I Talk To The Wind (track)
by King Crimson

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I Talk To The Wind by King Crimson
Year: 1969
From the album In The Court Of The Crimson King (An Observation By King Crimson) (track #2)
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90/100 (from 667 votes)
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21st Century Schizoid Man (Including Mirrors) This track (#2)
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90/100 (from 667 votes)
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75/100
From 10/10/2025 13:51 | #311297
This came as rather a shock after the phenomenal "21st Century Schizoid Man". It’s such a stark contrast; it is a rather simple song in contrast.

Nothing more to say really. It’s pleasant enough and I like the flute solo in the middle of the song and at the end
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From 01/24/2022 12:42 | #280001
After a blasting start, KC shows they also can play softly in a beautiful way. Another classic.
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90/100
From 12/20/2021 17:24 | #277710
In complete contrast to the opening track this is a simple beautiful song that is enhanced by Ian McDonald's serene flute playing. Inspired choice to fit between Schizo and Epitaph.
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95/100
From 10/28/2019 12:30 | #244201
The drums are out of this world
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From 07/29/2018 11:45 | #218910
Such beautiful song and it works really good after 21st Century Schizoid Man. This song is crucial to the album and really helps make Epitaph even better.
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From 09/10/2016 12:58 | #174682
Maybe the most beautiful moment on the album.
Not saying this is the best song but rather just the more preciouss.
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90/100
From 04/25/2015 22:40 | #140242
A necessary track after 21st Century. Sequenced brilliantly between 21st Century and Epitaph. Ian Anderson must've adored this track!
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100/100
From 04/15/2014 21:55 | #109332
Just listen to this song while sitting on a bench in a park.
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90/100
From 01/17/2014 18:01 | #100850
my favourite of the album
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From 11/10/2013 18:17 | #91734
Beautiful
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