--- product_id: 33600478 title: "Crafty Hands" brand: "happy the man" price: "RM9" currency: MYR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/33600478-crafty-hands store_origin: MY region: Malaysia --- # Crafty Hands **Brand:** happy the man **Price:** RM9 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Crafty Hands by happy the man - **How much does it cost?** RM9 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.my](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/33600478-crafty-hands) ## Best For - happy the man enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted happy the man brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Digitally remastered edition of the classic 1978 album by American Progressive Rock group Happy the Man. Formed in Harrisonburg, Virginia in 1973, the band was influenced by British progressive groups such as Genesis and King Crimson. The band came to the attention of Arista Records, securing a deal the same year. Greeted with excellent reviews, the band recorded their second album for Arista in 1978, produced once more by Ken Scott. Arguably their finest hour, the album featured only one vocal track and ranks as one of the most important in US Progressive Rock history. This Esoteric Recordings reissue has been newly remastered and features a booklet that fully restores all original album artwork with a new essay. ## Images ![Crafty Hands - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dUCp8YKPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better late than never *by Y***N on Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2014* I grew up listening to Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, Gentle Giant and a lot more. Those were the bands that caught and held my attention. Up until a few days ago, I had never heard of these guys; boy have I been missing out on a good thing. After hearing them at a new friend's house I came home and ordered HTM's first two CDs immediately. This arrived yesterday and I played it 6 or 7 times. It's the shortest darned 41 minutes I've experienced in a while. LOVE this music. You can hear the influences of the groups mentioned above and even some Frank Zappa and Jean-Luc Ponty, but the music is never derivative. These musicians are top notch and the songwriting is tight and technical while still evoking an emotional response. Can't say enough good things about this CD. If you've never heard of this group, get online and give a listen. You won't be sorry.The first part of my review couldn't say how I would feel several months later. I bought a second copy just so I could keep it in the car. This music is fascinating, spellbinding and damn good. The subtle layering and building dynamic of 'The Moon I Sing' reminds me, in theory, of Crimson's 'Larks Tongues pt. II' and that's saying a lot. Ron Riddle's drumming is an integral part of this equation. Spare and clean, but explosive and important to the onward movement of repeated melodies. And all of the other musicians are aces. Still an incredible CD. One of the best I've heard in years. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smooth w/ Attitude *by S***D on Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2001* Let's say you're listening to one of those "smooth jazz" stations, either for relaxation or inspiration ..... and you catch yourself thinking, "I'd sure enjoy this a lot more if these guys would just cut loose a bit".Chances are, you are wishing for something like Happy the Man. A primarily instrumental project that only released about four albums in the late 70s / early 80s (not counting the anthology), this 2-keyboard-driven quintet recorded music which ranged from flowingly etherial to majestically punchy/funky, all of it juicily melodic. Much of the music resembles Euro-Progressive rock fusion, ala Gentle Giant or the better efforts of early Genesis. It's like an opportunity to hear the better aspect of this kind of stuff, without the requirement to hear pretentious vocals.Well ..... with the rare exception. The 4-star rating is due to the one vocal track on this collection, which does it no favors. I always skip over it. The opener, "Service With a Smile" is a lush, rolling prelude in 11/8, paving the way for tasty tuneful treats to come. "Morning Sun" showcases the group's penchant for theme development, with a serene motif that sparkles, repeats and builds to a majestic level before melting away abruptly. "Ibby It Is", a longer track, offers more variance and energy (the overall album is wonderfully paced this way), and a prolonged build section that cuts off before you realize it. They seem to love to leave the listener wanting more. "Steaming Pipes" and "I Forgot to Push It" are high energy peaks, the former bordering on ominous, the other shamelessly whimsical. "Open Book" is an enigmatic, low-key interlude, and "The Moon I Sing" closes the album with a cyclical pastoral which resolves gracefully before floating your brain away into the ethers.All in all, Crafty Hands is a delightful journey for the ears, presented in just the right spirit of fun. Out of all this group's modest reperatoire, it is both representative and accessible, a welcome departure for new age listeners who still appreciate that little spark of mischief in a quality diet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-buy if you like melodic prog rock. *by T***S on Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2016* Crafty Hands completely changed the way I felt about Happy the Man. I had bought their first album maybe 15 years earlier than this, and found it a little too in-your-face/over the top in terms of musicianship. Crafty Hands doesn't hit you over the head with the band's smarts, and the more restrained sound really won me over and quickly became one of my favorite CDs. I don't even mind the vocals too much, there is only 1 song with vocals on the album, which was a big plus for me. Overall I think it's a must-buy if you like melodic prog rock. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/33600478-crafty-hands](https://www.desertcart.com.my/products/33600478-crafty-hands) --- *Product available on Desertcart Malaysia* *Store origin: MY* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*