I commend :) Voyage is one of the best compilations available from keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman. Not only does this two-CD set include his most acclaimed pieces, but it also gathers material that is less renowned yet equally displays his instrumental prowess. Disc one starts off with four tracks from the famed Six Wives of Henry VIII, highlighted by the progressive weight of Catherine Howard, followed by the synthesized mysticism of Arthur and the electronic whimsy of Merlin the Magician from The Legend of King Arthur. A well-deserved 40 minutes of the second disc is drawn from Journey to the Center of the Earth, with wonderful passages from Recollection and The Battle that emphasize Wakemans keen approach of instrumentally narrating his music. The true value of Voyage lies in the lesser-known tracks that may only be familiar to die-hard fans, but are a must to uncover. Pieces like Judas Iscariot, After the Ball, and Ice Run are fabulous inclusions to this compilation, since they represent Wakemans ability to play gorgeous, softly toned pieces as well as massive synthesized blitzes. Additions like Searching for Gold and White Rock from the album of the same name symbolize Wakemans gift of producing both a setting and an atmosphere through his use of the keyboard, something that was evident in his days with the Strawbs. Detailed liner notes complete this best-of set, which would make a sound entry point for anyone interested in Rick Wakemans musical craftsmanship. DISC 1: 01. Catherine Of Aragon 02. Catherine Howard 03. Jane Seymour 04. Anne Boleyn 05. Arthur 06. Merlin The Magician 07. The Last Battle 08. White Rock 09. Searching For Gold 10. After The Ball 11. Ice Run 12. March Of The Gladiators 13. Summertime DISC 2: 01. Temperament Of Mind 02. The Journey / Recollection 03. The Battle / The Forest 04. Crime Of Passion 05. Judas Iscariot 06. Hibernation 07. Free Song 08. The Maker
Posted on: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 07:53:58 +0000
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