When Robyn Ayling started Voiceprint a few years ago, he did so out of a love of the peak period of progressive music. He started by re-releasing material that was long out of print. But as the label expanded he looked for new things by the artists that helped create that peak period. And so Voiceprint expanded to develop Blueprint, Resurgence and, most recently, Folkprint as well.
Also you'll find titles from other Voiceprint affiliates like Cog Sinister, Point, Avalon, Mystic, Piano, One World, Parachute, Metamatic, DJC and many others.
Quicksilver Messenger Service/Live at the Carousel Ballroom San Francisco 1968 ....import double CD $24.99
This double disc recording finds the Quicksilver Messenger Service playing at the Carousel Ballroom in San Francisco. The Carousel was another of Bill Graham's venues and he would re name it the Fillmore West and run it until 1971. When this recording was made it was just a few weeks after the release of the self titled debut from Quicksilver Messenger Service. The set included The Fool and Light Your Windows from the debut alongside live favourites Who Do You Love, Babe I’m Gonna Leave You and Walkin' Blues. The second disc however is the real pull for Quicksilver fans as it contains just the one track of the band doing what they do best and what sealed their reputation as a live band. The disc is taken up with 'The Jam,' an extended piece which never outstays its welcome but which underpins the bands musical inventiveness and dexterity.
The Rolling Stones/Sympathy For The Devil ....import DVD $27.99
Sympathy For The Devil was a film made by Jean-Luc Goddard in 1968. Having been distracted for most of 1967 by numerous drug busts which saw three of the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Brian Jones, jailed albeit briefly for drugs offences. 1968 would turn out to be a better and more productive year all round with the Stones back in form with a return to roots single Jumping Jack Flash and the album Beggars Banquet which included the song Sympathy For The Devil as one of the key tracks. For many this film will be interesting for the footage of the Rolling Stones captured working in Olympic Studios on the song Sympathy For The Devil. The film captures the Stones up close rehearsing the song and slowly but surely the song takes the shape we all know. Unfortunately the film also documents the decline of Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones who at the time of filming was just over a year away from his death in July 1969 and during parts of the film Brian Jones can be seen noticeably slipping away with rest of the band barely noticing his sad decline and disconnection from the band he founded just some six years earlier. As a document of how the Rolling Stones worked in the studio and particularly as the film was made during the period just before the Rolling Stones emerged as one of the greatest rock bands of the seventies this film is invaluable and any self respecting Rolling Stones or rock fan will want in their collection Sympathy For The Devil has been unavailable for some time and its reissue on DVD will be warmly welcomed by fans and critics alike as it captures a moment in time. A very important moment in time!
Iron Butterfly/Concert and Documentary: Europe 1977 ....import DVD $27.99
Iron Butterfly is an American rock band originally formed in 1966 by keyboardist Doug Ingle and drummer Ron Bushy. The band underwent a number of personnel changes around Ingle and Bushy until the band recorded that album they are most associated with in 1968. That album was In A Gadda Da Vida. The album's title coming from the song which took up one whole side of the album is a derivative of In The Garden Of Eden. The original version of the song was seventeen minutes plus and included a two minute drum solo and keyboard and guitar solos which was unheard of at the time. The album would go on to sell four million copies in America alone and worldwide it is believed the album tops twenty five million. This DVD features the band performing during their European tour in 1997. The band features three original members; vocalist and keyboardist Doug Ingle, Drummer Ron Bushy and bassist Lee Dorman. The band run through a well received set which includes In A Gadda Da Vida as a highlight and proving it to be as potent s it was when it was first unleashed on the public in 1968. The DVD also includes a bonus interview and includes contributions from Doug Ingle, Lee Dorman, Ron Bushy and also Steve Howe who talks about the time Yes supported Iron Butterfly at London's Albert Hall.
Vanilla Fudge/When Two Worlds Collide ....import DVD $27.99
Vanilla Fudge is an American band that first came to prominence in 1967. The band subsequently recorded a number of albums between 1967 and when they split in 1970. This DVD features the latest incarnation of Vanilla Fudge with core members Tim Bogert and Carmine Appice alongside newer members Teddy Rondinelli on guitar and Bill Pascali on keyboards. The concert also features a full symphonic orchestra hence the tile of the DVD When two Worlds Collide. The band run through key Vanilla Fudge songs including Take Me For A Little While, Season Of The Witch, She's Not There and of course You keep Me Hangin' On. There is also a cover of the Rod Stewart Hit Do Ya Think I’m Sexy which Carmine Appice wrote whilst a member of Rod Stewarts band during the seventies.Extras include an optional commentary on the main concert feature and also a photo gallery interviews and footage of the band performing the Back Street Boys song I Want It That Way.
Jefferson Starship/Live at the Cavern Club Liverpool 2004 ....import double CD $24.99
Jefferson Starship grew out of the San Francisco band Jefferson Airplane. The band released their debut album Dragonfly in early 1974 and since that time the band has enjoyed massive success on the world stage both with albums and concert appearances. Rather like fellow San Francisco band The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Starship find themselves in the twenty first century with as much interest in their career as they had in the sixties and seventies. The band still led by founder member Paul Kantner and joined occasionally by fellow founder member Marty Balin still tour regularly and record occasionally. The band however does have a large archive of live recordings made over the years and stored away in the vault. Similar to the Grateful Dead's "Dick's Picks" series, in early 2008 Jefferson Starship launch their own official live archive series Mick's Picks. The live recordings have been chosen and curated by the bands current manager Michael Gaiman. This recording was made at the world famous Cavern Club Liverpool in March 2004. The line up for this concert was; Paul Kantner- vocals, 12-string acoustic guitars; Marty Balin- vocals, acoustic guitar; Diana Mangano- vocals; Mark "Slick" Aguilar- vocals, electric lead guitar; Chris Smith- keyboards, bass; Prairie Prince- drums. Among the songs performed at this concert were; Crown Of Creation, Eskimo Blue Day, Somebody To Love, Wooden Ships. Alongside a couple of Beatles numbers (Eleanor Rigby and Lady Madonna) and a newer track in the form of Planet Earth Rock n Roll Orchestra. As with all the live recordings in the series this live album comes directly from the Jefferson Starship archive and is overseen by Michael Gaiman.
The Millenium/Pieces ....import CD $18.99
The Millennium was a studio based band put together by producer Curt Boettcher. The band perhaps influenced by The Association who was a very successful pop band at the time renowned for their vocal harmonies. The Millennium however would plough a very different furrow to the Association veering into a more progressive direction. The band released one album entitled Begin and then shortly after split following the record company decision to drop the band following disappointing sales of the album Begin. The band featured song writer and guitarist Joey Stec and along with Curt Boettcher and engineer Keith Olsen put together the bands debut and many of the tracks on that album feature on the compilation album Pieces along with other tracks recorded by the band.
Jon Anderson/3 Ships ....import CD $18.99
Jon Anderson will forever be known as the singer of British rock band Yes, although there have been periods of time when Jon left the band to concentrate on his solo career or collaborations with other artists such as Vangelis. In 1985 Jon Anderson decided to record a seasonal album and thus 3 Ships was born. The album contains a number of Christmas classics such as Three Ships, Ding Dong Merrily and Jingle Bells. The album also includes a number of Jon Anderson originals including the hit single Easier Said Than Done. 3 Ships is once again available to buy following a long period of unavailability. The original album is now augmented by five bonus tracks including two tracks I Give Hope and Ray Of Hope which outside a limited mail order release of the album were previously unreleased.
Jon Anderson/From Me To You ....import CD $18.99
From Me To You is a unique release featuring three pieces of music which will delight long time fans of Jon Anderson. The tracks are made up of bird song overlaid with multi layered vocals from Jon Anderson Some of the music has been heard as the opening to some of Jon's recent concerts and was also originally part of the boxed set The Lost Tapes. The three tracks are entitled Songbirding, Birdsonging and Singsonging. As with the artwork of all releases that formed part of the Lost Tapes box the sleeve has been designed by Mark Wilkinson. Available now to buy separately the ambient sound and feel of this release is unmistakably Jon Anderson.
Bruford Levin Upper Extremities/Blue Nights ....import double CD $24.99
Bruford Levin Upper Extremities is the band formed by Bill Bruford and Tony Levin in 1998. Both musicians first came together in King Crimson in the early eighties and of course had extremely distinguished careers before meeting up in King Crimson. Bruford had previously been a member of Yes, King Crimson, Genesis and led his own band Bruford. Tony Levin had previously played with Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel and also played on the sessions for John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Double fantasy album. Bruford Levin Upper Extremities or B.L.U.E. as they became known recorded two albums, one self titled studio album released in 1999 and a live album entitled Blue Nights released in 2000. The band was filled out by guitarist David Torn and trumpeter Chris Botti and the music the band performed was an intriguing mix of jazz and rock. Blue Nights is the companion album to the studio debut from B.L.U.E. The album was recorded in 1998 and includes live versions of a number of songs from the debut studio album including Cerulean Sea, and Original Sin. There are also a number of songs that appear only on this album. As a companion album to the studio B.L.U.E. album this live album completes the circle and as a memento for those who witnessed the tour is invaluable.
Bruford Levin Upper Extremities/Upper Extremities ....import CD $18.99
Bruford Levin Upper Extremities is the band formed by Bill Bruford and Tony Levin in 1998. Both musicians first came together in King Crimson in the early eighties and of course had extremely distinguished careers before meeting up in King Crimson. Bruford had previously been a member of Yes, King Crimson, Genesis and led his own band Bruford. Tony Levin had previously played with Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel and also played on the sessions for John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Double fantasy album. Bruford Levin Upper Extremities or B.L.U.E. as they became known recorded two albums, one self titled studio album released in 1999 and a live album entitled Blue Nights released in 2000. The band was filled out by guitarist David Torn and trumpeter Chris Botti and the music the band performed was an intriguing mix of jazz and rock.This is the self titled debut album from B.L.U.E. and features the tracks Cerulean Sea,Original Sin,Thick With Thin Air and Cobalt Canyons. The album has been unavailable for some time and will there fore be welcomed by the various King Crimson offshoot fan bases and of course fans of Bill Bruford and Tony Levin.
