Top tracks — play these first
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As I Walked Out One Evening — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its poetic lyrics and sweeping orchestration, reflecting Lord's mastery of blending narrative with musicality.
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The Winter of a Dormouse — This piece showcases a delicate interplay between piano and strings, illustrating Lord's ability to create evocative imagery through sound without relying on traditional rock elements.
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Air on the Blue String — In this track, the rich orchestral arrangement highlights Lord's classical training, merging progressive rock flair with symphonic grandeur, making it a standout representation of his style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- contemplative evening listening
- patient unfolding of themes
- rich orchestral depth exploration
- reflective moments of solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, danceable tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, To Notice Such Things marks Jon Lord's return to solo work after years with Deep Purple and a successful collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra. This album showcases his exploration of classical and contemporary influences, reflecting his evolution as a composer and musician beyond the hard rock genre he is often associated with.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Deep Purple· Emerson, Lake & Palmer· Yes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 As I Walked Out One Evening 4:17
- 2 At Court 5:33
- 3 Turville Heath 3:02
- 4 The Stick Dance 4:45
- 5 The Winter of a Dormouse 5:34
- 6 Afterwards 3:56
- 7 Evening Song (Instrumental Version) 8:17
- 8 For Example 9:15
- 9 Air on the Blue String 6:40
- 10 Afterwards (Poem) 3:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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