Los Angeles, CA - Alan Davey, the brilliantly creative musician/songwriter/producer perhaps best known for being the protégé of Motörhead’s Lemmy as well as filling Lemmy’s leather boots as the bassist for space rock icons Hawkwind, is an astoundingly exhaustive artist. Just this year, Davey has overseen the release of new singles by his superstar project Hawkestrel that featured Rick Wakeman, Pat Travers and electronic violinist Shankar (Peter Gabriel, Frank Zappa) as well as the release of a 3-album set from his side project Pre-Med. And now comes the release of a 4CD collection of home studio recordings, awesomely dubbed Four-Track Mind. With recordings that date back to the mid-‘80s all the way up to this decade, Four-Track Mind will give the listener a glimpse into the creative evolution of this amazingly adventurous artist. Packaged in a deluxe clamshell box with individual wallets for each disc along with a 12-page booklet with detailed liner notes and vintage photos, this is a box set that no Alan Davey fan should be without!
Davey has this to say about the collection: “Rarely do musicians ever release their learning curves of writing, mixing, and production skills, with all the clicks and pops and unedited flaws, but I thought people would find it interesting to see how I evolved my style and sound over the years. From a 4-track cassette machine, here are 60+ demos of many of my songs and some not yet used!”
Four-Track Mind will be available on both CD and digital everywhere starting May 22!
Tracks: DISC 1 1. Spiritual Modulator (1986) 2. R.E.M. Time (1986) 3. Chinese Whispers (1986) 4. Transient (1986) 5. Slumber Head (1986) 6. Dragon Chaser (1986) 7. Hypno Trip (1986) 8. In A Sphere (1986) 9. E-On Strings (1986) 10. Wind Of Ghosts (1987) 11. Dark Light (1987) 12. Moody Motion (1987) 13. Flight To Andromeda (1987) 14. Sunrise Assassins (1988) 15. Moonstone (1988) 16. Dragon Chaser (1988) 17. Sword Of The East (1988) 18. A Shot In The Dark (Motor Pink Head) (1988)
DISC 2 1. Spiritual Modulator 2. The Call 3. Fire Tribe 4. Return To... 5. Simulator 6. Chased 7. Dragon Chaser 8. Drive 9. On Acid Bass! 10. Hitze Seeker V 11. Of Wings 12. Out Of My Box 13. Robby's Rap 14. Jigging 15. The Noise 16. Abab Fed 17. Backwards Thru Water 18. Tribal Daze
DISC 3 1. Lost In The Smoke 2. Snake Charmer 3. Up And Up 4. The Animal 5. Deep Space Rock 6. Don't Fret 7. From The Deep 8. Blue Shift 9. OSC Squared 10. Stan's Middle 8 11. Astron Belt 12. Special Place 13. Received 14. Fear At Night 15. Endoparasitoid 16. Wave Upon Wave 17. Space To Go
DISC 4 1. Greenback Massacre 2. Shahadah 3. Many Voices 4. Bird Nebula 5. Creamy 6. Holosuite Program 7. Assimilation 8. Alien Fingers 9. The Wind 10. Be Still 11. Magic B 12. LGM 13. In The Game 14. Reality Foil
Los Angeles, CA - Alan Davey, the brilliantly creative musician/songwriter/producer perhaps best known for being the protégé of Motörhead’s Lemmy as well as filling Lemmy’s leather boots as the bassist for space rock icons Hawkwind, is an astoundingly exhaustive artist. Just this year, Davey has overseen the release of new singles by his superstar project Hawkestrel that featured Rick Wakeman, Pat Travers and electronic violinist Shankar (Peter Gabriel, Frank Zappa) as well as the release of a 3-album set from his side project Pre-Med. And now comes the release of a 4CD collection of home studio recordings, awesomely dubbed Four-Track Mind. With recordings that date back to the mid-‘80s all the way up to this decade, Four-Track Mind will give the listener a glimpse into the creative evolution of this amazingly adventurous artist. Packaged in a deluxe clamshell box with individual wallets for each disc along with a 12-page booklet with detailed liner notes and vintage photos, this is a box set that no Alan Davey fan should be without!
Davey has this to say about the collection: “Rarely do musicians ever release their learning curves of writing, mixing, and production skills, with all the clicks and pops and unedited flaws, but I thought people would find it interesting to see how I evolved my style and sound over the years. From a 4-track cassette machine, here are 60+ demos of many of my songs and some not yet used!”
Four-Track Mind will be available on both CD and digital everywhere starting May 22!
Tracks:
DISC 1
1. Spiritual Modulator (1986)
2. R.E.M. Time (1986)
3. Chinese Whispers (1986)
4. Transient (1986)
5. Slumber Head (1986)
6. Dragon Chaser (1986)
7. Hypno Trip (1986)
8. In A Sphere (1986)
9. E-On Strings (1986)
10. Wind Of Ghosts (1987)
11. Dark Light (1987)
12. Moody Motion (1987)
13. Flight To Andromeda (1987)
14. Sunrise Assassins (1988)
15. Moonstone (1988)
16. Dragon Chaser (1988)
17. Sword Of The East (1988)
18. A Shot In The Dark (Motor Pink Head) (1988)
DISC 2
1. Spiritual Modulator
2. The Call
3. Fire Tribe
4. Return To...
5. Simulator
6. Chased
7. Dragon Chaser
8. Drive
9. On Acid Bass!
10. Hitze Seeker V
11. Of Wings
12. Out Of My Box
13. Robby's Rap
14. Jigging
15. The Noise
16. Abab Fed
17. Backwards Thru Water
18. Tribal Daze
DISC 3
1. Lost In The Smoke
2. Snake Charmer
3. Up And Up
4. The Animal
5. Deep Space Rock
6. Don't Fret
7. From The Deep
8. Blue Shift
9. OSC Squared
10. Stan's Middle 8
11. Astron Belt
12. Special Place
13. Received
14. Fear At Night
15. Endoparasitoid
16. Wave Upon Wave
17. Space To Go
DISC 4
1. Greenback Massacre
2. Shahadah
3. Many Voices
4. Bird Nebula
5. Creamy
6. Holosuite Program
7. Assimilation
8. Alien Fingers
9. The Wind
10. Be Still
11. Magic B
12. LGM
13. In The Game
14. Reality Foil
Los Angeles, CA - Hawkestrel, the project headed by former Hawkwind bassist Alan Davey, proudly presents a very special triple album collection of recordings by Davey’s prog rock side project, Pre-Med, led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Danny Faulkner! Based in the UK, Faulkner and Pre-Med have been drawing rave reviews from critics who called their debut album “a killer album jam-packed with lush, swirling synths, hypnotic instrumentals, and classic Hawkwind ballads!” This 3CD set, entitled Hawkestrel Presents Pre-Med, comes packaged in a deluxe 8-panel digipak with ultra cool retro sci-fi artwork plus a full booklet with liner notes and photos. It collects together for the first time ever 3 previously released albums, 2006’s Medication Time, 2008’s The Truth About Us and 2013’s Einstein’s Day Off. The release will be available everywhere on May 8 courtesy of Purple Pyramid Records, the prog rock imprint of Cleopatra Records, Inc.
And in welcome news, this special collection will be paving the way for a brand new studio album from Pre-Med expected later this year. Davey shares these thoughts on the forthcoming project, “The new Pre-Med album has begun with original members Danny, Steve, Eamon and myself back in the circle. It’ll be an emotional album and will touch your soul cause it’s gonna be real. In the meantime, here’s a great new anthology to get to know the amazing Pre-Med music!”
