Beautiful majestic piece of music. Kit Watkins'' wonderful Moog solo to Andy Latimer''s final emotion drenched guitar solo (one of his finest). Masterpiece
First time I heard this was about 10 years ago at a 70s rock bar in Japan at 3am. Me and the owner just closing our eyes and swaying to the music. Vintage 70s jbl monitors. What an experience. Great song.
This was the track that I first heard by camel and as they say, the rest is history. Such an under-rated band. As a guitarist myself, Andy Latimer has it all, an absolute majestic masterpiece.
Always leaves me emotionally drained. Stationary Traveller from the album of the same name has the same effect and worth reviewing, too. The most underrated band of all time.
I've heard of Camel but not familiar with their music. As I was hearing this track my envision was of a peaceful stream at the beginning of dusk, very calming.
Good recommendation. Such an underrated piece of music, band and guitarist. Been listening to this song for 40 years and I never tire of it. Not enough of music like this with feeling and emotion. Still brings tears to my eyes. Got into Camel by first hearing the song Lies and been hooked ever since. Love the Stationary Traveller album and The Single Factor with songs like Camelogue. I love David gilmour and comfortably numb but if David had done Ice it would be considered on a par with comfortably numb which is widely considered to contain the top guitar solo ever.
They drop the acoustic guitar part in every live version, so you won't hear it except in this version. The album I Can See Your House From Here which ICE is from is a relatively not that good album in their career objectively. However, Ice from this album is one of their best songs and it also well presented the style of the guitarist aka band leader, Andrew Latimer. Many said Andrew Latimer and David Gilmour from Pink Floyd share a similar guitar style. So if you like Gilmour then you probably will like Latimer as well. Prog rock was killed by the rising of Punk in the mid-late 70s. Their career had suffered plenty of frustration and members changed regularly then. This song probably partly reflected Andrew Latimer's emotions at that time. I personally recommend the version lived in "Never Let Go" 1993. That is the best version in my opinion. It is quite unfortunate that people usually focus on their 2nd~4th albums (Mirage, The Snow Goose, Moonmadness) but neglect their later albums (like Harbour Of Tears, A Nod And A Wink, etc). They also are masterpieces.
Thank you for your comment, I definitely hear the similarities between Andrew Latimer and David Gilmour. I definitely need to check out those later albums, thank you for that info!
I don't know why Camel is so underrated. They definitely had great influence on later bands like Pendragon etc. I agree with you. The track is almost "cinematic" I would say. I thought of two groups who had built up a conflict with each other and don't know how to make peace again, but finally - throughout the drama - a couple - one from each group - fall in love and "let the ice break". That's what came to my mind (sounds a littlebit like the classic Romeo and Juliet story, doesn't it?). Thank you for the reaction video.
Camel is my favourite prog band for one reason and one reason only EMOTION they pack so much of it in every song they do, maybe they are not the most complex of the bunch and that doesn't matter to me. They create beautiful music, try listening to Unevensong, Never let go, Lady Fantasy, any song off of The Snow Goose..
Absolutely agree with you. I read somewhere that Andy Latimer was asked if he would join Genesis. At the time I was hoping he would. Thank God he didn't. Think of all the Camel music we wouldn't have if he had.
Fortunately Andy and co. were smart enough to add "Ice" to their concert set lists when Camel reformed in the early 90's. It's always been a crowd-pleaser for obvious reasons. Keyboard player Kit Watkins is also a huge part of this recording and I really hope the shuffle includes a song or two from the band he's mainly known for, Happy The Man. I personally rate them as America's finest progressive rock group ever, even ahead of Kansas.
I was a late arrival to Camel. This album (I Can See Your House From Here) was my introduction to the band in 1979. I discovered the earlier works later. Yet this album remains my favourite, probably because it was the first. As others have mentioned, Kit Watkins adds a wonderful voice to the band. His short instrumental composition Eye of the Storm is also on this album and really deserves a listen, if not a reaction. The noise in the background near the end could be brushes on a cymbal. I also think that the guitar "duet" at the end was all Andy Latimer.
Ah... That was lovely. First time listen for me as well. What I visualize with this is playing this at the end of a festive, happy day. Snuggling next to one's partner in front of a low, smouldering fire after everyone has left or gone off to bed. 💖
Glad you liked it! I like your description, it is really interesting to find out the different things people visualize when they listen to music. Really cool!
Well, friends I must say that sometimes shuffle gives in to magic. I'm just out of the movies ; Avatar II strucked hard. (I admit I took magic mush). But this piece from camel just hit the spot. Tanks.
hablar de Camel , Latimer,,e quizas el musico mas tocado por la mano de Dios,,por eso le llaman asi,,pura belleza calidad sonido ,pura alma llena de matices y profundos sentimientos que se acoplan individualmente a cada ser,, te hara volar y llevarte a lo masprofundo de el alma a traves del sentido auditivo son cosas unicas que solo unos cuantos logran cun su sentir al expresar en su musica la humanidad.
