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Originally posted by verslibre verslibre wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

^ I've never seen anyone pay so much attention to RW's discography, what is it, how many days have you listened so far, aren't you bored, want to listen to something else? 

I do not understand listeners who do long marathons, I rarely can do it, I rarely stick with the same artist listening days on end. I do not understand how you can do it... Confused

Paul is doing this because he said he has never listened to Rick's solo discography. So he's hearing these albums for the first time.

If you've not seen anyone "pay so much attention," it's only because nobody dedicated a single thread to this. Wink

fifty something RW albums in10 days or so, I'd probably lose my marbles... LOL
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

You can have the pleasure of listening to all of Buckethead & Phrozenlight's gazillion albums. In the meantime, I'm now about halfway through Rick Wakeman's huge discography, so only about another 58 albums to go before the end of the month, then it'll be time to move on to a Brian Auger marathon.  Smile

I'm already looking forward to that. Thumbs Up
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

fifty something RW albums in10 days or so, I'd probably lose my marbles... LOL

I'd feel the same trying to do that with Klaus Schulze (his 80s output was not very good) or Buckethead, who I like, but I don't feel like I need fifty albums by. Some of his stuff's the definition of self-indulgent.

Diff'rent strokes! Wink
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  5 stars Can You Hear Me? (1996) - The glorious combination of Rick's dynamic keyboards, Chrissie Hammond's angelic vocals and the heavenly choir, elevate this inspirational and devotional album up into the stratosphere. Even an atheist will love this album! Thumbs Up Heart
 
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"A remix and in some cases rerecording of the original songs from Prayers. Much better all round but again the choir is not what it should be and so one day when I'm rich I'll re-record them again!!! Some great vocal work from Chrissie Hammond as always."
 
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"If you have a faith then this is certainly something you should have. That's why I did it and that's why I have it!"
 
 
 
Review by Barry Cohen on 22nd December 1999:-
 

"One of the greatest recordings of all time in my humble opinion. This masterpiece by Rick is, simply put, a breath taking array of spiritual songs which give me the chills every time I listen to it. The band, vocals by the ever great Chrissie Hammond, Rick's use of different keyboards and the infusion of the choir create a feeling of peace, hope, and inspiration. Highly recommended to anyone who is spiritually inclined or not, because the music alone will just sweep you away."

 
 


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Originally posted by verslibre verslibre wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

You can have the pleasure of listening to all of Buckethead & Phrozenlight's gazillion albums. In the meantime, I'm now about halfway through Rick Wakeman's huge discography, so only about another 58 albums to go before the end of the month, then it'll be time to move on to a Brian Auger marathon.  Smile

I'm already looking forward to that. Thumbs Up
Me too! Brian Auger also has quite an extensive discography, although he should be a doddle to complete compared to Rick Wakeman's seemingly endless list of albums. Smile
 
I'll maybe do a Brian Auger tribute thread and select a favourite song from each album, just like this thread. Wink
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Originally posted by verslibre verslibre wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

fifty something RW albums in10 days or so, I'd probably lose my marbles... LOL

I'd feel the same trying to do that with Klaus Schulze (his 80s output was not very good) or Buckethead, who I like, but I don't feel like I need fifty albums by. Some of his stuff's the definition of self-indulgent.

Diff'rent strokes! Wink
I'm guessing Cristi isn't a Rick Wakeman fan. Tongue
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by verslibre verslibre wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

fifty something RW albums in10 days or so, I'd probably lose my marbles... LOL

I'd feel the same trying to do that with Klaus Schulze (his 80s output was not very good) or Buckethead, who I like, but I don't feel like I need fifty albums by. Some of his stuff's the definition of self-indulgent.

Diff'rent strokes! Wink
I'm guessing Cristi isn't a Rick Wakeman fan. Tongue

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I wasn't speaking in riddles anyway. LOL
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Says the Cat with the Fiddle! LOL
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 4 stars Vignettes (with Adam Wakeman) (1996) - A nice selection of Pop/Rock ballads with Adam Wakeman on vocals for the first time.
 
Rick's Perspective
 
"In the style of Memories of a Victorian Age this is a very pleasant middle of the road album that again is ideal for that romantic evening. Some lovely sounds and melodies on this album."
 
Rick's Verdict
 
"Really worth a listen. I really must organise a romantic evening so I can play it too!!!!!"
 
Waiting Alone (video courtesy of Rick Wakeman) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoIDt_C5y1LvT9pV5-MrpgQp9XI3P8-zP
 
 
Review by Mats Landstrom on 24th September 1997:-
 
"A rather "poppy" album. The instrumentals are straightforward and the songs with vocals sound like American radio-rock especially the songs sung by Adam. The sound is also a little too safe for my taste. And there are no "dangerous" musical adventures at all on the album. So, a little uninteresting but not bad is my verdict."
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Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by verslibre verslibre wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

^ I've never seen anyone pay so much attention to RW's discography, what is it, how many days have you listened so far, aren't you bored, want to listen to something else? 

I do not understand listeners who do long marathons, I rarely can do it, I rarely stick with the same artist listening days on end. I do not understand how you can do it... Confused

Paul is doing this because he said he has never listened to Rick's solo discography. So he's hearing these albums for the first time.

If you've not seen anyone "pay so much attention," it's only because nobody dedicated a single thread to this. Wink

fifty something RW albums in10 days or so, I'd probably lose my marbles... LOL
That's 60 RW albums listened to so far (or 61 if you include the Norman Wisdom album), but I still have a long way to go to reach The Red Planet. Smile
 
I was only Going Slightly Mad when I listened to all of Queen's albums, but I haven't lost my marbles just yet listening to Rick Wakeman, although listening to The World of Wisdom album almost drove me mad. Wink


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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

Originally posted by verslibre verslibre wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

^ I've never seen anyone pay so much attention to RW's discography, what is it, how many days have you listened so far, aren't you bored, want to listen to something else? 