Tracks: DISC 1: Medication Time 1. Detox Train 2. Up All Night 3. No Smoking 4. Invisible Spies 5. Man Eggs From Mars 6. Higher 7. Inner Doors 8. What's Your Name 9. Once Upon A Line 10. Medication Time
DISC 2: The Truth About Us 1. Cerebral Escape 2. Wallpaper Warriors 3. The Crowning Of The Acid King 4. 5HTP 5. Death Of A Star 6. The Truth About Us 7. The Demented Man 8. Has The Whole World Gone Insane 9. Debouch
DISC 3: Einstein's Day Off 1. Bang Goes The Theory 2. Cern 3. The God Particle 4. The Robonaut Project 5. Fear Is Temporary 6. Einstein's Day Off 7. Biosphere 8. The Stargazer's Apprentice 9. Energise 10. Fragile Ship 11. The Event Horizon
Los Angeles, CA - Hawkestrel, the project headed by former Hawkwind bassist Alan Davey, proudly presents a very special triple album collection of recordings by Davey’s prog rock side project, Pre-Med, led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Danny Faulkner! Based in the UK, Faulkner and Pre-Med have been drawing rave reviews from critics who called their debut album “a killer album jam-packed with lush, swirling synths, hypnotic instrumentals, and classic Hawkwind ballads!” This 3CD set, entitled Hawkestrel Presents Pre-Med, comes packaged in a deluxe 8-panel digipak with ultra cool retro sci-fi artwork plus a full booklet with liner notes and photos. It collects together for the first time ever 3 previously released albums, 2006’s Medication Time, 2008’s The Truth About Us and 2013’s Einstein’s Day Off. The release will be available everywhere on May 8 courtesy of Purple Pyramid Records, the prog rock imprint of Cleopatra Records, Inc.
And in welcome news, this special collection will be paving the way for a brand new studio album from Pre-Med expected later this year. Davey shares these thoughts on the forthcoming project, “The new Pre-Med album has begun with original members Danny, Steve, Eamon and myself back in the circle. It’ll be an emotional album and will touch your soul cause it’s gonna be real. In the meantime, here’s a great new anthology to get to know the amazing Pre-Med music!”
Tracks:
DISC 1: Medication Time
1. Detox Train
2. Up All Night
3. No Smoking
4. Invisible Spies
5. Man Eggs From Mars
6. Higher
7. Inner Doors
8. What's Your Name
9. Once Upon A Line
10. Medication Time
DISC 2: The Truth About Us
1. Cerebral Escape
2. Wallpaper Warriors
3. The Crowning Of The Acid King
4. 5HTP
5. Death Of A Star
6. The Truth About Us
7. The Demented Man
8. Has The Whole World Gone Insane
9. Debouch
DISC 3: Einstein's Day Off
1. Bang Goes The Theory
2. Cern
3. The God Particle
4. The Robonaut Project
5. Fear Is Temporary
6. Einstein's Day Off
7. Biosphere
8. The Stargazer's Apprentice
9. Energise
10. Fragile Ship
11. The Event Horizon
Available for pre-order now and will be released Jun 20, 2020
This amazing 17 disc set, captures not only all the studio albums from IONA but features almost the same amount of music again on a Companion Disk for each album. These companion discs, which Dave Bainbridge has personally overseen the assembly of are included; rare and unreleased studio recordings, different mixes, original demo recordings from when the songs were first written, plus new (mainly instrumental) recordings of many Iona songs featuring all Iona band members from each era of the bands history. Below is the provisional track listing to the “companion disks”. Additional tracks still being added at the time of writing.
In addition to the extra audio content of the box, also included is:
24 page A4 Booklet (full of previously unseen photos of the band and recently written sleeve notes to accompany each disc) Signed and Numbered certificate Reproduction memorabilia, Reproduction publicity photos, Poster.
Watch the promotional video:
IONA COMPANION AUDIO DISK
Turning Tide (remastered from original 2 track DAT master tape) Flight of the Wild Goose 1 (Dave's original demo) Flight of the Wild Goose (original album version - remastered from original 2 track mixtape). The Island (Jo’s original demo) The Island (original album version - remastered from original 2 track mixtape) White Sands (Dave's original demo) Dancing on the Wall (original demo) Dancing on the Wall (original album version - remastered from original 2 track mixtape) A'Machair (original album version - remastered from original 2 track mixtape) Vision of Naran (original demo) Vision of Naran (remastered from original 2 track DAT master tape) Beijing (Dave original demo) Iona (Jo’s original demo) Iona (remastered from original 2 track DAT master tape) Trilogy (first Iona studio demo version, which includes some sections not used on the album) Here I Stand (original version with piano) Columcille (with Electric guitar playing the melody!)
THE BOOK OF KELLS COMPANION AUDIO DISK
Kells Opening Theme (original demo) Revelation 1(early demo) Man - Vocal section 1 (demo, wordless vocal) Man - Vocal section 2 (demo, wordless vocal) Tree of Life (which became Mark the Lion) The River Flows (early demo) Faithful Heart (remastered from original 2 track mixtape) Virgin & Child (solo harp version) John the Eagle (demo, recorded on the Isle of Mull 1991) Kells Theme (Dave original demo) Kells Theme Jig! (Dave original demo) Eternity (Kensington Temple heavenly choir with new keyboards) Warrior of the Wasteland (studio recording with additional overdubs) Lost Tribe (demo March 1991) Harp & Whistle idea (demo March 1991) Watching You (demo). Sax / Keys Improvisation (demo September 1990, plus new additional keys). My Town (studio demo with new additional overdubs) Hard Way to Learn (demo with Frank violin - recorded on the Isle of Mull. in 1991) Reilig Orain (demo) Whistle & Keys Atmospheric (recorded on the Isle of Mull 1991)
BEYOND THESE SHORES COMPANION AUDIO DISK Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
Bird of Heaven (alternate vocal section - demo early 1993) Bird of Heaven (2007 remix) Machrie Moor (solo harp version) Burning Like Fire (rehearsal, Acton, London, early 1993) Beachy Head (rehearsal, Acton, London, early 1993) Murlough Bay (Jo's original demo, early 1993) Frippertronics (with Robert Fripp)
JOURNEY INTO THE MORN COMPANION AUDIO DISK Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
Bi-Se I Mo Shuil Part1 (Dave's original demo Feb 1995) Everything Changes (original completely different version, recorded during Kells album sessions) Journey into the Morn (2007 new arrangement & recording, featuring Roine Stolt) Frippertronics (with Robert Fripp) Moya Brennan & Joanne Hogg Vocal Loops
OPEN SKY COMPANION AUDIO DISK Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
Woven Cord (rehearsal take, including slow section not on the album version. Recorded at Joanne’s, Ireland 10/98) Wave after Wave (Dave & Jo's original demo Otley 3/99) Hinba (Jo’s original demo) Songs of Ascent Part 1 (Dave's early demo) Lament for the World (Dave & Jo's demo of this piece) Jo Hymn Tune idea (demo) A Dhia Gheigil (Angel of God) (Beautiful vocal version of this track, originally considered for inclusion on the album) Jo Song of Hope Vocal loops (from Open Sky album studio recording) I Cannot Understand (Dave & Jo song idea) Columba Poem song idea (Jo & Dave improvising around Columba’s 6th century creation poem) The Spacious Firmament (Jo & Dave working on a song idea which ended up on Jo’s first solo album) Voices (Jo Layered Vocals) Vocal Harmonies & Keys (nice layering of Joanne’s vocals over Dave’s chord progression)
