Rick
Nov-17-2004, 23:40 GMT
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United Kingdom
 | Hey,
My favourite S&G/PS song is probably "America." Apart from the beautiful lyrics/melody typical of so many of Paul´s songs, I think what makes the song stand out is the musicianship of the instrumentalists.
I Love the drumming part, I think it´s like a heartbeat accompanying his emotional lyrics, and so perfectly pitched, a banging drum in the middle of a soft song like that.
I also really like another instrument on the song, a flute is it? I´m not sure. Probably not a flute! It wanders in and out of the lyric, particularly in evidence after the "bow tie is really a camera" line. Again I think it complements the song beautifully, flitting about like Paul´s heart, and up and down like the emotions of young lovers. Absolutely perfect. Such a beautiful song it makes me nearly cry sometimes.
But I have no idea who plays these instruments. Does anybody else? I have checked my Bookends album and there´s nothing, although I don´t have an original vinyl so maybe it´s on that?
I hope this doesn´t show my ignorance, and that in fact Paul is a well known drummer and flute player who plays all the instruments on all his songs! |
