Keith Emerson "Variations" 20 CD Box Set

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Keith Emerson “Variations” 20 CD Box Set To Launch As The Definitive Collection Of This Once In A Generation Artist
On Sale October 13, 2023
Spirit of Unicorn Music are proud to announce the release of Keith Emerson “Variations”, a 20 CD box set covering the entire career of one of the greatest musicians of all time, which will launch on October 13th, 2023.
“Keith Emerson invented progressive rock.  I know because I was there at the time.” Lee Jackson (The Nice, Jackson Heights, Refugee), Emerson’s long-time friend and one-time bandmate in The Nice, once told Prog Magazine. Keith Emerson (Emerson Lake & Palmer, The Nice, 3) is revered as a genius by both fans and fellow musicians alike.
Considered one of the greatest keyboard players of all time, this deep dive into the creative life of Emerson is divided into five parts, beginning with his early years in The Nice and Emerson Lake & Palmer. The collection then moves onto Keith’s solo albums, his sound-tracks and collaborations and finally ends with a set of stunning live performances which present his breath-taking keyboard skills to full effect.
The collection has been curated with the full involvement and blessing of the  Emerson family.  Aaron Emerson, Keith’s son, said “It is with great excitement that we can share all of Dad’s great work, expanding throughout his long career.  I hope it gives you as much joy as it has done for all of us”.
Presented in a special 10 x 10 inch box, the 20 CDs are accompanied by sleeve notes writ-ten by Jerry Ewing, Editor of PROG Magazine.  Ewing casts a magnifying glass over the immense Emerson catalogue and speaks with many of his collaborators to deliver a fasci-nating history of the man behind the keyboard.
Also included is a 48 page book containing many never-before-seen photos taken directly from the Emerson family archive.
All 20 CDs have been mastered by renowned engineer Andy Pearce.  The collection also contains a previously unreleased show from BB Kings in 2004.
Whether you are a seasoned fan or just starting out on your Keith Emerson journey, there is no finer, deeper or more definitive collection available on the market.  A tribute, in the truest sense, to one of the greatest musicians of all time.
This box set can be pre-ordered now from here (along with full track listing):
Keith Emerson: Variations, 20CD Box Set - Cherry Red Records (https://www.cherryred.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=1051835&preview=true)
https://burningshed.com/store/elp

TRACK LISTING
PART ONE: THE EARLY YEARS / THE BANDS
DISC ONE: Early Years / The Bands
PART TWO: THE SOLO ALBUMS
DISC TWO: Honky
DISC THREE: Changing States
DISC FOUR: Emerson Plays Emerson
DISC FIVE: Keith Emerson Band
PART THREE: THE SOUNDTRACKS
DISC SIX: Inferno
DISC SEVEN: Nighthawks
DISC EIGHT: Murderock
DISC NINE: Best Revenge / La Chiesa
DISC TEN: Iron Man
DISC ELEVEN: Harmagedon / Godzilla
PART FOUR: COLLABORATIONS
DISC TWELVE: Three Fates Project
DISC THIRTEEN: Beyond the Stars
PART FIVE: LIVE / COLLABORATIONS
DISC FOURTEEN: Boys Club (Live from California)
DISC FIFTEEN: Moscow Pt 1
DISC SIXTEEN: Moscow Pt 2
DISC SEVENTEEN: Live from Manticore Hall
DISC EIGHTEEN: Off the Shelf
DISC NINETEEN: Live At BB Kings
DISC TWENTY: B.B.Kings - NYC - 21/05/2004 / The Keith Emerson Trio
Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, Billy James, PH: 828-350-8158, [email protected]

