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Tag Archives: Illusion
ILLUSION – Everywhere You Go
March 31, 2023
Edsel 2023 No use in thinking what is done or what will be: a definitive roundup of the shimmering oeuvre by a British band who turned miracles into mirage. The story of various musical flocks that flew from THE YARDBIRDS’ … Continue reading
Posted in Reissues
Tagged folk rock, Illusion, Jane Relf, Jim McCarty (UK), John Hawken, Louis Cennamo, prog rock, Renaissance
All ILLUSION Records Make A Box Set
December 10, 2022
Too often overlooked in favor of more shallow collectives, ILLUSION will forever stay in the memory of those who happened to hear songs like “Isadora” or “Madonna Blue” at least once, and it’s a pity that too many a listener … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged Illusion, Jane Relf, Jim McCarty (UK), John Hawken, Louis Cennamo
RENAISSANCE ILLUSION – Through The Fire
June 7, 2017
Spiral 2001 / Angel Air 2017 Spiritual rekindling of old flame to warm up one’s karma and give samsara a new tune. From THE YARDBIRDS’ “Shape Of Things” on, ‘s wonder at the ways of the world and personal philosophy … Continue reading
Posted in Reissues
Tagged art rock, Dzal Martin, Illusion, Jane Relf, Jim McCarty (UK), John Hawken, Louis Cennamo, Renaissance
Interview with JIM McCARTY (THE YARDBIRDS) – Part 3
June 1, 2014
– The second ILLUSION album doesn’t fall so far behind the first one to me, because it uses the same formula: it starts with “Madonna Blue” in the way the first one begins with “Isadora.” Well, in a way maybe … Continue reading
Tagged Box Of Frogs, Illusion, Jim McCarty (UK), Renaissance, The Yardbirds
Interview with JIM McCARTY (THE YARDBIRDS) – Part 2
June 1, 2014
– Were you interested in things like Afro-beat that Fela Kuti did? Yes, I liked all that world music and I always liked the music from [Bob] Marley: it was great. I loved Ali Farka Touré and all that music, really good. … Continue reading
Tagged Box Of Frogs, Illusion, Jim McCarty (UK), Renaissance, The Yardbirds
