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Topic: "Alchemy" by Clive Nolan live DVD and Box out Sept
Posted By: rdtprog
Subject: "Alchemy" by Clive Nolan live DVD and Box out Sept
Date Posted: July 03 2013 at 15:02
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Out in September the new live "Alchemy" DVD/CD by Clive Nolan : From Metal Mind productions : 
Clive Nolan (Pendragon, Arena, Strangers on A Train) returns in September with a DVD featuring a live version of his most ambitious solo project to date – the rock musical “Alchemy”. Brought to life by a host of artists well known on the prog-rock scene, “Alchemy” is a Victorian adventure set in 1842, with a sense of the dark and mysterious. Clive Nolan: 'Alchemy' is for me the biggest musical and artistic challenge I have ever attempted. I really didn't expect a bigger 'mountain' to climb than the 'She' project, but I was wrong. This show is simply larger in structure and depth. By the time we do the Cheltenham shows, it will have been four years of my life! The musical sees the return of many actors known from the Caamora Theatre Company’s previous productions of “She” – Clive Nolan, Agnieszka Świta, David Clifford, Victoria Bolley, Chris Lewis, Becky Carter, Ben Perkins, and Soheila Clifford – aided by such remarkable singers as Tracy Hitchings (Strangers on a Train, Landmarq), Andy Sears (Twelfth Night), Paul Manzi (Arena, Oliver Wakeman Band), and Damian Wilson (Threshold, Headspace). With an excellent line-up of musicians, including Mark Westwood (guitars), Scott Higham (drums), Claudio Momberg (piano), Kylan Amos (bass), and of course Clive Nolan himself, the show guarantees to provide an outstanding musical experience for all fans of well-written and perfectly performed ambitious prog music. The DVD recorded in February in Wyspiański Theater (Katowice, Poland), is enriched by a number of additional features, such as interviews with Clive Nolan, Agnieszka Świta, David Clifford, Scott Higham, and Mark Westwood, as also “The Making of Alchemy” material. Live version of “Alchemy” will be available also in a special edition box which includes live DVD, two CDs with an audio version of the show, a bonus DVD with a number of features providing deeper insight into what the project is all about, as also a bonus CD featuring exclusive demos, alternative versions of the songs and more! The release date of the DVD and 2DVD+3CD Box is scheduled for September, 9th in Poland, September, 25th in Europe and October, 1st in USA (via MVD). Tracklist: DVD: Act I: Act II: Bonus video: Extras: Bonus DVD: 1. Alchemy Advert CD 1 – Alchemy Live Act I: 1. Prologue CD 2 – Alchemy Live Act II: 1. The Labyrinth Bonus CD: 1. Overture - Song of the Dark ------------- Music is the refuge of souls ulcerated by happiness. Emile M. Cioran |
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Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: July 03 2013 at 15:13
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Cannot wait for this!! 'Alchemy' has been the absolute no. 1 album of the year for me, and Clive Nolan has simply outdone himself on it. The highest point of his wonderful career to date, and more adventurous Neo fans should take a gamble on this amazing rock opera.
Seeing some of those 'Amelia' tracks performed live will be sublime! |
Posted By: progbethyname
Date Posted: July 03 2013 at 21:18
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I think I may have to jump on a plain to see this! I'd love it. What a great time I would have.
I adore the album, especially for its innovation in relation to Progressive Rock. A Theatrical gem of an album. I gave it 5 Stephen Seagal pony tails in my review. ;) ------------- Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣 |
Posted By: progbethyname
Date Posted: July 03 2013 at 21:20
Also. I hope they sell the live DVD separately. I really don't want to re-purchase the album.
 ------------- Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣 |
Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: July 03 2013 at 22:03
Bloody cheeky bugger lol! I havent had that hair for a loooooong time now, apparently I look more like Neal Morse now, might have to post an updated pic! 
I think, from the way I read it, that two of the three CD's are of the live performance of this DVD, not the same double studio album again? Any way, Lord Jagman, I intend to snap it up! 
