The Doors - When the Music's Over (with Lyrics)
"Jim Morrison & The Doors on the road" (19)
"The End" concluded the first album and this track the second; what was on Morrison's mind is easily discernible, and the band's sound fits perfectly, dark and hypnotic. The piece originated live from the very first appearances at the "London Fog." The band used the base for their early improvisations, both musically from the three and poetically and lyrically from Morrison. An incredible feeling was created right away; sometimes it was Jim who interjected into the musical improvisations, but more often it was Ray, Robby, and John following the frontman in his verses. It's astonishing how Densmore always seemed to know in advance what Morrison would say and how he would say it. The piece evolved into a true tour de force that conveyed incredible intensity live. Recreating it like this in the studio was a true marvel. During that period, everything seemed to work out perfectly. Legendary.