Way back in the seventies I was constantly trying to get friends to listen to two obscure bands; Camel and Pink Floyd. Then Darkside of the moon hit. Snow goose nope. . . Nonetheless I still Love Camel and Ice is one of their best.
Nice reaction , but I’m surprised that you did not know this masterpiece ! For me Ice is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.Latimer is a virtuoso who none of the other ones can reach his emotional notes.
I have seen camel live quite a few times. The music from the first four albums is incredible. They were at their best when Andrew Latimer and Pete Bardens were the main writers.
FYI: that first synth solo in the song is played by none other then American keyboard player Kit Watkins. Prior to being in Camel he played in, what is now deemed a legendary, band Happy The Man. Their first 2 albums are bonafide classics of the genre provided you like your progressive rock with a bit of jazzrock in it.
FYI, women aren't supposed to like prog rock! Glad your wife does, but then, Camel are special, everything they do is always in good taste, never OTT. I bought their first album on release in 1973 - over 50 years ago, now - & have followed their career ever since, as they've ploughed on, ignoring all the trends, not getting any of the acclaim they deserve. And they're still playing live concerts today, with Andy Latimer (lead guitarist, who does such a fine job on this classic instrumental) the only surviving original member. Thanks for sharing your reaction. You have 14 albums to get through, excluding live recordings!
One of the best, emotional pieces of music in the world, as a prog man i am surprised that you have never heard this. But hey on the plus side you have now :)
'Ice' is from the album 'I Can See Your House From Here' which was originally going to be called 'Endangered Species' but was changed to ICSYHFH because the marketing men were full of fear and lacking a sense of humour. The band were right. Progressive rock bands were fast becoming an endangered species by then because of 'New Wave' music. Thankfully there are now many modern prog bands keeping the genre alive and healthy. Jazz nearly disappeared due to bugeoning pop music in the early '60s. No jazz = no Jazz Rock. Eek! Phew, that was a close call!
As a fellow proggie, I was a bit suprised you didn't know this track Nathan. It manages to stand head and shoulders above the rest of Camel's absolutely outstanding work. You really must spend time listening to their reportoire. 'Nude' is another masterpiece. Andy plays all guitar tracks here. There is no 'other guitarist'.
I'm relatively unfamiliar with Camel, I know a few songs, but that's it. Sonically, I like it. The vocals on their songs, to me, are rather meh (it's not to say they're bad), which is okay because that isn't a main focus of the band. The songs I've heard had very minimal vocals. The instrumentation on this is wonderful.
I was listening to a well-known prog metal band today. Their guitarist is technically brilliant, but it just sounded like a technical exercise in churning out notes as fast as possible. There was no feeling - no emotion and it just became uninteresting. But this drips feeling and emotion: I would rate it far superior to listen to than any technical shredding. Almost any guitarist could learn a lot from Andy Latimer: in my opinion the finest guitarist I've ever heard.
Ha, our videos probably aren’t for you- that’s ok. Plenty of places to check out the song without having to hear us talking (or you can easily skip ahead in the video). I have tried to make our intros a bit shorter, but I have learned we just have to be ourselves and hope people connect with us and our personalities. If not, there are plenty of other reactors out there to choose from 😀.
Andy Latimer is the most underrated guitarist of all. The feel he has in his playing is amazing. A true guitar god.
saw them live in Stockholm -79 performing "ice", something I will never forget, a fantastic concert and a memory for life
This may very well be the most lovely guitar track ever. Deep emotion.
Andy Latimer... The finest and most emotional rock guitar player... Is a pleasure to see him play, he feels every note, nobody is close to him.
Beautiful majestic piece of music. Kit Watkins'' wonderful Moog solo to Andy Latimer''s final emotion drenched guitar solo (one of his finest). Masterpiece
A big smile on my face any time I come across a Camel reaction video !
Latimer is pure feeling. Thanks for your reaction.
Camel, always welcome. Nice reaction!
Awesome. One of the best songs ever written.
I don't know a lot about Camel. I've only heard some of their music from music reaction channels. This piece was beautiful.
I agree, I really liked it! It is rare when the song is new to me, but this one made me realize I need to explore their music a bit deeper.
Oh man, Camel!!! Gotta listen to Rajaz, Lies, Six Ate, Never Let Go. If you have not heard Lies or Rajaz. Do yourself a favor NOW! 😀
I definitely need to hear these! Thanks for the recommendations!
