Fish Rising
Steve Hillage · 1975
44 min · 5 tracks · progressive rock
A cosmic journey through sweeping soundscapes and intricate melodies that evoke nature's beauty.
Why this album works
'Fish Rising' received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of progressive rock and experimental sounds, establishing Hillage as a significant figure in the genre. The album's complex arrangements and thematic depth influenced many subsequent artists in the progressive and psychedelic scenes.
- Best for
- long immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in early 1975, 'Fish Rising' is Steve Hillage's debut solo album following his tenure with the influential progressive rock band Gong. At this point, Hillage was transitioning into a solo artist while still exploring the fusion of psychedelic rock and avant-garde elements that characterized his previous work with Gong.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Procol Harum· Pink Floyd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Solar Musick Suite: Sun Song (I Love Its Holy Mystery) / Canterbury Sunrise / Hiram Afterglid Meets the Dervish / Sun Song (reprise) Standout 16:55
- 2 Fish 1:23
- 3 Meditation of the Snake 3:10
- 4 The Salmon Song: Salmon Pool / Solomon's Atlantis Salmon / Swimming With the Salmon / King of the Fishes Standout 8:45
- 5 Aftaglid: Sun Moon Surfing / The Big Wave and the Boat of Hermes / The Silver Ladder / Astral Meadows / The Lafta Yoga Song / Glidding / The Golden Vibe/Outglid Standout 14:46
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