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Post by Nickleby on Nov 8, 2004 16:28:36 GMT -5
Okay,
I'm just wondering what the reference to Polygons means?
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Post by Chris on Nov 8, 2004 22:50:52 GMT -5
Hello Nicleby, Polygons is in reference to what many of the early internet cat fans (1997-1999) referred to themselves. It was our little in –word for being a Cat Fan. And thus you would basically have to be a cat fan to know what a polygon really was. Since it was Cat Stevens, himself, who created them. Polygons were born on Cat Stevens 1976 album ‘Numbers’. It’s one of those love it or hate it albums. Basically it is a musical which is about numerology, set on the planet of Polygor which is inhabited by the 10 Polygons. At one time there was a rumor of a childrens book based on Polygor and the Polygon, but sadly it never materialized. To read a little bit more about it. Check out the Numbers songboook: www.majicat.com/photos/numberssongbook.htm |
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Post by Nickleby on Nov 9, 2004 10:17:30 GMT -5
Thanks Christine. I had a hunch it was in reference to some Cat Stevens album I hadn't heard. I've never heard the full "Numbers" album, but I have read about it and it sounds a little funky. It's not one of those albums that is easily available at the local record store.
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FJSimon
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Post by FJSimon on Nov 9, 2004 11:14:13 GMT -5
Numbers is available on CD and has some very good tracks on it.
Drywood
Majik of Majiks
It's not all to my taste, but it is superior to Back to Earth in my own opinion.
FJS
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Post by Chris on Nov 9, 2004 11:47:43 GMT -5
It's not one of my favorite either FJS. Though I do like Novims Nightmare, Majic of Majics, Drywood and Home. I haven't listened to the album in years, I might have to get it out again and give it a spin.
Though, I do find it interesting to know that Jzero really represented death.
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Post by FJSimon on Nov 9, 2004 12:12:28 GMT -5
Christine,
I think it's a great album. I'm very fond of it because it was the first CS album I ever purchased for myself. It is very mystical and though it may not be what one expects of CS, it does have inspired moments.
FJS
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Post by Vivian on Nov 9, 2004 12:40:13 GMT -5
Listen to "Land O Free Love and Goodbye". It is so beautiful.
Peace,Vivian
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Post by waterside on Nov 9, 2004 12:58:34 GMT -5
I absolutely love "Numbers" and have from the moment it was released! It is such a magical album. "Home" is such a beautiful and spiritual song. I love so many of the songs....."Novim's Nightmare"....Cat sings this so absolutely beautifully...it is so gorgeous, "Drywood" is just great, "Jzero" (love the melody).....they're all just wonderful.
I always wished the book had been written and an animated movie made.
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Post by Vivian on Nov 9, 2004 14:31:05 GMT -5
I always wished the book had been written and an animated movie made. There has actually been discussion before about a possible animated film. Some of us even had a cast list as to who would be the voice of which polygon. Peace,Vivian |
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Post by boneheadedwoman on Nov 10, 2004 2:06:11 GMT -5
I love Numbers, too (with the possible exception of Monad's Anthem). Home, and Land of Free Love & Goodbye are Cat Stevens at his best IMHO. The lyrics simply could not be improved upon. I love the way he sings Novim's Nightmare. When I hear that song, I think about what I've heard about his perfectionist tendencies. He certainly got that one perfect! His voice and guitar are one! I'm off topic here, but so many of his lyrics are delicately infused with sweetness and virtue. I find it hard to believe he felt he was headed in the wrong direction in the music business, and that's why he had to get out. His music actually helped me stay on the right track, and I think others were also positively influenced by him. Well, whatever. I'm still proud to be a fan!  |
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