The ultimate tribute to the legendary Canterbury band – 2500 copies only worldwide!
The Canterbury scene combined elements of jazz, folk, rock and melodic pop into a sound that bridged the gulf between psychedelia and progressive rock, and ultimately shattered all genre barriers. At the heart of the Canterbury scene was a group of musicians whose career has now spanned more than half a century: the legend that is CARAVAN.
“Who Do You Think We Are?” is the ultimate tribute to the ultimate Canterbury band. This deluxe box set runs to a staggering 37 discs. All the official Caravan albums – studio and live recordings among them – are joined by eleven discs of previously unreleased live performances. A Blu-ray includes remixer extraordinaire Steven Wilson’s 5.1 surround sound mix of the classic In the Land of Grey and Pink album. In addition, a DVD includes vintage European TV performances from 1971 – 1981 (London Marquee, German TV’s Swing In, Bataclan, Paris & French TV show ‘Pop 2’).
The lavish packaging of the set reflects the band’s stature. A hardback coffee table book features rare Caravan photos and memorabilia, and a full discography. A second Fan Club book assembles historic press articles from across the band’s career, alongside a new interview with founder member Pye Hastings. Every copy of the box includes a photo signed by the three surviving members of the original Caravan line-up: Pye Hastings, Richard Sinclair and David Sinclair. The celebration continues with a selection of memorabilia: a Caravan-centric map of Canterbury; a specially commissioned Caravan family tree poster, charting their long and circuitous progress; and two replica 1970s gig posters.
Put together with the band’s full cooperation, the full list of contents is as follows:
• 16 NEWLY REMASTERED STUDIO ALBUMS & 4 OFFICIAL LIVE ALBUMS • 11 DISCS OF PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED CONCERT RECORDINGS • ON BLU-RAY FOR THE FIRST TIME 48/24 STEREO & 5.1 MIX BY STEVEN WILSON OF IN THE LAND OF GREY & PINK • DVD INCLUDING RARE FOOTAGE FROM THE MARQUEE 1971, ROCK EN STOCK 1972, BATACLAN 1973 & FRENCH TV PERFORMANCE 1981 • INDIVIDUALLY SIGNED PHOTO BY THE THREE SURVIVING MEMBERS PYE HASTINGS, DAVE SINCLAIR, & RICHARD SINCLAIR • 144 PAGE HARDBACK COFFEE TABLE BOOK FEATURING RARE PHOTOGRAPHS & MEMORABILIA • A4 FAN CLUB MINI BOOK FEATURING ARCHIVE ARTICLES & AN UP TO DATE INTERVIEW WITH PYE HASTINGS • A4 REPLICA TOUR PROGRAMME FOR BLIND DOG AT ST DUNSTANS • “FOR GIRLS THAT GROW PLUMP IN THE NIGHT” REPLICA PRESS PACK • CARAVAN’S TRIP DOWN MEMORY LAIN MAP OF CANTERBURY • ILLUSTRATED FAMILY TREE • 2 REPLICA POSTERS
WATCH THE TRAILER FOR “WHO DO YOU THINK WE ARE?” HERE
This box set will be limited to 2500 copies worldwide and released on August 20th 2021 on the Madfish label. This deluxe box set is available to pre-order HEREhttps://CaravanBand.lnk.to/WDYTWA
Chicago prog legends DISTRICT 97 will be releasing a new live album called “Screenplay” featuring well over 2 hours of music across 2 CDs on March 26, 2021! The album comprises all of DISTRICT 97’s critically-acclaimed “Screens” album performed live at Europe's prog rock mecca, Boerderij Cultuurpodium, in October 2019. Additionally, the collection boasts a wide variety of additional live material spanning DISTRICT 97’s back catalog and covers ranging from John Lennon to Yes.
Also included is a rousing unreleased live performance of “21st Century Schizoid Man” featuring King Crimson/Asia/UK legend John Wetton, as well as collaborations with other artists such as Dave Kerzner and Fernando Perdomo. Plus, there are two secret “encore” performances.
As a special bonus, a brand new song recorded in quarantine called “Divided We Fall” is included on the new album!
“The world has changed in ways we never could have foreseen since we released Screens in October 2019. Touring has been rendered impossible, and thus we have been unable to share this music live with many of our wonderful fans. Before covid-19 struck, we embarked on our UK & European Screening Tour. The centerpiece of each night was Screens performed live in its entirety. Fortunately, our show at Holland’s legendary Boerderij Cultuurpodium was beautifully recorded, and we are thrilled to present it now as part of ‘Screenplay.’ There’s much more to this collection though: live performances of other D97 favorites, tributes to our musical icons, a BRAND NEW SONG recorded in quarantine, and even a couple ‘encores’ (if you applaud long enough). Until we can be physically together again, please join us for ‘Screenplay’” - Jonathan Schang
“Since I joined this band in 2008, one consistent bit of feedback I’ve received is that our live shows capture our essence as a band in ways that studio albums are not as able to, given the visual component of seeing us perform live mixed with the spontaneous musical ideas bouncing around on stage. We have been diligent about recording our live shows over the years and have been sitting on a mountain of live performances that we cannot wait to share with the rest of the word. Each song is an organism unto itself and in each performance we bring with us the culmination of the tour thus far and lessons learned about each song in the process. We throw in tiny moments to keep each other on our toes, try new interpretations based on our current emotional state and communicate on stage in ways that are seemingly mystical at times. Being a band for as long as we have creates a certain freedom to branch out on our respective ledges and see what happens when we put a twist on the familiar. I believe that our fans are in for a treat with ‘Screenplay,’ both for the live performances and the brand new song we recorded remotely as the pandemic rendered us isolated from one another.” - Leslie Hunt
TRACK LISTING CD 1 1. Forest Fire 2. Sheep 3. Sea I Provide 4. Bread & Yarn 5. Trigger 6. After Orbit Mission 7. Shapeshifter 8. Blueprint 9. Ghost Girl CD 2 1. Divided We Fall 2. Jealous Guy 3. Snow Country 4. Takeover 5. The Actual Color 6. A Lottery 7. Termites 8. Presto Vivace 9. Back in N.Y.C 10. Travels with Myself-And Someone Else 11. Fainting in Coils 12. Long Distance Runaround 13. Red 14. 21st Century Schizoid Man (Live w/John Wetton) 15. Out on the Tiles
DISTRICT 97 is undoubtedly the most musically adventurous rock band in the world to feature an American Idol Top 10 Female Finalist. Since 2008, this quintet from Chicago has melded an adventurous, uncompromising instrumental prowess with the look, sound, and stage presence of vocalist Leslie Hunt. Through world tours and a stream of studio and live releases, the band has garnered a worldwide fanbase; collaborating with iconic singer/bassist John Wetton (King Crimson, Asia, UK) and drawing praise from Bill Bruford (drummer of Yes/King Crimson/Genesis), Mike Portnoy (drummer of Dream Theater/Transatlantic) and other rock luminaries along the way.
DISTRICT 97 rehearses doggedly to refine their compositions, ensemble-playing, and stage presentation; their standards for excellence have only grown more rigorous with the passage of time. Their latest album “Screens” (released October 2019) and its accompanying live shows set a high watermark of composition and musicianship.
The covid-19 pandemic has not stopped the band from innovating. Their Virtual Screening Tour and the stunning “Ghost Girl” animated short film have kept them at the top of the current prog rock heap. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=822-tra5DA4
A 5 CD CLAMSHELL BOXED SET GATHERING TOGETHER THE FOUR VOLUMES OF THE “MISSING LINKS” RELEASES BY CELEBRATED MUSICIAN AND GENESIS FOUNDING MEMBER ANTHONY PHILLIPS WITH AN ADDITIONAL CD OF PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED & RARE MATERIAL ALL ALBUMS NEWLY REMASTERED WITH NEW EXTENSIVE ESSAY BY ANTHONY PHILLIPS’ ARCHIVIST JON DANN
Esoteric Recordings is pleased to announce the release of “MISSING LINKS I – IV”, a newly remastered 5 CD set clamshell boxed set comprising the four original “Missing Links” albums by celebrated composer and GENESIS founder member ANTHONY PHILLIPS. Aside from his work as a solo artist, Anthony has been a composer of music for television for many years, going back as far as 1976.
