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seafarer62 · 08-14-2006, 07:59 PM

Actually, I am a fan of the fade-out, but it seemed to die out as a practice as AM radio died out. Correct me if I am wrong but I think one of the reasons for fades was for radio stations as a gradual break between airplays of different songs.

I think the one from "The Circle is Small" is one of the best because like the end of a marriage, it slowly dies out.

"Christian Island" is another one that just relaxes a listener more as it fades.

I noticed the phenomenon on the more recent Gord albums. There are several songs that could have been faded: "No Mistake About It", "No Hotel", "Boathouse", "Uncle Toad Said", and of course "Fading Away" could have used a fade effectively.

Now... I fade away....

08-14-2006, 07:59 PM	#2
seafarer62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Forest Lake, MN USA Posts: 286	Actually, I am a fan of the fade-out, but it seemed to die out as a practice as AM radio died out. Correct me if I am wrong but I think one of the reasons for fades was for radio stations as a gradual break between airplays of different songs. I think the one from "The Circle is Small" is one of the best because like the end of a marriage, it slowly dies out. "Christian Island" is another one that just relaxes a listener more as it fades. I noticed the phenomenon on the more recent Gord albums. There are several songs that could have been faded: "No Mistake About It", "No Hotel", "Boathouse", "Uncle Toad Said", and of course "Fading Away" could have used a fade effectively. Now... I fade away....