Kevin Ayers/What More Can I Say? ....import CD $18.99
Kevin Ayers listened to this recently discovered collection of his private demo recordings and out-takes, and found them to be a refreshing reminder of a musical innocence, unique to the nineteen seventies. Much more than nuggets from a golden era, these songs remain compellingly personal in their simplicity, and sit alongside sunny instrumentals featuring friends David Bedford, Mike Oldfield, Archie Leggett and Robert Wyatt. Of special note is the fourteen minute private demonstration for the Doctor Dream suite, a stunning 'audio letter' synopsis with acoustic performances and wry commentary. Never has Kevin Ayers' voice and guitar been captured in such natural intimacy. These beautifully recorded reel-to-reel tapes are an indispensable portrait of an artist as a young man. Or to convey the response from manager Tim Shepard, "This is Kevin's Holy Grail!" What more can we say? This collection of private performances, direct from Kevin's personal open reel-to-reel tape recordings, was produced by Michael King & Miki Dandy
Quicksilver Messenger Service/Live at the Avalon Ballroom San Francisco September 9th 1966 ....import CD $18.99
Quicksilver Messenger Service is considered to be one of the most important bands to come from the San Francisco music scene of the sixties along with their contemporaries The Grateful Dead and The Jefferson Airplane. This early period performance of the band was captured at the Avalon Ballroom in San Francisco on the 9th of September 1966.The Avalon Ballroom was one of the most important venues in San Francisco operated by Chet Helms and his Family Dog Productions. Amongst the highlights here are the songs Pride of Man which would grace the bands debut album some eighteen months later and also Mona, a key track from the 1969 album Happy Trails. Two other tracks heavily associated with Quicksilver Messenger Service also find their way into the set and they are Babe I'm Gonna Leave You and Codeine. There is also a twenty minute plus version of Hoochie Coochie Man which highlights the musical interplay of the band and their jamming skills.
Quicksilver Messenger Service/Live at the Avalon Ballroom San Francisco October 28 1966 ....import CD $18.99
Quicksilver Messenger Service is considered to be one of the most important bands to come from the San Francisco music scene of the sixties along with their contemporaries The Grateful Dead and The Jefferson Airplane. The band initially came together in 1965 and proceeded to play a great many gigs across America. The band became one of the most popular draws in the Bay area of San Francisco and built a solid reputation as a strong live act built around a mixture of good material and what would essentially become their calling card long extended jamming pieces.. The original line up was guitarists John Cippolina and Gary Duncan alongside drummer Greg Elmore, bassist David Frieberg and vocalist Jim Murray. Originally vocalist Dino Valenti was also in line to become a member however he was arrested and jailed on drugs charges whilst the band was still in its formative stages.
Quicksilver Messenger Service/Live at the Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco 4th Feb 1967 ....import double CD $24.99
By the time of this recording on February 4th 1967 Quicksilver Messenger Service were attracting a great deal of attention from both critics and fans alike. This double disc captures the full concert performance from the band with key songs such as Mona, Pride of Man, Codeine, Babe I’m Gonna Leave You and a lengthy Who Do You Love which would become such a highlight of the Happy Trails album some two years later.
Quicksilver Messenger Service/Live at the Fillmore Auditorium San Francisco 6th Feb 1967 ....import CD $18.99
Another performance from the Fillmore in San Francisco, this recording comes just two days after another release in this series of live recordings from Quicksilver Messenger Service. This recording while being a single disc contains many highlights including superb versions of You Don’t Love Me and A Fool For You. Whilst not radically different from the set of the 4th of February although shorter the set does include Gold and Silver, Walkin’ Blues, I Hear You Knocking and All Night Worker and shows the band were flexible and able to put together a set that highlighted their musical dexterity and also their choice of material although the performances are different.
Gong/Live at the Uncon 2006 ....import DVD $27.99
Filmed at the Gong Family Unconventional Gathering at The Melkweg in Amsterdam in November 2006 some thirty five years after its inception we have the Gong UnCon performance. The DVD includes performances from Daevid Allen, Steve Hillage, Tim Blake, Gilli Smyth, Mike Howlett, Miquette Giraudy, Didier Malherbe, Theo Travis and Chris Taylor. The UNcon was the first time that Daevid Allen, Steve Hillage, Tim Blake, Gilli Smyth, Mike Howlett, Miquette Giraudy and Didier Malherbe had all been together on stage and performed since the legendary 1977 Gong reunion in Paris almost thirty years previously. The performance captured here is not only a stunning musical happening but also historical and the cameras capture the moment beautifully.An absolute must for both fans who attended the UNcon and those who couldn’t travel to Holland to join in the celebrations. Gong Live At The UNcon will be a DVD you will want to add to your collection.
Mother Gong/Live in the USA 1991 ....import CD $18.99
Gilli Smyth first started performing with Soft Machine in the sixties when the band played their mixture of poetry/music gigs. Gilli became more active as a performer following the formation of Gong with her partner Daevid Allen following his departure from the aforementioned Soft Machine in 1968. Following her departure with Allen from Paris following the Paris riots of late 1968 Gilli along with Allen decamped to Spain although the duo once again returned to France in 1969 where the second edition of Gong became a reality. Gilli was the only female in the band originally and developed her "Space Whisper" which became an integral part of the Gong sound. Gilli along with Daevid Allen left Gong in 1974 and moved to Spain and spent her time writing material that would find its way onto her debut solo album Mother in 1978. It is with this album the story of Mother Gong begins. From here Gilli began performing concerts as Mother Gong and played many high profile concerts including Glastonbury Festival in 1979 and again in 1981. The band has been through a number of personnel changes over the years with Gilli at the helm of all the various incarnations of the band. Live In the USA has been unavailable for some time and this reissue will be a welcome release for the dedicated Mother Gong and Gong related fan base. Recorded at various locations across America in 1991 from New York to Texas. The line up features Gilli Smyth, Harry Williamson, Rob Calvert and Tom The Poet. Tracks featured include, Womb, Wilful Housewife, Four Horsemen and Wild Child.
Fish/Zoe 25 ....import CD single $9.99
Fish first came to the notice of music fans as the front man for neo progressive rock band Marillion the early to mid eighties. Since leaving Marillion in the late eighties Fish has enjoyed a massively successful solo career and released a number of critically and commercially successful albums and singles.The latest album was 13th Star which continued the run of chart albums that stretches back to his time with Marillion. Zoe 25 is the second single to be taken from the 13th Star album and the follow up to Arc Of The Curve which itself was a successful release and taken from the 13th Star album. 1. Zoe 25 (single edit) 2. Dark Star (live) 3. 13th Star (live)
Fish/Return to Childhood ....import double CD $24.99
Fish/Return to Childhood ....import DVD $27.99
Fish first came to the notice of music fans as the front man for neo progressive rock band Marillion. The band had secured a recording deal with EMI records in late 1982 and released their debut album Script For A Jesters Tear in 1983. Further albums including Fugazi and the massively popular Misplaced Childhood album which spawned a number of top twenty singles including Kayleigh ensured that Marillion became on of the biggest British rock bands at the time. The bands final album featuring Fish was Clutching At Straws. Again the band toured in support of that album and following touring duties again began work on the proposed follow up. During the sessions for the follow up Fish left the band and commenced on a solo career that continues to this day. This DVD is the companion release to the Return To Childhood CD which was recorded in Holland during the twentieth anniversary tour in November 2005 to celebrate the release of the Marillion album Misplaced Childhood. The DVD includes the full performance of the Misplaced Childhood album and also other solo material from Fish such as Credo and Big Wedge alongside Marillion classics Market Square Heroes and Incommunicado.
Fish/Bouillabaisse ....import double CD $24.99
Fish first came to prominence as the front man for British progressive rock band Marillion. With Marillion Fish recorded four studio albums and performed at many concerts between the years 1981 and 1989. Fish left Marillion in 1989 and since that time has carved out a successful solo career releasing a number of highly regarded albums and playing many concerts across the world. At the time of this double Best of album Fish had just released the album Field of Crows. This double CD covers the career of Fish including three tracks from his Marillion days(Kayleigh, Lavender and Incommunicado) right the way up to his then current studio album Field of Crows. Key tracks included here are Big Wedge, A Gentleman’s Excuse Me and the duet with Sam Brown Just Good Friends. This compilation is released just as Fish embarks on the second leg of his 13th Star tour and as such acts as a perfect primer for the career of an artist who retains a massive following and continues to add to an already substantial catalogue of music.
The Pretty Things n Mates/Rockin' The Garage ....import CD $18.99
The Pretty Things were formed in the early sixties when former member of the Rolling Stones Dick Taylor hooked up with vocalist Phil May. If some people considered the Stones to have sold out that could never have been said about the Pretty Things. The band performed a down and dirty form of rhythm and blues and even managed to secure a number of hit singles in Don’t Bring Me Down and Rosalyn. Later in the sixties the band recorded what many consider to be the bands masterpiece SF Sorrow a form of rock opera which pre dated the Who's Tommy. The band continued through the seventies still led by Phil May and briefly broke up but re formed on the back of renewed interest in RnB in the early eighties. This live recording made at a gig in late 1992 features the band led by the ever present Phil May going through a tight and concise set of garage classics including 96 Tears, I Want Candy and Louie Louie ably aided and abetted by their "Mates" who include The Inmates and Procol Harum's Matthew Fisher.
John Martyn/The July Wakes: Live in Chorley 1986 ....import double CD $24.99
Live In Chorley is another rare and much sought after live John Martyn recording. This time the recording features John alongside long time collaborator and bassist Danny Thompson at a concert recorded at Park Hall Chorley as part of the Wakes Festival. Songs featured during this performance include, Spencer The Rover, Bless The Weather, Solid Air and Rather Be The Devil.
CCCP/Let's Spend The Night Together ....import CD $18.99
Rather than coming from Russia CCCP came from a number of different corners of the world including Sweden, Britain and America. The original band was to have included the late Gary Holton who unfortunately died before the project could be finalised. Enter John Payne who was at the time in the eighties beginning to build a reputation as a vocalist on the London recording scene. John would go on to work briefly with ELO II and also record backing vocals on Roger Daltrey’s albums Under A Raging Moon and Can’t Wait To See The Movie. He is perhaps more famous for replacing John Wetton as the vocalist and bassist in Asia for fifteen years between 1991 and 2006 recording more than ten albums with the band and touring the world a number of times. Since John left Asia he has appeared as the Parson Nathaniel in Jeff Wayne's musical version of The War Of The Worlds and also formed a new band with Jay Schellan and Guthrie Govan entitled GPS. CCCP was put together by a producer and conceived as a studio project in 1986 which featured a number off different vocalists including John Payne and Carlene Carter. The album includes a number of cover versions including a cover of the Eagles song One Of These Nights which is sung by John Payne. This release is the first time that the album has received a general worldwide release and as such will appeal to long time fans of John's work both as a solo artist and his work with Asia.
Clover/The Sound City Sessions ....import CD $18.99
John Mcfee of the Doobie Brothers, Huey Lewis and Sean Hopper of The News, Jeff Porcaro of Toto, Alex Call (songwriter for Pat Benatar and Tommy Tutone among many others), and John Ciambotti - all amazing talents in their own rights - before they were famous - together on this masterpiece. This CD was originally recorded in 1975 at Sound City studios in LA; never before released until now. Sonic Past Music has unearthed long-lost recordings by the group Clover. On this set of recordings, you will also hear a young, pre-Toto Jeff Porcaro playing drums on several tracks. Additionally, the group features Alex Call, who has written songs recorded by Pat Benatar, Huey, and others, including the Tommy Tutone hit "Jenny/867-5309." The recordings represented here were recorded at the famous Sound City Studios back in the early to mid seventies, with a number of the tracks produced by Keith Olsen - right around the time he produced Fleetwood Mac's huge self-titled breakout album - (the one with "Rhiannon", "Over My Head", "Say You Love Me", and so forth.). Subsequent to these recordings, Clover went on to release two albums of their own that they recorded in Britain with producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange. Also in England, they were Elvis Costello's band for his legendary debut album, My Aim Is True. An amazing band that needs to be heard!
