New Arena DVD: 'Rapture' due March/April 2013
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Topic: New Arena DVD: 'Rapture' due March/April 2013
Posted By: yam yam
Subject: New Arena DVD: 'Rapture' due March/April 2013
Date Posted: January 16 2013 at 07:32
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News from Metalmind, Poland: http://metalmind.com.pl/index.php?dzial=newsy&more=4056" rel="nofollow - http://metalmind.com.pl/index.php?dzial=newsy&more=4056 "In November 2011, the British band Arena visited Poland as part of the tour promoting their new album “The Seventh Degree of Separation”. The album opened a new chapter in the history of the band led since 1995 by two acclaimed musicians: Clive Nolan (Pendragon, Caamora, Shadowland) and Mick Pointer (ex-Marillion). The new material was recorded with a new singer, Paul Manzi (Oliver Wakeman Band), the bassist John Jowitt, who returned to the band’s line-up after a several year break, and the guitarist John Mitchell. On November, 10th Arena played a show in Silesian Theatre in Katowice which for once more became the most important place for prog-rock fans. The show was enthusiastically received by Arena’s fans. The band performed their brand new songs (The Great Escape, The Seventh Degree Of Separation, Rapture, One Last Au Renoir, The Ghost Walks, What If?, Burning Down) as well as a selection of songs from their previous albums (including The Visitor, Solomon, Crying For Help VII, Ascension). The concert at the theatre was also special because Arena recorded their brand new live DVD there. And today the band reveal its title – “Rapture”.
“Rapture” DVD will be released by Metal Mind Productions on March, 25th in Europe and April, 9th in USA (via MVD). Full details to be announced soon." You can view the photos from the
Theatre http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150403046001069.381146.71063596068&type=1" rel="nofollow - HERE . The previous two Arena DVDs were both crackers, so I'm certainly looking forward to this...! http://www.cool-smileys.com/smiley-jumping-up-and-down-saying-yay" rel="nofollow"> |
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150403046001069.381146.71063596068&type=1" rel="nofollow - http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150403046001069.381146.71063596068&type=1 Replies:
Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: January 16 2013 at 07:41
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Oustanding, thanks for the info!
I love the band, but have NEVER seen any of their DVD's! I think I'll make this one my first! Just listened to `Pepper's Ghost' today too! 
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Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: January 24 2013 at 12:47
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As recently announced, the British band
Arena release their new DVD in March.
The DVD titled
“Rapture” was recorded in 2011, when Arena visited Poland as
part of the tour promoting their new release “The Seventh Degree of Separation”.
The album opened a new chapter in the history of the band led since 1995 by two
acclaimed musicians: Clive Nolan (Pendragon, Caamora, Shadowland) and Mick
Pointer (ex-Marillion). The album was recorded with a new singer, Paul Manzi
(Oliver Wakeman Band), the bassist John Jowitt, who returned to the band’s
line-up after a several year break, and the guitarist John Mitchell. Filmed in
2011 at Wyspiański Theatre in Katowice, Poland, the DVD features a wide
cross-section of Arena’s music, with material ranging from the tracks from the
band’s very first release (including The Visitor, Solomon, Crying For Help VII,
Ascension) up to their latest songs (The Great Escape, The Seventh Degree Of
Separation, Rapture, One Last Au Renoir, The Ghost Walks, What If?, Burning
Down).
And today the band reveal the tracklist and cover
artwork of the “Rapture” DVD.
Arena - Rapture DVD
 Tracklist:
1. The Great Escape
2. Crack in the Ice 3. Don’t Forget to Breathe 4. City of Lanterns 5. What If? 6. One Last Au Revoir 7. Burning Down 8. Serenity 9. Valley of the Kings 10. Crying for Help IV 11. The Eyes of Lara Moon 12. Ghost in the Firewall 13. Rapture 14. The Ghost Walks 15. Bedlam Fayre 16. The Tinder Box 17. The Visitor 18. Solomon 19. Crying for Help VII 20. Ascension The DVD also features an interview with Mick
Pointer and Clive Nolan, additional “Live in Warsaw, 2011” footage, photo
gallery, discography information, and desktop images!
“Rapture” DVD will be released by Metal Mind
Productions on March, 25th in Europe and April, 9th in
USA (via MVD). Full details to be announced soon.
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Metal Mind Productions - Promo Dept., ul. Czajek 31, 40-534 Katowice POLAND http://www.metalmind.com.pl/" rel="nofollow - www.metalmind.com.pl http://www.facebook.com/metalmindproductions" rel="nofollow - www.facebook.com/metalmindproductions tel.++48 32 205 25 00 mobile: ++48 602 218 278 fax: ++48 32 205 36 65
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Posted By: yam yam
Date Posted: January 24 2013 at 12:59
That's certainly a great setlist. Should be a fine DVD indeed! 