In 1989 Anthony issued the first collection of this music, “Missing Links” in December 1989 as a limited-edition release. Its popularity led to a further three Missing Links releases which gathered not only soundtrack compositions, but other rare archive recordings made by Anthony Phillips over the years. Although the original four volumes of the series have been subsequently been issued on CD, they have been unavailable for some years. Anthony has worked with his archivist Jon Dann to prepare this new boxed set edition of this wonderful music, compiling a new additional CD 27 track CD of previously unreleased and rare archive material, “Extra Links” exclusive to this set.
“MISSING LINKS I – IV” is sure to appeal to fans of Anthony’s work. This new boxed set edition features liner notes by Jon Dann and is a fine collection of music by one of Britain’s most imaginative and respected musicians.
Track List:
DISC ONE:
MISSING LINKS VOLUME ONE: FINGER PAINTING A COLLECTION OF LIBRARY AND TELEVISION MUSIC 1979 – 1989
FORCE MAJEURE (1987) MOUNTAIN VOICES (1987) LORD OF THE SMOKING MIRROR (1987) SEA HORSES (1987) DUNGEONS (1987) BETWEEN THE RINGS (1983) EVENING ASCENT (1983) STREAMER (1983) AFTER THE RAIN (1987) ROTTWEILER (1983) SAD FISH (1983) A SONG (1979) GOD’S CHOSEN CAR PARK SUITE (1986) PROCESSIONAL – MEDITATION – CAVE PAINTING
TROPICAL MOON OVER DORKING SUITE (1985) ESTRANGEMENT – MYRA’S DREAM – RECONCILIATION
FOUNTAIN POOL (1986) Q. (1984) THREE PIECE SUITE (1984) TO THE SHRINE – THROUGH THE FOREST – TOWARDS THE LIGHT
BOULEVARD OF FALLEN LEAVES (1981) LAND OF DRAGONS SUITE (1989) LAND OF DRAGONS (PART 1) – KITES – HARBOUR AT SUNSET – DANCE OF THE CRABS – SAND OCTOPUS AND THE KING CRABS – DO THE SHRIMPS KNOW THEY’RE CHINESE – LAND OF DRAGONS (PART 2)
AND A PRAYER (1979) TIERRA DEL FUEGO (1979) PARADISE FOUND (1979)
DISC TWO:
MISSING LINKS VOLUME TWO: THE SKY ROAD A COLLECTION OF ARCHIVE, COMMISSION AND UNRELEASED ALBUM MATERIAL
EXILE LIFEBOAT SUITE OPENING THEME – SUNDAY MORNING – ANOTHER SHOUT – ACROSS THE SANDBAR – STORM WARNING – KIM WAITS – THE RESCUE OF THE JANET C – LET NOT THE DEEP SWALLOW ME UP – CLOSING THEME
THE BITTER SUITE PART I – PART II
ACROSS THE RIVER STYX A FLOCK OF SOULS ALONG THE TOWPATH THE SKY ROAD TEARS ON A RAINY DAY TIWAI: ISLAND OF THE APES BATS – IN THE FIRMAMENT
WILD VOICES, QUIET WATERS SUITE TWILIGHT ON THE LAKE – WINTERLOONS – WATERSTAR
SERENITA TIMEPIECE FIELD OF ETERNITY (EXCERPTS FROM THE ORIGINAL VERSION)
THE BEGGAR AND THE THIEF
DISC THREE:
MISSING LINKS VOLUME THREE: TIME AND TIDE A COLLECTION OF TELEVISION AND LIBRARY MUSIC 1992 – 1997
AMAZONAS PERUVIAN PLAINS MANATEE GARDEN TURTLE RACE INDIO WEDDING UNDERWATER FOREST FIESTA DEL CHARANGOS SLOW HAND SLOTH RIVER CHASE SACRED KINGDOM AFRICAN DREAM BEDOUIN TRAIN SANDSTORM KALAHARI MARCH SONGOKU SCHUAN JOURNEY SLOW BOAT TO CHINA BACK IN THE LAND OF DRAGONS SHADOW PUPPET SEA JEWEL END THEME FOR FIVE MINNOW DANCE SUNKEN GALLEONS HAUNTING THE DARK SEA TIME AND TIDE OKAVANGA UNDER DESERT STARS LOST IN A DESERT NIGHT BLUE LAGOONS
DISC FOUR:
MISSING LINKS IV: PATHWAYS & PROMENADES
THE GOLDEN ROAD TO SAMARKAND PROMENADE SCEPTRED ISLE DANZA CUCARACHA FALLEN IDOL CASCADES SKY DAWN MISTY MOUNTAINS IT’S ALL GREEK TO ME HAVEN FROM THE SEA HEAVENLY GENE IRONCLAD WATER GARDENS NIGHT TRAIN SLEEPING GIANT SOMBRERO IRISH LAMENT AURORA WITHOUT YOU SAD EXODUS SUMMER OF LOVE LIGHT RAIN HALCYON DAYS
DISC FIVE:
EXTRA MISSING LINKS
OPENING THEME FOR FIVE EMPIRE OF THE ELEPHANT GREAT RIFT VALLEY DWELLERS OF THE DEEP EXILE LINK FREEWAY DUDE SUMATRA TEARS ON A RAINY DAY LINK IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE? ANTIBES COCKTAIL TROPICAL MOON ROMANCE SITAR PASTORAL WINGS OVER THE WORLD STAKEOUT BUSH BABIES SUITE SKY ROAD LINK CITIZENS OF THE CORAL ESTRANGEMENT (PIANO MIX) NIGHT SEARCH GRANADA A NOBLE SPIRIT IN THE HEART OF AFRICA MALVERN HILLS FLIGHT OF THE SNOW GEESE NEVER MEANT TO BE NEW ALCHEMISTS SUITE THE BEGGAR & THE THIEF (INSTRUMENTAL VERSION)
“The Archaeology Project” is a compilation of prog music artist Tim Morse’s music from 2005-2020. There’s no real concept for this release, given that it is a compilation album, however the title and the artwork ties the music of different eras together.
Says Tim, “It seemed like a good time to reflect on the last fifteen years of being a recording artist. It was fun revisiting these songs and choosing what I consider to be the best examples of my songwriting to feature on this collection. I’ve remastered the older songs with Craig Long and I have to say the music has never sounded better. I was so pleased with the work that I ended up remastering more music than could fit on one CD and so I’m offering five extra songs as a download for no additional charge. There is also a new solo guitar instrumental, a remix/new vocal for the Mangoes song ‘200 Yards’ and my cover version of the classic Pink Floyd song ‘Dogs’ on ‘The Archaeology Project.’ I especially like the imagery that Jay Leek came up with for the project - it has a nice ‘Hipgnosis’ feel to it.”
It was an interesting experience for Tim compiling the album and noting his growth as a singer/songwriter. He felt it was nice to be able to offer a cross section of his music and include a real rarity as a bonus download (the first demo he did with Mark Dean - an early version of “Present Moment”). Says Tim, “The Guitar Etude that opens the album includes a bit of a melody that I wrote in my first song. I was never really happy with my vocals on the original version of ‘200 Yards’ and so it was nice to redo the vocal and remix the song. Lastly, the cover version of ‘Dogs’ is something I’ve wanted to do for years. I’ve always loved that song and it was a fantastic experience to put my stamp on it with a fantastic group of musicians: Bret Bingham, Andrew Glasmacher, Charley Langer and Hope Rogers.”