Roger McGuinn/Live at The Basement ....import DVD $27.99
Roger McGuinn is probably best known as a founder member of American band The Byrds. The band was formed in 1964 in California with fellow members Mike Clarke, David Crosby, Gene Clark and Chris Hillman and was originally part of what would be termed the folk rock boom. The band's first hit was a majestic cover of the Bob Dylan song Mr. Tambourine Man which featured the jangly sound of Roger McGuinn’s twelve string Rickenbacker guitar which would go on to become the signature sound of the band. This DVD captures an intimate solo performance from Roger McGuinn with a set list jam packed with Byrds classics such as Feel A Whole Lot Better, The Ballad Of Easy Rider, You Showed Me, Mr. Spaceman. Throughout the concert performance the film cuts to interview segments where Roger McGuinn explains how some of the songs came about and gives a history of his career and of course the Byrds.
Violeta De Outono/Violeto de Outono ....import CD $18.99
If there is one band originated in the 80's rock boom in Brazil that has kept faithful to their sound, that band is Violeta de Outono. The Sao Paulo band led by guitarist Fabio Golfetti blew the minds of a legion of fans with a music that mixed late 60s/early 70s psychedelia with 1970s progressive rock experimentalism. Since its inception in 1985, the band has released 7 studio albums, one of them being an absolute classic of Brazilian rock, the self-titled album from 1987 which contained the hits "Outono," "Dia Eterno" and "Declinio de Maio," songs that are still played to this day on rock radio stations around that country. The band has also become well-known for their concerts in underground/alternative venues and for having opened shows for foreign bands such as Camel, Focus and Nektar. This limited edition mini-LP version brings the aforementioned classic album "Violeta de Outono" recorded in 1987, originally released by RCA, remastered and with bonus tracks recorded at the same sessions. All the essence and emotion of the original trio comprised of Fabio Golfetti, Angelo Pastorello and Claudio Souza is documented in this album, with its climatic, psychedelic and oriental passages. Here are some of the band's most famous compositions, including "Dia Eterno" and "Declinio de Maio," as well as their version of the Beatles' psychedelic classic "Tomorrow Never Knows."
Violeta de Outono/Em Toda Parte ....import CD $18.99
"Em Toda Parte" is the band's second album, recorded in 1989 and released originally by RCA. For this recording Violeta de Outono introduced elements of ethnic and electronic music, creating an original sound and pioneering the use of samplers and computers in Brazilian rock. Influences of the gamelan orchestras from Bali and of African percussion and metallophones can be heard on the record. The CD, in this limited edition mini-LP version, has been remastered and includes bonus tracks recorded during the same sessions at the RCA studios.
Bo Diddley/Rock n Roll All Star Jam ....import DVD $27.99
Exactly as it is billed, the Bo Diddley All Star Rock n Roll Jam sees a gathering of all star rock musicians paying tribute to Bo Diddley. Filmed at the Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in October 1985 Bo Diddley put together a band that included Ron Wood, John Mayall, Mick Fleetwood, Kenney Jones, Carmine Appice, John Lodge, Carl Wilson, Mitch Mitchell and many more to run through some rock n roll classics. Another Rock n Roll veteran Chuck Berry also puts in a appearance in what is possible one of the all time unrepeatable gigs. Songs included here include I'm A Man, Who Do You Love, Hey Bo Diddley, Rock n Roll Music and My Ding A Ling. The DVD is completely overseen by Bo Diddley and there are scenes from behind the scenes where Bo is shown instructing Kenney Jones on how to play along to one of the most famous riffs in Rock n Roll history.
Randy Miesner/Live in Dallas 1982 ....import CD $18.99
Randy Meisner is probably best known as the bassist and founder member of the Eagles although he had built quite a strong reputation before the formation of the Eagles playing with Poco and also Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band. Following his departure from the Eagles in 1977 Randy embarked on a solo career recording a number of albums including the self titled debut album and also One More Song. He also scored a couple of hit singles with Hearts On Fire and Deep Inside My Heart before becoming a part of the Poco reunion of the early nineties. Recorded in late 1982 this live album as the title suggests was recorded in Dallas and at the time Randy was not content to rest on his laurels preferring to draw on material from his previously released solo albums. He did however include two Eagles songs in Take It To The Limit (Originally from One Of These Nights) and Try and Love Again (Originally from Hotel California). There is an extra version of Take It To The Limit in a different mix.
Meisner Swan and Rich/The Eagle The Dove and The Gold ....import CD $18.99
Meisner Swan and Rich, like other West Coast superstar bands such as Souther Hillman Furay and Crosby Stills Nash and Young, could be seen as a record company cash cow rather than the coming together of three major artists in a pooling of their collective talents. Happily the debut album from Meisner Swan and Rich falls into the latter category. The self titled album which features Randy Meisner alongside Billy Swan and Charlie Rich Jr combines the vocal attributes held by all three along with some fine song writing on this self written debut album originally released in 2001. The songs will be the draw here with all three artists adding to the mix in an album that more than justifies the collaboration.
Les Emmerson/The Sound City Sessions ....import CD $18.99
Canadian musician Les Emmerson is probably best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Five Man Electrical Band. The Five Man Electrical Band were best known for their 1971 Emmerson-penned hit single, "Signs," which Tesla covered in 1990 for the massively successful live album Five Man Acoustical Jam which spawned the single Signs making it a hit once more. Les Emmerson also recorded as a solo artist, charting in Canada with "Cry Your Eyes Out." The Sound City Sessions form just a small part of the actual sessions Les Emmerson recorded for Sound City in the seventies and most if not all of these sessions remained in the vaults until this releases which was eventually released in 2004.
Iggy Pop/Lust For Life ....import DVD $27.99
James Newell Osterberg, Jr., or Iggy Pop as virtually the whole world knows him, has been in the public eye since the late sixties, first as the outrageous front man for Detroit rock band The Stooges and also as a solo artist in his own right. This DVD was filmed in 1986 when Iggy was enjoying a successful period with the release of the Blah Blah Blah album and the hit single Real Wild Child. The film captures Iggy on the tour and away from the stage for a series of interviews that cover his career up to that moment in time. Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton is also interviewed and like Iggy goes into detail concerning The Stooges and their perception of why the band split. Filled with archive footage and exclusive interview footage alongside other archive interview footage some of which is previously unseen this film paints a full picture of one of rock music's enduring talents. In light of the recent Stooges reunion this DVD will certainly be of interest to newer Stooges fans.
Herman's Hermits/The Hilton Show ....import DVD $27.99
Herman's Hermits formed in Manchester in 1963. The group had a clean cut image which was emphasized by lead vocalist Peter Noone's boyish good looks. Although the band, like many of the era originally played R'n'B on the club scene in the UK, under the management of producer Mickie Most the band recorded a string of classic pop songs hitting pay dirt with the Goffin and King song I'm Into Something Good which reached number one in the UK in 1964. This DVD features a concert performance in front of a wildly enthusiastic (mainly female) audience at the Hilton Hotel in Australia in 1966 when the band was arguably at their height in terms of worldwide popularity. The band perform a number of their hits including I'm Into Something Good, A Must To Avoid, Silhouettes and Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter. Also included on this fabulous DVD are a documentary originally filmed in 1985 which includes interviews with band members Derek Hopwood, Barry Whitwam and Karl Green along with the bands producer Mickey Most. As an added treat there is also bonus footage of the theatrical trailers for the band's films, Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter and Hold On. Finally a specially made video accompanies the massive worldwide hit No Milk Today. At one point the band were considered as popular as The Beatles particularly in America going on to sell over thirty million records worldwide. This DVD captures just what it was that made the band special.
Jefferson Starship/BB Kings Blues Club-NY 2000 ....import triple CD $45.99
Jefferson Starship grew out of the San Francisco band Jefferson Airplane. The band released their debut album Dragonfly in early 1974 and since that time the band has enjoyed massive success on the world stage both with albums and concert appearances. Rather like fellow San Francisco band The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Starship find themselves in the twenty first century with as much interest in their career as they had in the sixties and seventies. The band still led by founder member Paul Kantner and joined occasionally by fellow founder member Marty Balin still tour regularly and record occasionally. The band however does have a large archive of live recordings made over the years and stored away in the vault. Similar to the Grateful Dead's "Dick's Picks" series, in early 2008 Jefferson Starship launch their own official live archive series Mick's Picks. The live recordings have been chosen and curated by the bands current manager Michael Gaiman. This recording is a three disc set and is sourced from an appearance at legendary blues guitarist BB King's club in New York across two days and features the line up Paul Kantner- vocals, 12-string acoustic guitars; Marty Balin- vocals, acoustic guitar; Diana Mangano- vocals; Mark "Slick" Aguilar- vocals, electric lead guitar; Chris Smith- keyboards.The band features material from both Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship including.Crown Of Creation, Eskimo Blue Day, Lather, Volunteers, Plastic Fantastic Lover (Jefferson Airplane) Caroline, Miracles, Count On Me (Jefferson Starship) These recordings have never been released officially before and are directly from the Jefferson Starship Archive overseen by Michael Gaiman.
Eric Burdon/The Animals and Beyond ....import DVD $27.99
Eric Burdon will always be associated with the British R n B band The Animals. Coming out of Newcastle in the early sixties the band burst onto the music scene with an incredible version of The House Of The Rising Sun. The song reached number one all over the world and the band embarked on three years of intensive touring and recording which would include the hit songs We Gotta Get Out Of This Place, It's My Life and Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood. Of all the bands that broke through in the sixties it was the Animals who were considered to be the true purveyors of authentic R n B and the main reason for that was Eric Burdon's voice. At the time of this film he was working with another veteran of the British R N B scene Brian Auger. This film is an excellent primer covering the career of Eric Burdon and contains a number of interviews with some of the musicians who worked with him over the years including former members of the Animals (John Steel and Hilton Valentine) and the New Animals (Zoot Money) There are also interviews with Eric Burdon himself and Brian Auger who were working together in a band at the time. The film also includes clips from Eric Burdon's career which takes in rare clips from the Animals, The New Animals and Eric Burdon and War.