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glassonyonpr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 12 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2289	Post Options Post Reply Quote glassonyonpr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Keith Emerson "Variations" 20 CD Box Set Posted: July 03 2023 at 14:14
	Keith Emerson “Variations” 20 CD Box Set To Launch As The Definitive Collection Of This Once In A Generation Artist On Sale October 13, 2023 Spirit of Unicorn Music are proud to announce the release of Keith Emerson “Variations”, a 20 CD box set covering the entire career of one of the greatest musicians of all time, which will launch on October 13th, 2023. “Keith Emerson invented progressive rock. I know because I was there at the time.” Lee Jackson (The Nice, Jackson Heights, Refugee), Emerson’s long-time friend and one-time bandmate in The Nice, once told Prog Magazine. Keith Emerson (Emerson Lake & Palmer, The Nice, 3) is revered as a genius by both fans and fellow musicians alike. Considered one of the greatest keyboard players of all time, this deep dive into the creative life of Emerson is divided into five parts, beginning with his early years in The Nice and Emerson Lake & Palmer. The collection then moves onto Keith’s solo albums, his sound-tracks and collaborations and finally ends with a set of stunning live performances which present his breath-taking keyboard skills to full effect. The collection has been curated with the full involvement and blessing of the Emerson family. Aaron Emerson, Keith’s son, said “It is with great excitement that we can share all of Dad’s great work, expanding throughout his long career. I hope it gives you as much joy as it has done for all of us”. Presented in a special 10 x 10 inch box, the 20 CDs are accompanied by sleeve notes writ-ten by Jerry Ewing, Editor of PROG Magazine. Ewing casts a magnifying glass over the immense Emerson catalogue and speaks with many of his collaborators to deliver a fasci-nating history of the man behind the keyboard. Also included is a 48 page book containing many never-before-seen photos taken directly from the Emerson family archive. All 20 CDs have been mastered by renowned engineer Andy Pearce. The collection also contains a previously unreleased show from BB Kings in 2004. Whether you are a seasoned fan or just starting out on your Keith Emerson journey, there is no finer, deeper or more definitive collection available on the market. A tribute, in the truest sense, to one of the greatest musicians of all time. This box set can be pre-ordered now from here (along with full track listing): Keith Emerson: Variations, 20CD Box Set - Cherry Red Records (https://www.cherryred.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=1051835&preview=true) https://burningshed.com/store/elp TRACK LISTING PART ONE: THE EARLY YEARS / THE BANDS DISC ONE: Early Years / The Bands PART TWO: THE SOLO ALBUMS DISC TWO: Honky DISC THREE: Changing States DISC FOUR: Emerson Plays Emerson DISC FIVE: Keith Emerson Band PART THREE: THE SOUNDTRACKS DISC SIX: Inferno DISC SEVEN: Nighthawks DISC EIGHT: Murderock DISC NINE: Best Revenge / La Chiesa DISC TEN: Iron Man DISC ELEVEN: Harmagedon / Godzilla PART FOUR: COLLABORATIONS DISC TWELVE: Three Fates Project DISC THIRTEEN: Beyond the Stars PART FIVE: LIVE / COLLABORATIONS DISC FOURTEEN: Boys Club (Live from California) DISC FIFTEEN: Moscow Pt 1 DISC SIXTEEN: Moscow Pt 2 DISC SEVENTEEN: Live from Manticore Hall DISC EIGHTEEN: Off the Shelf DISC NINETEEN: Live At BB Kings DISC TWENTY: B.B.Kings - NYC - 21/05/2004 / The Keith Emerson Trio Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, Billy James, PH: 828-350-8158, [email protected]

moshkito Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 04 2007 Location: Grok City Status: Offline Points: 17510	Post Options Post Reply Quote moshkito Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 04 2023 at 09:13
	Hi, I wish I had enough nickels and dimes to get this ... but I can see it will be prohibitive for me. Bummer ... I would love to have this, having been an enthused listener of Keith and his work, right from the start ... oh well ... how time flys and makes you forget things when you can't have them!
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Octopus II Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 21 2023 Location: UK Status: Offline Points: 10382	Post Options Post Reply Quote Octopus II Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 04 2023 at 10:32
	Looks like a great box set!

JD Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 07 2009 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 18446	Post Options Post Reply Quote JD Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 04 2023 at 11:40
	A fairly substantial collection from the looks of things. Although I don't see anything here that I don't already have.* *(fanboy alert)
	Thank you for supporting independently produced music

verslibre Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 01 2004 Location: CA Status: Offline Points: 17130	Post Options Post Reply Quote verslibre Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 04 2023 at 18:25
	Now that's comprehensive.
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richardh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 18 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 28028	Post Options Post Reply Quote richardh Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October 11 2023 at 04:46
	Worth noting that Beyond The Stars features Rachel Flowers and his grandson Ethan. I saw Ethan play at the Keith Emerson tribute concert in the UK and it's uncanny how much his style is like his Grandad. I don't have this box set but saw it reviewed on y/t and it's a lovely looking thing and nicely put together. Essential to me are the following: Nighthawks (his best soundtrack, very multi layered, for what was a very good film starring Sly Stallone and Rutger Hauer) Honky (Recorded in the Bahamas, this is a lot more relaxed than ELP, no hint of bombast but there has always been this side of Emerson, in fact arguably it represents his personality well) Changing States (mostly recorded in New York in 1989 with American musicians and the talented Kevin Gilbert is involved as well, more ELP like and some tracks eventually found there way onto Black Moon although the original versions are better for the drumming) The Three Fates Project (A long awaited project where Emerson records famous ELP tracks with an orchestra and also includes some decent new material) Moscow (great live album, love the versions of ELP tracks and probably as good as its get) All is interesting though. I will likely pass as I have my eye on that Camel box set and already have most of it anyway.