Tim Morse “Dogs” cover version:
Tim Morse began his instrument instruction at a young age and started composing immediately upon picking up the guitar. He later moved onto the piano and studied as a music composition major, writing extended pieces such as a string quartet and two piano sonatas. During this time Tim performed with various rock and fusion bands and played on many recording sessions. Tim’s first album of original music was entitled “Transformation” and was released in 2005. The album was well received by the Progressive Rock community and recognized as an original voice, in the tradition of Yes and Genesis, yet recorded and performed with a modern edge.
His second album “Faithscience” was released in 2012 and musically it picked up where “Transformation” left off, continuing to explore the best of Progressive Rock. In addition to this release Tim became a member of the Jerry Jennings band and formed The Mangoes with Bret Bingham. The Mangoes released their debut album in 2014 and it was appreciated for its pop sensibility and quirky humor. His latest solo release “III” was also warmly embraced in 2018 by critics and fans alike.
Tim’s recent cover version of the classic Yes song “Awaken” has received the ultimate compliments from members of Yes - Rick Wakeman enthused, “Best YES cover I've heard ...well done to everybody” and Jon Anderson said, “Great job with ‘Awaken’...the fact you sat around and decided to perform it is a treat....not an easy work!” Composer/musician Adam Holzman was so impressed by this performance of it that he offered to do his own remix of the song (both versions can be found on Tim’s Youtube channel and website).
Tim Morse “Awaken” cover version:
Here's what the press has said about Tim Morse’s previous albums:
(Tim Morse III)
“Tim Morse III is an engaging, appealing album that seamlessly bridges melodic rock and progressive influences.” - Anil Prasad, Innerviews
“There’s no doubt fans of symphonic prog will find much to enjoy. Recommended.” - Jerry Lucky, The Progressive Rock Files
“Musically, III is enjoyable - occupying the lighter end of the Yes style spectrum." - PROG Magazine
“Recommended for fans of melodic rock with some progressive touches.” - Jon Davis, Expose
(Faithscience)
“Tim Morse deserves to make it into the mainstream, as he surely one of the greats of the genre.” - John Bollenberg, iO Pages
“A smartly arranged, melodic-symphonic opus.” - John Collinge, Progression Magazine
“Probably the biggest surprise of the year...and highly recommended to fans of classic prog.” - Kinesis
(Transformation)
“Transformation is a work truly realized, an impressive work of creativity that grows on one even more after repeated listening.” - Andres Valle (Mellotron)
“An interesting and expansive collection of symphonic prog songs...it not only rewards repeated listening, it demands it.” - DPRP
Tim is also a published author and his book “Yesstories” has sold over 20,000 copies worldwide. His book “Classic Rock Stories” was published by the St. Martin’s Press and was featured on the Howard Stern show. He has also written for music magazines over the years including Mix, Guitar World, Keyboard and Bass Player.
Tim will be doing videos and PR to support the release of “The Archaeology Project.” He’s also working on a Mangoes EP with Bret Bingham that should be released in the New Year. As for live performance, that is completely up to what happens with the pandemic and the interest/demand for shows.
In closing Tim has this to impart, “I hope that everyone is safe and healthy in these uncertain times. Also, I'm always grateful when anyone takes the time to listen to my music, even if they didn’t like it or were critical of it. In this modern age of endless distractions it is a lovely thing when someone will truly listen to music.”
Release date: September 30, 2020
Purchasing links:
The Archaeology Project is available for preorder on Bandcamp:
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• A DELUXE 4 DISC LIMITED EDITION BOXED SET OF THE CLASSIC 1974 DEBUT ALBUM BY BE BOP DELUXE COMPRISING 3 CDs and A DVD (NTSC / REGION FREE) • NEWLY REMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES • FEATURING AN ADDITIONAL 41 BONUS TRACKS DRAWN FROM NEW 5.1 SURROUND SOUND & STEREO MIXES FROM THE ORIGINAL MULTI-TRACK MASTER TAPES, BBC RADIO SESSIONS FROM 1973 / 1974, INCLUDING THE PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED “LOST” BBC JOHN PEEL SESSION FROM NOVEMBER 1973, BOTH SIDES OF THE RARE SMILE RECORDS ‘TEENAGE ARCHANGEL’ SINGLE FROM 1973, COMPLETE (& NEWLY RE-MIXED) PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED BE BOP DELUXE DECCA SESSION FROM DECEMBER 1973 & PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED OUT-TAKES FROM THE ALBUM SESSIONS • INCLUDES A LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED 68 PAGE BOOK WITH MANY PREVIOUSLY UNSEEN PHOTOGRAPHS & NEW ESSAY BY BILL NELSON / ALSO INCLUDES A REPLICA RECORD STORE POSTER & POSTCARDS
Esoteric Recordings is proud to announce the release of a new re-mastered four-disc deluxe expanded boxed set limited edition (comprising 3 CDs and a DVD) of AXE VICTIM the legendary 1974 debut album by BE BOP DELUXE.
Recorded in the Spring of 1974 at several studios in London, AXE VICTIM was released by EMI’s Harvest label in June 1974 to much critical praise and introduced Be Bop Deluxe to the record buying public. The album featured the band’s first line-up of BILL NELSON (vocals, lead guitar, acoustic guitar, piano), IAN PARKIN (rhythm & acoustic guitars, organ), ROB BRYAN (bass guitar, vocals) and NICHOLAS CHATTERTON-DEW (drums).
AXE VICTIM was a fine debut and was championed by DJ John Peel (who had been an advocate of Bill Nelson’s work since the release of the rudimentary self-released album “Northern Dream” in 1971) as one of his favourite releases of 1974. Although Bill Nelson was still finding his creative feet, AXE VICTIM featured some fine material including the classic ‘Adventures in a Yorkshire Landscape’, along with other fine material such as ‘Night Creatures’, ‘Third Floor Heaven’ (which featured Babe Ruth vocalist Jenny Haan guesting), ‘Jets at Dawn’ and the superb ‘Darkness (L’Immoraliste)’.
This expanded reissue has been newly re-mastered from the original master tapes and features an additional 41 bonus tracks drawn from stunning new 5.1 surround sound & stereo mixes of the album from the original multi-track tapes by award winning engineer Stephen W. Tayler, along with two complete BBC Radio One sessions from November 1973 and May 1974 (including the previously unreleased “lost” John Peel session from November 1973), both sides of the rare Smile Records single ‘Teenage Archangel’ b/w ‘Jets at Dawn’ released by the band in 1973 prior to being signed to EMI. Also included is the complete previously unreleased Be Bop Deluxe audition session for Decca Records from December 1973 (mixed from the original 16 track tapes by Stephen W Tayler) & previously unreleased out-takes from the original album sessions.
Another highlight of this limited-edition boxed set is the lavishly illustrated 68-page book with many previously unseen photographs and an essay of recollections by Bill Nelson. Additionally, the set includes a facsimile Record Store poster and postcards. This special deluxe limited edition boxed set of AXE VICTIM is a fitting celebration of a wonderful debut album and a tribute to the creative vision of Bill Nelson.
