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* During the verses of [[Just The Same]], the bass and drums are playing in 6/4 while the piano, voice, and guitar are playing in 7/4. (Thanks to Don Tillman.) | * During the verses of [[Just The Same]], the bass and drums are playing in 6/4 while the piano, voice, and guitar are playing in 7/4. (Thanks to Don Tillman.) | ||
* The first section of [[On Reflection]] is a four-part vocal fugue. The last section is the same fugue played on instruments. | * The first section of [[On Reflection]] is a four-part vocal fugue. The last section is the same fugue played on instruments. | ||
* In [[On Reflection]], the last entrance of the band is accompanied by a springy wavering of the pitch (most noticeable in the electric guitar), which is likely the sound of the 24 track tape machine being dropped into "Vari Speed" mode, and the entire end section is transposed (sped up really) by a half step. Both the Studer and the Ampex tape machines, which were popular at the time of [[Free Hand]], make this distinctive noise when you drop them into varispeed. (Thanks to Kevin Gilbert.) | * In [[On Reflection]], the last entrance of the band is accompanied by a springy wavering of the pitch (most noticeable in the electric guitar), which is likely the sound of the 24 track tape machine being dropped into "Vari Speed" mode, and the entire end section is transposed (sped up really) by a half step. Both the Studer and the Ampex tape machines, which were popular at the time of [[Free Hand (song)|Free Hand]], make this distinctive noise when you drop them into varispeed. (Thanks to Kevin Gilbert.) | ||
* The bass part at the very beginning of [[Free Hand]] is repeated, in a different rhythm and tempo, when the "waltz" section begins (3:55 into the song). (Thanks to Daniel Cadieux.) In fact, the whole waltz section contains various themes from earlier in the song. (Thanks to Remmert Velthuis.) | * The bass part at the very beginning of [[Free Hand (song)|Free Hand]] is repeated, in a different rhythm and tempo, when the "waltz" section begins (3:55 into the song). (Thanks to Daniel Cadieux.) In fact, the whole waltz section contains various themes from earlier in the song. (Thanks to Remmert Velthuis.) | ||
* The opening melody of [[On Reflection]] and the middle ballad section have almost identical melodies. Compare "In my way did I use you, do you think I really abused you" to "I remember the good things how can you forget." (Thanks to Alex Temple.) | * The opening melody of [[On Reflection]] and the middle ballad section have almost identical melodies. Compare "In my way did I use you, do you think I really abused you" to "I remember the good things how can you forget." (Thanks to Alex Temple.) | ||
* The opening melody of [[Talybont]] is a heavily disguised reworking of the vocal melody of [[Just The Same]]. (Thanks to Kevin Ward.) | * The opening melody of [[Talybont]] is a heavily disguised reworking of the vocal melody of [[Just The Same]]. (Thanks to Kevin Ward.) | ||
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* On the cover, everyone has a blue collar, probably symbolic of "blue collar workers." (Thanks to Paul Sipio.) | * On the cover, everyone has a blue collar, probably symbolic of "blue collar workers." (Thanks to Paul Sipio.) | ||
* In [[All Through The Night]], the lyric "Every day is the just the same" might be a reference to [[Just The Same]]. (Thanks to Paul Sipio.) | * In [[All Through The Night]], the lyric "Every day is the just the same" might be a reference to [[Just The Same]]. (Thanks to Paul Sipio.) | ||
* The piano part at the beginning of [[Shadows On The Street]] is very similar to the introduction of [[Free Hand]]. (Thanks to Magraith@aol.com.) | * The piano part at the beginning of [[Shadows On The Street]] is very similar to the introduction of [[Free Hand (song)|Free Hand]]. (Thanks to Magraith@aol.com.) | ||
* The lyric "Forget our dreams and play the game" in [[Shadows On The Street]] might be a reference to [[Playing the Game]]. (Thanks to Paul Sipio.) | * The lyric "Forget our dreams and play the game" in [[Shadows On The Street]] might be a reference to [[Playing the Game]]. (Thanks to Paul Sipio.) | ||
* The vocal melody from [[Convenience]], when played backwards, is a direct quote from Stravinsky's ''[[Rite of Spring]]''. | * The vocal melody from [[Convenience]], when played backwards, is a direct quote from Stravinsky's ''[[Rite of Spring]]''. | ||
* The final words on the album ("That's all there is") are [[Civilian#That's... All... There... Is....|excerpts from songs]] on the album. | * The final words on the album ("That's all there is") are [[Civilian#That's... All... There... Is....|excerpts from songs]] on the album. | ||