From the album
In the Court of the Crimson King by
King Crimson (1969)
Written by
Ian McDonald and
Peter Sinfeld
Lyrics removed due to copyright restrictions.
A dreamy song, and a major contrast the the previous song on the album (
21st Century Schizoid Man),
I Talk to the Wind demonstrates the amazing versatility present in the
King Crimson at this time. Considered by many to be the only disappointing song on the album, it's a mellow
ballad punctuated by airy flutes and subtle exchanges between the major and minor modes. Still, despite it's comparative unpopularity with true fans,
I Talk to the Wind serves an important duty in the lineup of one of rocks most important albums - that of the buffer between the harsh metallic sounds of
Schizoid Man, and the acid-laced imagery of
Epitaph.