Flags
Patrick Moraz · 1985
40 min · 10 tracks · progressive rock
A rich tapestry of progressive rock, blending intricate melodies with experimental textures and virtuosic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Temples of Joy — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its complex structures and uplifting melodies that showcase Moraz's expressive keyboard skills.
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Machines Programmed by Genes — Combining intricate rhythms and thematic depth, this track exemplifies Moraz's ability to blend technology and human emotion through music.
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Everything You've Heard Is True — Closing out the album, this expansive piece invites listeners into a profound sonic landscape that encapsulates the exploratory nature of Moraz's artistry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intricate keyboard explorations
- vibrant rhythmic subtleties
- engaging short track variety
- playful yet thoughtful compositions
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1985, 'Flags' marked Patrick Moraz's first solo album after leaving the band Yes. At this point in his career, Moraz was transitioning from collaborative projects to establishing his own artistic identity, following his previous works in both Yes and the duo with Bill Bruford.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rick Wakeman· Keith Emerson· Genesis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Temples of Joy 4:53
- 2 Split Seconds 4:42
- 3 Karu 3:47
- 4 Impromptu, Too! 3:37
- 5 Flags 4:30
- 6 Machines Programmed by Genes 5:17
- 7 The Drum Also Waltzes 2:55
- 8 Infra Dig 3:15
- 9 A Way With Words 1:36
- 10 Everything You've Heard Is True 6:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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