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Posted By: NotAProghead
Date Posted: January 24 2013 at 13:30
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Thanks, guys, your info helped to update the DVD page. ------------- Who are you and who am I to say we know the reason why... (D. Gilmour) |
Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: March 11 2013 at 14:20
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As previosuly announced, the
British band Arena release their new DVD in late March. The DVD
titled “Rapture” was recorded in 2011, when Arena visited
Poland as part of the tour promoting their new release “The Seventh Degree of
Separation”. The album opened a new chapter in the history of the band led since
1995 by two acclaimed musicians: Clive Nolan (Pendragon, Caamora, Shadowland)
and Mick Pointer (ex-Marillion). The album was recorded with a new singer, Paul
Manzi (Oliver Wakeman Band), the bassist John Jowitt, who returned to the band’s
line-up after a several year break, and the guitarist John Mitchell.
Filmed in 2011 at Wyspiański Theatre in Katowice, Poland, the DVD features a wide cross-section of Arena’s music, with material ranging from the tracks from the band’s very first release (including The Visitor, Solomon, Crying For Help VII, Ascension) up to their latest songs (The Great Escape, The Seventh Degree Of Separation, Rapture, One Last Au Renoir, The Ghost Walks, What If?, Burning Down). And today you can see the preview
of the DVD on the Metal Mind Productions’ official channel on YouTube. Track
“The Visitor” is available in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzymuo1H4mo&feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow - THIS location.
The DVD also features an interview
with Mick Pointer and Clive Nolan, additional “Live in Warsaw, 2011” footage,
photo gallery, discography information, and desktop images!
“Rapture” DVD will be released by Metal Mind Productions on March, 25th in Europe and April, 9th in USA (via MVD). Arena
“Rapture” Label: Metal Mind Records Cat. no.: MMP DVD 0203 Barcode: 5907785037663 Format: DVD Genre: progressive rock Release date: 25.03.2013 Europe / 09.04.2012 USA Tracklist:
1. The Great Escape
2. Crack in the Ice 3. Don’t Forget to Breathe 4. City of Lanterns 5. What If? 6. One Last Au Revoir 7. Burning Down 8. Serenity 9. Valley of the Kings 10. Crying for Help IV 11. The Eyes of Lara Moon 12. Ghost in the Firewall 13. Rapture 14. The Ghost Walks 15. Bedlam Fayre 16. The Tinder Box 17. The Visitor 18. Solomon 19. Crying for Help VII 20. Ascension -------------------------------------- Metal Mind Productions -
Promo/PR
http://www.metalmind.com.pl/" rel="nofollow - www.metalmind.com.pl http://www.facebook.com/metalmindproductions" rel="nofollow - www.facebook.com/metalmindproductions ul. Czajek 31, 40-534 Katowice POLAND |
Posted By: yam yam
Date Posted: March 14 2013 at 16:18
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And here's a sample of what to expect: Edit: I previously posted a fair selection of Arena live Youtube clips from their previous DVDs here for the benefit of Aussie-Byrd-Brother and others who might not be familiar with this fine band, but the whole post was for some reason deleted by person(s) unknown (no p.m. warning me about this was received).  Hope this latest one doesn't fall victim of the progarchives censorship machine too...  |
Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: April 06 2013 at 10:53
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An update from Clive Nolan: Arena DVD We had to wait long.... But here it is at
last!! Arena new DVD 'Rapture' has been released by Metal Mind Productions and
is now available through Verglas online store at: http://www.verglas.com/index.php" rel="nofollow - For details visit Verglas: http://www.verglas.com/index.php" rel="nofollow - This year Arena can be seen live in London at Celebr8 festival on May 12th, 2013! |
Posted By: Roj
Date Posted: April 09 2013 at 08:00
| I don't know if I'll bother with this one. While the setlist is indeed high quality I'm not overkeen on the new vocalist to be honest. I much preferred Rob Sowden. The Smoke and Mirrors DVD (with Sowden) is superb, I can't recommend it highly enough. |
Posted By: yam yam
Date Posted: April 10 2013 at 06:34
+1  The earlier 'Caught In The Act' DVD featuring the same line-up was equally superb, though you need to wind the volume up a bit on your player to get the best out of it - audio levels appear to be decidedly lower than is usual for a music DVD. |
Roj wrote: