Songs You May Have Missed #548

05 Sep 2015 Leave a comment

by Ed Cyphers in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: ,

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Steve Hackett: “Sleepers” (edit) (2010)

I consider it no knock on Steve Hackett to say he has created some of my favorite music to fall asleep to–maybe not what most rock guitarists would want as an epitaph, but perhaps he wouldn’t mind.

His albums display a variety of styles and moods, but I find him most affecting when he evokes the restful hours at day’s end, and the inside of my eyelids provide the movie to Hackett’s beautiful soundtrack.

See also: https://edcyphers.com/2012/08/02/songs-you-may-have-missed-159/

Songs You May Have Missed #159

02 Aug 2012 Leave a comment

by Ed Cyphers in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: ,

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Steve Hackett: “Emerald and Ash” (2010)

Steve Hackett was the lead guitarist of Genesis from 1970-77, after which he released a series of solo albums interspersed with side projects such as the supergroup GTR, which he formed with Yes’ Steve Howe.

I believe this song was inspired by Hackett’s breakup with second wife Kim Poor, who designed most of his album covers.

Sad and glorious, it’s the kind of song that deserves loud listening in a quiet place. If this song is a kiss off, it’s the most beautiful one you’ll ever hear.

See also: https://edcyphers.com/2015/09/05/songs-you-may-have-missed-548/