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Old 05-06-2004, 02:41 AM   #1
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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?
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Old 05-06-2004, 02:41 AM   #2
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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?
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Old 05-06-2004, 03:24 AM   #3
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My initial impression of the sample works is that it's Gord doing what he does best. Sings straight forward songs that one can easily get into and lost in.
Overall I can't "really" tell if it'll be his best in the past 20+ years. That honor still goes to,"Shadows" with "Waiting For You" running a very narrow second.
I went and listened again and I'd like to retract my previous statments about the echo effect,I guess I was expecting a straight up acoustic effort and that wasn't the case.
I do know,however,that none of us will be disappointed!
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Old 05-06-2004, 04:09 AM   #4
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quote:Originally posted by Shelty:
[B]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..



I thought the same as you. I loved what I heard from the clips.
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Old 05-08-2004, 02:31 PM   #5
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As I sit here with goosebumps listening again to the sample clips from Harmony--I now realize I am in the presence of a masterpiece.

I never doubted he could do it again--

I've just received further confirmation on this opinion, as the Jam review calls it "darkly beautiful" and "emotionally pointed"

With less than 72 hours to go, my emotions are strong--

This will be one of my proudest moments as a Gord fan--

He did it!
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Old 05-08-2004, 02:31 PM   #6
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As I sit here with goosebumps listening again to the sample clips from Harmony--I now realize I am in the presence of a masterpiece.

I never doubted he could do it again--

I've just received further confirmation on this opinion, as the Jam review calls it "darkly beautiful" and "emotionally pointed"

With less than 72 hours to go, my emotions are strong--

This will be one of my proudest moments as a Gord fan--

He did it!
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Old 05-09-2004, 04:06 AM   #7
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quote:Originally posted by Shelty:
As I sit here with goosebumps listening again to the sample clips from Harmony--I now realize I am in the presence of a masterpiece.

I never doubted he could do it again--

I've just received further confirmation on this opinion, as the Jam review calls it "darkly beautiful" and "emotionally pointed"

With less than 72 hours to go, my emotions are strong--

This will be one of my proudest moments as a Gord fan--

He did it!


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Old 05-10-2004, 10:25 AM   #8
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I have listened to the samples over six times----

It is unmistakable--

It is undeniable--

This is Gord's latter day masterpiece--

It will take its place among his best--

I have waited over 20 years to say these words: "This is not just another good Lightfoot album...but rather, this is a stunning return to form, this is a brilliant collection of songs"
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Old 05-10-2004, 10:25 AM   #9
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I have listened to the samples over six times----

It is unmistakable--

It is undeniable--

This is Gord's latter day masterpiece--

It will take its place among his best--

I have waited over 20 years to say these words: "This is not just another good Lightfoot album...but rather, this is a stunning return to form, this is a brilliant collection of songs"
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