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About This Track
“New Paths to Helicon, Pt. 2” (almost always referred to as “Helicon 2”) is a song by Scottish band Mogwai. It was first released as a double A-side with “New Paths to Helicon, Pt. 1”, on 7” limited to 3000 copies. It was later included on the 1997 compilation album, Ten Rapid (Collected Recordings 1996-1997). The single reached #2 in English radio presenter John Peel’s 1997 Festive Fifty Chart.
A live version of “Helicon 2” (recorded live by John Peel from a BBC Radio Session at Maida Vale in 20 January 1998) can be found on Mogwai’s 2005 live compilation album, Government Commissions: BBC Sessions 1996-2003. The last track on Ten Rapid, “End”, is simply “Helicon 2” played backwards. “Helicon 2” was featured on the Scottish Association for Mental Health’s 2004 compilation album, One-In-Four.
The track begins immediately with a quiet guitar melody, and soft drums which are repeated along with bass and guitar doubling them. At (0:34), the guitar goes on to play a lead part, while the other guitar plays soft harmonics. At (1:08), they slide back into the main riff. At (1:42), a stronger, more distinctive lead part is played. This continues until (2:16), when the main riff is repeated for the last time. At (2:32), the song ends abruptly.
A live version of “Helicon 2” (recorded live by John Peel from a BBC Radio Session at Maida Vale in 20 January 1998) can be found on Mogwai’s 2005 live compilation album, Government Commissions: BBC Sessions 1996-2003. The last track on Ten Rapid, “End”, is simply “Helicon 2” played backwards. “Helicon 2” was featured on the Scottish Association for Mental Health’s 2004 compilation album, One-In-Four.
The track begins immediately with a quiet guitar melody, and soft drums which are repeated along with bass and guitar doubling them. At (0:34), the guitar goes on to play a lead part, while the other guitar plays soft harmonics. At (1:08), they slide back into the main riff. At (1:42), a stronger, more distinctive lead part is played. This continues until (2:16), when the main riff is repeated for the last time. At (2:32), the song ends abruptly.
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bkelleher wrote:
repeat.
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IchRufDieBullen wrote:
It definitely is too short. But it is chilling and peaceful and mellow, I love it. Apart from that, Helicon 2 is an awesome Sci-Fi-esque name
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sparklecrunch wrote:
this was one of the few tracks i could listen to at a pretty bad time in my life. thanks john peel :)
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MarkDivision wrote:
One of the most mellow tracks I know. Class.
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gashead23 wrote:
tis very good yes
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matele wrote:
evasión
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derude wrote:
me mata esta cancion
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shazzypogwai wrote:
bello
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Chris_Beresford wrote:
Both Helicon 1 and 2 are amazing tracks.
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keejay wrote:
love this song - veronika
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eymensg wrote:
uff,them workinwith Kronos Quartet them special -
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OneArmedScizzor wrote:
You don't hear that?
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