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I Talk to the Wind

I TALK TO THE WIND
 
 
“I Talk to the Wind”  is the second track from the British progressive rock band King Crimson’s debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King.  Starting immediately after the cacophony that ends “21st Century Schizoid Man”, the mood of this song is a stark contrast; it is serene, simple and peaceful.  Ian McDonald’s flute begins the song, and is one of the lead instruments throughout.  (More from Wikipedia)
 
 

Even in the context of the late 1960’s, King Crimson’s debut album, In the Court of the Crimson King seemed to come out of nowhere.  In the Court of the Crimson King featured powerful music and dense lyrics, particularly on the title song, “In the Court of the Crimson King” and “21st Century Schizoid Man”, interspersed with quieter songs like “I Talk to the Wind” and an extended free-form jazzy interlude on “Moonchild”.  I have already discussed this album at length on an earlier post about another UARB, Trillion. 

 
(March 2013)