TRACK LISTING
DISC ONE: CD AXE VICTIM THE ORIGINAL ALBUM REMASTERED:
1. AXE VICTIM 2. LOVE IS SWIFT ARROWS 3. JET SILVER & THE DOLLS OF VENUS 4. THIRD FLOOR HEAVEN 5. NIGHT CREATURES 6. ROCKET CATHEDRALS 7. ADVENTURES IN A YORKSHIRE LANDSCAPE 8. JETS AT DAWN 9. NO TRAINS TO HEAVEN 10. DARKNESS (L’IMMORALISTE) BONUS TRACKS 11. TEENAGE ARCHANGEL (1973 SINGLE) 12. JETS AT DAWN (1973 SINGLE VERSION) 13. NO TRAINS TO HEAVEN (FIRST MIX) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED) 14. AXE VICTIM (ALBUM VERSION – FIRST MIX) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED)
DISC TWO: CD AXE VICTIM THE NEW STEREO MIX:
1. AXE VICTIM 2. LOVE IS SWIFT ARROWS 3. JET SILVER & THE DOLLS OF VENUS 4. THIRD FLOOR HEAVEN 5. NIGHT CREATURES 6. ROCKET CATHEDRALS 7. ADVENTURES IN A YORKSHIRE LANDSCAPE 8. JETS AT DAWN (FULL VERSION) 9. NO TRAINS TO HEAVEN 10. DARKNESS (L’IMMORALISTE) BONUS TRACKS 11. AXE VICTIM (FIRST VERSION) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED) 12. NIGHT CREATURES (SPOKEN WORD VERSION) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED) 13. ROCKET CATHEDRALS (FIRST VERSION) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED)
DISC THREE: CD
BBC RADIO ONE “JOHN PEEL SHOW” SESSION 6th NOVEMBER 1973
1. AXE VICTIM (BBC SESSION NOVEMBER 1973) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED) 2. BLUESY RUBY (BBC SESSION NOVEMBER 1973) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED) 3. TOMORROW THE WORLD (BBC SESSION NOVEMBER 1973) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED)
THE DECCA SESSION – 13th DECEMBER 1973:
4. AXE VICTIM (DECCA SESSION 1973) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED) 5. I’LL BE YOUR VAMPIRE (DECCA SESSION 1973) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED) 6. ADVENTURES IN A YORKSHIRE LANDSCAPE (DECCA SESSION 1973) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED) 7. BLUESY RUBY (DECCA SESSION 1973) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED)
BBC RADIO ONE “JOHN PEEL SHOW” SESSION 9th MAY 1974
8. THIRD FLOOR HEAVEN (BBC SESSION MAY 1974) 9. MILL STREET JUNCTION (BBC SESSION MAY 1974) 10. 15TH OF JULY (INVISIBLES) (BBC SESSION MAY 1974) 11. ADVENTURES IN A YORKSHIRE LANDSCAPE (BBC SESSION MAY 1974)
DISC FOUR: DVD AXE VICTIM THE NEW 5.1 SURROUND SOUND MIX, NEW 96 KHZ / 24-BIT STEREO MIX AND 96 KHZ / 24-BIT ORIGINAL STEREO MIX
1. AXE VICTIM (5.1 SURROUND MIX) 2. LOVE IS SWIFT ARROWS (5.1 SURROUND MIX) 3. JET SILVER & THE DOLLS OF VENUS (5.1 SURROUND MIX) 4. THIRD FLOOR HEAVEN (5.1 SURROUND MIX) 5. NIGHT CREATURES (5.1 SURROUND MIX) 6. ROCKET CATHEDRALS (5.1 SURROUND MIX) 7. ADVENTURES IN A YORKSHIRE LANDSCAPE (5.1 SURROUND MIX) 8. JETS AT DAWN (FULL VERSION) (5.1 SURROUND MIX) 9. NO TRAINS TO HEAVEN (5.1 SURROUND MIX) 10. DARKNESS (L’IMMORALISTE) (5.1 SURROUND MIX) BONUS TRACKS 11. AXE VICTIM (FIRST VERSION) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED) (5.1 SURROUND MIX) 12. NIGHT CREATURES (SPOKEN WORD VERSION) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED) (5.1 SURROUND MIX) 13. ROCKET CATHEDRALS (FIRST VERSION) (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED) (5.1 SURROUND MIX)
• A NEW REMASTERED & EXPANDED EDITION OF THIS ALBUM OF A LIVE RADIO PERFORMANCE
• WITH THREE PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED BONUS TRACKS
• FULLY RESTORED ARTWORK & NEW ESSAY BY JON DANN
Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of a new re-mastered and expanded edition of THE LIVING ROOM CONCERT by original Genesis guitarist and celebrated solo artist and composer ANTHONY PHILLIPS.
Originally released in May 1995, the album featured highlights of a live solo performance by Anthony which was recorded on March 21st 1993 as part of the Living Room Concert Series for the US Radio program Echoes, a daily program of contemporary instrumental music. The show was broadcast on 120 public radio stations in America on 25th June 1993.
For the performance Anthony selected a number of acoustic guitar and piano pieces for the performance, drawing mainly on tracks originally released on the albums The Geese and The Ghost, Private Parts and Pieces and A Catch at The Tables, along with two pieces from New England, the eighth volume in the Private Parts & Pieces series and a solo 12-string version of the first movement of a Guitar Quintet that he had composed in 1976, which had subsequently been scored with parts for strings and wind instruments; “Conversation Piece.”
Unavailable on CD for many years, THE LIVING ROOM CONCERT has been remastered and expanded to include three previously unreleased tracks recorded for the original broadcast, “Jaunty Roads,” “Let Us Now Make Love” and “Lucy: An Illusion.”
This Esoteric Recordings edition restores the original artwork and includes new liner notes by Anthony Phillips archivist Jon Dann.
TRACK LISTING
1. REAPER 2. WHICH WAY THE WIND BLOWS 3. HENRY: PORTRAITS FROM TUDOR TIMES 4. CONVERSATION PIECE 5. FLAMINGO 6. FIELD OF ETERNITY 7. SISTINE 8. LIGHTS ON THE HILL 9. LAST GOODBYES 10. COLLECTIONS 11. SLEEPFALL BONUS TRACKS 12. JAUNTY ROADS 13. LET US NOW MAKE LOVE 14. LUCY: AN ILLUSION
Davey has this to say about the collection: “Rarely do musicians ever release their learning curves of writing, mixing, and production skills, with all the clicks and pops and unedited flaws, but I thought people would find it interesting to see how I evolved my style and sound over the years. From a 4-track cassette machine, here are 60+ demos of many of my songs and some not yet used!”
Four-Track Mind will be available on both CD and digital everywhere starting May 22!
Tracks: DISC 1 1. Spiritual Modulator (1986) 2. R.E.M. Time (1986) 3. Chinese Whispers (1986) 4. Transient (1986) 5. Slumber Head (1986) 6. Dragon Chaser (1986) 7. Hypno Trip (1986) 8. In A Sphere (1986) 9. E-On Strings (1986) 10. Wind Of Ghosts (1987) 11. Dark Light (1987) 12. Moody Motion (1987) 13. Flight To Andromeda (1987) 14. Sunrise Assassins (1988) 15. Moonstone (1988) 16. Dragon Chaser (1988) 17. Sword Of The East (1988) 18. A Shot In The Dark (Motor Pink Head) (1988)
DISC 2 1. Spiritual Modulator 2. The Call 3. Fire Tribe 4. Return To... 5. Simulator 6. Chased 7. Dragon Chaser 8. Drive 9. On Acid Bass! 10. Hitze Seeker V 11. Of Wings 12. Out Of My Box 13. Robby's Rap 14. Jigging 15. The Noise 16. Abab Fed 17. Backwards Thru Water 18. Tribal Daze
DISC 3 1. Lost In The Smoke 2. Snake Charmer 3. Up And Up 4. The Animal 5. Deep Space Rock 6. Don't Fret 7. From The Deep 8. Blue Shift 9. OSC Squared 10. Stan's Middle 8 11. Astron Belt 12. Special Place 13. Received 14. Fear At Night 15. Endoparasitoid 16. Wave Upon Wave 17. Space To Go
DISC 4 1. Greenback Massacre 2. Shahadah 3. Many Voices 4. Bird Nebula 5. Creamy 6. Holosuite Program 7. Assimilation 8. Alien Fingers 9. The Wind 10. Be Still 11. Magic B 12. LGM 13. In The Game 14. Reality Foil
Available for pre-order now and will be released Jun 20, 2020
This amazing 17 disc set, captures not only all the studio albums from IONA but features almost the same amount of music again on a Companion Disk for each album. These companion discs, which Dave Bainbridge has personally overseen the assembly of are included; rare and unreleased studio recordings, different mixes, original demo recordings from when the songs were first written, plus new (mainly instrumental) recordings of many Iona songs featuring all Iona band members from each era of the bands history. Below is the provisional track listing to the “companion disks”. Additional tracks still being added at the time of writing.