I love Camel, absolutely awesome band, seen them 4 times in concert 🎵
First time I heard this was about 10 years ago at a 70s rock bar in Japan at 3am. Me and the owner just closing our eyes and swaying to the music. Vintage 70s jbl monitors. What an experience. Great song.
This was the track that I first heard by camel and as they say, the rest is history. Such an under-rated band. As a guitarist myself, Andy Latimer has it all, an absolute majestic masterpiece.
Camel has a very poetic vibe, in terms of both the music and the lyrics.
Always leaves me emotionally drained. Stationary Traveller from the album of the same name has the same effect and worth reviewing, too. The most underrated band of all time.
I've heard of Camel but not familiar with their music. As I was hearing this track my envision was of a peaceful stream at the beginning of dusk, very calming.
I like that description, I can definitely imagine that!
Good recommendation. Such an underrated piece of music, band and guitarist. Been listening to this song for 40 years and I never tire of it. Not enough of music like this with feeling and emotion. Still brings tears to my eyes.
Got into Camel by first hearing the song Lies and been hooked ever since. Love the Stationary Traveller album and The Single Factor with songs like Camelogue.
I love David gilmour and comfortably numb but if David had done Ice it would be considered on a par with comfortably numb which is widely considered to contain the top guitar solo ever.
They drop the acoustic guitar part in every live version, so you won't hear it except in this version. The album I Can See Your House From Here which ICE is from is a relatively not that good album in their career objectively. However, Ice from this album is one of their best songs and it also well presented the style of the guitarist aka band leader, Andrew Latimer. Many said Andrew Latimer and David Gilmour from Pink Floyd share a similar guitar style. So if you like Gilmour then you probably will like Latimer as well.
Prog rock was killed by the rising of Punk in the mid-late 70s. Their career had suffered plenty of frustration and members changed regularly then. This song probably partly reflected Andrew Latimer's emotions at that time. I personally recommend the version lived in "Never Let Go" 1993. That is the best version in my opinion. It is quite unfortunate that people usually focus on their 2nd~4th albums (Mirage, The Snow Goose, Moonmadness) but neglect their later albums (like Harbour Of Tears, A Nod And A Wink, etc). They also are masterpieces.
Thank you for your comment, I definitely hear the similarities between Andrew Latimer and David Gilmour. I definitely need to check out those later albums, thank you for that info!
100% agreed with this. Their later albums are pure gold. Especially Harbour of Tears and Rajaz (imo).
That happens when you are so unknown and release "Rain dances"
My favourite after.the first 4 would be Nude.
Apparently Andy Latimer was considered to be part of Roger Water's band when he first toured The Wall some years ago. It's pretty obvious why.
Thank you, you are doing a good job. Strong title. Keep it up. I like to see you guys.
Thank you, we appreciate it!
I had heard Camel because in my last year of high school (1974 in Chicago suburbs) i knew a girl who had a lot of imports in her record collection.
I don't know why Camel is so underrated. They definitely had great influence on later bands like Pendragon etc.
I agree with you. The track is almost "cinematic" I would say. I thought of two groups who had built up a conflict with each other and don't know how to make peace again, but finally - throughout the drama - a couple - one from each group - fall in love and "let the ice break". That's what came to my mind (sounds a littlebit like the classic Romeo and Juliet story, doesn't it?).
Thank you for the reaction video.
Camel is my favourite prog band for one reason and one reason only EMOTION they pack so much of it in every song they do, maybe they are not the most complex of the bunch and that doesn't matter to me. They create beautiful music, try listening to Unevensong, Never let go, Lady Fantasy, any song off of The Snow Goose..
+ Latimer is such an underrated guitarist it's insane, beautiful sense of melody
Absolutely agree with you. I read somewhere that Andy Latimer was asked if he would join Genesis. At the time I was hoping he would. Thank God he didn't. Think of all the Camel music we wouldn't have if he had.
@@Raelscage and of all the garbage he would forced to do with new Genesis
Fortunately Andy and co. were smart enough to add "Ice" to their concert set lists when Camel reformed in the early 90's. It's always been a crowd-pleaser for obvious reasons. Keyboard player Kit Watkins is also a huge part of this recording and I really hope the shuffle includes a song or two from the band he's mainly known for, Happy The Man. I personally rate them as America's finest progressive rock group ever, even ahead of Kansas.
I was a late arrival to Camel. This album (I Can See Your House From Here) was my introduction to the band in 1979. I discovered the earlier works later. Yet this album remains my favourite, probably because it was the first.
As others have mentioned, Kit Watkins adds a wonderful voice to the band. His short instrumental composition Eye of the Storm is also on this album and really deserves a listen, if not a reaction. The noise in the background near the end could be brushes on a cymbal. I also think that the guitar "duet" at the end was all Andy Latimer.
