December 10, 2007 – 11:34 am
What better to do when elbow deep stuffing the Christmas Turkey or baking those Mince Pies than to wallow in the Christmas spirit, and by that I don’t mean the Brandy!
No, we have a better idea than that. Why not get yourself in the festive mood by playing some festive themed music by some of your favourite artists. We have three of those artists who have got themselves in the Christmas mood just for you and the details are listed below. All the albums are available now directly from the Voiceprint website. So have yourself a Merry Little Voiceprint Christmas.
Rick Wakeman: Christmas Variations
…has been unavailable for some time and is one of Rick’s favourite albums. Comprising ten traditional Christmas Carols performed in the inimitable style of Rick Wakeman Christmas Variations is that rare thing a Christmas album that you can play all year round. This version of the album has been re mastered for release. Tracks include Silent Night, Hark The Herald Angels Sing, Christians Awake Salute The Happy Morn, Away In A Manger, While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks By Night and O Come All Ye Faithful. Order your copy here.
Jon Anderson: 3Ships
…is once again available to buy and is available in two different packages. The first package is the original album now containing five bonus tracks including two tracks I Give Hope and Ray Of Hope never previously available. Originally released in 1985, this album has long been out of print and is a must have for fans of Jon Anderson. The album includes the tracks Three Ships, The Holly and The Ivy, Ding Dong Merrily On High, Jingle Bells and Holy Night alongside some of Jon’s own festive themed songs. Order your copy here.
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December 6, 2007 – 10:02 am
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MVD Audio has a plethora of proggy goodness ready for release in the coming weeks:
Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe – An Evening of Yes Music Plus
It was 1989 when former Yes-men Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, Rick Wakeman, and Steve Howe, longing to rekindle the magic that defined Yes in the 70′s, joined forces to record and release a new album to critical acclaim, as fans around the globe watched in amazement at this most unlikely turn of events. You can once again experience the splendor and majesty that was the ABWH tour. These fan favorites are each re-released complete with the original Roger Dean artwork. So don’t delay … recapture the magic and join Jon, Bill, Rick, and Steve for an evening of Yes music plus.
Jon Anderson – Live From La La Land
Jon Anderson is known as the vocalist with the legendary progressive rock band Yes since 1980. Live From La La Land captures Jon perfectly in a which features Jon performing his solo songs and selected items from both the Yes catalogue and his work with Vangelis in an intimate setting at the Roxy in Los Angeles in California. Live From La La Land also boasts a wide variety of rare anecdotes from Jon intermingled between the tracks. He describes the meanings of various songs, tells a variety of Yes stories, Vangelis stories, and much more. These stories and anecdotes were all part of the actual concert and are preserved here for Jon’s fans to enjoy.
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December 6, 2007 – 9:33 am
Bill Bruford and Michiel Borstlap’s London Live Debut from November will be re-broadcast Wednesday, December 12th on BBC Radio 3′s “Late Junction”. Showtime is 11:15 GMT.
November 29, 2007 – 7:00 am
Recorded in New Jersey in 1995, this release will be the first time that this performance has been released on DVD although it was previously available as a VHS (unavailable for some time and is now a collectors item). As a bonus there is the promotional footage made to accompany Patricks debut solo album The Story Of I. This footage has not been seen since the initial release of that album and has been eagerly sought out by collectors and Patricks dedicated fan base. The sound reproduction on the DVD has also been personally overseen by Patrick Moraz as with the recent series of reissued CDs and the picture quality has been noticeably improved.
Purchase your copy today at the MVD Entertainment website.
Track Listing:
- Aural Contact 1 Sacrifices
- Soul Eternal
- Aural Contact 2 Initiation
- Lost Way
- Cachaca
- Isle of View
- Oral Contact: Shout!
- Talisman
- Caprice of the Gods
- Blue Monk
- Intro – The Best Years of Our Lives
- The Story of I
Bonus Materials: Promotional footage made to accompany Patricks debut solo album ‘The Story Of I’
November 28, 2007 – 1:59 am
Bill Bruford is the cover feature on the December issue of Drumhead Magazine.
November 23, 2007 – 4:52 am
The Times Online’s Arts-n-Entertainment section has a nice article on Bill Bruford today.
If you survive in this industry for 40 years without too many cuts and bruises, still sober and still getting excited by the smell of a drum set, then you get reflective,†he says. “People think this is a glamourous industry, but it comes with a lot of rough edges. Even though people see I’m obviously enjoying playing, the rest of the stuff can be hard.
November 22, 2007 – 1:47 am
You know you want it! (autographed versions are also available) Get it here.