Interesting observations dcba. The JA version does indeed start off more subtly then build to a crescendo with a scream of desperation, due to Nicky Hopkins piano on the intro to Jorma's searing guitar work.
It's also interesting to note the distinct parts that each composer, being Kantner, Crosby and Stills, brought to the song.
Here's Kantner's:
Sail away where the mornin' sun goes high
Sail away where the wind blows sweet and young birds fly
Take a sister by her hand
Lead her far from this barren land
And here's Stills:
Horror grips us as we watch you die
All we can do is echo your anguished cry
Stare as all your human feelings die
We are leaving
You don't need us
I believe Crosby contributed the chorus; "Wooden ships on the water...etc."
The end result is a masterpiece work by three very talented musicians.
Interesting observations dcba. The JA version does indeed start off more subtly then build to a crescendo with a scream of desperation, due to Nicky Hopkins piano on the intro to Jorma's searing guitar work.
It's also interesting to note the distinct parts that each composer, being Kantner, Crosby and Stills, brought to the song.
Here's Kantner's: Sail away where the mornin' sun goes high Sail away where the wind blows sweet and young birds fly Take a sister by her hand Lead her far from this barren land
And here's Stills: Horror grips us as we watch you die All we can do is echo your anguished cry Stare as all your human feelings die We are leaving You don't need us
I believe Crosby contributed the chorus; "Wooden ships on the water...etc."
The end result is a masterpiece work by three very talented musicians.