last album. Elton allowed producer Patrick Leonard to literally re-create the sound of the Elton John we once knew. I get a feeling that Bob Doidge and the band have had a hand in doing the same for Gordon.

Sometimes the artist must take a step back and allow the input of others. I sense this has happened in this case.

The songs seem to flow easily and are within Gord's range, and as always, incredibly poignant.

Anyone else have an initial impression?

05-06-2004, 02:41 AM	#2
Shelty Guest Posts: n/a	Of course, it's hard to be 100% sure from just 20 sec clips--but I believe Harmony will stand as Gord's best work over the last 2 decades.. What may have happened in Gord's situation is comparable to Elton John's last album. Elton allowed producer Patrick Leonard to literally re-create the sound of the Elton John we once knew. I get a feeling that Bob Doidge and the band have had a hand in doing the same for Gordon. Sometimes the artist must take a step back and allow the input of others. I sense this has happened in this case. The songs seem to flow easily and are within Gord's range, and as always, incredibly poignant. Anyone else have an initial impression?