THE CIRCLING HOUR COMPANION AUDIO DISK Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
How Wonderful (original Jo & Dave demos, recorded late ’90’s in Ireland) Spirit of God (this version recorded in 2006 for BBC's Songs of Praise) Almighty Father Who Dost Give (this version recorded in 2006 for BBC's Songs of Praise)
ANOTHER REALM COMPANION AUDIO DISK Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
All that we Have ever dreamed (recorded in July 2011. Troy plays low whistle on this demo, Jo piano, Dave keys & mixing) Jo & Dave Improvisation (Spontaneous improvisation, recorded at Open Sky Studio on 11th January 2011) Don’t Look Back (recorded October 2009 at Joanne’s, this was the original demo of what became White Horse) Dave & Martin Improvisation 1 (Spontaneous improvisation, recorded 14th December 2010) Gotta Lift Our Eyes Up (recorded in October 2009 at Joanne’s, another song considered for ‘Another Realm’) Dave & Martin Improvisation 2 Valley of Decision (recorded in October 2009 at Joanne’s, another song considered for ‘Another Realm’) Dave & Martin Improvisation Pipes Free What a Day (recorded in February 2010 at Joanne’s, another track considered for ‘Another Realm’) Dave & Martin Improvisation Pipes Hymn-like And the Angels Dance (single mix) Slow Air ( Martin & Dave - Recorded in February 2010 at Joanne’s)
THE SOUND WORLD OF IONA Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
Featuring newly recorded, mainly instrumental tracks, with contributions from all past Iona band members
White Sands (Nick Beggs & Dave Bainbridge) Shell of Speech (Tim Harries with Dave Bainbridge. Based on sound samples from the Journey into the Morn album) I Will Give My Love and Apple (Dave Bainbridge solo piano version) Edge of the World (Mike Haughton & Dave Bainbridge) Air from France (Martin Nolan & Dave Bainbridge) Luke - the Calf (Dave Bainbridge guitar version) Táimse im Chodladh (Martin Nolan & Dave Bainbridge) Today (Dave Bainbridge solo piano version) Beyond These Shores (with special guest Sally Minnear) Beijing (widescreen remix) Plus other new recordings tbc, featuring David Fitzgerald, Terl Bryant, Frank Van Essen, Troy Donockley, Martin Neil, Phil Barker & Sally Minnear
Formed in 1989, IONA took their name from the small island off the west coast of Scotland. From the beginning, their aim was to write spiritual, atmospheric, yet uplifting music that would stir the emotions, weaving complex patterns that echo the intricate knot work of the great Celtic artists. Often inspired by the great figures of the Celtic Golden Age such as Columba, Aidan, Brendan and Patrick, IONA's music is as timeless as the message that reaches out to us across the centuries.
Uniquely combining rock / folk / progressive / ethnic and ambient elements with the crystalline voice of Joanne Hogg as their focus, IONA created 'a blaze of colours and textures...all the sounds fusing into a single, yearning, heartfelt beautiful cry.'
IONA built up a formidable reputation as a great live band with their incredible musicianship and disarmingly humorous banter and were noted for their timeless and innovative studio recordings. They released 7 acclaimed studio albums, four live albums (three doubles, plus one with The All Souls Orchestra), a beautifully illustrated 4 cd box set and two DVDs. Their last album, the 2cd ‘Edge of the World - Live in Europe’ was released in 2013.
Five years on from the bands last live performance and the decision to cease touring and recording “for the foreseeable future” comes ‘The Book of Iona’, the first of a series of Iona box set releases from Gonzo Multimedia. Including all the bands official studio albums, ‘The Book of Iona’ also features companion disks unique to each album, containing previously unreleased songs, original demos, alternate mixes and much more, all personally collated by founder member and band producer Dave Bainbridge. On top of this is included a cd of newly recorded (mainly instrumental) versions of Iona songs featuring performances from all previous Iona band members.
The band are thrilled that Iona’s music will once again be available to reach new listeners in search of innovative and emotive words and music that touches the soul. The ’wild goose' is indeed flying again.
Available for pre-order now and will be released Jun 20, 2020
This amazing 17 disc set, captures not only all the studio albums from IONA but features almost the same amount of music again on a Companion Disk for each album. These companion discs, which Dave Bainbridge has personally overseen the assembly of are included; rare and unreleased studio recordings, different mixes, original demo recordings from when the songs were first written, plus new (mainly instrumental) recordings of many Iona songs featuring all Iona band members from each era of the bands history. Below is the provisional track listing to the “companion disks”. Additional tracks still being added at the time of writing.
In addition to the extra audio content of the box, also included is:
24 page A4 Booklet (full of previously unseen photos of the band and recently written sleeve notes to accompany each disc) Signed and Numbered certificate Reproduction memorabilia, Reproduction publicity photos, Poster.
Watch the promotional video:
IONA COMPANION AUDIO DISK
Turning Tide (remastered from original 2 track DAT master tape)
Flight of the Wild Goose 1 (Dave's original demo)
Flight of the Wild Goose (original album version - remastered from original 2 track mixtape).
The Island (Jo’s original demo)
The Island (original album version - remastered from original 2 track mixtape)
White Sands (Dave's original demo)
Dancing on the Wall (original demo)
Dancing on the Wall (original album version - remastered from original 2 track mixtape)
A'Machair (original album version - remastered from original 2 track mixtape)
Vision of Naran (original demo)
Vision of Naran (remastered from original 2 track DAT master tape)
Beijing (Dave original demo)
Iona (Jo’s original demo)
Iona (remastered from original 2 track DAT master tape)
Trilogy (first Iona studio demo version, which includes some sections not used on the album)
Here I Stand (original version with piano)
Columcille (with Electric guitar playing the melody!)
THE BOOK OF KELLS COMPANION AUDIO DISK
Kells Opening Theme (original demo)
Revelation 1(early demo)
Man - Vocal section 1 (demo, wordless vocal)
Man - Vocal section 2 (demo, wordless vocal)
Tree of Life (which became Mark the Lion)
The River Flows (early demo)
Faithful Heart (remastered from original 2 track mixtape)
Virgin & Child (solo harp version)
John the Eagle (demo, recorded on the Isle of Mull 1991)
Kells Theme (Dave original demo)
Kells Theme Jig! (Dave original demo)
Eternity (Kensington Temple heavenly choir with new keyboards)
Warrior of the Wasteland (studio recording with additional overdubs)
Lost Tribe (demo March 1991)
Harp & Whistle idea (demo March 1991)
Watching You (demo).
Sax / Keys Improvisation (demo September 1990, plus new additional keys).
