Patrick Moraz

The Story of I

Patrick Moraz - The Story of I

01/01/1976 | Emi Import 

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All Music Guide Review

Former Yes and Moody Blues keyboardist Patrick Moraz mixes numerous Latin and rock rhythms together via his lively synth work, resulting in a full-flavored, energetic album. Not typical sounding to say the least, there are hints of funk and marimba, Caribbean and South American styles, and even flamenco, all guided by Moraz's whirlwind keyboard playing. Inspired by the Brazilian ballet, each song dances with piquancy and flow, never repeating the same rhythms or sounds while at the same time introducing a wide variety of percussion instruments. Andy Newmark's drums add dimension to the fiery patterns conjured up on "Dancing Now" and "Incantations," raising the musical temperature of both tracks. Delightful additions of marimbaphone, cello, gongs, tam-tams, and even castagnets jump in and out of all the songs, fusing both a modern and a primitive sound together. Images of the south seas hover atop Moraz's wandering rhythms, as he sounds unconfined behind the synthesizer. The French vocals sung by Veronique Mueller in a few of the album's songs only add to the illustriousness, as does Moraz's vibrant singing. The Story of I is a refreshing twist from this progressive craftsman and can sincerely be appreciated by all audiences. ~ Mike DeGagne, All Music Guide

The Story of I Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • lyrics
  • 1
  • Impact
  • 3:31
  • Sound Clip for Impact from The Story of I


  • 2
  • Warmer Hands
  • 3:31
  • Sound Clip for Warmer Hands from The Story of I


  • 3
  • The Storm
  • 0:52
  • Sound Clip for The Storm from The Story of I


  • 4
  • Cachaca (Baiao)
  • 4:07
  • Sound Clip for Cachaca (Baiao) from The Story of I


  • 5
  • Intermezzo
  • 2:49
  • Sound Clip for Intermezzo from The Story of I


  • 6
  • Indoors
  • 3:44
  • Sound Clip for Indoors from The Story of I


  • 7
  • Best Years of Our Lives
  • 3:59
  • Sound Clip for Best Years of Our Lives from The Story of I


  • 8
  • Descent
  • 1:43
  • Sound Clip for Descent from The Story of I


  • 9
  • Incantation (Procession)
  • 1:51
  • Sound Clip for Incantation (Procession) from The Story of I


  • 10
  • Dancing Now
  • 4:38
  • Sound Clip for Dancing Now from The Story of I


  • 11
  • Impressions (The Dream)
  • 2:49
  • Sound Clip for Impressions (The Dream) from The Story of I


  • 12
  • Like a Child Is Disguise
  • 4:05
  • Sound Clip for Like a Child Is Disguise from The Story of I


  • 13
  • Rise and Fall
  • 5:34
  • Sound Clip for Rise and Fall from The Story of I


  • 14
  • Symphony in the Space
  • 2:56
  • Sound Clip for Symphony in the Space from The Story of I


    • Credits of The Story of I

    • Rene Moraz
    • Percussion, Castanets, Tape, Dance (Tap)
    • Patrick Moraz
    • Percussion, Arranger, Conductor, Harpsichord, Organ (Hammond), Moog Synthesizer, Producer, Marimbaphone, Lyric Translation, Sequencing, Orchestration, Fender Rhodes, Main Performer, Multi Instruments, Vocals, Keyboards, Cymbals, Composer, Piano
    • Ray Gomez
    • Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Guitar (Rhythm)


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