David Cross was a member of King Crimson during the 1970s and the late Peter Banks was the original guitarist in YES.
The guitar and violin parts for this NEW STUDIO ALBUM were recorded on the 10th August 2010 in an afternoon of improvisation.
Of the release David Cross said “The response from the guest musicians was truly wonderful in the way that they gave their time and talent to this project and I would like to thank them on behalf of Pete and myself. They were asked to ‘interpret the music as freely and creatively as you wish’ and they have turned in incredibly skilled and inspiring performances which were not easy given the improvised nature of the starting material and the spontaneity of the structures.”
The resultant album was produced by Tony Lowe and David Cross and the guest appearances were recorded during 2018 and 2019 and Crossover features: Pat Mastelotto Tony Kaye Billy Sherwood Randy Raine-Reusch Andy Jackson Oliver Wakeman Jay Schellen Jeremy Stacey Geoff Downes
David Cross added: “When I recall the original recording session with Pete I remember his fresh almost naïve approach, his positive energy and his constant and restless search for something new. It was a joy to know Pete Banks and an honour and a privilege to play with him: I think he would be pleased with the way our album turned out.”
This is the last new album of material from the late Peter Banks, who passed away in 2013, and had wanted to see this material released.
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
Is Prog Rock really progressive anymore? How do the current Prog bands feel about the genre and its legacy? Do they feel that there is progress in the music they perform? Different Prog artists/bands are being interviewed and answer 5 questions about the current status of the Progressive Rock and its culture. This exploratory research focuses on exploring the present and the future of a music genre that survived through the years due to its innovative nature.
While most of the previous Prog books focus on historical facts of the genre, this journalistic effort is a self-criticism of the genre through the looking glass of modern and active Prog musicians. The book starts with an introduction to Prog Rock by VIAJERO INMÓVIL Records (Argentina) and the rest of the material is divided into chapters that include the musicians’ answers to the following discussion themes:
1. What is progress in Progressive Rock? 2. Is Progressive Rock really progressive? 3. Accepting other music genres as progressive music 4. Next step for the progress of Progressive Rock 5. Technology and Progressive Rock
The participating Prog artists/bands that are being interviewed: Aisles, Anubis, Ant-Bee, EchoTest, Evership, Karakorum, Kotebel, Life After Mars, Light Freedom Revival, Lars Eric Mattson, Liquid Orbit, Magenta, Mouth, Process of Illumination, RTFACT, Robert Berry, Seven Impale, Soul Enema, Sproingg, Terra Collective, Time King, Wobbler, Yang.
The book was written by Vasileios Yfantis who has also authored other thematic books on Punk, Metal and music technology. Next plans for Vasileios Yfantis include the release of a Prog musical album in 2020 and a new book on melodic rock scheduled for release during the early 2021.
About the author Vasileios Yfantis has been working in the music industry for more than 20 years as a freelance music journalist. Moreover, he holds 2 Master Degrees in Information Technology and he is a Phd candidate in University of West Attica in Greece. Vasileios has presented conference papers in both Europe and Africa. The main areas of his research interests feature: Musicology, Marketing, Information Communications Technology, Digital Entertainment Industry.
Bibliography 1. V. Yfantis, “The Commercial Exploitation Of Color As A Consumer Stimulus” (Greek Edition), Createspace, 2013. 2. V. Yfantis, “The Lost Lyrics” (Greek Edition), Createspace, 2013. 3. V. Yfantis, “Punk Goes Science: The Academic Punk Bibliography”,CreateSpace, 2014. 4. V. Yfantis, “City Streets Of Europe”, Lulu, 2017. 5. V. Yfantis, “Metal Goes Science”, Createspace 2017. 6. V. Yfantis, “Disadvantaged Populations And Technology In Music”, Createspace 2017. 7. V. Yfantis, “Hip Hop Goes Science: Volume I”, Createspace 2019.
Christopher Cross made history with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including—for the first time in Grammy history—the “Big Four” most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (also “Sailing”), and Best New Artist.
In a career spanning over five decades, Cross has sold over 10 million albums. His music has garnered five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe and five Top 10 singles.
This year, Christopher Cross is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his breakthrough debut album with a major tour featuring songs from his debut album: “Sailing,” “Ride Like the Wind,” “Say You’ll Be Mine,” and more.
Says Cross, “This tour celebrates the first chapter in what has been my life’s journey. I look forward to seeing everyone on the road.”