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progbethyname wrote:Posted By: progbethyname
Date Posted: July 03 2013 at 22:35
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Well my dear Morse. If you are right, then I'll be doing the same.
JAGMAN out. 
I thought you'd pick up on the pony tail reference. Nothing gets by you for a quality laugh. Good work sir. 
P.s I still have not seen the ponytail hayday photo yet. If you send it to me I promise I won't laugh. Hey listen. I've got a giant beard now like Alan Parsons in the 70's. Lol ------------- Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣 |
Posted By: Easy Livin
Date Posted: July 04 2013 at 03:28
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Clive Nolan
(Pendragon, Arena, Strangers on A Train) returns in September with a DVD
featuring a live version of his most ambitious solo project to date – the rock
musical “Alchemy”. Brought to life by a host of artists well
known on the prog-rock scene, “Alchemy” is a Victorian adventure set in 1842,
with a sense of the dark and mysterious. Clive
Nolan: 'Alchemy' is for me the biggest musical and artistic challenge I have
ever attempted. I really didn't expect a bigger 'mountain' to climb than the
'She' project, but I was wrong. This show is simply larger in structure and
depth. By the time we do the Cheltenham shows, it will have been four years of
my life!
The musical sees the return of many
actors known from the Caamora Theatre Company’s previous productions of “She” –
Clive Nolan, Agnieszka Świta, David Clifford, Victoria
Bolley, Chris Lewis, Becky Carter, Ben Perkins and Soheila
Clifford – aided by such remarkable singers as Tracy
Hitchings (Strangers on a Train, Landmarq), Andy Sears
(Twelfth Night), Paul Manzi (Arena, Oliver Wakeman Band), and
Damian Wilson (Threshold, Headspace). With an excellent line-up
of musicians, including Mark Westwood (guitars), Scott
Higham (drums), Claudio Momberg (piano), Kylan
Amos (bass), and of course Clive Nolan himself, the show guarantees to
provide an outstanding musical experience for all fans of well-written and
perfectly performed ambitious prog music.
The DVD recorded in February in Wyspiański Theater (Katowice, Poland), is enriched by a number of additional features, such as interviews with Clive Nolan, Agnieszka Świta, David Clifford, Scott Higham, and Mark Westwood, as also “The Making of Alchemy” material. Live version of “Alchemy” will be available also in a special
edition box which includes live DVD, two CDs with an audio version of the show,
a bonus DVD with a number of features providing deeper insight into what the
project is all about, as also a bonus CD featuring exclusive demos, alternative
versions of the songs and more!
The release date of the DVD and 2DVD+3CD Box is
scheduled for September, 9th in Poland, September, 25th in Europe and October,
1st in USA (via MVD).
Clive Nolan - Alchemy
 Tracklist:
DVD:
Act I:
1. Prologue 2. Deception 3. One for the Noose 4. The Warning 5. Amelia 6. King Explains 7. Desperate Days 8. Planning a Break In 9. Quaternary Plan 10. The Unwelcome Guest 11. Waiting for News 12. The Girl I Was 13. Highgate Act II:
14. The Labyrinth 15. Ambush 16. Tide of Wealth 17. Jagman Arrives 18. The End Justifies the Means 19. Sanctuary 20. Street Fight 21. Amelia Dies 22. Burial at Sea 23. Share this Dream 24. Treachery 25. The Ritual 26. Anzeray Speaks 27. Aftermath Bonus video:
The Making of Alchemy Interview with Clive Nolan Interview with Agnieszka Świta and David Clifford Interview with Scott Higham and Mark Westwood Extras:
Photo gallery Desktop images Bonus DVD:
1. Alchemy Advert
