Legend (UK): New album "Spirit", and new vocalist

CROSSING OF THE WAYS –The crossroads of life, the BIG decision! We all reach points when we have to make a major choice. Maybe that point arises at a time not of our own choosing, but nonetheless the choice must be made. This is about weighing up the pros and cons, lamenting what must be left behind and the hopes a new path may bring. A balancing of the soul, an accounting of the past and a step onward to a new horizon. Rich in folklore; the crossroads, a place where all paths meet, a place sacred in its own right. Where the veil between the worlds are thinnest, a place where deals are struck and curses laid to rest.

STATE OF GRACE – A moment of peace, of contentment and even of triumph. However large or small, extraordinary or mundane, we all have our successes and it is only right to celebrate them accordingly. The good deed we did for a stranger, the praise of a loved one for a task accomplished, the recognition of colleagues for your skills. All of these things bring us moments of grace, of satisfaction or contentment. It is human nature to dwell on past failures or losses, indeed there is an old saying; ‘When you do good, nobody remembers, when you do bad, nobody ever forgets.’ This song is a reminder of how important the good moments are and to keep them in your heart, for that way your spirit will remain strong and you will have a light to guide you even in your darkest hour.

Taken individually or as a complete whole the songs explore the aspects of us all, our hopes and fears, our dreams and desires and the trials and tribulations that make us simply more than the sum of our parts.

As hinted already it is an exciting line up, indeed some in the press and media are already speculating that this could be the finest LEGEND incarnation to date!

Beck Sian / vocals
 
Steve Paine / keyboards & bass
 
Paul Thomson / electric & acoustic guitars
 
John Macklin / drums & percussion 

As usual there will be guest musicians though that will be principally the choral performers, there is a notable debut; Taliesin Paine, Steve’s youngest son has contributed to the rhythm guitars in certain points of the album. Yet another in the line of LEGEND kids making a their foray into the world of music.

The album cover is a painting entitled ‘Gateway to the Stars’ by British artist Josephine Wall. Steve Paine is a lover of art with esoteric, otherworldly or pagan themes. He stumbled upon Jo’s work whilst browsing King Crimson videos on Youtube. He was completely enthralled and immediately went to look at Jo’s work online where he came upon Gateway to the Stars. The picture seemed to cover the scope of the theme whilst retaining focus on an individual, even though they appear overwhelmed by all that surrounds them. It so captured his imagination it was the wallpaper on his DAW throughout the writing and recording process. Josephine has an excellent website as well as her own Gallery in Dorset so to see more of her inspirational art go to www.josephinewall.com

At present the band is putting the finishing touches to vocal and choral parts at Lyonesse Studios in darkest South Wales, Steve expects to start the mixing stage very shortly. Spirit is expected to be released late summer or early autumn 2013 and will, no doubt, mark a new chapter in the myth that is LEGEND!