Take a Pebble
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
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Just take a pebble and cast it to the sea Then watch the ripples that unfold into me My face spill so gently into your eyes Disturbing the waters of our lives Shreads of our memories are lying on your grass Wounded words of laughter are graveyards of the past Photographs are grey and torn, scattered in your fields Letters of your memories are not real Well, sadness on your shoulders like a wornout overcoat In pockets creased and tattered hang the rags of your hope The daybreak is your midnight, the colours have all died Disturbing the waters of our lives, Of our lives, lives, lives
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Written by: GREGORY LAKE
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Take a Pebble" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer was released in 1970. It's one of the songs from the band's self-titled debut album.
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Song CuratorGreg Lake, bassist and vocalist of the band, wrote this song. He was also responsible for writing most of the band's greatest hits.
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GenreIt is considered a progressive rock song, blending influences from classical music, jazz, and rock.
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LengthThe song is impressive in length, running for approximately 12 minutes. This is much longer than typical commercial singles of the period.
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Musical ArrangementThe song has an eclectic arrangement, featuring Lake's vocals and acoustic guitar, Keith Emerson's keyboards, and Carl Palmer's distinct percussion.
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Guitar TechniqueOne notable element in "Take a Pebble" is Lake's use of a distinct finger-picking guitar technique which is much in line with the progressive rock style of that era.
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Live PerformancesIn live performances, Keith Emerson used to insert a lengthy piano improvisation, sometimes up to 10 minutes, midway through the song.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics of the song can be interpreted in numerous ways, but they are often seen as reflecting on the passage of time and the fragility of existence.
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Piano SoundFor the piano sound in the unplugged part of "Take a Pebble", Keith Emerson inserted metal screws and wood between the strings of the piano, a technique known as prepared piano.
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Minimalist Artwork** The album cover of "Emerson, Lake & Palmer" which features the song "Take a Pebble", is quite minimalist, consisting only of the band's name and a distorted, black-and-white image of the three members.
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