My Town (studio demo with new additional overdubs)
Hard Way to Learn (demo with Frank violin - recorded on the Isle of Mull. in 1991)
Reilig Orain (demo)
Whistle & Keys Atmospheric (recorded on the Isle of Mull 1991)
BEYOND THESE SHORES COMPANION AUDIO DISK Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
Bird of Heaven (alternate vocal section - demo early 1993)
Bird of Heaven (2007 remix)
Machrie Moor (solo harp version)
Burning Like Fire (rehearsal, Acton, London, early 1993)
Beachy Head (rehearsal, Acton, London, early 1993)
Murlough Bay (Jo's original demo, early 1993)
Frippertronics (with Robert Fripp)
JOURNEY INTO THE MORN COMPANION AUDIO DISK Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
Bi-Se I Mo Shuil Part1 (Dave's original demo Feb 1995)
Everything Changes (original completely different version, recorded during Kells album sessions)
Journey into the Morn (2007 new arrangement & recording, featuring Roine Stolt)
Frippertronics (with Robert Fripp)
Moya Brennan & Joanne Hogg Vocal Loops
OPEN SKY COMPANION AUDIO DISK Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
Woven Cord (rehearsal take, including slow section not on the album version. Recorded at Joanne’s, Ireland 10/98)
Wave after Wave (Dave & Jo's original demo Otley 3/99)
Hinba (Jo’s original demo)
Songs of Ascent Part 1 (Dave's early demo)
Lament for the World (Dave & Jo's demo of this piece)
Jo Hymn Tune idea (demo)
A Dhia Gheigil (Angel of God) (Beautiful vocal version of this track, originally considered for inclusion on the album)
Jo Song of Hope Vocal loops (from Open Sky album studio recording)
I Cannot Understand (Dave & Jo song idea)
Columba Poem song idea (Jo & Dave improvising around Columba’s 6th century creation poem)
The Spacious Firmament (Jo & Dave working on a song idea which ended up on Jo’s first solo album)
Voices (Jo Layered Vocals)
Vocal Harmonies & Keys (nice layering of Joanne’s vocals over Dave’s chord progression)
THE CIRCLING HOUR COMPANION AUDIO DISK Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
How Wonderful (original Jo & Dave demos, recorded late ’90’s in Ireland)
Spirit of God (this version recorded in 2006 for BBC's Songs of Praise)
Almighty Father Who Dost Give (this version recorded in 2006 for BBC's Songs of Praise)
ANOTHER REALM COMPANION AUDIO DISK Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
All that we Have ever dreamed (recorded in July 2011. Troy plays low whistle on this demo, Jo piano, Dave keys & mixing)
Jo & Dave Improvisation (Spontaneous improvisation, recorded at Open Sky Studio on 11th January 2011)
Don’t Look Back (recorded October 2009 at Joanne’s, this was the original demo of what became White Horse)
Dave & Martin Improvisation 1 (Spontaneous improvisation, recorded 14th December 2010)
Gotta Lift Our Eyes Up (recorded in October 2009 at Joanne’s, another song considered for ‘Another Realm’)
Dave & Martin Improvisation 2
Valley of Decision (recorded in October 2009 at Joanne’s, another song considered for ‘Another Realm’)
Dave & Martin Improvisation Pipes Free
What a Day (recorded in February 2010 at Joanne’s, another track considered for ‘Another Realm’)
Dave & Martin Improvisation Pipes Hymn-like
And the Angels Dance (single mix)
Slow Air ( Martin & Dave - Recorded in February 2010 at Joanne’s)
THE SOUND WORLD OF IONA Complete running order to be confirmed, but including:
Featuring newly recorded, mainly instrumental tracks, with contributions from all past Iona band members
White Sands (Nick Beggs & Dave Bainbridge)
Shell of Speech (Tim Harries with Dave Bainbridge. Based on sound samples from the Journey into the Morn album)
I Will Give My Love and Apple (Dave Bainbridge solo piano version)
Edge of the World (Mike Haughton & Dave Bainbridge)
Air from France (Martin Nolan & Dave Bainbridge)
Luke - the Calf (Dave Bainbridge guitar version)
Táimse im Chodladh (Martin Nolan & Dave Bainbridge)
Today (Dave Bainbridge solo piano version)
Beyond These Shores (with special guest Sally Minnear)
Beijing (widescreen remix)
Plus other new recordings tbc, featuring David Fitzgerald, Terl Bryant, Frank Van Essen, Troy Donockley, Martin Neil, Phil Barker & Sally Minnear
Formed in 1989, IONA took their name from the small island off the west coast of Scotland. From the beginning, their aim was to write spiritual, atmospheric, yet uplifting music that would stir the emotions, weaving complex patterns that echo the intricate knot work of the great Celtic artists. Often inspired by the great figures of the Celtic Golden Age such as Columba, Aidan, Brendan and Patrick, IONA's music is as timeless as the message that reaches out to us across the centuries.
Uniquely combining rock / folk / progressive / ethnic and ambient elements with the crystalline voice of Joanne Hogg as their focus, IONA created 'a blaze of colours and textures...all the sounds fusing into a single, yearning, heartfelt beautiful cry.'
IONA built up a formidable reputation as a great live band with their incredible musicianship and disarmingly humorous banter and were noted for their timeless and innovative studio recordings. They released 7 acclaimed studio albums, four live albums (three doubles, plus one with The All Souls Orchestra), a beautifully illustrated 4 cd box set and two DVDs. Their last album, the 2cd ‘Edge of the World - Live in Europe’ was released in 2013.
Five years on from the bands last live performance and the decision to cease touring and recording “for the foreseeable future” comes ‘The Book of Iona’, the first of a series of Iona box set releases from Gonzo Multimedia. Including all the bands official studio albums, ‘The Book of Iona’ also features companion disks unique to each album, containing previously unreleased songs, original demos, alternate mixes and much more, all personally collated by founder member and band producer Dave Bainbridge. On top of this is included a cd of newly recorded (mainly instrumental) versions of Iona songs featuring performances from all previous Iona band members.
The band are thrilled that Iona’s music will once again be available to reach new listeners in search of innovative and emotive words and music that touches the soul. The ’wild goose' is indeed flying again.
Los Angeles, CA - Todd Rundgren’s cult prog/art rock outfit Utopia released a mere handful of studio albums in several incarnations starting in 1974 before retiring in the early ‘80s. Yet the band has managed to maintain an intensely devout fanbase that enthusiastically flocked to sold out performances when Rundgren revived the act for a national tour in 2018. The seed of that extraordinarily successful reunion lay in a charitable act years earlier when Rundgren’s longtime friend, songwriting partner and founding member of the original Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, Moogy “Mark” Klingman, fell ill. As Klingman’s health deteriorated and his medical bills began to pile up, Todd Rundgren’s Utopia reformed for special benefit engagements to raise money for their dear friend. The result was an astounding coming together in music and a spirit of compassion as former Utopia members, including Mr. Klingman himself, stepped on the stage behind their leader, Todd Rundgren, and gave the fans an incredible concert, one they wouldn’t soon forget.
Now, a new box set collects together both the audio and video of the January 2011 Todd Rundgren’s Utopia reunion show as well as the November show later that year recorded just a few days after Klingman’s passing. The entire box, titled Benefit For Moogy Klingman, is a multi-media treasure trove featuring 4 audio discs and 2 DVDs with special features that include interviews with the band members and a gorgeous booklet with extensive liner notes and photos. The box is set to be released on May 1 courtesy of Purple Pyramid Records, a division of Cleopatra Records, Inc.