In addition to the extra audio content of the box, also included is:
24 page A4 Booklet (full of previously unseen photos of the band and recently written sleeve notes to accompany each disc) Signed and Numbered certificate Reproduction memorabilia, Reproduction publicity photos, Poster.
Watch the promotional video:
IONA COMPANION AUDIO DISK
Turning Tide (remastered from original 2 track DAT master tape) Flight of the Wild Goose 1 (Dave's original demo) Flight of the Wild Goose (original album version - remastered from original 2 track mixtape). The Island (Jo’s original demo) The Island (original album version - remastered from original 2 track mixtape) White Sands (Dave's original demo) Dancing on the Wall (original demo) Dancing on the Wall (original album version - remastered from original 2 track mixtape) A'Machair (original album version - remastered from original 2 track mixtape) Vision of Naran (original demo) Vision of Naran (remastered from original 2 track DAT master tape) Beijing (Dave original demo) Iona (Jo’s original demo) Iona (remastered from original 2 track DAT master tape) Trilogy (first Iona studio demo version, which includes some sections not used on the album) Here I Stand (original version with piano) Columcille (with Electric guitar playing the melody!)
THE BOOK OF KELLS COMPANION AUDIO DISK
Kells Opening Theme (original demo) Revelation 1(early demo) Man - Vocal section 1 (demo, wordless vocal) Man - Vocal section 2 (demo, wordless vocal) Tree of Life (which became Mark the Lion) The River Flows (early demo) Faithful Heart (remastered from original 2 track mixtape) Virgin & Child (solo harp version) John the Eagle (demo, recorded on the Isle of Mull 1991) Kells Theme (Dave original demo) Kells Theme Jig! (Dave original demo) Eternity (Kensington Temple heavenly choir with new keyboards) Warrior of the Wasteland (studio recording with additional overdubs) Lost Tribe (demo March 1991) Harp & Whistle idea (demo March 1991) Watching You (demo). Sax / Keys Improvisation (demo September 1990, plus new additional keys). My Town (studio demo with new additional overdubs) Hard Way to Learn (demo with Frank violin - recorded on the Isle of Mull. in 1991) Reilig Orain (demo) Whistle & Keys Atmospheric (recorded on the Isle of Mull 1991)
BEYOND THESE SHORES COMPANION AUDIO DISK Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
Bird of Heaven (alternate vocal section - demo early 1993) Bird of Heaven (2007 remix) Machrie Moor (solo harp version) Burning Like Fire (rehearsal, Acton, London, early 1993) Beachy Head (rehearsal, Acton, London, early 1993) Murlough Bay (Jo's original demo, early 1993) Frippertronics (with Robert Fripp)
JOURNEY INTO THE MORN COMPANION AUDIO DISK Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
Bi-Se I Mo Shuil Part1 (Dave's original demo Feb 1995) Everything Changes (original completely different version, recorded during Kells album sessions) Journey into the Morn (2007 new arrangement & recording, featuring Roine Stolt) Frippertronics (with Robert Fripp) Moya Brennan & Joanne Hogg Vocal Loops
OPEN SKY COMPANION AUDIO DISK Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
Woven Cord (rehearsal take, including slow section not on the album version. Recorded at Joanne’s, Ireland 10/98) Wave after Wave (Dave & Jo's original demo Otley 3/99) Hinba (Jo’s original demo) Songs of Ascent Part 1 (Dave's early demo) Lament for the World (Dave & Jo's demo of this piece) Jo Hymn Tune idea (demo) A Dhia Gheigil (Angel of God) (Beautiful vocal version of this track, originally considered for inclusion on the album) Jo Song of Hope Vocal loops (from Open Sky album studio recording) I Cannot Understand (Dave & Jo song idea) Columba Poem song idea (Jo & Dave improvising around Columba’s 6th century creation poem) The Spacious Firmament (Jo & Dave working on a song idea which ended up on Jo’s first solo album) Voices (Jo Layered Vocals) Vocal Harmonies & Keys (nice layering of Joanne’s vocals over Dave’s chord progression)
THE CIRCLING HOUR COMPANION AUDIO DISK Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
How Wonderful (original Jo & Dave demos, recorded late ’90’s in Ireland) Spirit of God (this version recorded in 2006 for BBC's Songs of Praise) Almighty Father Who Dost Give (this version recorded in 2006 for BBC's Songs of Praise)
ANOTHER REALM COMPANION AUDIO DISK Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
All that we Have ever dreamed (recorded in July 2011. Troy plays low whistle on this demo, Jo piano, Dave keys & mixing) Jo & Dave Improvisation (Spontaneous improvisation, recorded at Open Sky Studio on 11th January 2011) Don’t Look Back (recorded October 2009 at Joanne’s, this was the original demo of what became White Horse) Dave & Martin Improvisation 1 (Spontaneous improvisation, recorded 14th December 2010) Gotta Lift Our Eyes Up (recorded in October 2009 at Joanne’s, another song considered for ‘Another Realm’) Dave & Martin Improvisation 2 Valley of Decision (recorded in October 2009 at Joanne’s, another song considered for ‘Another Realm’) Dave & Martin Improvisation Pipes Free What a Day (recorded in February 2010 at Joanne’s, another track considered for ‘Another Realm’) Dave & Martin Improvisation Pipes Hymn-like And the Angels Dance (single mix) Slow Air ( Martin & Dave - Recorded in February 2010 at Joanne’s)
THE SOUND WORLD OF IONA Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
Featuring newly recorded, mainly instrumental tracks, with contributions from all past Iona band members
White Sands (Nick Beggs & Dave Bainbridge) Shell of Speech (Tim Harries with Dave Bainbridge. Based on sound samples from the Journey into the Morn album) I Will Give My Love and Apple (Dave Bainbridge solo piano version) Edge of the World (Mike Haughton & Dave Bainbridge) Air from France (Martin Nolan & Dave Bainbridge) Luke - the Calf (Dave Bainbridge guitar version) Táimse im Chodladh (Martin Nolan & Dave Bainbridge) Today (Dave Bainbridge solo piano version) Beyond These Shores (with special guest Sally Minnear) Beijing (widescreen remix) Plus other new recordings tbc, featuring David Fitzgerald, Terl Bryant, Frank Van Essen, Troy Donockley, Martin Neil, Phil Barker & Sally Minnear
Formed in 1989, IONA took their name from the small island off the west coast of Scotland. From the beginning, their aim was to write spiritual, atmospheric, yet uplifting music that would stir the emotions, weaving complex patterns that echo the intricate knot work of the great Celtic artists. Often inspired by the great figures of the Celtic Golden Age such as Columba, Aidan, Brendan and Patrick, IONA's music is as timeless as the message that reaches out to us across the centuries.
Uniquely combining rock / folk / progressive / ethnic and ambient elements with the crystalline voice of Joanne Hogg as their focus, IONA created 'a blaze of colours and textures...all the sounds fusing into a single, yearning, heartfelt beautiful cry.'