2. Amelia Sting 3. King Sting 4. Anzeray Sting 5. Jagman Sting 6. Farrell Sting 7. Milosh Sting 8. Eva Sting 9. Jessamine Sting 10. Gardelle Sting 11. Greaves Sting 12. Muncey Sting 13. An Interview with Clive Nolan 14. The Fundraisers - A Tribute 15. Zoertermeer Fundraiser - Covenant of Faith 16. Zoertermeer Fundraiser - Closer 17. Zoertermeer Fundraiser - Desperate Days 18. Zoertermeer Fundraiser - The Warning 19. Guitars for Alchemy with Mark Westwood 20. Magda's HandyCam Diary 21. Clive Nolan Discusses the Alchemy Themes CD 1 – Alchemy Live Act I:
1. Prologue
2. Deception 3. One for the Noose 4. The Warning 5. Amelia 6. King Explains 7. Desperate Days 8. Planning a Break In 9. Quaternary Plan 10. The Unwelcome Guest 11. Waiting for News 12. The Girl I Was 13. Highgate CD 2 – Alchemy Live Act II:
1. The Labyrinth
2. Ambush 3. Tide of Wealth 4. Jagman Arrives 5. The End Justifies the Means 6. Sanctuary 7. Street Fight 8. Amelia Dies 9. Burial at Sea 10. Share this Dream 11. Treachery 12. The Ritual 13. Anzeray Speaks 14. Aftermath Bonus CD:
1. Overture - Song of the Dark
2. The Holy Bond 3. Amelia (First Draft) 4. The Unwelcome Guest (Early Version) 5. Desperate Days (Soheila Mix) 6. Ambush (Original Demo) 7. Tide of Wealth (with Bass Milosh) 8. Invisible (Victoria Mix) 9. The Romans are Coming 10. Burial at Sea (Original Demo) 11. Sanctuary (Clive and Noel Mix) 12. The Nightmare 13. Street Fight (Original Demo) 14. Snow Chase 15. The Graveyard 16. Final Chords (First Version) Metal Mind Productions -
Promo/PR
e-mail: mailto:[email protected]" rel="nofollow - [email protected] http://www.metalmind.com.pl/" rel="nofollow - www.metalmind.com.pl http://www.facebook.com/metalmindproductions" rel="nofollow - www.facebook.com/metalmindproductions Katowice POLAND
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Posted By: Metal Mind
Date Posted: September 03 2013 at 11:00
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Clive Nolan
(Pendragon, Arena, Strangers on A Train) returns in late September with a DVD
featuring a live version of his most ambitious solo project to date – the rock
musical “Alchemy”. Brought to life by a host of artists well
known on the prog-rock scene, “Alchemy” is a Victorian adventure set in 1842,
with a sense of the dark and mysterious. The musical sees the return of many
actors known from the Caamora Theatre Company’s previous productions of “She” –
Clive Nolan, Agnieszka Świta, David Clifford, Victoria Bolley, Chris Lewis and
Soheila Clifford – aided by such remarkable singers as Tracy Hitchings
(Strangers on a Train, Landmarq), Andy Sears (Twelfth Night), Paul Manzi (Arena,
Oliver Wakeman Band), and Damian Wilson (Threshold, Headspace). With an
excellent line-up of musicians, including Mark Westwood (guitars), Scott Higham
(drums), Claudio Momberg (piano), Kylan Amos (bass), and of course Clive Nolan
himself, the show guarantees to provide an outstanding musical experience for
all fans of well-written and perfectly performed ambitious prog music.
The DVD recorded in February in Wyspiański Theater (Katowice, Poland), is enriched by a number of additional features, such as interviews with Clive Nolan, Agnieszka Świta, David Clifford, Scott Higham, and Mark Westwood, as also “The Making of Alchemy” material. And today you can see the preview of the
DVD. It’s available on Metal Mind Productions’ YouTube channel in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2XhhGB-4FE&feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow - THIS location.
Live version of “Alchemy” will be available also in a special
edition box which includes live DVD, two CDs with an audio version of the show,
a bonus DVD with a number of features providing deeper insight into what the
project is all about, as also a bonus CD featuring exclusive demos, alternative
versions of the songs and more! The release date of the DVD and
2DVD+3CD Box is scheduled for September, 23rd in
Poland, September, 30th in Europe and October,
1st in USA (via MVD).
