Thursday, September 27, 2012

What is Enossification?

Brian Peter George St. John le Baptiste de la Salle Eno is obviously an in credibly talented musician, arranger, composer, etc.. I chose to listen to the album "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" from Genesis in 1974. Peter Gabriel was the lead singer at the time and I have always been a big fan of his solo work. Genesis lost it for me with Invisible Touch Tour in 1986. But their early work is definitely excellent. It is hard to pick out what exactly Eno did for Genesis on this album, as his contribution is only listed as Enossification. I read that it also means "treatments" so, again, a very vague term, yet I think I can pick out some of his influence in the music. Especially in the short segments between tracks. They have an atmospheric tone to them and they are a relaxing breath between the chaos, the transition around the 54:00 minute mark is a prime example of this. I think this is by far the best Genesis album I have heard and have mad respect for the musicianship on this album. It is a powerful, thoughtful journey. I think it will take a few listens to fully comprehend.

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