Track List: DISC 1: CD Highline Ballroom - New York, NY - January 29, 2011 1. Moogy's Boogie 2. Never Never Land 3. Crying In The Sunshine 4. Lady Face 5. Dust In The Wind 6. Utopia Theme 7. Freak Parade 8. Another Life 9. The Ikon
DISC 2: CD Highline Ballroom - New York, NY - January 29, 2011 1. Heavy Metal Kids 2. The Wheel 3. Set Me Free 4. Do Ya 5. Last Ride 6. Just One Victory 7. Sons Of 1984 8. (You Got To Have) Friends
DISC 3: CD Peekskill Performing Arts Center - Peekskill, NY - November 18, 2011 1. Utopia Theme 2. Freak Parade 3. Heavy Metal Kids 4. Another Life 5. Something's Coming 6. The Seven Rays
DISC 4: CD Peekskill Performing Arts Center - Peekskill, NY - November 18, 2011 1. Do Ya 2. The Wheel 3. The Ikon 4. Freedom Fighters 5. Just One Victory
DISC 5: LIVE CONCERT DVD from Highline Ballroom DISC 6: LIVE CONCERT DVD from Peekskill Performing Arts Center
Los Angeles, CA - Todd Rundgren’s cult prog/art rock outfit Utopia released a mere handful of studio albums in several incarnations starting in 1974 before retiring in the early ‘80s. Yet the band has managed to maintain an intensely devout fanbase that enthusiastically flocked to sold out performances when Rundgren revived the act for a national tour in 2018. The seed of that extraordinarily successful reunion lay in a charitable act years earlier when Rundgren’s longtime friend, songwriting partner and founding member of the original Todd Rundgren’s Utopia, Moogy “Mark” Klingman, fell ill. As Klingman’s health deteriorated and his medical bills began to pile up, Todd Rundgren’s Utopia reformed for special benefit engagements to raise money for their dear friend. The result was an astounding coming together in music and a spirit of compassion as former Utopia members, including Mr. Klingman himself, stepped on the stage behind their leader, Todd Rundgren, and gave the fans an incredible concert, one they wouldn’t soon forget.
Now, a new box set collects together both the audio and video of the January 2011 Todd Rundgren’s Utopia reunion show as well as the November show later that year recorded just a few days after Klingman’s passing. The entire box, titled Benefit For Moogy Klingman, is a multi-media treasure trove featuring 4 audio discs and 2 DVDs with special features that include interviews with the band members and a gorgeous booklet with extensive liner notes and photos. The box is set to be released on May 1 courtesy of Purple Pyramid Records, a division of Cleopatra Records, Inc.
Track List:
DISC 1: CD Highline Ballroom - New York, NY - January 29, 2011
1. Moogy's Boogie
2. Never Never Land
3. Crying In The Sunshine
4. Lady Face
5. Dust In The Wind
6. Utopia Theme
7. Freak Parade
8. Another Life
9. The Ikon
DISC 2: CD Highline Ballroom - New York, NY - January 29, 2011
1. Heavy Metal Kids
2. The Wheel
3. Set Me Free
4. Do Ya
5. Last Ride
6. Just One Victory
7. Sons Of 1984
8. (You Got To Have) Friends
DISC 3: CD Peekskill Performing Arts Center - Peekskill, NY - November 18, 2011
1. Utopia Theme
2. Freak Parade
3. Heavy Metal Kids
4. Another Life
5. Something's Coming
6. The Seven Rays
DISC 4: CD Peekskill Performing Arts Center - Peekskill, NY - November 18, 2011
1. Do Ya
2. The Wheel
3. The Ikon
4. Freedom Fighters
5. Just One Victory
DISC 5: LIVE CONCERT DVD from Highline Ballroom
DISC 6: LIVE CONCERT DVD from Peekskill Performing Arts Center
Rare archival studio & live recordings consisting of alternate mixes, demos and rehearsals
The year 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of music legends America. America Records is proud to release in early June the ultimate 8-disc Anniversary Box Set “Half Century.” Produced for release and Compiled by Jeff Larson for America Archives, Containing CD's of rare archival studio recordings consisting of alternate mixes, demos and rehearsals, including several previously unreleased tracks ranging from 1970 - 2000. Along with the re-mastered Bremen 1973 in studio performance and two CD's of Radio Interviews providing an audio overview of the band's career, along with a DVD of Super 8 “Home Movies” (1972-1975) to give fans a behind the scenes look at the early years of this enduring band.
Founding members, Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell (along with former band mate Dan Peek) met in high school in London in the late 1960s and quickly harmonized their way to the top of the charts on the strength of their signature song “A Horse With No Name.” America became a global household name and paved the way with an impressive string of hits following the success of their first #1 single. Forty plus years later, these friends are still making music together, touring the world and thrilling audiences with their timeless sound.
From their formative years, America has been a band capable of transcending borders with its uplifting music and positive message. Embracing a rainbow of divergent cultures, America's audiences continue to grow, comprising a loyal legion of first, second and third generation fans, all bearing testament to the group's enduring appeal.
“I think that the ingredients of the America sound are the basic fundamentals that translate internationally,” explains Beckley. “The Italians are huge fans of dance music, but they also love a ballad - they're romantic at heart. It's the same in the Far East. A lot of times in these countries, we see people singing along, and they don't really know what the words mean. Music is truly the international language.”
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Disc 1: London Demos 1970: All Previously Unreleased
Early demos from the Fall of 1970 of the trio preceding their first Warner Bros self-titled album. This set represents the most complete set to date from this era recorded between several iconic London studios of the time.
1) Children (Dick James Session)
2) Riverside (Chalk Farm)
3) Rainy Day (Polydor Studios)
4) Here (Chalk Farm)
5) Satan (Polydor Studios)
6) Bummer (Chalk Farm)
7) Sea of Destiny (Chalk Farm)
8) How Long (Chalk Farm)
9) James Holladay (Dick James Session)
10) Children (Chalk Farm)
Disc 2: Bremen 1973 (Live on Air) – First Time Remastered Audio Release (Only previously available as a DVD)
An on-air live recording of the Trio from 1973, in-between the albums “Hat Trick” and “Holiday.” This recording has been remastered for the first time and includes all the un-edited studio banter.
1) Ventura Highway (Live)
2) I Need You (Live)
3) Don't Cross The River (Live)
4) A Horse With No Name (Live)
5) Moon Song (Live)
6) Lonely People (Live)
7) Wind Wave (Live)
8) Rainbow Song (Live)
9) Tin Man (Live)
10) California Revisited (Live)
11) Green Monkey (Live)
Disc 3: The Caribou Sessions 1976 - All Previously Unreleased
Rehearsals, outtakes, and demos from February1976 for the album “Hideaway,” recorded at the famed Caribou Ranch Studios in the Rockies - Nederland, Colorado. These recordings provide a “you are there” experience as these songs were being formed on their initial takes.
1 She's A Liar (Outtake / Alternate Mix)
2 Amber Cascades (Alternate Early Mix)
3 Today's The Day (Outtake / Walkthrough)
4 Lovely Night (Outtake / Take 1 Session
5 Hideaway PT 1 (Early Band Outtake)
6 Watership Down (Alternate Mix)
7 Letter (Alternate Mix)
8 Lovely Night (Buzz Studio Demo)
9 Jet Boy Blue (Outtake / Alternate Mix)
10 Who Loves You (Alternate Mix)
11 Caribou (Outtakes Montage)
12 I'm New In Town –(Buzz Studio Demo)
Disc 4: The Poison Oak Sessions 1981: All Previously Unreleased
In 1981, between the album “Alibi” (1980) and “View From The Ground” (1982), the band recorded several songs at Dewey's home studio, Poison Oak, in Northern California. This set contains early incarnations and alternate versions of songs released on later America albums as well as unheard songs that have been in the vault until now.