Tour dates*:
April 1, 2020 – Austin, TX – Paramount Theatre April 3, 2020 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theatre April 5, 2020 – Nashville, TN – Schermerhorn Symphony Center April 7, 2020 – Red Bank, NJ – Count Basie Center for the Arts April 9, 2020 – New York, NY – The Town Hall April 10, 2020 – Atlantic City, NJ – Sound Waves @ Hard Rock April 11, 2020 -Westbury, NY – NYCB Theatre April 13, 2020 – Alexandria, VA – The Birchmere Music Hall April 17, 2020 – Waukeegan, IL – Genessee Theatre April 18, 2020 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Event Center April 21, 2020 – Orlando, FL – Epcot / Walt Disney World Resort April 22, 2020 – Orlando, FL – Epcot / Walt Disney World Resort April 23, 2020 – Orlando, FL – Epcot / Walt Disney World Resort April 26, 2020 – Clearwater, FL – Capitol Theatre @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
The Stunning New Studio Album From Legendary Nektar – Released January 24, 2020, on Esoteric Antenna
Esoteric Antenna is delighted to announce the release of the stunning new studio album by the legendary band Nektar. Throughout the 1970s Nektar released a series of acclaimed albums, scoring chart success in Germany (where the British band was based) and later in the USA (where the band relocated). Following the passing of original guitarist/vocalist Roye Albrighton in 2016, fellow founder members Derek “Mo” Moore (bass, vocals), Ron Howden (drums, vocals) & Mick Brockett (lyrics, visual conceptions) reunited in late 2018 along with Randy Dembo (bass, 12-string guitar), Ryche Chlanda (guitar, vocals) & Kendall Scott (keyboards) to begin work on a new album.
Ryche Chlanda originally recorded with Nektar in 1978, and for “The Other Side” the band updated some of those ideas which evolved in the basement of Mo Moore’s house in Chatham, New Jersey. Ron Howden, Mo and Ryche collaborated on much of the music heard on the album. The 1978 unrecorded song “Skypilot” has evolved into “Skywriter” in 2020. With new lyrics by Mick, Mo and Ryche
“I’m On Fire” is the musical adaptation of a poem written by Mo for his soon-to-be wife, Nicki, during that same time period of 1978. The closing track, “Devil’s Door”, was originally performed live in 1974, but never featured on a Nektar album. Updated and recorded for this album, the song features the presence of the late Roye Albrighton on the introduction to the track, whose wonderful guitar part was taken from a live soundboard recording made in 1974.
Kendall Scott’s distinctive & versatile keyboard presence has enhanced this considerably, whilst Randy Dembo, who originally joined Nektar in 2004, brings a uniting presence on 12-string and bass guitars, rounding out the instrumental arrangements. Ron Howden has been a continual driving force of the band, weathering all versions of Nektar since its conception in 1969. With Mick Brockett now back in the fold (with his visual concepts and ideas as an essential part of the band making the music and light theatre a reality). “The Other Side” is a stunning album from a legendary band.
TRACK LISTING 1. I’m On Fire 2. SkyWriter 3. Love is / The Other Side 4. Drifting 5. Devil’s Door 6. The Light Beyond 7. Look Through me 8. Y Can’t I B more like U (2020)
Nektar US Tour Dates JANUARY 8 – Sellersville, PA (Sellersville Theater) JANUARY 9 – Kennet Square, PA (Kennet Flash) JANUARY 10 – Dunellen, NJ (NJ ProgHouse @ Roxy & Dukes) JANUARY 11 – Baltimore, MD (Orion Studio) JANUARY 12 – Baltimore, MD (Orion Studio) JANUARY 14 – New York, NY (The Iridium) JANUARY 15 – New York, NY (The Iridium) JANUARY 16 – New York, NY (The Iridium) 2 shows FEBRUARY 09 – Manchester, NH (Roxy Theater) FEBRUARY 10 – Cambridge, Boston, MA (The Middle East Upstairs) FEBRUARY 11 – Northampton, MA (The Iron Horse) FEBRUARY 12 – Pawling, NY (Daryl’s House) FEBRUARY 20 – Albany, NY (Linda WAMC) FEBRUARY 21 – Auburn, NY (Auburn Public Theater) FEBRUARY 22 – Hamburg, NY (Hamburg Palace Theater) FEBRUARY 23 – Toronto, ON (The Garrison) FEBRUARY 25 – Westland Detroit MI (The Token lounge) FEBRUARY 26 – Cleveland, OH (Beachland Ballroom) FEBRUARY 28 – Cincinnati, OH (Ludlow Garage) FEBRUARY 29 – Indianapolis, IN (Irving Theater) MARCH 01 – Chicago, IL (Reggie’s) MARCH 02 – Milwaukee WI (Shank Hall) MARCH 03 – Minneapolis, MN (Granada Theater) MARCH 04 – Kansas City KS (Record Bar) MARCH 05 – Edwardsville, IL (Wildey Theater) (SOLD OUT) MARCH 06 – Edwardsville, IL (Wildey Theater) MARCH 07 – Edwardsville, IL (Wildey Theater) 2 shows (BOTH SHOWS SOLD OUT) MARCH 08 – Fayetteville AR, (George’s Majestic Lounge)
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