The Yardbirds/The Documentary ....import DVD $27.99
The Yardbirds remain one of the truly legendary and influential bands of the sixties. Responsible for hit records such as Still I'm Sad, Shapes Of Things, Heart full Of Soul and For Your Love not to mention the classic albums Five Live Yardbirds and Roger The Engineer the band is also remembered for the three guitarists who graced the band between the years 1963 and 1968. Eric Clapton followed by Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page all recorded and performed their guitar magic with this band. This DVD tells the visual story of one of Rock's legendary bands and contains interviews and also footage of the band which continues to this day led by Jim McCarty and Chris Dreja.
Randy Meisner/Love Me or Leave Me Alone ....import CD $18.99
Randy Meisner is probably best known as the bassist and founder member of the Eagles although he had built quite a strong reputation before the formation of the Eagles playing with Poco and also Rick Nelson's Stone Canyon Band. Following his departure from the Eagles in 1977 Randy embarked on a solo career recording a number of albums including the self titled debut album and also One More Song. He also scored a couple of hit singles with Hearts On Fire and Deep Inside My Heart before becoming a part of the Poco reunion of the early nineties. Love Me Or Leave Me Alone was originally released in 2004 and features Randy alongside other rock luminaries such as Spencer Davis, James Griffin of Bread and Billy Swan. The material featured here includes songs written or co-written by Randy and a treat for Eagles fans with a live version of Take It To The Limit and a re-recording of Take It Easy.
Howard Riley/For Four on Two Two ....import CD $18.99
Howard Riley is considered one of the main movers in the British free jazz movement alongside the likes of Keith Tippett and has released regular albums since the late sixties. Born In Huddersfield in 1943 Howard began playing at the ridiculously early age of six and formed a love of jazz, which continues to this day. For Four On Two Two is the latest album from the Howard Riley catalogue to be reissued. The album has been unavailable for some time and will be eagerly received by the dedicated Howard Riley fan base and also the modern jazz fan base.
Soft Heap/Al Dente ....import CD $18.99
(excerpt from 'Sleeping House')
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Soft Heap was the personal acronym for an assemblage of old friends throughout 1978. Bass guitarist Hugh Hopper and saxophonist Elton Dean (1950-2006) began their long musical partnership during their days with the classic Soft Machine quartet. Keyboardist Alan Gowen (1947-1981) and drummer Pip Pyle (1945-2006) became friends when their respective bands, Gilgamesh and Hatfield & The North, coalesced for special concerts in 1973. Apart from their eponymous record, Soft Heap only gave two concerts in London prior to Alan and Pip reconvening to carry on as National Health. Fortunately, their appearance at London's then premier jazz club, The Phoenix, was recorded onto reel-to-reel tape by audience member Roy Wilbraham. It preserves a striking set of compositions played with panache, beginning with a tender reading of Elton's "Fara" and climaxing with an exhilarating chase through "One For Lee." The recording also reveals a hitherto unreleased composition, Alan Gowen's "Sleeping House." This full length CD is one tasty listening experience, for those with a soft spot for Soft Heap, to sink their teeth into ~ Al Dente style!
Rick Wakeman/Live in Sweden ....import DVD $27.99
Filmed for a Rock television special in Sweden in 1980 this is a rare outing for Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble in the eighties. The band which included vocalist Ashley Holt and drummer Tony Fernandez (who are still with The English Rock Ensemble in 2008). This performance includes the songs Catherine Parr, The No Earthly Connection Medley, Anne Boleyn and the Journey To The Centre Of The Earth Medley. This DVD has previously been available as part of the boxed set The Rick Wakeman Video Vault. Amazing live performance capturing Rick and his band going thru their paces in 1980. Footage is so rare even Rick himself forgot it existed! Comes with a ltd edtion companion audio CD. Sound specially remastered for this CD edition. If you only own one Rick Wakeman DVD it should be this one.
Steve Miller Trio/Meets Elton Dean ....import CD $18.99
(excerpt from 'One for Three')
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Pianist Steve Miller (1943-1998) formed his trio in the mid-eighties after a lengthy hiatus for technique reevaluation. With young bassist Tony Moore and AMM drummer Eddie Prevost, Steve was now able to improvise freely sans traces of his deep roots in blues and boogie. With time spent in Delivery and Caravan well behind him, Steve's new path lead to a weekly series of concerts billed as "Meetings with Remarkable Saxophonists". At London's Bull & Gate, the diverse talents of Lol Coxhill, Harrison Smith, Elton Dean (1945-2006) and Bobby Wellins rose to meet the spontaneous challenge of improvised music making, with all performances professionally recorded on high speed tape. The special success, in our opinion, was the splendid meeting of altoist Elton Dean and the Steve Miller Trio. Two extended sets of continuous collective improvisation, strongly rooted in the powerful modern jazz aesthetic, comprise this nearly hour long CD. With rare concert photos and notes from Steve complimenting this important document, the Steve Miller Trio "Meets Elton Dean" is indeed a musical meeting to be treasured.
Kevin Peek/Life and Other Games ....import CD $18.99
(excerpt from 'East of Suez')
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Australian guitarist Kevin Peek has played on many recordings over the years in his capacity as a session guitarist. Kevin has recorded with the likes of Cliff Richard, Leo Sayer, Mary Hopkin, Manfred Mann, Kiki Dee and Shirley Bassey among others. More famously Kevin formed the classical/rock fusion band Sky alongside John Williams and Herbie Flowers experiencing massive commercial success the world over. Life and Other Games was Kevin’s third solo album originally released in 1982 while Kevin was still a member of Sky. The album includes performances from fellow session musicians Alan Tarney and Trevor Spencer who worked alongside Kevin Peek on many sessions including those for Cliff Richard and Leo Sayer. Life and Other Games has been unavailable for many years and as such will be popular with the still large and dedicated Sky fan base and also lovers of guitar led rock/classical music. Remastered for CD.
The Groundhogs/60-40 Split ....import DVD $27.99
The Groundhogs started life in the sixties as John Lee's Groundhogs. The John Lee In Question was of course John Lee Hooker. The band began their recording career with the album Scratching The Surface. It was however the bands third album Thank Christ For The Bomb that kick started the bands career and the follow up album Split in 1970 saw the band strike out to a bigger audience. Led by the enigmatic guitarist Tony McPhee the band toured heavily throughout the seventies and released a great many popular albums albums. After a short time apart Tony McPhee re formed the band in the eighties and continued to pull in large audiences. This DVD comes from a concert filmed at the Butter Market in Shrewsbury in 2003. The DVD is particularly interesting as it captures the classic line up of the Groundhogs who had reformed for the first time since the seventies. The line up included Tony McPhee alongside bassist Pete Cruickshank and drummer Ken Pustlenick. This release includes the full two hour concert plus an hour of extra on the road footage from across the years. Also included is an in depth interview with Tony McPhee.
Mike Osborne/Force of Nature ....import CD $18.99
Mike Osborne (1941-2007) was an alto saxophonist without a peer among his fellow country men, a musician of profound personality with a gift for jazz composition. Mike was first heard in the sixties as a soloist of incendiary character in the Mike Westbrook Concert Band, and his never less than passionate sound was ubiquitous through the heyday of British Jazz in the seventies. He recorded and performed extensively with the leading composers of the era; Chris McGregor, Michael Gibbs, and Barry Guy. With John Surman and Alan Skidmore, "Ozzie" as he was affectionately known by friends, formed the celebrated saxophone trio SOS, while also leading numerous bands under his own name. It's no secret that Mike Osborne suffered schizophrenia and in 1983 circumstances forced his retreat from London, robbing both Mike and his audience of further music making. In 2007 Reel Recordings approached Mike's guardian with recently uncovered Hi-Fidelity recordings of the Osborne Quartet in the early eighties, a hitherto undocumented period. Mike was delighted to hear the music back and blessed "Force of Nature" with deep admiration for his fellow musicians; trumpeter Dave Holdsworth, bassist Marcio Mattos, drummer Brian Abrahams. Together they blend the base ingredients of melody, harmony and rhythm toward boiling points beyond belief. To wit, the quartet's non-stop 42 minute performance before an appreciative audience in Koln, Germany. Included is a live-in-studio set with the muscular rhythm section of the Paul Bridge (1940-2001) and Tony Marsh. Together, these reel recordings provide proof positive that music from Mike Osborne truly is a Force of Nature. This British alto sax giant is now being celebrated internationally following a series of critically acclaimed archival releases by Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath and Harry Miller's Isipingo
The Yardbirds/Beat Beat Beat - The Yardbirds ....import DVD $14.99
Volume eleven in the Beat Beat Beat series of DVDs features a rare performance from the British rock band The Yardbirds. Taped in March 1967 the line up at this time featured Jimmy Page on guitar. The band performs just four songs including the hit singles Over Under Sideways Down and Shapes Of Things alongside Happenings Ten Years Time Ago and I’m A Man.
The Kinks/Beat Beat Beat - The Kinks ....import DVD $14.99
This seventh volume in the Beat Beat Beat Series of releases is devoted to that most British of bands led by the brothers Ray and Dave Davies, The Kinks. Captured at the height of their sixties fame and taped in November 1965 the band perform five songs including their massive worldwide hit You Really Got Me. Other songs performed here include Til The End Of The Day and A Well Respected Man.
The Small Faces/Beat Beat Beat - The Small Faces ....import DVD $14.99
Volume Nine in the Beat Beat Beat series of DVD releases features just one band. The band is The Small Faces four mods from the East End of London. During this performance taped in October 1966 the band run through four of their greatest hits which include here, Watcha Gonna Do About It, Sha La La La Lee, Hey Girl and All Or Nothing.
Spencer Davis Group/Beat Beat Beat - The Spencer Davis Group ....import DVD $14.99
Volume ten in the Beat Beat Beat series of DVD releases features the fabulous Spencer Davis Group. The band although named after the bands guitarist also featured the hugely talented Steve Winwood alongside Steve's brother Muff Winwood on bass and drummer Pete York. This DVD taped during the summer of 1966 features the band running through four numbers including the massive hit singles Somebody Help Me and Keep On Runnin'.
Various Artists/The Best of Beat Beat Beat Volume 3 ....import DVD $18.99
Beat Beat Beat was a German music programme that ran during the sixties. Not to be confused with the other well known German pop programme Beat Club, Beat Beat Beat was broadcast out of Frankfurt commencing in 1966. The programme ran to 26 episodes between its launch in 1966 and the final programme in January 1969 all of which are still in the German television archives. The shows were eclectic affairs and included performances by artists as diverse as Eric Burdon and the New Animals, The Move, Sam and Dave, Cat Stevens and Barry Ryan to name just a few. Volume Three is the Beat Beat Beat series of releases is a mixed bag albeit a rather mixed bag! We have two tracks from The Move including the bands second single I Can Hear The Grass Grow. There is the psychedelically tinged My Friend Jack from The Smoke which was banned in the UK. Three tracks from Liverpool band The Searchers including the hits Sweets For My Sweet and Love Potion Number Nine and finally we have two massive hits from the Tremeloes with Silence Is Golden and Here Comes My Baby which as I am sure everyone knows was written by Cat Stevens.