1. Sailors and Seagulls (unheard song)
2. Look at Me Now (Early Version)
3. My Dear (Early Version)
4. Sometimes Lovers (Early Version)
5. All The People - Whole Wide World (Early Version)
6. Coming On (unheard song)
7. Now I Want Your Love (unheard song)
8. Inspector Mills (Early Version)
9. China Sea (unheard song)
Bonus Tracks:
10. Doesn't The Time (unheard song)
11. Someday Forever (unheard song)
Disc 5: The Alternate 90's Plus: All Previously Unreleased
Alternate mixes from the albums “Hourglass” (1994) and “Human Nature” (1998) along with unreleased songs that came before, in-between and after these official releases.
1. Young Moon (mix without inst. intro)
2. Call of the Wild (Alternate Early Mix)
3. Sleeper Train (Alternate Early Mix)
4. Ports of Call ((Alternate Early Mix)
5. Mirror to Mirror (Alternate Early Mix)
6. Whole Wide World (Alternate Early Mix)
7. Hope (unheard song)
8. The Hills Are Green (unheard song)
9. Horse (Interlude)
10. From A Moving Train (Single Version - edited shorter intro)
11. Wheels Are Turning (unheard song)
12. Town and Country (unheard song)
13 Moment To Moment (Alternate Mix)
14. Wednesday Morning (unheard song)
15. Oloololo (unheard song)
16. Overwhelming World (Alternate Mix)
17. Moment to Moment (Alternate Mix)
18. Hot Town (unheard song)
19. Pages (Alternate Early Mix)
20. If It Is The End (Previously Unreleased)
21. Remembering (New 2020)
Discs 6 & 7 America on the Radio - All Previously Unreleased
Various radio interviews stemming from 1974 - 2000's which provides a narrative and unique overview to their long career.
America Radio Interviews and Promo - The 70's
America Radio Interviews and Promo - The 80's
America Radio Interviews and Promo - The 90's - 2000's
EXCLUSIVE TO THE BOX SET!
Disc 8 – America - Home Movies (DVD)- All Previously Unreleased
“Home Movies” is all previously unreleased footage from the bands personal archive. A collection of very, “fly on the wall” footage, these films provide an amazing insight into the band, shot between 1972 and 1975, showing behind the scenes footage of, “Hat Trick at Home”, early attempts at making home making of music videos and various on the road activities. These films give the viewer an amazing view of historical events as they unfolded. To any America fan, the ultimate access all area’s time machine.
This DVD is EXCLUSIVE to this box set and will not be available beyond it.
Film 1) America Hat Trick at home 1: Rooftop Jam - Green Monkey - 1973 Kings Road, Los Angeles, CA
Film 2) America Hat Trick at home 2: Goodbye – 1973 Kings Road, Los Angeles, CA
Film 3) America Hat Trick at home 3: Sandman – 1973 Kings Road, Los Angeles, CA
Film 4) America Hat Trick at home 4: Hat Trick Rehearsal - 1973 Kings Road, Los Angeles, CA
Film 5) America: Bremen Behind The Scenes - 1973 (No Audio) Bremen, Germany
Film 6) America: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 1 – 1973 Los Angeles, CA
Film 7) America: Air Studios - London Misc. Footage - 1974 London, England
Film 8) America: Airplane High Jinx 1 - 1974 (No Audio) In the Air
Film 9) America: Airplane High Jinx 2 – 1975 In the Air
Film 10) America: Tour Plane Interview – 1975 On the Ground
Trevor Rabin had a hugely successful career in his native South Africa as part of what would be considered a teenybop band entitled Rabbitt. Whilst the band had much domestic success, outside of South Africa nobody knew who they were so Trevor Rabin left the band and South Africa and headed for London where he was signed up as a solo artist. He made three good and well-received rock albums before teaming up with the remnants of YES and forming a band called Cinema. Cinema with the addition of Jon Anderson would become the latest edition of YES in 1983 scoring with the massively successful album 90125. Trevor recently finished several successful tours with YES featuring Anderson, Rabin, Wakeman and, along with YES, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.
His collaborations include working with Seal, Michael Jackson, Manfred Mann, Tina Turner, Bob Dylan and Paul Rodgers to name a few.
He has received numerous awards including eleven BMI Film and TV Awards, a Grammy, a Lifetime Achievement Award (Los Angeles Music Awards), a Career Achievement Award (Temecula International Film Festival), and Gold Medal for Excellence in Film Music Award (Park City Film Festival).
Trevor has since become one of the most sought-after film composers in the business, with 34 films to date. He has created music that crosses barriers and genres that have made him one of the premier composers of contemporary music. As a guitarist, keyboardist, singer, songwriter, producer or recording engineer Trevor has established himself as a leader in the contemporary music field.
Box Set Contents:
Disc 1 - Beginnings Disc 2 - Face to Face Disc 3 - Wolf Disc 4 - Can't Look Away. Disc 5 - Can't Look Away bonus tracks Disc 6 - 90124 Disc 7 - Live in Boston 1989 part 1 Disc 8 - Live in Boston 1989 part 2 Disc 9 - Lost Soundtracks Vol. 1 - Jack Frost. Disc 10 - Lost Soundtracks Vol. 2
also includes Signed and Numbered Certificate 24 page A4 Photo Book, “The Making of Wolf” 24 page A4 Photo Book, “The Can't Look Away photo Session” A3 Poster 4 x 10” x 8” Reproduction Promotional Photos Reproduction Press Cuttings
Disc 1 - Beginnings
Getting To Know You Better 4:12 Stay With Me 3:49 I Love You 5:01 Love Alone 2:13 Love Life 4:01 Fantasy 3:19 Painted Picture 3:36 Could There Be 4:27 Live A Bit 4:44 Red Desert 3:38
Beginnings Bonus Tracks
Getting To Know You Better (single edit) 3:20 Stay With Me (single edit) 3:18
Disc 2 - Face to Face
I'll Take The Weight 3:56 Don't You Ever Lose 4:00 I'm Old Enough (To Make You A Woman) 4:10 The Wanderer 3:48 You 2:40 Now 4:50 The Ripper 3:48 Candy's Bar 4:02 Always The Last One 5:06
Face to Face Bonus Tracks
Don't You Ever Lose (single edit) 3:19
Disc 3 - Wolf
Open Ended 3:25 Heard You Cry Wolf 5:43 Do Ya Do Ya Want Me 3:30 Stop Turn 4:05 Lost In Love 3:45 Looking For A Lady (Wolfman) 4:41 Pain 4:35 Take Me To A Party 3:38 She's Easy 4:26 Long Island 3:41
Disc 4 - Can't Look Away
I Can't Look Away 7:19 Something To Hold On To 5:05 Sorrow (You Heart) 4:28 Cover Up 5:17 Promises 5:54 Etoile Noir 1:03 Eyes Of Love 6:53 I Don't Think It Would Last 4:05 Hold On To Me 4:42 Sludge 2:28 I Miss You Now 5:38 The Cape 2:57
Disc 5 - Can’t Look Away bonus tracks
Sorrow (Your Heart) (Edit) 3:28 I Can't Look Away (Edit) 5:04 Something To Hold On To (Demo Version) 4:15 Dan Neer Promotional Interview (Questions and Answers) 22:42 Dan Neer Promotional Interview (Answers Only) 19:05
Disc 6 - 90124
Hold On (Demo 1981) 6:19 Changes (Demo 1981) 3:11 Moving In 5:31 Would You Feel My Love 5:00 Where Will You Be (Demo 1991) 5:06 Owner Of A Lonely Heart (Demo 1981) 7:01 Walls (Demo 1990) 4:20 Promenade 1:44 Love Will Find A Way 3:29 Miracle Of Life 6:56 Cinema (Demo 1981) 4:31
Disc 7 - Live in Boston 1989 part 1 - 05 December 1989 (Previously Unreleased)
Cover Up Sorrow (Your Heart) Cry Wolf Changes Etoile Noir/Eyes Of Love Solly's Beard Something To Hold On To
Disc 8 - Live in Boston 1989 part 2
Carry On/Promises Sludge Can't Look Away Make It Easy Owner Of A Lonely Heart Love Will Find A Way Outroduction
Disc 9 - Lost Soundtracks Vol. 1 - Jack Frost (Previously Unreleased)
Frostbite The Snowball Fight It's Snowing Magic Harmonica Miss Him Too The Cabin Goodbye The J Shot Frost In Medford Charlie Boy
Disc 10 - Lost Soundtracks Vol. 2 (Previously Unreleased)
Remember The Titans Grace Banger Sisters Prague A Beautiful Mind Trailer Remembrance Friendship Sunrise Gettysburg
Trevor Rabin had a hugely successful career in his native South Africa as part of what would be considered a teenybop band entitled Rabbitt. Whilst the band had much domestic success, outside of South Africa nobody knew who they were so Trevor Rabin left the band and South Africa and headed for London where he was signed up as a solo artist. He made three good and well-received rock albums before teaming up with the remnants of YES and forming a band called Cinema. Cinema with the addition of Jon Anderson would become the latest edition of YES in 1983 scoring with the massively successful album 90125. Trevor recently finished several successful tours with YES featuring Anderson, Rabin, Wakeman and, along with YES, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.
