On Reflection

Gentle Giant

About On Reflection

"On Reflection" is a song by the progressive rock band Gentle Giant. It was released on their 1975 album Free Hand.


Year:
1998
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In my way did I use you, do you think I really abused you
On reflection now it doesn't matter:
How can you say I made you need me more than anyone else
Who can say it right now it's finished over:
It's my act, it's my calling, I explained exactly the falling
Different ways of life can never even:
Be the same when you saw me, could you always take me the
same way  As I came and went I tried to remember you:
Still you stay
Tied in your way
Changing times
Watching the signs

How:
Could you see in me what you thought about all you want me to be
Now:
On reflection why should have I changed my ways for you
All around all around

Cry my sympathy's with you but I never lied to you all in all
it seems it's just an experience:
Placed my cards on the table told of everything I was able,

Understanding still not anything different:
Find another to lean on, start again for I should have long
gone, on reflection now it's just an experience.
Soon the pain will have ended, together never intended, as I
come and go I'll try to remember you.

Look back it's not your game, together just in name.

I'll remember the good things how can you forget all the years
that we shared in our way:
Things were changing my life, taking your place in my life and
our time drifting away:
All around all around

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Gentle Giant

Gentle Giant were a British progressive rock band active between 1970 and 1980. The band was known for the complexity and sophistication of its music and for the varied musical skills of its members. All of the band members, except the first two drummers, were multi-instrumentalists. Although not commercially successful, they did achieve a cult following.[citation needed] more »

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Written by: Derek Shulman, Kerry Minnear, Ray Shulman

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15 facts about this song

Album
"On Reflection" is a track from the album "Free Hand" released by the band Gentle Giant on 18th July 1975.
Genre
The song carries the musical elements of progressive rock, renowned in the 1970s, and combines elements of jazz, folk, and classical music.
Musical Arrangement
The song begins with an acapella section involving all five band members singing in counterpoint - a remarkable feature for a rock band.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "On Reflection" often reflect life, the need for self-examination, and introspection.
Thought-Provoking Track
"On Reflection" is seen as one of the prime examples of Gentle Giant's distinctive complexes, challenging the traditional song arrangements of the period.
Band's Success
The album "Free Hand", which features the track "On Reflection", was the highest charting album of Gentle Giant in the USA, peaking at 48 on the Billboard 200.
Multifaceted Band
Each band member played multiple instruments, which added an extra layer of complexity and richness to their music. These multi-instrumental skills are evident in "On Reflection."
Instrumental Virtuosity
"On Reflection" includes a complex instrumental section in which the band members switch between different instruments.
Musical Innovation
The song employs a musical technique known as hocketing - a technique where a single melody is shared between several voices or instruments.
Continuing Influence
Despite being released over 45 years ago, "On Reflection" is still celebrated today for its complexity and creativity, influencing many progressive rock and indie rock bands.
Live Performances
The live versions of "On Reflection" often includes a complex vocal round at the start of the song, which shows the band's impressive vocal skills.
Personal Reflections
The individual band members have spoken in interviews about how special the song "On Reflection" was to them, highlighting the intense rehearsals required to perfect the intricate vocal lines and instrumental passages.
Cover Versions
The band Echolyn covered the song live in 2009 at NEARfest, showing the continuing impact of "On Reflection" in the progressive rock scene.
Re-Release
The song was re-released as part of a digitally remastered CD of the "Free Hand" album in 2009, remastered by Fred Kevorkian.
Significance
The song "On Reflection" is an example not only of Gentle Giant's intricate musical arrangements but also of the broader progressive rock genre which challenged the limitations of popular music during its time.

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