Jefferson Starship/Live at Substage Germany 2005 ....import 3 CD box set $49.99
Jefferson Starship grew out of the San Francisco band Jefferson Airplane. The band released their debut album Dragonfly in early 1974 and since that time the band has enjoyed massive success on the world stage both with albums and concert appearances. Rather like fellow San Francisco band The Grateful Dead, Jefferson Starship find themselves in the twenty first century with as much interest in their career as they had in the sixties and seventies. The band still led by founder member Paul Kantner and joined occasionally by fellow founder member Marty Balin still tour regularly and record occasionally. The band however does have a large archive of live recordings made over the years and stored away in the vault. Similar to the Grateful Dead's "Dick’s Picks" series, in early 2008 Jefferson Starship launch their own official live archive series Mick's Picks. The live recordings have been chosen and curated by the bands current manager Michael Gaiman. This three disc recording comes from a series of European dates played by the band in the summer of 2005. The line up for this performance was; founder Paul Kantner- vocals, 12-string electric guitars; fellow Jefferson Starship member David Freiberg- vocals, acoustic guitar; Diana Mangano- vocals; Mark "Slick" Aguilar- vocals, electric lead guitar; Chris Smith- keyboards, bass; Prairie Prince- drums; and special guest former Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom Constanten- vocals, piano. Material performed at this concert included a special rendition of the Grateful Dead classics New Minglewood Blues, I Know You Rider, Deal and Dark Star alongside Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship classics such as; Somebody To Love, You Me & Pooneil, White Rabbit, Somebody To Love and Jane. As with all the live recordings in the series this live album comes directly from the Jefferson Starship archive and is overseen by Michael Gaiman. Each set is the concert in its entirety with no cuts or edits.
Corky Laing/Stick It ....import double CD $24.99
Canadian born Corky Laing is probably best known as the drummer with Mountain. Corky Joined the band shortly after Mountain played at the famous Woodstock Festival. Whilst with Mountain Corky Laing recorded three studio albums before the band split. Following the split Corky along with Mountain guitarist Leslie West formed a rock three piece with former Cream bassist Jack Bruce. West Bruce and Laing recorded two studio albums and a live album before West and Laing re formed Mountain along with Felix Papplardi. Since 1974 Corky and Leslie have led Mountain through various line ups and recordings and continue to record and perform today at numerous concerts across the world. More recently Corky Laing and Leslie West published their own book of on the road stories entitled Nantucket Sleighride and other On The Road Stories which sold exceedingly well. Stick It is the next stage on from the book and on this double CD audio book Corky Laing re tells many of the stories associated with working in a leading rock band over the last forty years. The stories are told in an incredibly frank, engaging and amusing manner and will appeal also to those people who may not necessarily be fans of Corky Laing's work with Mountain and as such should appeal to fans of rock biographies. Includes incidental music.
Acid Mothers Gong/Live at the Uncon 2006 ....import DVD $27.99
Gong Acid Mothers was the latest chapter in the seemingly endless regenerating story of Gong. Following a concert with Gong at the end of 2001 In Blackburn of all places Daevid Allen caught site of a Gong poster advertising the concert alongside a poster advertising a performance of the ballet Swan Lake. It set Daevid thinking and changes were afoot within Gong. It was this particular incident coupled with Daevid receiving a love letter that convinced him that perhaps it was time to once again shed the skin and move onto the next phase of Gong, which would turn out to be Gong Acid Mothers which would see collaboration between Gong and the band Acid Mothers Temple. The collaboration proved a fruitful one and a well received album was released in late 2003. Acid Mothers Gong Live At The Uncon 2006 is the DVD offering of a magical combination of musicians coming together to push the boundaries of music. The successful gathering of the tribes in Holland in 2006 saw the extended Gong Family perform in front of the faithful. This DVD features the line up Daevid Allen, Gilli Smyth, Josh Pollock, Kawabata Makoto, Higashi Hiroshi, Yoshida Tatsuya, Atsushi Tsuyama.
John Martyn/The Simmer Dim ....import CD $18.99
John Martyn is an important and influential figure in both British folk and rock music. Over a career that spans thirty seven years John Martyn has managed to explore a variety of styles woven together to become a style all of its own. Based around a catalogue of songs second to none John Martyn continues to explore his own particular niche. This is a rather rare and much sought after solo concert recording from John Martyn. Rare because at the time John was moving more towards a band sound and so solo appearances were becoming less common. This concert was recorded at the Garrison Theatre Lerwick in Shetland on the 12th of August 1980. The solo set includes the songs Over The Hill, Easy Blues, Couldn’t Love You More and an extended version of Outside In which almost stretches to twenty minutes.
Various Artists/Beat Beat Beat - The Best of ....import DVD $18.99
Beat Beat Beat was a German music programme that ran during the sixties. Not to be confused with the other well known German pop programme Beat Club, Beat Beat Beat was broadcast out of Frankfurt commencing in 1966. The programme ran to 26 episodes between its launch in 1966 and the final programme in January 1969 all of which are still in the German television archives. The shows were eclectic affairs and included performances by artists as diverse as Eric Burdon and the New Animals, The Move, Sam and Dave, Cat Stevens and Barry Ryan to name just a few. This first compilation is an eclectic one featuring Casey Jones and The Governors, Cat Stevens, Easybeats, Hermans Hermits, Chris Farlowe, Barry Ryan, Brian Auger and the Trinity Ft. Julie Driscoll. Hits include two number one hit singles, Chris Farlowe with Out Of Time and Eloise from Barry Ryan. Other hits include Friday On My Mind (The Easybeats), No Milk Today (Hermans Hermits) Matthew and Son (Cat Stevens). A highlight is the rarely seen Brian Auger and the Trinity featuring Julie Driscoll performing Save Me and Road To Cairo. Running Time 42mins.
Various Artists/Beat Beat Beat - Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick and Titch and The Troggs ....import DVD $14.99
This compilation includes performances from Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick and Titch and The Troggs - featuring former policeman Dave Dee put in an energetic performance that includes the hits Bend It, Hold Tight and Save Me. Also featured here is The Troggs who burst onto the music scene with the song Wild Thing. Here we find the Troggs performing follow up singles Can’t Control Myself which reached number 2 in the UK charts and With A Girl Like You which went one better and made it to number 1 both massive hits from the band from Andover in Hampshire England. Running Time: 21mins.
Various Artists/Beat Beat Beat - Eric Burdon and The Animals ....import DVD $14.99
This disc in the series of Beat Beat Beat releases features just one band. Eric Burdon and The New Animals. Eric Burdon had achieved massive worldwide success with the original Animals in 1964. By 1967 the original band had split and Eric influenced by the new sounds coming out of America’s West Coast formed the New Animals which were more psychedelically inclined. The band performs five tracks including a cover of the song Morning Dew made famous by Tim Rose. Other songs include Trumpets Blow See See Rider and a harking back to the style of the older Animals with the John D Loudermilk song Tobacco Road and Road Runner. Rarely seen before this footage is not only historical but an amazing document of the times. Running Time: 17mins.
Various Artists/Beat Beat Beat - Eclectic Collection ....import DVD $14.99
This volume in the Beat Beat Beat series of releases is another eclectic collection including performances from PJ Proby, P.P. Arnold, The Mindbenders and The Creation. The Mindbenders minus Wayne Fontana perform A Groovy Kind Of Love and a version of Land of A Thousand Dancers. We also have Texas Wildman P.J. Proby performing What’s Wrong With My World and P.P. Arnold performing the Cat Stevens written First Cut Is The Deepest. Finally we have The Creation running through three tracks including their massive European hit Painter Man. Running Time: 25mins.
Various Artists/Beat Beat Beat - The Hollies ....import DVD $14.99
This volume of the Beat Beat Beat series of releases features four magnificent performances from The Hollies in January 1967. During the sixties the Hollies were up there with the Beatles and The Rolling Stones in terms of chart supremacy and regularly managed to hit the top ten singles charts. This performance features the line up that included Allan Clarke and Graham Nash on vocals singing three of their biggest worldwide hits with Stop Stop Stop, On A Carousel and Bust Stop which was written by future music star and fellow Mancunian Graham Gouldman. Running Time: 11mins.
Daevid Allen/Brainville at the Knitting Factory ....import CD $18.99
(excerpt from 'Bullshit & Be')
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Brainville was the band formed by Daevid Allen, Hugh Hopper and the late Pip Pyle, all revered musicians within the Canterbury Scene. The band have built up a good groundswell of support over the years that it has been a going concern which is usually when the three members had a gap in their otherwise busy schedules. Sadly founder member Pip Pyle died in the late summer of 2006 however Daevid Allen and Hugh Hopper decided to continue playing concerts with Brainville with a replacement drummer and to this end they have played a number of well received concerts. This album is sourced from a concert that took place at the Knitting Factory venue in New York in 1998. As with any Daevid Allen related release there will be a great deal of interest in the release which will also stretch beyond the Allen fan base into the Canterbury Sound fan base which is also a large and dedicated fan base. This live recording will be a valuable addition to the catalogue of what is in Daevid Allen's own words "The Most eccentric 3 piece jazz rock outfit of the Canterbury school."
Daevid Allen's University of Errors/Plays The Soft Machine ....import DVD $27.99
Daevid Allen as most history books will state was a founder member of The Soft Machine. Whilst with the band Soft Machine became the darlings of the underground music scene and Daevid Allen recorded briefly with the band. This recording taken from a performance at the Gong UNCON in November 2006 features a number of songs performed by the University Of Errors that covers the Soft Machine era that featured Daevid Allen. The Amsterdam performance was the first time that UofE performed most of this material live since re-recording the songs for their CD "Jet Propelled Photographs" in 2003. It was a very fitting situation as the entire weekend was a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Daevid's original vision of The Planet Gong in 1966 while a member of The Soft Machine. University of Errors played on the last night of the 3-Day Amsterdam unConvention. Expectations were high and the band did not disappoint. The performance was professionally filmed and recorded. Mixing and editing were done by Daevid and Michael and Harry Williamson a few months later.
Anderson Bruford Wakeman and Howe/An Evening of Yes Music Plus ....import double CD $24.99
(excerpt from 'Heart of the Sunrise')
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The year was 1989 when former Yes-men Jon Anderson, Bill Bruford, Rick Wakeman, and Steve Howe, longing to rekindle the magic that defined Yes music in the '70s, joined forces to record and release a new album. Dubbed simply 'Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe,' they released the album to critical acclaim as fans around the globe watched in wide-eyed amazement at this most unlikely turn of events. And as if a new studio album wasn’t enough, ABWH set course upon a breathtaking world tour titled, 'An Evening Of Yes Music Plus.' The setlist for the ABWH tour was a Yes fan's dream, including Starship Trooper, Heart Of The Sunrise, Close To The Edge, And You And I, Roundabout, and other Yes classics. Fans were also treated to tracks from the new ABWH album, including Brother Of Mine, Themes, The Meeting, Birthright, and more, along with stunning solo performances from the four principals. A truly amazing tour, 'An Evening Of Yes Music Plus' was captured on video and released as a a CD and VHS in 1994. Sadly, these products were only available for a short time before disappearing … seemingly forever. But now 'An Evening Of Yes Music Plus' is available in all its glory. You can once again—or perhaps for the very first time—experience the splendor and majesty that was the ABWH tour. These fan favorites are each re-released in gorgeous double CD and DVD disc Digipak packaging, complete with the original Roger Dean artwork. Both the CD and DVD package also contains a beautiful photo booklet with images of Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, and Howe as they performed.