IONA built up a formidable reputation as a great live band with their incredible musicianship and disarmingly humorous banter and were noted for their timeless and innovative studio recordings. They released 7 acclaimed studio albums, four live albums (three doubles, plus one with The All Souls Orchestra), a beautifully illustrated 4 cd box set and two DVDs. Their last album, the 2cd ‘Edge of the World - Live in Europe’ was released in 2013.
Five years on from the bands last live performance and the decision to cease touring and recording “for the foreseeable future” comes ‘The Book of Iona’, the first of a series of Iona box set releases from Gonzo Multimedia. Including all the bands official studio albums, ‘The Book of Iona’ also features companion disks unique to each album, containing previously unreleased songs, original demos, alternate mixes and much more, all personally collated by founder member and band producer Dave Bainbridge. On top of this is included a cd of newly recorded (mainly instrumental) versions of Iona songs featuring performances from all previous Iona band members.
The band are thrilled that Iona’s music will once again be available to reach new listeners in search of innovative and emotive words and music that touches the soul. The ’wild goose' is indeed flying again.
Trevor Rabin had a hugely successful career in his native South Africa as part of what would be considered a teenybop band entitled Rabbitt. Whilst the band had much domestic success, outside of South Africa nobody knew who they were so Trevor Rabin left the band and South Africa and headed for London where he was signed up as a solo artist. He made three good and well-received rock albums before teaming up with the remnants of YES and forming a band called Cinema. Cinema with the addition of Jon Anderson would become the latest edition of YES in 1983 scoring with the massively successful album 90125. Trevor recently finished several successful tours with YES featuring Anderson, Rabin, Wakeman and, along with YES, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.
His collaborations include working with Seal, Michael Jackson, Manfred Mann, Tina Turner, Bob Dylan and Paul Rodgers to name a few.
He has received numerous awards including eleven BMI Film and TV Awards, a Grammy, a Lifetime Achievement Award (Los Angeles Music Awards), a Career Achievement Award (Temecula International Film Festival), and Gold Medal for Excellence in Film Music Award (Park City Film Festival).
Trevor has since become one of the most sought-after film composers in the business, with 34 films to date. He has created music that crosses barriers and genres that have made him one of the premier composers of contemporary music. As a guitarist, keyboardist, singer, songwriter, producer or recording engineer Trevor has established himself as a leader in the contemporary music field.
Box Set Contents:
Disc 1 - Beginnings Disc 2 - Face to Face Disc 3 - Wolf Disc 4 - Can't Look Away. Disc 5 - Can't Look Away bonus tracks Disc 6 - 90124 Disc 7 - Live in Boston 1989 part 1 Disc 8 - Live in Boston 1989 part 2 Disc 9 - Lost Soundtracks Vol. 1 - Jack Frost. Disc 10 - Lost Soundtracks Vol. 2
also includes Signed and Numbered Certificate 24 page A4 Photo Book, “The Making of Wolf” 24 page A4 Photo Book, “The Can't Look Away photo Session” A3 Poster 4 x 10” x 8” Reproduction Promotional Photos Reproduction Press Cuttings
Disc 1 - Beginnings
Getting To Know You Better 4:12 Stay With Me 3:49 I Love You 5:01 Love Alone 2:13 Love Life 4:01 Fantasy 3:19 Painted Picture 3:36 Could There Be 4:27 Live A Bit 4:44 Red Desert 3:38
Beginnings Bonus Tracks
Getting To Know You Better (single edit) 3:20 Stay With Me (single edit) 3:18
Disc 2 - Face to Face
I'll Take The Weight 3:56 Don't You Ever Lose 4:00 I'm Old Enough (To Make You A Woman) 4:10 The Wanderer 3:48 You 2:40 Now 4:50 The Ripper 3:48 Candy's Bar 4:02 Always The Last One 5:06
Face to Face Bonus Tracks
Don't You Ever Lose (single edit) 3:19
Disc 3 - Wolf
Open Ended 3:25 Heard You Cry Wolf 5:43 Do Ya Do Ya Want Me 3:30 Stop Turn 4:05 Lost In Love 3:45 Looking For A Lady (Wolfman) 4:41 Pain 4:35 Take Me To A Party 3:38 She's Easy 4:26 Long Island 3:41
Disc 4 - Can't Look Away
I Can't Look Away 7:19 Something To Hold On To 5:05 Sorrow (You Heart) 4:28 Cover Up 5:17 Promises 5:54 Etoile Noir 1:03 Eyes Of Love 6:53 I Don't Think It Would Last 4:05 Hold On To Me 4:42 Sludge 2:28 I Miss You Now 5:38 The Cape 2:57
Disc 5 - Can’t Look Away bonus tracks
Sorrow (Your Heart) (Edit) 3:28 I Can't Look Away (Edit) 5:04 Something To Hold On To (Demo Version) 4:15 Dan Neer Promotional Interview (Questions and Answers) 22:42 Dan Neer Promotional Interview (Answers Only) 19:05
Disc 6 - 90124
Hold On (Demo 1981) 6:19 Changes (Demo 1981) 3:11 Moving In 5:31 Would You Feel My Love 5:00 Where Will You Be (Demo 1991) 5:06 Owner Of A Lonely Heart (Demo 1981) 7:01 Walls (Demo 1990) 4:20 Promenade 1:44 Love Will Find A Way 3:29 Miracle Of Life 6:56 Cinema (Demo 1981) 4:31
Disc 7 - Live in Boston 1989 part 1 - 05 December 1989 (Previously Unreleased)
Cover Up Sorrow (Your Heart) Cry Wolf Changes Etoile Noir/Eyes Of Love Solly's Beard Something To Hold On To
Disc 8 - Live in Boston 1989 part 2
Carry On/Promises Sludge Can't Look Away Make It Easy Owner Of A Lonely Heart Love Will Find A Way Outroduction
Disc 9 - Lost Soundtracks Vol. 1 - Jack Frost (Previously Unreleased)
Frostbite The Snowball Fight It's Snowing Magic Harmonica Miss Him Too The Cabin Goodbye The J Shot Frost In Medford Charlie Boy
Disc 10 - Lost Soundtracks Vol. 2 (Previously Unreleased)
Remember The Titans Grace Banger Sisters Prague A Beautiful Mind Trailer Remembrance Friendship Sunrise Gettysburg
3CD / 1 Blu Ray / 2 X 12-Inch Vinyl Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set
**ALL PRE-ORDERS WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAW TO WIN ONE OF THREE DOUBLE VINYL TEST PRESSINGS **
• A DELUXE LIMITED EDITION BOXED SET OF THE CLASSIC ALBUM BY THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT • NEWLY REMASTERED & REMIXED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES BY ALAN PARSONS • FEATURING 3 CDs, 1 BLU-RAY DISC (NTSTC/ REGION FREE) & 2 x 45 RPM 12-INCH VINYL IN GATEFOLD SLEEVE • FEATURING AN ADDITIONAL 53 BONUS TRACKS DRAWN FROM ERIC WOOLFSON’S SONGWRITING DIARIES, STUDIO SESSION OUT-TAKES AND STUNNING NEW 5.1 SURROUND SOUND & STEREO MIXES FROM THE ORIGINAL MULTI-TRACK MASTER TAPES BY ALAN PARSONS AND THE PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS OF ‘DON’T ANSWER ME’ & ‘PRIME TIME’ • INCLUDES A LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED BOOK WITH NEW ESSAY FEATURING RECOLLECTIONS FROM ALAN PARSONS, THE WOOLFSON FAMILY, DAVID PATON & IAN BAIRNSON, A REPLICA POSTER & A REPRODUCTION PRESS KIT FOLDER.