His collaborations include working with Seal, Michael Jackson, Manfred Mann, Tina Turner, Bob Dylan and Paul Rodgers to name a few.
He has received numerous awards including eleven BMI Film and TV Awards, a Grammy, a Lifetime Achievement Award (Los Angeles Music Awards), a Career Achievement Award (Temecula International Film Festival), and Gold Medal for Excellence in Film Music Award (Park City Film Festival).
Trevor has since become one of the most sought-after film composers in the business, with 34 films to date. He has created music that crosses barriers and genres that have made him one of the premier composers of contemporary music. As a guitarist, keyboardist, singer, songwriter, producer or recording engineer Trevor has established himself as a leader in the contemporary music field.
Box Set Contents:
Disc 1 - Beginnings
Disc 2 - Face to Face
Disc 3 - Wolf
Disc 4 - Can't Look Away.
Disc 5 - Can't Look Away bonus tracks
Disc 6 - 90124
Disc 7 - Live in Boston 1989 part 1
Disc 8 - Live in Boston 1989 part 2
Disc 9 - Lost Soundtracks Vol. 1 - Jack Frost.
Disc 10 - Lost Soundtracks Vol. 2
also includes
Signed and Numbered Certificate
24 page A4 Photo Book, “The Making of Wolf”
24 page A4 Photo Book, “The Can't Look Away photo Session”
A3 Poster
4 x 10” x 8” Reproduction Promotional Photos
Reproduction Press Cuttings
Disc 1 - Beginnings
Getting To Know You Better 4:12
Stay With Me 3:49
I Love You 5:01
Love Alone 2:13
Love Life 4:01
Fantasy 3:19
Painted Picture 3:36
Could There Be 4:27
Live A Bit 4:44
Red Desert 3:38
Beginnings Bonus Tracks
Getting To Know You Better (single edit) 3:20
Stay With Me (single edit) 3:18
Disc 2 - Face to Face
I'll Take The Weight 3:56
Don't You Ever Lose 4:00
I'm Old Enough (To Make You A Woman) 4:10
The Wanderer 3:48
You 2:40
Now 4:50
The Ripper 3:48
Candy's Bar 4:02
Always The Last One 5:06
Face to Face Bonus Tracks
Don't You Ever Lose (single edit) 3:19
Disc 3 - Wolf
Open Ended 3:25
Heard You Cry Wolf 5:43
Do Ya Do Ya Want Me 3:30
Stop Turn 4:05
Lost In Love 3:45
Looking For A Lady (Wolfman) 4:41
Pain 4:35
Take Me To A Party 3:38
She's Easy 4:26
Long Island 3:41
Disc 4 - Can't Look Away
I Can't Look Away 7:19
Something To Hold On To 5:05
Sorrow (You Heart) 4:28
Cover Up 5:17
Promises 5:54
Etoile Noir 1:03
Eyes Of Love 6:53
I Don't Think It Would Last 4:05
Hold On To Me 4:42
Sludge 2:28
I Miss You Now 5:38
The Cape 2:57
Disc 5 - Can’t Look Away bonus tracks
Sorrow (Your Heart) (Edit) 3:28
I Can't Look Away (Edit) 5:04
Something To Hold On To (Demo Version) 4:15
Dan Neer Promotional Interview (Questions and Answers) 22:42
Dan Neer Promotional Interview (Answers Only) 19:05
Disc 6 - 90124
Hold On (Demo 1981) 6:19
Changes (Demo 1981) 3:11
Moving In 5:31
Would You Feel My Love 5:00
Where Will You Be (Demo 1991) 5:06
Owner Of A Lonely Heart (Demo 1981) 7:01
Walls (Demo 1990) 4:20
Promenade 1:44
Love Will Find A Way 3:29
Miracle Of Life 6:56
Cinema (Demo 1981) 4:31
Disc 7 - Live in Boston 1989 part 1 - 05 December 1989 (Previously Unreleased)
Cover Up
Sorrow (Your Heart)
Cry Wolf
Changes
Etoile Noir/Eyes Of Love
Solly's Beard
Something To Hold On To
Disc 8 - Live in Boston 1989 part 2
Carry On/Promises
Sludge
Can't Look Away
Make It Easy
Owner Of A Lonely Heart
Love Will Find A Way
Outroduction
Disc 9 - Lost Soundtracks Vol. 1 - Jack Frost (Previously Unreleased)
Frostbite
The Snowball Fight
It's Snowing
Magic Harmonica
Miss Him Too
The Cabin
Goodbye
The J Shot
Frost In Medford
Charlie Boy
Disc 10 - Lost Soundtracks Vol. 2 (Previously Unreleased)
Remember The Titans
Grace
Banger Sisters
Prague
A Beautiful Mind Trailer
Remembrance
Friendship
Sunrise
Gettysburg
3CD / 1 Blu Ray / 2 X 12-Inch Vinyl Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set
**ALL PRE-ORDERS WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAW TO WIN ONE OF THREE DOUBLE VINYL TEST PRESSINGS **
• A DELUXE LIMITED EDITION BOXED SET OF THE CLASSIC ALBUM BY THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT • NEWLY REMASTERED & REMIXED FROM THE ORIGINAL MASTER TAPES BY ALAN PARSONS • FEATURING 3 CDs, 1 BLU-RAY DISC (NTSTC/ REGION FREE) & 2 x 45 RPM 12-INCH VINYL IN GATEFOLD SLEEVE • FEATURING AN ADDITIONAL 53 BONUS TRACKS DRAWN FROM ERIC WOOLFSON’S SONGWRITING DIARIES, STUDIO SESSION OUT-TAKES AND STUNNING NEW 5.1 SURROUND SOUND & STEREO MIXES FROM THE ORIGINAL MULTI-TRACK MASTER TAPES BY ALAN PARSONS AND THE PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS OF ‘DON’T ANSWER ME’ & ‘PRIME TIME’ • INCLUDES A LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED BOOK WITH NEW ESSAY FEATURING RECOLLECTIONS FROM ALAN PARSONS, THE WOOLFSON FAMILY, DAVID PATON & IAN BAIRNSON, A REPLICA POSTER & A REPRODUCTION PRESS KIT FOLDER.