ABWH/An Evening of Yes Music Plus ....import DVD $24.99
Standard Single DVD edition featuring the full concert. Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe was made up of four fifths of the "Classic Yes" line up of the seventies. Put together by Jon Anderson, who wanted to get back to the musical ideals made popular by Yes during the bands massively successful albums of the early to mid seventies, the band recorded one self titled album released in 1989, and then embarked on an extensive and hugely successful worldwide tour. This performance was captured on the American leg of the world tour and finds the band performing not only material from the self titled album but also classic material from Yes including Starship Trooper, Close To The Edge and also And You And I. The tour was not however without its problems and bassist on the tour Tony Levin was unfortunately taken ill and had to drop out at the last minute to be admitted to hospital. This left the band in dire straits as the tour was put in jeopardy and the band had also scheduled the filming of this particular performance. Enter bassist Jeff Berlin, who had curiously enough like Tony Levin, played with Bill Bruford. With only a short period of rehearsal Jeff threw himself into the gap vacated by the departed Tony Levin. Jeff's performance, as was the rest of the band, incredible and captured on film for posterity. The film was previously, briefly available on VHS before being deleted. Now on DVD, this magnificent fan favourite comes in a double digipack with original Roger Dean artwork and also a beautiful DVD photo booklet along with new sleeve notes. You can now once again—or perhaps for the very first time—experience the splendour and majesty that was the ABWH tour.
Jon Anderson/Animation ....import CD $19.99
(excerpt from 'Animation')
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2006 edition of the Yes frontman's third solo album. Anderson had released this album just prior to rejoining a reconsituted Yes in 1983 (for the album 90125). The sessions were produced by Tony Visconti (David Bowie) and features guest musicians Jack Bruce (Cream), Clem Clempson (Colosseum), Ian Wallace (King Crimson), Simon Phillips (801, Jeff Beck, Toto) and David Sancious (Bruce Springsteen) among others. This edition adds two bonus tracks to the original track list; "Spider", which was the B-side of the original "Surrender" single and "The Spell," a twelve minute outtake from the "Animation" recording sessions. Please note this release seems to have been mastered from vinyl and not the original master tapes.
Jon Anderson/Live From La La Land ....import double CD $27.99
(excerpt from 'Wonderous Stories')
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The one and only Jon Anderson has captivated and thrilled audiences for more than 35 years. He has one of the most recognizable and copied voice in modern music. And as co-founder and lead singer for the legendary progressive band, Yes, he has penned some of rock's most endearing and timeless music, including Roundabout, Wondrous Stories, Long Distance Runaround, and more. Indeed, Jon Anderson has been and continues to be a major influence and driving force behind the modern music scene. Jon's fans now have the rare opportunity to experience his music and career like never before. Welcome to Live From La La Land, the newest album from Jon Anderson. Live From La La Land was recorded at the famed Roxy in Los Angeles, California during Jon's 2006 solo tour. And unlike any of his previous tours, this one was just Jon, his instruments and the audience....which is exactly what makes this recording so special. A beautiful double CD set, Live From La La Land boasts Jon performing many fan favorites, including Owner Of A Lonely Heart, Your Move, And You And I, and other hits from Yes; I’ll Find My Way Home and State Of Independence recorded during his partnership with Vangelis; solo pieces like White Buffalo, Buddha Song, and Piano Songs; and much more.
Jon Anderson/Live in Sheffield 1980 ....import double CD $24.99
(excerpt from 'Song of Seven')
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Jon Anderson is universally known as the vocalist with the legendary progressive rock band Yes. Amongst his noted solo albums Jon has released the albums Olias of Sunhillow, Song of Seven and more recently collaborated on the album In Elven Lands which was a musical adaptation of the Lord of the Rings. Towards the end of 2006 Jon Anderson released the boxed set The Lost Tapes. Live in Sheffield 1980 is one of the albums featured within the box. In late 1979 Jon Anderson left Yes for a solo career. He recorded the album Song of Seven and subsequently embarked on an extensive tour in support of the album with a large band that went under the name The New Life Band. The Sheffield Concert was a gig from The Song of Seven Tour in the UK 1980. The 9 piece line-up provides a generous set list including number of key YES songs as well as songs from Jon's solo album 'Song of Seven'. These recordings are not taken from bootleg, but rather recently discovered tapes and the overall quality of these tapes is far better than any of the previous tapes of this show that have been traded amongst fans. Disc Two also contains bonus tracks which were recorded during the rehearsals for the tour and once again the sound quality has been improved for this release and the previously released boxed set.
Jon Anderson/The Mother's Day Concert ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'And You and I')
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In 1996 Jon Anderson and a group of musicians took to the stage in a beautiful Californian winery to perform a unique set of YES, Jon and Vangelis, and solo songs. Jon's recollections of the show form the basis of his liner notes, and are accompanied by colour pictures. The show wasn't recorded officially, but thanks to hours of tireless investigative work, recordings were found in private hands. This recording has been re-mastered and the sound quality is the best example of this recording. The quality of this recording can be compared to FM broadcasts.
Jon Anderson/Searching For the Songs ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'Hurry Home')
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Searching For The Songs is a collection of songs recorded in 1986, some of which went on to become better known songs on other releases such as 'The Meaning of Your Love' which became The Meeting on the ABWH album. Many of these songs have been traded freely amongst the Yes and Jon Anderson fan base under the name 'Preparation for the Songs' in much lower sound quality. This release however has been improved in terms of sound quality for this release.
Jon Anderson/The Promise Ring ....import CD $18.99
(excerpt from 'Born to Dance')
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Jon Anderson is universally known as the vocalist with the legendary progressive rock band Yes. Jon has been with the band since 1969 save for a couple of occasions when he briefly left to pursue a solo career in the case of the late eighties joined with other former members of Yes in Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (ABWH). Amongst his noted solo albums Jon has released the albums Olias of Sunhillow, Song of Seven and more recently collaborated on the album In Elven Lands which was a musical adaptation of the Lord of the Rings. The Promise Ring was originally released in 1997 and has a Celtic feel where Jon Anderson delves into his own heritage for a thrilling celebration of traditional Irish and Celtic melodies singing his own lyrics to the joyous, percussive sounds of multiple fiddles, pennywhistles, and mandolins. The Promise Ring is highly regarded by the massive Jon Anderson fan base and the reissue of this out of print album will be widely anticipated. Jon Anderson’s profile has never been higher with successful solo tour dates in Europe and America along with the much anticipated Yes 40th Anniversary celebrations later in 2008.
Jon Anderson/Toltec ....import CD $18.99
(excerpt from 'Building Bridges')
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Toltec, originally released in early 1996, is a concept album made up of 13 cuts divided into three parts. It tells the tale of the Toltec, a Native American concept of a group of people who have been all over the Earth, existing within different cultures throughout the centuries. This edition of Toltec has 2 bonus tracks "Longwalker Speaks 17min ver" & "True Horizon". Jon Anderson’s profile will be high around the release of this album due in part to his extensive European tour and also as part of Yes he will be celebrating the bands fortieth anniversary in 2008.
Jon Anderson/Watching The Flags That Fly ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'After the Storm')
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Watching The Flags Fly is a collection of songs recorded in 1990, intended for the second ABWH album. Some of which went on to become well known, such as 'Take the Water to the Mountain' which appeared on the YES Union album. These songs have been traded amongst the large and devoted Yes and Jon Anderson fan base under the title 'Dialogue/We Make Believe' in much lower sound quality. The quality of this release has been improved for this release.
Asia featuring John Payne/Scandinavia ....import CD $18.99
John Payne has more than paid his dues in the rock business over the last twenty five years having worked with a number of high profile artists such as Roger Daltrey singing backing vocals on Roger's album Under A Raging Moon. He was also briefly the vocalist with ELO II. However for fifteen years John Payne was perhaps best know as the vocalist and bassist with British Rock Band Asia. In that time John wrote and produced seven studio albums that found success across the world including the albums Aqua, Aria, Arena, Aura and Silent Nation. He also played countless concerts with the band in Europe America, South America and Asia. Scandinavia as the name suggests is a live album recorded in Scandinavia whilst Asia were guests on the Dio tour. The performance featured here is one of the last performances to feature the line up of John Payne, Geoff Downes, Guthrie Govan and Jay Schellen. This in concert recording features the classic Asia songs Heat Of The Moment, Sole Survivor, Time Again, Wildest Dreams and Only Time Will Tell. Alongside these classic tracks are two tracks from the bands then current album Silent Witness, What About Love and Silent Witness. John Payne has recently enjoyed a high profile tour as part of Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of War Of The Worlds and is set to record a new album under the title of Asia featuring John Payne later in 2008.
Kevin Ayers and The Whole World/Hyde Park Free Concert 1970 ....import CD $18.99
Kevin Ayers: define as you please, the songs, the singer. The Whole World: organist David Bedford, saxophonist Lol Coxhill, bassist Mike Oldfield, and on this occasion, drummer Robert Wyatt. Whilst the BBC sessions broadcast other sides of the Whole World that produced their classic Shooting at the Moon album, this summer 1970 Hyde Park Free Concert recording brings to life a deliriously heavy, heady rock experience in overdrive! How else to handle Kevin's Soft Machine classics Did It Again and Why Are We Sleeping. Arguably, few other groups from this era offered such eclectic musical experiences and personalities, occasioned by legendary lapses of public professionalism. Restored as fully as possible from a two track copy, Hyde Park Free Concert 1970 is presented with the fond endorsement of a former festival Jester. "That was a happy band!" ~ Robert Wyatt 2007
The Crimson Jazz Trio/King Crimson Songbook Vol 1 ....import CD $16.99
(excerpt from 'Starless')
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Very, very few players have covered King Crimson repertoire and no-one of prominence (other than The Schizoid Band and Andrew Keeling’s orchestral arrangements) has attempted more than one or two pieces. There have been honourable renditions & representations but, until now, without significantly adding to my understanding of Crimson material. The CJ3 have respectfully & irreverently taken 8 Crimson classics, repositioned them in the musical spectrum, and delivered their first Songbook with superb musicianship in service to wit & invention. I have heard, as if for the first time, Schizoid, TOAPP, Catfood, Starless, Ladies Of The Road, I Talk To The Wind, Red & Matte Kudasai. Ian Wallace provides personal hotline & Crimson-juice authority to the Trio, although anyone unfamiliar with Ian's jazz passion & experience may be surprised by what is going on here. O for a shabby & smoke-free jazz club to sit back & savour The CJ3 in living sonic colour. O for someone to persuade Ian, Jody Nardone & Tim Landers to climb into the back of a van and travel.
