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car·ni·val
Pronunciation: 'kär-n&-v&l
Function: noun
Etymology: Italian carnevale, alteration of earlier carnelevare, literally, removal of meat, from carne flesh
(from Latin carn-, caro) + levare to remove, from Latin, to raise
Date: 1549
1 a : an instance of merrymaking, feasting, or masquerading
b : an instance of riotous excess <a carnival of violence>
2 a : a traveling enterprise offering amusements
b : an organized program of entertainment or exhibition
EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER
BRAIN SALAD SURGERY
SIDE ONE
1. Jerusalem
2. Toccata
3. Still ...You Turn Me On
4. Benny The Bouncer
5. Karn Evil 9- 1st Impression part 1
SIDE TWO
1. Karn Evil 9- 1st Impression part 2
2. Karn Evil 9- 2nd Impression
3. Karn Evil 9- 3rd Impression
Brain Salad Surgery contained the huge, positively overwhelming "Karn Evil 9" centerpiece. The concept is the world only existing in carnivals (with Greg Lake acting as the ringleader). Helped by Lake's grand introduction ('Roll up! Roll up! See the show!'), and that premise is continued at the start of the second side with 'KARN EVIL9, First Impression - Part 2' (Welcome Back My Freinds to the Show That Never Ends...), the most well-known portion of the suite, and the best part of the album. The whole thing is just incredibly energetic and fun, as a song with a circus atmosphere should be.
The artwork of the album was conceived and drawn by H.R. Giger, who also created the visuals in such films as Aliens, Species, and Batman Forever among many other projects. To find out more about H.R.Giger and his work, visit the website at http://www.giger.com.