McDonald and Giles
Ian McDonald · 1971
46 min · 5 tracks · rock music
A whimsical blend of progressive rock and jazz-infused melodies that transports listeners through intricate musical landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Suite in ‘C’ — The opening track presents an ambitious fusion of classical elements and rock, setting the tone for the album’s exploratory nature while showcasing McDonald's compositional skills.
-
→
Tomorrow’s People–The Children of Today — This track features thoughtful lyrics reflecting on societal progress, making it a poignant commentary relevant during its release and still resonant today.
-
→
Birdman — Spanning over twenty minutes, this multi-part suite captures the essence of the album's experimental spirit, weaving together various musical themes and motifs that reflect McDonald's artistic vision.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Suite in ‘C’ 11:21
- 2 Flight of the Ibis 3:18
- 3 Is She Waiting? 2:40
- 4 Tomorrow’s People–The Children of Today 7:00
- 5 Birdman: (a) The Inventor’s Dream (O.U.A.T.) / (b) The Workshop / (c) Wishbone Ascension / (d) Birdman Flies! / (e) Wings in the Sunset / (f) Birdman–The Reflection 21:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.