I'm from North Carolina in America, right along the coast. So its killing me that Camel hasn't decided to tour outside of Europe at all for upcoming dates yet haha. I was referred to this forum from a fellow member on a Rush related forum, and I found this to be a perfect place to discuss all matters about my favorite band!
I'm actually a relatively new convert to the whole world of prog and jazz fusion (I first got into this stuff about 4 years ago), and Camel was one of the first progressive rock bands I ever heard. I first got the "Mirage" album, which blew me away, and after that I got "Music Inspired by the Snow Goose" and "Rain Dances." Of course, now after hearing the entire catalog of music they have to offer, I've found my favorites to be "Rajaz", "Nude", and "Rain Dances." Although, I do have to say that the live album "Coming of Age" is probably the best live album ever recorded, specifically the version of "Ice" they play.
I play the guitar and drums myself, and I have tried to learn as many Camel songs as possible to enhance my ability as far as emotions. The biggest thing I have taken from Andy Latimer is that if you feel it, you should play it, meaning that even when something shouldn't work, it can work if you mean it. I think songs like "Lunar Sea" and "Beached" are perfect examples of that. Also, I love how Latimer plays with emotion, I mean he puts everything within him into each and every song, which is especially noticeable on the live version of "The Hour Candle."
I enjoy being a part of this forum of fellow Camel and prog fans, and I hope to see it expand in the future!
What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investigator.
Hi, I'm from Israel. I've known Camel music since around the year 2000. Favourite albums are "Nude" and "Moonmadness", although I very much like all albums until "Harbour Of Tears" (including "The Single Factor").
Hi, I´m from Germany, near Heidelberg... Camel fan since I heard Rain Dances in the radio... long ago. My favourite album is "Nude" incl. the BBC-Concert - but there´s really no bad Camel album. Incredible, that Camel will now go again on tour!!
Hello, I'm from Israel. I discovered Camel 3 years ago, went to some tribute shows by a local band called "The Humps". Straightly fell in love with this band. Glad I came across this site which I will enjoy and try to contribute as many as I could.
Hi, I'm Rob from the UK. I stumbled across Camel in 1976 by accident. I saw the Mirage Album in a local library and was taken by the cover. I was instantly hooked.
Concert wise, I only ever got to see them once at the final concert of the farewell tour at Sheffield. I very nearly got to see them at York in 1978 but the show was cancelled at the last minute. We actually arrived at the venue to be told this.
Really looking forward to seeing them again soon.
Good to see a few members from the old Rajaz Forum on here.
Alan from the UK here, I was played the Snowgoose by a friend in 1975, at the tender age of 14, as have been hooked ever since!
Only managed to see them once in 1984 in Oxford, but listen to them every week, either official releases or bootlegs. Along with Genesis, these 2 bands have been a constant companion for many, many years.
Only a few more weeks until my most anticipated gig in years :-)
Do you mean grand lord of punk rock like the oldies like Ramones and Sex Pistols and Blondie, or more of the new stuff like Blink 182, Fall Out Boy, and the pop-ish bands?
David
What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investigator.
Coming from Bavaria; old Camel Fan, my first record was Mirage i think in 1975; saw Camel live in concert in 1976 in Münster i guess - long time ago.... Think i have all records, CD's an DVD's from Camel and even two rare Records from Peter Bardens I bought 35 years ago in London at HMV
I was very pleased about hearing that Camel will be in Germany in October/November this year. And of course I was in Fulda on Nov 1. Great concert in a less great concert hall for music like this. But I didn't think that I could see Andy and the guys again after Andy's disease. Thanks for that! Now I hope a new DVD will come soon .....
Hello: I am from St Catharines ontario canada and have been listening to Camel since The Snow Goose. I am a guitarist and was influenced by Camel so much that I wrote an instrumental titled Camels
Although I always greet each new member in a PM, but in addition I would like to be glad you welcome here.
I hope that you,'re like every member in this forum, an enrichment for us. Bring you here, Create content with, so give the whole thing a bit from you.
It is striking that are represented in this forum above average musician. That pleases me also.
I can only again emphasize that benefits the forum of active members. Without this all comes to a halt here. A forum needs to be dynamic.
We all look forward to your contributions, which you will certainly publish in the future in the forum.
Hello, my name is Ricardo, I live in Argentina. I like progressive music of the 70s and especially Camel. I started playing guitar at age 45 (now am 49 years old) inspired by the melodic sound of Andy Latimer. I hope to know more about Camel, in this great site.
Hi everyone, I am from Bavaria and got hooked by the Camels in I guess 1980 when I first listened to A LIVE RECORD, especially the orchestral Snowgoose and the superb NEVER LET GO. I am still looking for the ultimate Show from the Breathless tour (so far Bordeaux does the trick) though Í doubt that it exists - and yes, Raindances and Breathless are my favourite studio Albums followed by ICSYHFH, Moonmadness and Mirage. A LIVE RECORD, however, ist my all time favourite. See you on the road Jörg
Welcome! :) Maybe Michael will be able to help you out with the current 'ultimate' Breathless show - he has his (huge) collection well organized. I'm still working on that. :)
My name is Marlon. I live in The Netherlands. I have "discovered' Camel a few years ago, and have been a fan since the day I heard The Snow Goose. Since I thought I never would be able to see them play live , due to Andy's health issues, a dream came true when I read on the site that they would perform live in Amsterdam last sunday. Feeling like a little kid I attended the show in Paradiso last week and I must say I was, and still am, very impressed by the show they put on. Seeing Andy play live is such a joy. And he really showed how a Gibson must be used. This was really a dream come true for me. Thanx Camel, for giving me a night I will never forget. Please keep on playing and visit Amsterdam in the future again!
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