I do not understand listeners who do long marathons, I rarely can do it, I rarely stick with the same artist listening days on end. I do not understand how you can do it... Confused

Paul is doing this because he said he has never listened to Rick's solo discography. So he's hearing these albums for the first time.

If you've not seen anyone "pay so much attention," it's only because nobody dedicated a single thread to this. Wink

fifty something RW albums in10 days or so, I'd probably lose my marbles... LOL
That's 60 RW albums listened to so far (or 61 if you include the Norman Wisdom album), but I still have a long way to go to reach The Red Planet. Smile

good for you, whatever floats your boat LOL
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

That's 60 RW albums listened to so far (or 61 if you include the Norman Wisdom album), but I still have a long way to go to reach The Red Planet. Smile

When you finally land on Mars, you'll realize the voyage was more than worth it!
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Originally posted by verslibre verslibre wrote:

Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

That's 60 RW albums listened to so far (or 61 if you include the Norman Wisdom album), but I still have a long way to go to reach The Red Planet. Smile

When you finally land on Mars, you'll realize the voyage was more than worth it!
I have a feeling I'm really going to like Rick's latest album, so I'm sure the long journey to Mars will be worth it. Smile
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Not too long ago I picked up the Yes friends and relatives double cd. There's a Rick Wakeman track on there called "ice." Does anyone know what Rick album that's originally from? 
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Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Not too long ago I picked up the Yes friends and relatives double cd. There's a Rick Wakeman track on there called "ice." Does anyone know what Rick album that's originally from? 

When this song came on just now it sounded a bit familiar. A long time ago I taped "the time machine" from a Yes friend of mine and so I figured it might be from that album and low and behold it was. So I just answered my own question. I'm not sure why they picked that song for this compilation album though. 


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^ The Stage Collection is listed on PA amongst Rick Wakeman's compilation albums. Smile
 
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4 stars The Seven Wonders of the World (1995) - The Seven Wonders are brought to life in spectacular symphonic style, with dramatic narration by Garfield Morgan (Chief Inspector Frank Haskins in The Sweeney).
 
Rick's Perspective
 
"I really like a lot of this album as there is some really good all round playing and some nice thematic melodies and solos. The problem was that I always knew it was never going to get any airplay or publicity and so sadly I had to watch it fail to become the 8th wonder of the world."
 
Rick's Verdict
 
"One of the best of the instrumental prog rock albums that I have produced. Well worth a listen."
 
Pharos of Alexandria (video courtesy of Wm. Thomas Sherman) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoIDt_C5y1Lt43ZgoLm4C773jIxoZWiyj
 
 
Review by Mats Landstrom on 24th September 1997:-
 

"Wonderful! Instrumental except for the narration at the beginning of each piece describing the 7 ancient wonders of the world. This is in the same class as 70's works like Criminal Record or Six Wives only with a more modern sound. The arrangements chosen are so beautiful and each tune really has its own character. Some are soft and laid back and others powerful and full of musical climaxes. I wish Rick makes more of this kind."




I never got to buy this album, but I saw phisically available once a Lord of the Rings album, which as far as I understand is basically this album renamed, and without narrations... as I understand it, they used 6 of the 7 songs from this albums (plus 3 from another purely piano album), and I have no idea if Ric was aware of this being done, or if it was just the record company looking for some moneymaking when the LotR movies hit big.
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

Originally posted by Cristi Cristi wrote:

^ I've never seen anyone pay so much attention to RW's discography, what is it, how many days have you listened so far, aren't you bored, want to listen to something else? 

I do not understand listeners who do long marathons, I rarely can do it, I rarely stick with the same artist listening days on end. I do not understand how you can do it... Confused

Au Contraire! I'm not bored in the slightest.  I've been listening to Rick Wakeman's albums practically non-stop since New Year's Day (that's 58 albums so far), and I've never had so much fun in all my life, so I suppose I must have led a sheltered life. Tongue
 
The music of Rick Wakeman is tremendously varied too, so you just never know what to expect from one album to the next. It could be Symphonic Prog; Pop/Rock; New Age; Classical; or even comedy with Norman Wisdom. Smile
 
And then there's the hidden gems, like the 5-star album above:- Fields of Green. Thumbs Up Heart





I'm glad it's being done, Rick really deserves the attention, and doesn't really get much of it, even here. For me he is just the embodiment of prog.
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Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Originally posted by AFlowerKingCrimson AFlowerKingCrimson wrote:

Not too long ago I picked up the Yes friends and relatives double cd. There's a Rick Wakeman track on there called "ice." Does anyone know what Rick album that's originally from? 

When this song came on just now it sounded a bit familiar. A long time ago I taped "the time machine" from a Yes friend of mine and so I figured it might be from that album and low and behold it was. So I just answered my own question. I'm not sure why they picked that song for this compilation album though. 
If I remember rightly in Paul's post about this, Rick said "Ice" was his best ever song (or something like that).
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  5 stars Can You Hear Me? -

"One of the greatest recordings of all time in my humble opinion. "
 
 
Blimey - these guys really don't hold back with their reviews!
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Originally posted by Psychedelic Paul Psychedelic Paul wrote:

  5 stars Can You Hear Me? -

"One of the greatest recordings of all time in my humble opinion. "
 
 
Blimey - these guys really don't hold back with their reviews!
Can You Hear Me is definitely one of Rick Wakeman's greatest recordings. I gave the original "Prayers" album a 5-star rating too, and the re-recorded version sounds even better. You don't have to be religious to enjoy the album, but it helps. Smile
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