Esoteric Recordings is proud to announce the release of a new re-mastered limited edition deluxe expanded boxed set of the classic album AMMONIA AVENUE by THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT.
First released in February 1984, AMMONIA AVENUE was the seventh album by THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT, the brainchild of composer, musician and manger ERIC WOOLFSON and celebrated producer and engineer ALAN PARSONS. The inspiration for the album title came from a visit Woolfson had made to the ICI Chemical plant in Billingham, England after meeting ICI chairman Sir John Harvey-Jones on a flight from New York. Upon visiting the plant, Eric Woolfson noticed a long street called Ammonia Avenue, devoid of people and trees and dominated by miles of pipes.
The album sessions featured the contribution of musicians such as Ian Bairnson (guitars), David Paton (bass), Stuart Elliott (drums) with Eric Woolfson playing keyboards and lead vocals on four of the album’s nine songs. Colin Blunstone, Chris Rainbow and Lenny Zakatek also provided lead vocals on the remaining songs. AMMONIA AVENUE would become one of the biggest selling albums for THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT, attaining gold status in many European countries and the USA. The album featured such classic compositions as DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE, SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE and the stunning title track. AMMONIA AVENUE also spawned the hit singles ‘DON’T ANSWER ME’ (a Top Ten hit throughout Europe and in the USA) and ‘PRIME TIME’.
This deluxe edition comprises 3CDs, a Blu-Ray disc (NTSC / Region Free) and vinyl edition of a new stereo mix of AMMONIA AVENUE as two 12-inch 45rpm discs (cut at ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS). The set has been newly re-mastered from the original master tapes under the supervision of ALAN PARSONS and features an additional 53 bonus tracks drawn from ERIC WOOLFSON’s song-writing diaries, studio session out-takes and stunning new 5.1 surround sound & stereo mixes from the original multi-track master tapes by ALAN PARSONS plus the promotional videos of ‘DON’T ANSWER ME’ & ‘PRIME TIME’.
This stunning set also houses a lavish illustrated book with a new essay with unseen photos and features recollections from ALAN PARSONS, the WOOLFSON family and from musicians IAN BAIRNSON and DAVID PATON. It also includes a reproduction poster and a reproduction press kit folder. This deluxe edition of AMMONIA AVENUE is the definitive treatment of a special album. DISC ONE: CD
“AMMONIA AVENUE” ORIGINAL STEREO MIX – NEWLY RE-MASTERED 1. PRIME TIME (2020 RE-MASTER) 2. LET ME GO HOME (2020 RE-MASTER) 3. ONE GOOD REASON (2020 RE-MASTER) 4. SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE (2020 RE-MASTER) 5. DON’T ANSWER ME (2020 RE-MASTER) 6. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE (2020 RE-MASTER) 7. YOU DON’T BELIEVE (2020 RE-MASTER) 8. PIPELINE (2020 RE-MASTER) 9. AMMONIA AVENUE (2020 RE-MASTER) BONUS TRACKS 10. DON’T ANSWER ME (EARLY ROUGH MIX) 11. YOU DON’T BELIEVE (DEMO) 12. SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE (CHRIS RAINBOW VOCAL OVERDUBS) 13. SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE (ERIC GUIDE VOCAL – ROUGH MIX) 14. YOU DON’T BELIEVE (INSTRUMENTAL TRIBUTE TO THE SHADOWS) 15. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE / SPOTLIGHT (WORK IN PROGRESS) 16. AMMONIA AVENUE PART (ERIC DEMO VOCAL) 17. AMMONIA AVENUE (ORCHESTRAL OVERDUBS)
DISC TWO: CD
ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARIES
1. PRIME TIME (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 1) 2. ONE GOOD REASON (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 1) 3. ONE GOOD REASON (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 2) 4. ONE GOOD REASON (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 3) 5. ONE GOOD REASON (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 4) 6. SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY) 7. DON’T ANSWER ME (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY) 8. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 1) 9. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 2) 10. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 3) 11. AMMONIA AVENUE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 1) 12. AMMONIA AVENUE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 2) 13. AMMONIA AVENUE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 3) 14. AMMONIA AVENUE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 4) 15. DON’T TAKE CHANCES WITH ME (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY) 16. YOU’LL BE SURPRISED (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY) 17. WISH I WAS MILES AWAY (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY) 18. TOBY’S THEME (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY) 19. AMELIE’S THEME (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY)
DISC THREE: CD
STUDIO BONUS TRACKS
1. AMMONIA AVENUE RADIO ADVERT 2. PRIME TIME (ERIC WOOLFSON DEMO VOCAL ON ROUGH MIX) 3. PRIME TIME (MUSO’S EXPERIMENTING) 4. LET ME GO HOME (ROUGH BACKING TRACK) 5. ONE GOOD REASON (ERIC WOOLFSON VOCAL WITH ROUGH MIX) 6. ONE GOOD REASON (ROUGH BACKING TRACK) 7. SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE (ROUGH BACKING TRACK) 8. DON’T ANSWER ME (ERIC WOOLFSON VOCAL WITH ROUGH MIX) 9. DON’T ANSWER ME (MUSO’S EXPERIMENTING) 10. DON’T ANSWER ME (BACKING TRACK – BEFORE PHIL SPECTOR TREATMENT AND ALTERNATIVE SAX SOLO) 11. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE (ERIC WOOLFSON DEMO VOCAL ON ROUGH BACKING TRACK) 12. YOU DON’T BELIEVE (ALAN PARSONS DEMO VOCAL ON ROUGH MIX) 13. AMMONIA AVENUE (ERIC WOOLFSON DEMO VOCAL WITH ORCHESTRAL ROUGH MIX) 14. AMMONIA AVENUE (CHRIS RAINBOW BACKING VOCALS) 15. AMMONIA AVENUE (INSTRUMENTAL SECTION ROUGH MIX) 16. AMMONIA AVENUE (ERIC WOOLFSON PIANO TAKES) 17. AP 1 (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED BACKING TRACK)
DISC FOUR: BLU RAY 5.1 SURROUND SOUND MIX (2019) & HIGH RESOLUTION STEREO REMIX (2019) BY ALAN PARSONS
1. PRIME TIME (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 2. LET ME GO HOME (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 3. ONE GOOD REASON (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 4. SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 5. DON’T ANSWER ME (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 6. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 7. YOU DON’T BELIEVE (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 8. PIPELINE (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 9. AMMONIA AVENUE (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX)
THE PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS 1. DON’T ANSWER ME (PROMOTIONAL VIDEO) 2. PRIME TIME (PROMOTIONAL VIDEO)
45 rpm 12” VINYL
“AMMONIA AVENUE” THE NEW STEREO REMIX BY ALAN PARSONS (2 x 45 RPM 12-INCH)
SIDE ONE 1. PRIME TIME 2. LET ME GO HOME 3. ONE GOOD REASON
SIDE TWO 1. SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE 2. DON’T ANSWER ME
SIDE THREE 1. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE 2. YOU DON’T BELIEVE
Madfish proudly present the ultimate box set of Gentle Giant music. Highly regarded in the prog-rock world for the 12 albums they released between 1970 and 1980, this comprehensive set sees the band’s catalogue augmented by 15 new concert albums: seven never previously released, seven never previously officially released and one never previously released on CD. The 30-disc total also includes two posthumous live/outtake albums and a Blu-ray bonus disc. Also included are books, posters, replica promotional items and much more.
Giant emerged from the ashes of chart hitmakers Simon Dupree and the Big Sound to become standard-bearers of the Seventies progressive movement. Their career often paralleled Genesis, their neighbours in the record racks, but while they frequently fought shy of commerciality – largely due to their pop past – and paid the price in sales terms, their uncompromising attitude won them a strong following in continental Europe.
