On Reflection
Gentle Giant
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In my way did I use you, do you think I really abused you On reflection now it doesn't matter: How can you say I made you need me more than anyone else Who can say it right now it's finished over: It's my act, it's my calling, I explained exactly the falling Different ways of life can never even: Be the same when you saw me, could you always take me the same way As I came and went I tried to remember you: Still you stay Tied in your way Changing times Watching the signs How: Could you see in me what you thought about all you want me to be Now: On reflection why should have I changed my ways for you All around all around Cry my sympathy's with you but I never lied to you all in all it seems it's just an experience: Placed my cards on the table told of everything I was able, Understanding still not anything different: Find another to lean on, start again for I should have long gone, on reflection now it's just an experience. Soon the pain will have ended, together never intended, as I come and go I'll try to remember you. Look back it's not your game, together just in name. I'll remember the good things how can you forget all the years that we shared in our way: Things were changing my life, taking your place in my life and our time drifting away: All around all around
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Written by: Derek Shulman, Kerry Minnear, Ray Shulman
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15 facts about this song
Album"On Reflection" is a track from the album "Free Hand" released by the band Gentle Giant on 18th July 1975.
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GenreThe song carries the musical elements of progressive rock, renowned in the 1970s, and combines elements of jazz, folk, and classical music.
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Musical ArrangementThe song begins with an acapella section involving all five band members singing in counterpoint - a remarkable feature for a rock band.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "On Reflection" often reflect life, the need for self-examination, and introspection.
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Thought-Provoking Track"On Reflection" is seen as one of the prime examples of Gentle Giant's distinctive complexes, challenging the traditional song arrangements of the period.
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Band's SuccessThe album "Free Hand", which features the track "On Reflection", was the highest charting album of Gentle Giant in the USA, peaking at 48 on the Billboard 200.
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Multifaceted BandEach band member played multiple instruments, which added an extra layer of complexity and richness to their music. These multi-instrumental skills are evident in "On Reflection."
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Instrumental Virtuosity"On Reflection" includes a complex instrumental section in which the band members switch between different instruments.
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Musical InnovationThe song employs a musical technique known as hocketing - a technique where a single melody is shared between several voices or instruments.
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Continuing InfluenceDespite being released over 45 years ago, "On Reflection" is still celebrated today for its complexity and creativity, influencing many progressive rock and indie rock bands.
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Live PerformancesThe live versions of "On Reflection" often includes a complex vocal round at the start of the song, which shows the band's impressive vocal skills.
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Personal ReflectionsThe individual band members have spoken in interviews about how special the song "On Reflection" was to them, highlighting the intense rehearsals required to perfect the intricate vocal lines and instrumental passages.
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Cover VersionsThe band Echolyn covered the song live in 2009 at NEARfest, showing the continuing impact of "On Reflection" in the progressive rock scene.
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Re-ReleaseThe song was re-released as part of a digitally remastered CD of the "Free Hand" album in 2009, remastered by Fred Kevorkian.
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SignificanceThe song "On Reflection" is an example not only of Gentle Giant's intricate musical arrangements but also of the broader progressive rock genre which challenged the limitations of popular music during its time.
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