[Heeplist] Illusion

[Bob W]

I love that solo too. My fav Mick solo is on Fools off Conquest

Bob Winward

> On Oct 4, 2013, at 7:37 PM, Shawn Mctopy <shawn.mctopy at selu.edu> wrote:
> 
> Scott,
> 
> I really like *Mick's* solo on *'ILLUSION'* as well. It really fits the
> song, and takes the tune to another level.
> 
> I like all three of the *Albums* featuring *John Lawton* as vocalist.
> However, my favorite of those three albums is - *'INNOCENT VICTIM'*.
> The*Remastered w/ Bonus Tracks
> * version in the one to have/purchase.
> 
> *John Lawton* is a powerful singer. Very talented!
> 
> The bonus track - *'MASQUERADE'* is a favorite of mine, from the album.
> 
> Take care.
> 
> *Shawn -*
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> On Fri, Oct 4, 2013 at 6:21 PM, Scott Manion <scottmanion at earthlink.net>wrote:
> 
>> Somewhat late reply on this but...
>> I personally love the song Illusion and believe it is the most developed
>> and
>> complete piece on Innocent Victim.  Complex and filled with emotion.  The
>> guitar solo is one of my favorites of Mick's as he doesn't overpower the
>> song and slowly moves through it.  The harmonies throughout are spot on and
>> the end is great where they pick up pace add the vocal harmonies over the
>> acoustic guitars and then fade out like a radio edit.
>> 
>> Have repeatedly come to the end and hit the Back button to start again!
>> 
>> One of my all time favorites from the Lawton era.
>> 
>> Scott Manion
>> scottmanion at earthlink.net
>> 
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 17:05:53 -0400
>> From: Bob Winward <uriahheep at comcast.net>
>> 
>> 
>> Everyone knows my feelings  "All Heep is Good Heep"!!!!
>> 
>> As for Illusion, one of my favorite off of Innocent Victim.  Haunting
>> keyboards, powerful vocal by John, great psychodelic sound effects. This is
>> what one expected Heep to evolve into and sound like, following Magicians'
>> Birthday
>> 
>> During the Lawton era, Heep got away from the hammond sound, but I think
>> Ken
>> really displayed his talent with some very progressive keyboard work and
>> songwriting.
>> 
>> 
>>> On 9/26/13 6:17 PM, "Shawn Mctopy" <shawn.mctopy at selu.edu> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Bob,
>>> 
>>> What are feelings on *'Illusion/Masquerade*', from the Remastered
>>> edition of *'INNOCENT VICTIM'*?
>>> 
>>> *'Masquerade'* is a jaunty little song. I really like this one.
>>> 
>>> I also like *'The River'*, as it makes me think of the Mississippi River.
>>> 
>>> Take Care!
>> 
>> 
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