Ah...
That was lovely. First time listen for me as well.
What I visualize with this is playing this at the end of a festive, happy day. Snuggling next to one's partner in front of a low, smouldering fire after everyone has left or gone off to bed. 💖
Glad you liked it! I like your description, it is really interesting to find out the different things people visualize when they listen to music. Really cool!
Well, friends I must say that sometimes shuffle gives in to magic. I'm just out of the movies ; Avatar II strucked hard. (I admit I took magic mush). But this piece from camel just hit the spot. Tanks.
hablar de Camel , Latimer,,e quizas el musico mas tocado por la mano de Dios,,por eso le llaman asi,,pura belleza calidad sonido ,pura alma llena de matices y profundos sentimientos que se acoplan individualmente a cada ser,, te hara volar y llevarte a lo masprofundo de el alma a traves del sentido auditivo son cosas unicas que solo unos cuantos logran cun su sentir al expresar en su musica la humanidad.
Jana, you're beautiful. Nathan is one lucky guy 🙂
Way back in the seventies I was constantly trying to get friends to listen to two obscure bands; Camel and Pink Floyd. Then Darkside of the moon hit. Snow goose nope. . . Nonetheless I still Love Camel and Ice is one of their best.
Nice reaction , but I’m surprised that you did not know this masterpiece ! For me Ice is one of the most beautiful songs ever written.Latimer is a virtuoso who none of the other ones can reach his emotional notes.
I have seen camel live quite a few times. The music from the first four albums is incredible. They were at their best when Andrew Latimer and Pete Bardens were the main writers.
FYI: that first synth solo in the song is played by none other then American keyboard player Kit Watkins. Prior to being in Camel he played in, what is now deemed a legendary, band Happy The Man. Their first 2 albums are bonafide classics of the genre provided you like your progressive rock with a bit of jazzrock in it.
FYI, women aren't supposed to like prog rock! Glad your wife does, but then, Camel are special, everything they do is always in good taste, never OTT. I bought their first album on release in 1973 - over 50 years ago, now - & have followed their career ever since, as they've ploughed on, ignoring all the trends, not getting any of the acclaim they deserve. And they're still playing live concerts today, with Andy Latimer (lead guitarist, who does such a fine job on this classic instrumental) the only surviving original member. Thanks for sharing your reaction. You have 14 albums to get through, excluding live recordings!
One of the best, emotional pieces of music in the world, as a prog man i am surprised that you have never heard this. But hey on the plus side you have now :)
'Ice' is from the album 'I Can See Your House From Here' which was originally going to be called 'Endangered Species' but was changed to ICSYHFH because the marketing men were full of fear and lacking a sense of humour. The band were right. Progressive rock bands were fast becoming an endangered species by then because of 'New Wave' music. Thankfully there are now many modern prog bands keeping the genre alive and healthy. Jazz nearly disappeared due to bugeoning pop music in the early '60s. No jazz = no Jazz Rock. Eek! Phew, that was a close call!
As a fellow proggie, I was a bit suprised you didn't know this track Nathan. It manages to stand head and shoulders above the rest of Camel's absolutely outstanding work. You really must spend time listening to their reportoire. 'Nude' is another masterpiece. Andy plays all guitar tracks here. There is no 'other guitarist'.
You make a great point- I do need to spend more time listening to them!
@@NathanOnShuffle You know you wanted to close your eyes and let the music take you away to another place.
The vast expanse of frozen ice.
It helps to know this song was written in freezing cold temperatures...................ICE
I'm relatively unfamiliar with Camel, I know a few songs, but that's it. Sonically, I like it. The vocals on their songs, to me, are rather meh (it's not to say they're bad), which is okay because that isn't a main focus of the band. The songs I've heard had very minimal vocals. The instrumentation on this is wonderful.
How to make a guitar cry.
I was listening to a well-known prog metal band today. Their guitarist is technically brilliant, but it just sounded like a technical exercise in churning out notes as fast as possible. There was no feeling - no emotion and it just became uninteresting.
But this drips feeling and emotion: I would rate it far superior to listen to than any technical shredding. Almost any guitarist could learn a lot from Andy Latimer: in my opinion the finest guitarist I've ever heard.
On this song you turn off the lights and let yourself go with the music.
4:31 before music beguin.....ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
Ha, our videos probably aren’t for you- that’s ok. Plenty of places to check out the song without having to hear us talking (or you can easily skip ahead in the video).
I have tried to make our intros a bit shorter, but I have learned we just have to be ourselves and hope people connect with us and our personalities. If not, there are plenty of other reactors out there to choose from 😀.