They also enjoyed cult status in the States. When Frank Zappa was asked in 1978 who he was currently listening to, he namechecked Queen and Gentle Giant. (Coincidentally, Roy Thomas Baker not only engineered Giant’s earliest sessions but went on to produce the iconic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’.)
Strictly limited to 2,000 copies, this lavishly presented collection is clad in Bob Venables’ new artwork, based on the iconic sleeve created by illustrator and Bowie alumnus George Underwood for the band’s Vertigo label debut in 1970. That full album has been remixed for this release’s Blu-ray disc by prolific rock musician Steven Wilson, whose reputation for remixing prog-rock classics in recent years is second to none. The remix is available in high resolution 96/24 Stereo LPCM, 96/24 5.1 surround LPCM and DTS-HD 5.1 surround mixes, and the instrumental mixes for every track are also included.
The foundation of the set is the dozen albums officially released during Gentle Giant’s 11 years as a recording act – but, for all their studio skills, Giant’s musical abilities were given freest rein on stage. Yet only one live album, 1977’s double vinyl Playing The Fool, was issued in their lifetime, so fans will be in seventh heaven at the prospect of 15 unreleased sets. Covering almost every period of the band’s existence, they allow the individual members’ multi-instrumental abilities to be appreciated to their fullest extent.
Arrangements were changed and refined from tour to tour, including many segues and medleys, so these concert recordings offer year-by-year evidence of the band’s progression. All the music, live and studio, has been remastered by Pete Reynolds, acclaimed for his work on the Wishbone Ash box of 2018.
The audio experience is enhanced by a magnificent 136-page coffee table book. This combines rare photographs and memorabilia with a painstakingly researched history by Alan Kinsman. A fan for 45 years, he has achieved the near impossible by interviewing all members of the band in depth, including Phil Shulman who left brothers Derek and Ray to pilot the band in 1973 after providing much of the initial impetus. The result is a must-read that will unlock many mysteries, clear up misunderstandings and finally give the music the context it deserves. Also exclusive to this limited edition set are:
A band photo signed by the classic line-up of Derek Shulman, Ray Shulman, Gary Green, Kerry Minnear and John Weathers.
An exclusive 96-page tour history book compiled by Jack Skelly offering informed commentary on the live recordings, set lists, on-the-road memorabilia and more.
Two replica posters, one from Giant’s debut gig in 1970 and the other promoting 1974’s classic ‘The Power And The Glory’ album.
Replicas of album giveaway items: the ‘Playing The Fool’ LP booklet (included with the initial pressing only) and the ‘Giant For A Day’ mask.
A replica of the jigsaw used to promote the ‘Missing Piece’ album.
The chance to win a reproduction of Giant’s rarest ever piece of memorabilia – a screen-printed mirror produced to promote ‘The Power And The Glory’; only 100 were originally created. A golden ‘missing piece’ included at random in one box set may be traded in by the lucky winner for this coveted item.
For too long prog-rock’s best-kept secret, Gentle Giant finally achieved wider recognition in 2015, upsetting the odds to scoop Prog magazine’s coveted Lifetime Achievement Award. Two years later, their home city of Portsmouth honoured their achievements both as a band and individually by inducting them into the Hall of Fame at the Guildhall; Derek went on to become a leading record-business figure, Ray a noted producer. Unburied Treasure is further recognition that this was a band ahead of its time, and one whose unwillingness to compromise has ultimately enhanced its legacy.
“Giant always set out to have a good time and to make sure the audience had a good time,” says drummer John Weathers. “We’d always go on and see if we could play better than we did the night before. I can’t wait to see this definitive box set.”
Derek Shulman would “like Gentle Giant to be remembered as a group with integrity. It wasn’t done for any other reason than simply being together playing music and challenging ourselves to be better. We hated compromise, and we had a lot of integrity in terms of what the music was about.”
For fans of quality progressive rock, Unburied Treasure is the motherlode.
Includes 15 official releases plus previously unreleased and little known material!
London - A Summerfold Records reissue, Bill Bruford’s ‘Earthworks Complete’ is a spectacular 20CD/4DVD box set of the entire back catalogue across Earthworks' 20-year career. Includes previously unreleased and little known material.
What's in the box?
15 titles on 20 CDs and 4 DVDs document the 20 year history from 1987 to 2006 of one of the UK's brightest, most travelled and best loved young jazz ensembles.
Featuring Bill Bruford with Iain Ballamy, Django Bates, Patrick Clahar, Laurence Cottle, Tim Garland, Steve Hamilton, Tim Harries, Mark Hodgson, Mick Hutton, Gwilym Simcock.
All audio, visual and print materials compiled and curated by Bill Bruford.
Additional original artwork by award-winning illustrator, photographer and filmmaker Dave McKean.
Orders via Cherry Red and Burning Shed include a postcard of Dave McKean’s artwork, hand signed by Bill Bruford, while stocks last.
1. Earthworks 2. Dig? 3. All Heaven Broke Loose 4. Stamping Ground- Live 5. A Part, and Yet Apart 6. The Sound of Surprise 7. Footloose and Fancy Free (2CD) 8. Random Acts of Happiness 9. Footloose in NYC (2CD & 1DVD set) 10. A Video Anthology Volume 1: 2000s (2CD & 1DVD set) 11. A Video Anthology Volume 2: 1990s (2CD & 1DVD set) 12. Earthworks Underground Orchestra 13. Earthworks in Santiago, Chile (1CD & 1DVD set: previously unreleased video) 14. From Conception to Birth (17 short tracks showing the process from demo to master, with explanatory notes from Bill Bruford) 15. Heavenly Bodies Expanded (2CD “best of” collection across the entire catalogue, with explanatory notes from Bill Bruford)
What do people say?
A tremendous treasure trove of material known and previously unheard. (All About Jazz).
This is a heady concoction indeed, and one which joyously breaks down all sorts of musical barriers in its path. (The Times, London)
It mixes up styles, moods and meters as effortlessly as it ignores musical boundaries. (Wall St. Journal)
Earthworks makes jazz out of just about anything handy… (Jazziz)
Features two full CDs of previously unreleased demos!
Drum legend Simon Phillips will be releasing a 6-CD box set on April 12th on Phantom Recordings. This truly deluxe set celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Protocol, the powerhouse jazz-rock vehicle for the music of legendary drummer Simon Phillips (Jeff Beck, Toto, The Who, Mike Oldfield, Hiromi). Included are all of the previous Protocol releases (I, II, III & IV), re-mastered for an even better sonic experience. Plus two full CDs of previously unreleased demos, with the embryonic tunes that would later become finished material for the Protocol II, III & IV albums. Protocol 4, included, was nominated for a Grammy in 2018 for Best Contemporary Instrumental Recording.
Phillips himself composed the liner notes of a glorious 24-page booklet with historic photos, providing deep insight into the genesis of the band, the tunes and recording processes. An absolute must-have collector's item for Simon's devotees worldwide! Previously Unreleased Demos
Disc: 5 - Protocol II & III Demos 1. Wildfire 2. Funk Tune #1 3. Six Eight 4. Pump Type 5. Thirteen 6. Herbie Type 7. Ballad 8. Three Four 9. Zawinul 10. Mystery 11. Protocol Blues 12. A Perfect Flush 13. Circle Seven 14. Pilatus 15. Stir Crazy 16. Fast Five
Disc: 6 - Protocol IV Demos 1. Six Eight 2. Pentangle 3. Indian Theme 4. 7 Four Funk 5. Intro + Celtic Boogie 6. Blues 7. Ballad 8. Jan Type
Audio CD (April 12, 2019) Number of Discs: 6 Label: Phantom Recordings
Protocol's 6-CD Set is available worldwide wherever you shop for CDs including:
