11 tracks (41:48). Music From “The Elder ” was an art-rock concept album based on a fantasy tale written by Simmons and conceived as the soundtrack to a Hollywood blockbuster. This Sunday Elder Music column was launched in December of 2008. Subscribe now for more from the authority on music, entertainment, politics and pop culture. Simmons and Stanley had high hopes for Music from "The Elder" (such as a movie, an elaborate tour, a follow-up record, etc. Updated on January 8, 2019. Genres: Stoner Metal, Stoner Rock, Heavy Psych. Merch: elder.bigcartel.com For a band that built its success on simplistic anthems, Kiss's Music From “The Elder” was a huge leap in terms of ambition. Elder. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Music, Film, TV and Political News Coverage. Download our mobile app now. Simmons and Stanley had high hopes for Music from "The Elder" (such as a movie, an elaborate tour, a follow-up record, etc. Listen free to Kiss – (Music From) The Elder (The Oath, Fanfare and more). Sadly, the vision far out-stripped the reality – the likes of Just A Boy and The Oath sounded like a bunch of brickies trying to be Andrew Lloyd Webber. ), but it completely bombed upon release. But the movie was never made, and the album was an overblown disaster. Listen free to Kiss – Music From "The Elder" (Fanfare, Just A Boy and more). Evolving since 2005. But the movie was never made, and the album was an overblown disaster. Listen to your favorite songs from Music From "The Elder" by Kiss Now. 50K likes. more. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. 11 tracks (41:41). Psychedelic, heavy and progressive music. KISS - Music From "The Elder" (Casablanca, 1981) The once-mighty KISS was in a weird place as the 1980s dawned. Source. Albums include Reflections of a Floating World, Dead Roots Stirring, and Lore. The reason? Keith Abt. Contact Author. ), but it completely bombed upon release. The reason? Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. The music is totally uncharacteristic of Kiss-- it resembles heavy prog rock for the most part. Music from "The Elder" was the first album with drummer Eric Carr and the last album to feature Ace Frehley until their 1996 reunion Alive/Worldwide Tour apart from appearing on the cover of the compilation album Killers and the next album Creatures of the Night and a handful of promotional appearances with the band until late 1982. By 1981, Kiss were in chaos. KISS "Music From 'The Elder'" Review. Get The Magazine. Music From “The Elder” was an art-rock concept album based on a fantasy tale written by Simmons and conceived as the soundtrack to a Hollywood blockbuster. By May of the following year, one commenter, Peter Tibbles, had added so much knowledge and value to my poor attempts at musical presentations that I asked him to take over the column. The music is totally uncharacteristic of Kiss-- it resembles heavy prog rock for the most part. They'd ruled the hard rock … I've been a KISS fan since '77, seen them live numerous times (in and out of makeup) and I'm a veteran of the KISS Expo/Convention scene.