Tag Archives: Paul Buckmaster

Long-Forgotten Star-Strewn Rock Oratorio Prepared For Release

March 18, 2024

Religion-tinged concept albums are rarely popular, “Jesus Christ Superstar” being an exception, and still, the disappearance of a similarly styled 1977 record from most of radars doesn’t fail to surprise, given that the double-LP set “The Bible: A Rock Testament” … Continue reading

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Paul Buckmaster, Rest In Peace

November 8, 2017

Paul Buckmaster died yesterday, aged 71.  Classically trained musician, talented conductor and remarkable cello player, his arrangements and orchestrations have become the very fiber of popular music. Without Paul, Elton John’s essential albums – including pieces such as “Your Song” … Continue reading

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SPHINCTER ENSEMBLE – Harrodian Event #1

September 6, 2013

Esoteric 2013 A feast of spontaneity from 1972 with progressive movers venturing into the unknown on the wings of collective spirit. “In the moment” is the gist of any jam, but catching a mood all too often requires a sonic … Continue reading

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