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RICK WAKEMAN – Softsword

January 8, 2015

President 1991 / Esoteric 2014 Previously subtitled “King John And The Magna Charter,” the only royal-themed album that doesn’t reign. There was no glory in the rule of John the Landless, Richard the Lionheart’s successor on the throne, but his … Continue reading →

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Interview with RICK WAKEMAN

December 13, 2014

January 2014 It’s not a secret: this man has a way with words just as fine as he does with music, and he can be easily carried away with both kinds of narrative. So one can easily imagine how difficult it … Continue reading →

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RICK WAKEMAN – Out There

December 11, 2014

Music Fusion 2003 / Esoteric 2014 Starship trooper takes his crew far beyond and, at the same time, closer to home. Given his height, has always been reaching further for celestial spheres than most yet, past the ’70s, the keyboard … Continue reading →

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Rick Wakeman records for the royals

November 28, 2014

When there’s a record to be done about this or that British monarch, real or mythical, one shouldn’t go farther than to Rick Wakeman – although the legendary keyboardist made inroads into the Bohemian and Neapolitan history – but it’s … Continue reading →

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DAYS BETWEEN STATIONS – In Extremis

August 22, 2014

Days Between Stations 2013 A study on the fragility of man and a second glorious milestone from ever-transitional duo and their heavy guests. This American band’s self-titled caused a soft stir in prog circles with its alchemical melding of sophisticated … Continue reading →

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