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Happy The Man - Beginnings
Review by M.A. Iglesias
Beginnings is the debut album of the American progressive rock band Happy The Man, released in 1977. The album showcases the band's unique blend of jazz, classical, and rock influences, and is considered a classic of the genre.
The album opens with "Starborne," a dynamic instrumental track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. The band's virtuosic musicianship is on full display, with intricate guitar and keyboard solos weaving in and out of a complex rhythm section.
Other standout tracks include "Stumpy Meets the Firecracker in Stencil Forest," a playful and whimsical piece with a catchy melody and intricate arrangements, and "Knee Bitten Nymphs in Limbo," a haunting and atmospheric track that showcases the band's more experimental side.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of a Waterfall | 06:45 | |
| Partly The State | 9:20 | |
| Gretchen's Garden | 11:04 | |
| Gretchen's Garden | 11:04 | |
| Portrait Of A Waterfall | 6:45 | |
| Broken Waves | 5:49 | |
| Partly the State | 09:20 | |
| Passion's Passing | 8:40 | |
| Passion's Passing | 08:40 | |
| Don't Look to the Running Sun | 09:52 | |
| Don't Look To The Running Sun | 9:52 | |
| Leave That Kitten Alone, Armone | 9:16 |
Video
Happy the Man - Broken Waves
Images
Catalog Numbers
- WMAS 3
- 55003
Labels
- Wayside Music Archive Series
- Cuneiform Records
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Formats
- CD
- Album
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Published By | Peripheral Music |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Cuneiform Records |
| Manufactured By | U.S. Optical Disc |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arranged By | Happy The Man |
| Producer | Happy The Man |
| Artwork By | Andrew Goldys |
| Drums | Mike Beck |
| Percussion | Mike Beck |
| Electric Bass | Rick Kennell |
| Guitar | Stanley Whitaker |
| Vocals | Stanley Whitaker |
| Keyboards | Frank Wyatt |
| Alto Saxophone | Frank Wyatt |
| Flute | Frank Wyatt |
| Lead Vocals | Cliff Fortney (tracks: 2,3,4,5) |
| Artwork | Jeff Garringer |
| Electric Guitar | Stanley Whitaker |
| Illustration | Andrew Goldys |
| Electric Piano | Cliff Fortney (tracks: 2 to 5) |
Notes
- Tracks 1, 6, and 7 were recorded live at the band's "warehouse" in Harrisonburg, July 1975 with 2 mikes onto 2-track tape. Additional processing and transfer to DAT by Kit Watkins, 1990.
- Tracks 2 & 3 were recorded at Menninite Broadcasting, Harrisonburg, April 1974 onto 4-track tape, engineered by Abe Ritenhouse. Re-mixed by Kit Watkins onto DAT, 1989.
- Tracks 4 & 5 were recorded live at the first band-house, Rockbridge Circle, Harrisonburg, Virginia, February 1974 with 2 mikes onto 2-track tape. Additional processing and transfer to DAT by Kit Watkins, 1990.
- This recording is a collection of music from Happy The Man's first two years - 1974 and 1975. Featuring material never before released, the album offers an hour of meticulously-crafted compositions from one of America's best progressive bands.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 0 4577-5503-2 4
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Matrix / Runout: WMAS3 01@
- Other: MADE IN USA BY PDO
- SPARS Code: AAD
- Barcode (Text): 0 4577-55003-2 4
- Barcode (Scanned): 045775500324
- Matrix / Runout: CUNEIFORM 55003 <1> U.S. OPTICAL DISC
- Barcode: IFPI L761
- Barcode: ifpi 1Z04
About Happy The Man
American progressive rock band from Harrisonburg, Virginia, USA, that was formed in 1973, disbanded in 1979 and reformed in 2000. The band released three albums between 1977 and 1983 (the third was recorded in 1979, but first released in 1983). After a long hiatus, Happy The Man released a new album in 2004 with a new drummer and new additional keyboardist.
Members
- Kit Watkins
- Dave Rosenthal
- Coco Roussel
- Ron Riddle
- Joe Bergamini
- Rick Kennell
- Frank Wyatt
- Stanley Whitaker
- Dan Owen
- Mike Beck
- Cliff Fortney
- David Bach
Summary by M.A. Iglesias
Comments
I wish you add Leave That Kitten Alone, Armone from this same album.
killer album. these guys rule!!! So underrated, too.
You Tube still won’t let me subscribe to this channel. I will stop complaining about a problem with You Tube.
Outstanding record.
Love everything by this group