Happy The Man - Beginnings

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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

TrackDurationPreview
Portrait of a Waterfall06:45
Partly The State9:20
Gretchen's Garden11:04
Gretchen's Garden11:04
Portrait Of A Waterfall6:45
Broken Waves5:49
Partly the State09:20
Passion's Passing8:40
Passion's Passing08:40
Don't Look to the Running Sun09:52
Don't Look To The Running Sun9:52
Leave That Kitten Alone, Armone9:16

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Happy the Man - Broken Waves

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Catalog Numbers

  • WMAS 3
  • 55003

Labels

  • Wayside Music Archive Series
  • Cuneiform Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album

Companies

RoleCompany
Published ByPeripheral Music
Phonographic Copyright (p)Cuneiform Records
Manufactured ByU.S. Optical Disc

Credits

RoleCredit
Arranged ByHappy The Man
ProducerHappy The Man
Artwork ByAndrew Goldys
DrumsMike Beck
PercussionMike Beck
Electric BassRick Kennell
GuitarStanley Whitaker
VocalsStanley Whitaker
KeyboardsFrank Wyatt
Alto SaxophoneFrank Wyatt
FluteFrank Wyatt
Lead VocalsCliff Fortney (tracks: 2,3,4,5)
ArtworkJeff Garringer
Electric GuitarStanley Whitaker
IllustrationAndrew Goldys
Electric PianoCliff 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
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Summary by M.A. Iglesias

Beginnings is a must-have for fans of progressive rock and showcases Happy The Man's innovative and unique sound. The album's intricate arrangements, virtuosic musicianship, and genre-blending style make it a timeless classic that still sounds fresh and exciting today.

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