asp's classic albums # 57: van dyke parks - song cycle

atsonicpark · 12.24.2008, 09:51 PM

VAN DYKE PARKS "SONG CYCLE"
1968, Warner Brothers

40 years old and still sounds like it'd be ahead of its time if released today. Bizarre, quirky, fun pop that is all over-the-place and unlike anything you've probably ever heard. The first time I heard this, I thought of Jim O'Rourke's Eureka-type recordings, only to find out later in an interview that I read that's it's his favorite record of all time. Very eclectic, beautiful, well-made, etc. I dunno what else to say. An important, often overlooked record.

StevOK · 12.24.2008, 09:55 PM

Yes, I agree completely. I wish I could find some more of his stuff.

dazedcola · 12.24.2008, 10:48 PM

All i know about van dyke parks is it role in collaboration with brian wilson during the smile sessions freeing up his mind to more creative prospects. Would someone be so kind as to upload the album as a christmas gift?

atsonicpark · 12.24.2008, 10:51 PM

http://rapidshare.com/files/57183321/Song_Cycle.rar

StevOK · 12.25.2008, 07:55 PM

Does anyone have the other album he did with Brian Wilson, Orange Crate Art? I haven't been able to find any links.

atsonicpark · 05.25.2010, 01:25 AM

still rules

loubarret · 05.25.2010, 10:33 AM

Godlike hipster stuff out of the 60's. It was 40 years to early, but it's still so awsome.

tcpotbntmy · 03.23.2011, 04:10 AM

stellar shit. so is Discover America. Going to listen to Jump! and Tokyo Rose yet, anticipating these are underrated considering the brilliance of the other two releases.

and Jim is obsessed with Van Dyke Parks! Rightfully so.

tcpotbntmy · 03.23.2011, 06:09 AM

"...Constant commentary by the wayside. Nowadays them country boys don't cotton much to one two three four. Rest your team. Work out in the All Golden! You will know why hayseeds go back to the country.

Constant calm might still our stately union. Nowadays a Yankee dread not take his time to wend to sea. Forget to bear your arms in the All Golden. You will know why hayseeds go back to the country. Might as well not 'low for one more go round. That's all folks. Them hayseeds go back to the country. Ja git it? Alright."

A Thousand Threads · 03.23.2011, 10:17 AM

Yes, great stuff.
I remember the first time hearing it, i thought it was The Legendary Pink Dots.

12.24.2008, 09:51 PM	#1
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	VAN DYKE PARKS "SONG CYCLE" 1968, Warner Brothers 40 years old and still sounds like it'd be ahead of its time if released today. Bizarre, quirky, fun pop that is all over-the-place and unlike anything you've probably ever heard. The first time I heard this, I thought of Jim O'Rourke's Eureka-type recordings, only to find out later in an interview that I read that's it's his favorite record of all time. Very eclectic, beautiful, well-made, etc. I dunno what else to say. An important, often overlooked record. __________________
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StevOK expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Henrietta, TX Posts: 2,412	Yes, I agree completely. I wish I could find some more of his stuff. __________________ Follow me! Soundcloud Tumblr Facebook
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12.24.2008, 10:48 PM	#3
dazedcola the end of the ugly Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,075	All i know about van dyke parks is it role in collaboration with brian wilson during the smile sessions freeing up his mind to more creative prospects. Would someone be so kind as to upload the album as a christmas gift? __________________ "I said I didnt mean to take up all your sweet time Ill give it right back one of these days If I dont meet you no more in this world then uh Ill meet ya on the next one And dont be late " -Jimi Hendrix ...And me just another dream theory, lost inside your eye "when my mind's uncertain my body decides what it will do to get through the hell of the night as I trip on the ocean that leads through your eyes well my eyes can't wait til they finally see through you"
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12.24.2008, 10:51 PM	#4
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	http://rapidshare.com/files/57183321/Song_Cycle.rar __________________
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12.25.2008, 07:55 PM	#5
StevOK expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Henrietta, TX Posts: 2,412	Does anyone have the other album he did with Brian Wilson, Orange Crate Art? I haven't been able to find any links. __________________ Follow me! Soundcloud Tumblr Facebook
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05.25.2010, 01:25 AM	#6
atsonicpark invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28,843	still rules __________________
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05.25.2010, 10:33 AM	#7
loubarret expwy. to yr skull Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Dutch suburbs Posts: 1,573	Godlike hipster stuff out of the 60's. It was 40 years to early, but it's still so awsome.
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03.23.2011, 04:10 AM	#8
tcpotbntmy little trouble girl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 65	stellar shit. so is Discover America. Going to listen to Jump! and Tokyo Rose yet, anticipating these are underrated considering the brilliance of the other two releases. and Jim is obsessed with Van Dyke Parks! Rightfully so.
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03.23.2011, 06:09 AM	#9
tcpotbntmy little trouble girl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 65	"...Constant commentary by the wayside. Nowadays them country boys don't cotton much to one two three four. Rest your team. Work out in the All Golden! You will know why hayseeds go back to the country. Constant calm might still our stately union. Nowadays a Yankee dread not take his time to wend to sea. Forget to bear your arms in the All Golden. You will know why hayseeds go back to the country. Might as well not 'low for one more go round. That's all folks. Them hayseeds go back to the country. Ja git it? Alright."
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03.23.2011, 10:17 AM	#10
A Thousand Threads expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,000	Yes, great stuff. I remember the first time hearing it, i thought it was The Legendary Pink Dots.
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