Esoteric Recordings is proud to announce the release of a new re-mastered limited edition deluxe expanded boxed set of the classic album AMMONIA AVENUE by THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT.
First released in February 1984, AMMONIA AVENUE was the seventh album by THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT, the brainchild of composer, musician and manger ERIC WOOLFSON and celebrated producer and engineer ALAN PARSONS. The inspiration for the album title came from a visit Woolfson had made to the ICI Chemical plant in Billingham, England after meeting ICI chairman Sir John Harvey-Jones on a flight from New York. Upon visiting the plant, Eric Woolfson noticed a long street called Ammonia Avenue, devoid of people and trees and dominated by miles of pipes.
The album sessions featured the contribution of musicians such as Ian Bairnson (guitars), David Paton (bass), Stuart Elliott (drums) with Eric Woolfson playing keyboards and lead vocals on four of the album’s nine songs. Colin Blunstone, Chris Rainbow and Lenny Zakatek also provided lead vocals on the remaining songs. AMMONIA AVENUE would become one of the biggest selling albums for THE ALAN PARSONS PROJECT, attaining gold status in many European countries and the USA. The album featured such classic compositions as DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE, SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE and the stunning title track. AMMONIA AVENUE also spawned the hit singles ‘DON’T ANSWER ME’ (a Top Ten hit throughout Europe and in the USA) and ‘PRIME TIME’.
This deluxe edition comprises 3CDs, a Blu-Ray disc (NTSC / Region Free) and vinyl edition of a new stereo mix of AMMONIA AVENUE as two 12-inch 45rpm discs (cut at ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS). The set has been newly re-mastered from the original master tapes under the supervision of ALAN PARSONS and features an additional 53 bonus tracks drawn from ERIC WOOLFSON’s song-writing diaries, studio session out-takes and stunning new 5.1 surround sound & stereo mixes from the original multi-track master tapes by ALAN PARSONS plus the promotional videos of ‘DON’T ANSWER ME’ & ‘PRIME TIME’.
This stunning set also houses a lavish illustrated book with a new essay with unseen photos and features recollections from ALAN PARSONS, the WOOLFSON family and from musicians IAN BAIRNSON and DAVID PATON. It also includes a reproduction poster and a reproduction press kit folder. This deluxe edition of AMMONIA AVENUE is the definitive treatment of a special album. DISC ONE: CD
“AMMONIA AVENUE” ORIGINAL STEREO MIX – NEWLY RE-MASTERED 1. PRIME TIME (2020 RE-MASTER) 2. LET ME GO HOME (2020 RE-MASTER) 3. ONE GOOD REASON (2020 RE-MASTER) 4. SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE (2020 RE-MASTER) 5. DON’T ANSWER ME (2020 RE-MASTER) 6. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE (2020 RE-MASTER) 7. YOU DON’T BELIEVE (2020 RE-MASTER) 8. PIPELINE (2020 RE-MASTER) 9. AMMONIA AVENUE (2020 RE-MASTER) BONUS TRACKS 10. DON’T ANSWER ME (EARLY ROUGH MIX) 11. YOU DON’T BELIEVE (DEMO) 12. SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE (CHRIS RAINBOW VOCAL OVERDUBS) 13. SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE (ERIC GUIDE VOCAL – ROUGH MIX) 14. YOU DON’T BELIEVE (INSTRUMENTAL TRIBUTE TO THE SHADOWS) 15. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE / SPOTLIGHT (WORK IN PROGRESS) 16. AMMONIA AVENUE PART (ERIC DEMO VOCAL) 17. AMMONIA AVENUE (ORCHESTRAL OVERDUBS)
DISC TWO: CD
ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARIES
1. PRIME TIME (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 1) 2. ONE GOOD REASON (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 1) 3. ONE GOOD REASON (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 2) 4. ONE GOOD REASON (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 3) 5. ONE GOOD REASON (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 4) 6. SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY) 7. DON’T ANSWER ME (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY) 8. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 1) 9. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 2) 10. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 3) 11. AMMONIA AVENUE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 1) 12. AMMONIA AVENUE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 2) 13. AMMONIA AVENUE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 3) 14. AMMONIA AVENUE (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY 4) 15. DON’T TAKE CHANCES WITH ME (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY) 16. YOU’LL BE SURPRISED (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY) 17. WISH I WAS MILES AWAY (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY) 18. TOBY’S THEME (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY) 19. AMELIE’S THEME (ERIC’S SONGWRITING DIARY)
DISC THREE: CD
STUDIO BONUS TRACKS
1. AMMONIA AVENUE RADIO ADVERT 2. PRIME TIME (ERIC WOOLFSON DEMO VOCAL ON ROUGH MIX) 3. PRIME TIME (MUSO’S EXPERIMENTING) 4. LET ME GO HOME (ROUGH BACKING TRACK) 5. ONE GOOD REASON (ERIC WOOLFSON VOCAL WITH ROUGH MIX) 6. ONE GOOD REASON (ROUGH BACKING TRACK) 7. SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE (ROUGH BACKING TRACK) 8. DON’T ANSWER ME (ERIC WOOLFSON VOCAL WITH ROUGH MIX) 9. DON’T ANSWER ME (MUSO’S EXPERIMENTING) 10. DON’T ANSWER ME (BACKING TRACK – BEFORE PHIL SPECTOR TREATMENT AND ALTERNATIVE SAX SOLO) 11. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE (ERIC WOOLFSON DEMO VOCAL ON ROUGH BACKING TRACK) 12. YOU DON’T BELIEVE (ALAN PARSONS DEMO VOCAL ON ROUGH MIX) 13. AMMONIA AVENUE (ERIC WOOLFSON DEMO VOCAL WITH ORCHESTRAL ROUGH MIX) 14. AMMONIA AVENUE (CHRIS RAINBOW BACKING VOCALS) 15. AMMONIA AVENUE (INSTRUMENTAL SECTION ROUGH MIX) 16. AMMONIA AVENUE (ERIC WOOLFSON PIANO TAKES) 17. AP 1 (PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED BACKING TRACK)
DISC FOUR: BLU RAY 5.1 SURROUND SOUND MIX (2019) & HIGH RESOLUTION STEREO REMIX (2019) BY ALAN PARSONS
1. PRIME TIME (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 2. LET ME GO HOME (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 3. ONE GOOD REASON (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 4. SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 5. DON’T ANSWER ME (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 6. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 7. YOU DON’T BELIEVE (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 8. PIPELINE (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX) 9. AMMONIA AVENUE (5.1 SURROUND MIX / NEW STEREO MIX)
THE PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS 1. DON’T ANSWER ME (PROMOTIONAL VIDEO) 2. PRIME TIME (PROMOTIONAL VIDEO)
45 rpm 12” VINYL
“AMMONIA AVENUE” THE NEW STEREO REMIX BY ALAN PARSONS (2 x 45 RPM 12-INCH)
SIDE ONE 1. PRIME TIME 2. LET ME GO HOME 3. ONE GOOD REASON
SIDE TWO 1. SINCE THE LAST GOODBYE 2. DON’T ANSWER ME
SIDE THREE 1. DANCING ON A HIGHWIRE 2. YOU DON’T BELIEVE