The Fellowship (featuring Jon Anderson)/In Elven Lands ....import CD $16.99
(excerpt from 'Dan Barliman's Jig')
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The long-expected album is now a reality! In 1999, Yes-man Jon Anderson joined with a small fellowship of recording artists to create music inspired by the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien. Wishing to make more than just a tribute album, they set out to record music that actually came from Tolkien's mythical worlds. For years, fans have awaited its release. The wait is over. This brand new studio album features songs in Elvish, English and Anglo-Saxon that reflect details gleaned from Tolkien's personal notes. Features a wide variety of ancient instruments and early-music performance practices. Collectable full-colour dig-pack art, based on designs from ancient manuscripts. Integrated booklet with lyrics and album notes. Exclusive 'early-music' cover version of the classic The Battle of Evermore.
Fish/13th Star ....import CD $18.99
(excerpt from 'Circle Line')
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13th Star is the latest studio offering from Fish and was written and recorded during what was one of the biggest personal upheavals in Fish's life. The album is a dark and reflective album although there is an optimism running throughout the album. The material from the album was premiered during the lengthy European tour to promote the album that stretched from late summer through to early December 2007 and the tracks Circle Line, Square Go, Manchmal and Dark Star will already be familiar to people who saw Fish on tour. In addition to the tour to promote the album which was produced by Calum Malcolm Fish recorded a lengthy interview featuring the album for download as a podcast. The artwork for the album was designed by long time collaborator Mark Wilkinson.
Fish/Communion ....import double CD $25.99
(excerpt from 'The Field')
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August 2007 will find Fish commencing his latest European tour which will continue through the autumn and finish in December in France. During the tour Fish will release his latest live album Communion. Communion is a double live CD and was recorded at St Mary's Church, Haddington on the Acoustic Night of the Company Convention August 2006. The double album is a 19 track set featuring a number of songs never before played live including Tara which also features Fish's daughter Tara on vocals, and rare acoustic versions performed by Fish and his full band plus special guests including Heather Findlay and Angela Gordon from Mostly Autumn and Anne-Marie Helder (ex-Karnataka) on backing vocals. The album was recorded and produced by Calum Malcolm and is housed in a deluxe 3 panel digipack. The cover artwork was designed by long time Fish and Marillion art director Mark Wilkinson. Communion is the latest in a series of hugely popular live albums released over the last seventeen years all of which have found favour with the massive Fish fan base.
Fish/Kettle of Fish ....import DVD $25.99
Kettle Of Fish is the first time on DVD for the 1998 collection of Fish tracks compiled from his various albums over a ten year period. Included on this 45 minute DVD are the videos to the chart singles for State Of Mind, Big Wedge and A Gentleman's Excuse Me with a running commentary from Fish himself. Also included is a cover version of the Argent classic Hold Your Head Up from 1992's Songs From The Mirror, an album of cover versions and Short Cut To Somewhere, the 1986 collaboration between Fish and Tony Banks from Genesis and a track which appeared on Tony's solo album Fugitive this track predates Fish's solo career by a couple of years. Also included is a photo gallery and an interview with Fish himself.
Fish/Live in Krakow Acoustic ....import DVD $29.99
This DVD was filmed in 1995 when Fish was performing acoustic sets of older familiar material such as Kayleigh, The Company, State Of Mind, Lady Let It Lie and Lavender.
Fish/Live in Krakow Electric ....import DVD $25.99
Live in Krakow Electric is the companion DVD to the Live in Krakow Acoustic and was filmed three days earlier on October 11, 1995 at the Hall of TV in Krakow, Poland
Fish/Live In Poland ....import double DVD $29.99
Continuing on the success of the release of the DVD compilation promotional videos 'Kettle of Fish', 'Sunset on Empire' the DVD is a live recording. Capturing the amazing performances of one of the UK's most creative and inspiring artists to come out of the 80's, Fish. Filmed by TV Poland on October 10th 1997 in Przemysl Poland. This stunning live performance is nothing other than blue chip! Drawing from his 20-year career Fish plays such classic songs as 'Lavender', 'Fugazi' and 'White Feather'. In addition to revisiting his Marillion days he also show cases tracks from his recent album of the day, recorded with Steve Wilson of Porcupine Tree as 'The Perception of Johnny Punter', 'What Colour is God?' and 'Goldfish and Clowns'. In addition to that he also plays some of his own standards from his extensive solo career; 'Lucky', 'A Gentleman's Excuse Me' and the haunting 'Family Business' As this recording had only been available on videotape from his fan club, The Company, we have added extra footage to the DVD. This includes a documentary entitled "A Badgers Day" filmed backstage Nov 20th 1997 in Koln, Germany and an Interview - filmed at The Studio, Haddington 2002 especially for this DVD issue. The fantastic 2 DVD set is a must for new and old fan of Fish, Marillion, Porcupine Tree and fans of REAL music the world over!!
Fish/Scattering Crows Live in Europe 2004 ....import DVD $25.99
Fish first came to the notice of music fans as the front man for neo progressive rock band Marillion. The band had secured a recording deal with EMI records in late 1982 and released their debut album Script For A Jesters Tear in 1983. Further albums including Fugazi and the massively popular Misplaced Childhhood album which spawned a number of top twenty singles including Kayleigh ensured that Marillion became on of the biggest British rock bands at the time. The bands final album featuring Fish was Clutching At Straws. Again the band toured in support of that album and following touring duties again began work on the proposed follow up. During the sessions for the follow up Fish left the band and commenced on a solo career that continues to this day. This DVD documents the tour undertaken by Fish and his band to promote his then current album Field Of Crows. In addition to including many of the key tracks from the Field Of Crows album such as Zoo Class, The Rookie and Moving Targets this concert also includes songs from previous albums such as Rain Gods With Zippos, Internal Exile and Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors. Extras include an interview filmed backstage at a concert in Malta plus the songs The Rookie and Numbers.
G.F. Fitz-Gerald & Lol Coxhill/Echoes of Duneden ....import CD $18.99
Gerry F. Fitz-Gerald is a Scottish born guitarist, possessed with kaleidoscopic imagination and commanding ability for improvisational music conversation. Lol Coxhill is a British legend, internationally recognized for his inimitable soprano saxophone sounds and situational performance art. Gerry's discography rests with his psychedelic rock masterpiece Mouseproof, a contribution for Guitar Solos II album (with Fred Frith, Derek Bailey, Hans Reichel), and Coxhill's Fleas in Custard record, while Lol's catalogue is now a published book. In 1975 the duo resided with the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, welcoming unsuspecting audiences for "An Evening of Improvised Music and Confused Humor." The concerts were beautifully recorded, and Gerry edited the many hours of music at Tom Newman's barge studio, only to have the resulting program shelved by Virgin Records. These master tapes present Lol's soprano saxophone and Gerry's electric guitar with great accuracy and presence. This is eccentric music making, presented as Three Fairy Dances, brimming with buoyancy and painted with cohesive sound colours. Echoes of Duneden invites an intimate experience to the open hearted listener.
Galahad/Empires Never Last ....import CD $17.99
'Empires Never Last' is the sixth proper Galahad studio album. This is easily Galahad's heaviest, most muscular and guitar orientated album to date. Although a lot darker both musically and lyrically from previous albums the sound is still distinctively Galahad. Keyboards still feature prominently, but the band evokes a more industrial feel at times on this album with its liberal use of sequencers, effects, samples and unusual electronic sounds. There are quieter moments, but these only serve to provide the required light and shade, there are certainly no ballads on ENL! Empires also features a few special guests including Karl Groom (Threshold) on guitar, Clive Nolan (Arena, Pendragon) on fake dulcimer and Tina Booth (Magenta) on vocals.
Steve Hillage/Germany 77 ....import DVD $29.99
Steve Hillage first came to prominence as a member of the multi-national rock band Gong. Steve appeared on successful albums such as Angels Egg, You and his final album with the band, Shamal. Steve recorded his first solo album in 1975 entitled Fish Rising. This album was recorded whilst still a member of Gong. Shortly after however, Steve and his partner Miquette Giraudy left Gong embarking on a career that continues to this day under the name System Seven. In 1976 Steve recorded the album "L" with Todd Rundgren producing. The album was a huge success and Steve subsequently formed the Steve Hillage Band which included former Jethro Tull drummer Clive Bunker and future Camel bassist Colin Bass. The band made its live debut at the Hyde Park concert staged by Queen in September 1976. Following the live debut the band played numerous live concerts including a concert in Germany in early 1977 for German television. This performance is now captured on this DVD. The track listing of this fabulous performance from the first Steve Hillage band includes: Salmon Song, Hurdy Gurdy Glissando, Hurdy Gurdy Man, Solar Musick Suite, Lunar Musick Suite, It's All Too Much, (Lunar Musick Suite)/ It's All Too Much II, Aftaglid Pt. I, Elecktrick Gypsies, Not Fade Away. The DVD also includes an exclusive interview filmed at Steve and Miquette's studio in London in January 2007 where Steve and Miquette discuss the Steve Hillage Band, the German concert and also the recording of the albums Fish Rising, 'L' and Motivation Radio.
Mainhorse/Mainhorse ....import CD $16.99
(excerpt from 'Introduction')
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Mainhorse would probably be a footnote in rock history and still be residing in the section of record collectors shops were it not for the inclusion of Swiss Keyboard player Patrick Moraz. Patrick Moraz is of course now famous as the man who replaced Rick Wakeman in Yes and recorded the Relayer album and also the man who replaced Mike Pinder in the Moody Blues. Mainhorse signed originally to Polydor Records in 1970 and released their self-titled debut in 1971. The album whilst showing immense promise enjoyed only limited success commercially and the band disbanded shortly after the album failed to catapult the band to worldwide stardom. Along with Patrick Moraz the other musician of note was Bryson Graham who would go on to play with Gary Wright in Wonderwheel and then join Wright in a re formed Spooky Tooth in 1972. The Mainhorse album is an unabashed progressive rock album and over the years has built up a sizeable fan base although its scarcity ensures that the price it commands puts it beyond the casual listener. Tracks featured are Pale Sky, Passing Years and the extended God which is considered a highlight of the album and a good showcase for the style that Patrick Moraz would go on to popularize in Refugee, Yes and his solo work. The album has never been commercially available on CD making this release its debut in that format. The album has been re mastered personally by Patrick Moraz for this release.