The 'Alchemy' shows in Cheltenham will take
place over three days at the Playhouse Theatre on 5th, 6th and 7th
September 2013. The audience will have a chance to see the principal
cast in the three evening shows. Additionally, a matinee show performed by the
understudies will take place on Saturday afternoon. Cheltenham production will
be a fully theatrical version of the musical featuring eleven leading
characters, the band and the Caamora Company Chorus. The preparations for the
performances began in autumn 2012.
Clive Nolan comments: „So… we have just finished the
'production rehearsal weekend, and I think it's fair to say we are all
exhausted! We covered an immense amount of ground, and hats off to all the cast
and crew who attended… That was a lot of work and energy, but there it was… a
show! It just need placing into the Playhouse, and those essential 'dress
rehearsals', then that's it… 'Alchemy' on stage! I'm looking forward to it with
a large mixture of emotions… ;) Well done everybody!"
 Clive Nolan - Alchemy DVD Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MMP DVD 0207 Barcode: 5907785037960 Format: DVD Genre: Rock musical Release date: 30.09.2013 Europe / 01.10.2013 USA Tracklist:
Act I:
1. Prologue 2. Deception 3. One for the Noose 4. The Warning 5. Amelia 6. King Explains 7. Desperate Days 8. Planning a Break In 9. Quaternary Plan 10. The Unwelcome Guest 11. Waiting for News 12. The Girl I Was 13. Highgate Act II: 14. The Labyrinth 15. Ambush 16. Tide of Wealth 17. Jagman Arrives 18. The End Justifies the Means 19. Sanctuary 20. Street Fight 21. Amelia Dies 22. Burial at Sea 23. Share this Dream 24. Treachery 25. The Ritual 26. Anzeray Speaks 27. Aftermath Bonus video:
The Making of Alchemy Interview with Clive Nolan Interview with Agnieszka Świta and David Clifford Interview with Scott Higham and Mark Westwood Extras: Photo gallery Desktop images Clive Nolan - Alchemy BOX
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MMP 5 CDBOX 008 Barcode: 5907785037977 Format: 2DVD+3CD (BOX) Genre: Rock musical Release date: 30.09.2013 Europe / 01.10.2013 USA Tracklist:
DVD
Act I: 1. Prologue 2. Deception 3. One for the Noose 4. The Warning 5. Amelia 6. King Explains 7. Desperate Days 8. Planning a Break In 9. Quaternary Plan 10. The Unwelcome Guest 11. Waiting for News 12. The Girl I Was 13. Highgate Act II:
14. The Labyrinth 15. Ambush 16. Tide of Wealth 17. Jagman Arrives 18. The End Justifies the Means 19. Sanctuary 20. Street Fight 21. Amelia Dies 22. Burial at Sea 23. Share this Dream 24. Treachery 25. The Ritual 26. Anzeray Speaks 27. Aftermath Bonus video:
The Making of Alchemy Interview with Clive Nolan Interview with Agnieszka Świta and David Clifford Interview with Scott Higham and Mark Westwood Extras: Photo gallery Desktop images Bonus DVD
1. Alchemy Advert 2. Amelia Sting 3. King Sting 4. Anzeray Sting 5. Jagman Sting 6. Farrell Sting 7. Milosh Sting 8. Eva Sting 9. Jessamine Sting 10. Gardelle Sting 11. Greaves Sting 12. Muncey Sting 13. An Interview with Clive Nolan 14. The Fundraisers - A Tribute 15. Zoetermeer Fundraiser - Covenant of Faith 16. Zoetermeer Fundraiser - Closer 17. Zoetermeer Fundraiser - Desperate Days 18. Zoetermeer Fundraiser - The Warning 19. Guitars for Alchemy with Mark Westwood 20. Magda's HandyCam Diary 21. Clive Nolan Discusses the Alchemy Themes CD 1 – Alchemy Live Act I
1. Prologue 2. Deception 3. One for the Noose 4. The Warning 5. Amelia 6. King Explains 7. Desperate Days 8. Planning a Break In 9. Quaternary Plan 10. The Unwelcome Guest 11. Waiting for News 12. The Girl I Was 13. Highgate CD 2 – Alchemy Live Act II
