motor spirit and dragon

Beginning with a peaceful calm typical of the song, the band moves toward an evil jam which will become typical in future FAFYLs. They methodically open a portal leading to a relentless and pummeling descent into hell filled with tight, crunchy and melodic metal guitars, apocalyptic synthwork, and raging harmonica. After about five minutes of face melting delirium, the band suddenly falls away back into the original mellow groove, all the while incorporating and playing with themes from the metal section.

Living up to the song’s name, the band drifts gently into a truly spellbinding jam, moving through some gorgeous guitar melodies which then comes down to staccato intertwining interplay. The guitars then open up into some resplendent and contemplative ambiance before slowly and patiently returning to the song. However it is truly the synths that are the star of the show, holding everything together aloft on a warm glowing cloud, guiding the band in serenity from beginning to end.

With Joey and Ambrose on keyboard and Cookie and Lucas on bass (as well as some uninvited guests on stage), Stu is left as the sole guitar player for this extended and mostly improvised version of this song.