Man/Live at the Roundhouse 1976 ....import DVD $24.99
By 1976 Welsh wonders the Man band had been a working unit for eight years. At this point in their career the only founding member still standing was Mickey Jones. He was joined by long time drummer Terry Williams, in again out again and in again Deke Leonard,(then on his third stint of duty), keyboard player Phil Ryan, in his second stint with the band, and new boy John McKenzie on bass. The band feeling that they had gone as far as they could go decided to go out with style on a British "Farewell" tour to promote their most recent long playing platter The Welsh Connection. The tour's highlight would be a series of concerts at the London Roundhouse. Over the three days, however, the band were also filmed at the Roundhouse and the resultant film includes performances from the three days and features interviews with the band as well as the band's manager and even the hard working, put upon road crew. The band are in top form, but let's face it, when were they not in top form? In addition to the informative and hugely enlightening interviews the band perform some classic Man material including 771 551, Born With A Future, Bananas and Babe I’m Gonna Leave You. This fascinating documentary has rarely been seen since the original film was broadcast in the late seventies and gives a great insight into what the band were all about during their seventies heyday.
Man/Live in Cologne Germany 17th April 1975 ....import DVD $24.99
When this live in the studio performance was taped for German television Martin Ace had only been back in the band for just over two weeks. His recall to the ranks of Man was due to the sudden departure of the previous bassist in Man, Ken Whaley who departed just before the end of the American tour. Whilst being a member of Man during the years 1970 through 1971 Martin had been busying himself with other projects including his own band The Flying Aces. Watching this live in the studio concert however it would seem to the outsider as though it was business as usual such was the quality of the performance. The set was pretty much as it had been for the American tour and included the long time Man staples C'mon, Many Are Called But Few Get Up and Romain alongside some newer material such as Hard Way To Die which had appeared on the bands most recent album Slow Motion and the song Someone Is Calling which had surfaced during the sessions for Slow Motion but unfortunately due to the restrictions of vinyl was omitted from the final running order. There were also a couple of songs from Deke Leonard's Iceberg including A Hard Way To Live and the opener 7171-551. As has already been mentioned the band seemed incredibly at ease despite the problems caused by Ken Whaley's departure and the concert ranks amongst the best performances captured on tape of the band. This line up of Man however was only ever considered a temporary solution to the band's problems and following a tour which featured former Quicksilver Messenger Service guitarist John Cippolina and the subsequent live album entitled Maximum Darkness and a few European dates at the end of July Martin Ace headed off once more to pastures new although as history has proved it wasn't to be his last brush with the Man Band.
John Martyn/Live ....import double CD $25.99
(excerpt from 'Angeline')
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John Martyn Live was recorded at the Shaw Theatre London during the tour to promote the Apprentice album on March 31st 1990. The album features a good mix what was then recent material alongside classic older material such as May You Never, Dealer, Couldn’t Love You More, Outside In and John Wayne. Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour also features on two tracks, John Wayne and Look At That Girl which was about John Martyn's daughter who was actually in the audience at the time of the recording.
John Martyn/The Man Upstairs ....import DVD $24.99
Man Upstairs is a concert film of a John Martyn performance for German television in 1978. This performance was captured just months after John's most recent album One World had been released. The concert features four songs from that recent album (Big Muff, Small Hours, Certain Surprise and Couldn't Love You More) alongside older material from albums such as Solid Air (Solid Air, May You Never and I'd rather Be The devil), Bless The Weather (Bless The Weather, Glistening Glyndebourne and Singin' In The Rain) and Sunday's Child (One Day Without You).
Patrick Moraz/Coexistence~Libertate ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'Black Gold')
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Coexistence was Patrick's release in 1980. The album takes Patrick into the eighties and at the time was considered a very forward thinking album. The album contains nine tracks although the track Coexistence is split into four movements. The album was re issued in 1989 under the title of Libertate with all the royalties going to the charitable foundation "Terre des Hommes", a Charity Organization based in Geneva, to help the Children of newly liberated Rumania in 1989. As with the albums in this series Patrick Moraz has personally re mastered this album for release.
Patrick Moraz/ESP ....import CD $18.99
(excerpt from 'Prelude in C# Minor')
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ESP is the most recent album from Patrick Moraz. Originally released in 2003 ESP features sixteen tracks of classically inspired music all of which bear the Moraz touch on the piano. As with all the other albums in this series of re issues this album has been re mastered by Patrick Moraz for this release.
Patrick Moraz/Future Memories Live on TV ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'Eastern Sundays')
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Future Memories Live On TV was at the time considered a brave experiment. The music was performed live for a Swiss television programme and recorded directly to tape as the programme was broadcast. At one point you can even hear the television cameras moving around Patrick. The album consists of three tracks Metamorphoses, Eastern Sundays and Black Silk. As with all the albums in this re issue series Patrick Moraz has personally re mastered this album for release. Includes the bonus track Paris In A Bottle.
Patrick Moraz/Future Memories Live on TV ....import DVD $27.99
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Swiss born Patrick Moraz is probably best known in rock music circles as the man who was to play a major part in two of the world's biggest rock bands. Patrick was with Yes recording the album Relayer and touring extensively with the band between 1974 and 1976. Following this stint with Yes he would go on to play with another legendary band the Moody Blues. Patrick stayed with the Moody Blues between the years 1978 and 1991 touring the world extensively and contributing to a number of successful albums. Future Memories Live On TV was at the time considered a brave experiment. The music was performed live for a Swiss television programme and recorded directly to tape as the programme was broadcast. At one point you can even hear the television cameras moving around Patrick as he performs and in the spirit of the performance the camera and the noise generated become part of the performance. Future Memories II followed five years after the initial Future Memories Live on TV album and the album sourced from the video performance is highly regarded by the Patrick Moraz fan base. The performance this time however as well as introducing the upgrade in keyboard technology also finds Patrick getting into the spirit of the performance by dressing up in costume for a number of the pieces. This performance was also selected to be the official Swiss Nomination in Switzerland's Golden Rose/Montreux Festival in 1984. In addition to the two complete performances there is also bonus footage of Patrick filmed in November 2006 discussing the two shows and talking of the possibility of a Third Future Memories performance!
Patrick Moraz/Future Memories II ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'Video Game')
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Future Memories II followed five years after the initial Future Memories Live on TV album and this album is highly regarded by the Patrick Moraz fan base. The instrumental album has a very eighties sound and feel to it no doubt helped in part by the then keyboard technology of the time and as the titles may suggest (Video Games How Basic Can You Get and Pilot's Games) some of the pieces may have been inspired by the then popular culture of electronic arcade games. As with all the albums in this series of re issues Patrick Moraz has personally re mastered this album for release and includes two bonus tracks.
Patrick Moraz/Future Memories I and II ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'Eastern Sundays')
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(excerpt from 'Video Game')
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As can be deduced from the title this is a pairing of the first two Future Memories releases gathered together on one release. As with all the albums in the Patrick Moraz Re issue campaign this album has been re mastered for release by Patrick Moraz. It should be noted that while this compilation does include a bonus track not found on either FM I or FM II, it does not contain either album in their entirety nor the bonus tracks from those albums.
Patrick Moraz/Human Interface ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'Kyushu')
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Human Interface was originally released in 1987 and sees Patrick once again returning to electronic instrumentation. The material on this instrumental album could be considered almost mainstream and has been compared to his work with the Moody Blues although only in terms of sounds and textures with the track Light Elements considered to be one of his best works. As with the other albums in this re issue series Patrick Moraz has personally re mastered this album for release and included two bonus tracks - live performances of Stressless and Go to Ophioplomel + Intro.
Patrick Moraz/Live in Princeton ....import DVD $24.99
Patrick Moraz Live In Princeton is another live acoustic outing from Patrick Moraz. The concert took place at Westminster Choir College, Princeton, New Jersey in 1995 and captures Patrick's piano work perfectly. Tracks include Blue Monk and the Intro from Best Years Of Our Lives which was originally from The Story Of I. This release will be the first time that this performance has been released on DVD although it was previously available as a VHS. The VHS however has been unavailable for some time and is now a collector's item. The sound on the DVD has been overseen personally by Patrick Moraz as with the recent series of reissued CDs and the picture quality improved.
Patrick Moraz/Out In The Sun ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'Time for a Change')
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Out In The Sun is Patrick's second solo album and comes from 1977. It was recorded in Switzerland and Brazil and was recorded shortly after Patrick left Yes. As with The Story Of I the album has a very percussive feel throughout although the album is made up of eight individual pieces rather than the thematic piece that was The Story Of I. Featured tracks include Out In The Sun, Tentacles, Kabal and Silver Screen. As with the other solo albums in this series of re issues Patrick Moraz has personally overseen the re mastering of this album.
Patrick Moraz/Patrick Moraz ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'Jungles of the World')
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The self titled third album from Patrick Moraz is widely considered to be one of his best solo recordings. The album has a theme running through it the concept being the primitive culture against the modern culture. The album is largely instrumental and features the track Temples Of Joy which would subsequently appear on the Bruford Moraz album Flags some years later. Another track from that album Karu appears for the first time on this album in a different arrangement. As with all the albums in the Patrick Moraz re issue series Patrick Moraz III has been re mastered personally by Patrick Moraz for this release.
Patrick Moraz/Resonance ....import CD $18.99
Resonance was the first album of the new millennium to come from Patrick. The album is another solo piano album from Patrick and was considered both critically and by the fan base as a highly regarded piece of work. As with all the albums in the series of Patrick Moraz re issues Patrick Moraz has personally re mastered this album for releases
Patrick Moraz/Story of I ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'Incantation')
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The Story Of I was Patrick’s debut solo album and recorded in late 1975 during a period when all the members of Yes embarked on solo projects. The album was a concept piece based around a story Patrick had written. Musically the album features Latin and rock rhythms in fact the entire album has a very percussive feel to it. One of the featured musicians on the album alongside Patrick is well known session drummer Andy Newmark. Other featured musicians on the album are jazz drummer Alphonse Mouzon and bassist Jeff Berlin. The Story Of I is part of an extensive reissue campaign through 2006 that will see all Patrick’s back catalogue albums receive a new release through Voiceprint. To this end Patrick has personally overseen the re master of all the albums in the catalogue.
Patrick Moraz/Timecode ....import CD $17.99
1984's Timecode continues the series in the re issue of Patrick Moraz’s back catalogue. This album is considered by many to be possibly the most pop oriented release from Patrick Moraz although it rather depends on your definition of the word pop. The album features Bill Bruford on electronic percussion on the track Life In The Underworld. Other tracks to feature on this album are No Sleep Tonight and Black Brains Of Positronic Africa. As with all the albums in this series of re issues Patrick Moraz has personally re mastered this album for release. It also includes the bonus tracks No Sleep Tonight Remix and Black Brains of Positronic Africa Remix.
Patrick Moraz/Windows of Time ....import CD $17.99
(excerpt from 'Initiations')
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Although well known for his virtuosi