1. The Labyrinth 2. Ambush 3. Tide of Wealth 4. Jagman Arrives 5. The End Justifies the Means 6. Sanctuary 7. Street Fight 8. Amelia Dies 9. Burial at Sea 10. Share this Dream 11. Treachery 12. The Ritual 13. Anzeray Speaks 14. Aftermath Bonus CD
1. Overture - Song of the Dark 2. The Holy Bond 3. Amelia (First Draft) 4. The Unwelcome Guest (Early Version) 5. Desperate Days (Soheila Mix) 6. Ambush (Original Demo) 7. Tide of Wealth (with Bass Milosh) 8. Invisible (Victoria Mix) 9. The Romans are Coming 10. Burial at Sea (Original Demo) 11. Sanctuary (Clive and Noel Mix) 12. The Nightmare 13. Street Fight (Original Demo) 14. Snow Chase 15. The Graveyard 16. Final Chords (First Version) ------------- Metal Mind Productions - Promo/PR www.metalmind.com.pl www.facebook.com/metalmindproductions ul. Czajek 31, 40-534 Katowice POLAND |
Posted By: progbethyname
Date Posted: September 03 2013 at 14:33
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^ omg...it shall be mine...oh yes....it shall be mine. ;)
I cannot be more happy with what this edition entails and I'm glad for those who bought the album like myself don't have to re purchase it due to the CDs being live versions. ;) Good grief this edition is perfect! I know I'll love it. Thanks for the update  ------------- Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣 |
Posted By: Metal Mind
Date Posted: September 25 2013 at 03:25
|
Clive Nolan
(Pendragon, Arena, Strangers on A Train) returns in September with a DVD
featuring a live version of his most ambitious solo project to date – the rock
musical “Alchemy”. Today you can see another preview of the
DVD. “Street Fight” is available on Metal Mind Productions’
YouTube channel in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoyCeOfKSUM&feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow - THIS location.
Brought to life by a host of
artists well known on the prog-rock scene, “Alchemy” is a Victorian adventure
set in 1842, with a sense of the dark and mysterious. The musical sees the
return of many actors known from the Caamora Theatre Company’s previous
productions of “She” – Clive Nolan, Agnieszka Świta, David Clifford, Victoria
Bolley, Chris Lewis and Soheila Clifford – aided by such remarkable singers as
Tracy Hitchings (Strangers on a Train, Landmarq), Andy Sears (Twelfth Night),
Paul Manzi (Arena, Oliver Wakeman Band), and Damian Wilson (Threshold,
Headspace). With an excellent line-up of musicians, including Mark Westwood
(guitars), Scott Higham (drums), Claudio Momberg (piano), Kylan Amos (bass), and
of course Clive Nolan himself, the show provides an outstanding musical
experience for all fans of well-written and perfectly performed ambitious prog
music.
Live version of “Alchemy” will be
available as a DVD and also in a special edition
2DVD+3CD box which includes live DVD, two CDs with an audio
version of the show, a bonus DVD with a number of features providing deeper
insight into what the project is all about, as also a bonus CD featuring
exclusive demos, alternative versions of the songs and more!
The DVD recorded in February in
Wyspiański Theater (Katowice, Poland), is enriched by a number of additional
features, such as interviews with Clive Nolan, Agnieszka Świta, David Clifford,
Scott Higham, and Mark Westwood, as also “The Making of Alchemy” material.
The release date of the DVD and
2DVD+3CD Box is scheduled for September, 23rd in Poland, September, 30th
in Europe and October, 1st in USA (via
MVD).
Clive Nolan - Alchemy DVD Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MMP DVD 0207 Barcode: 5907785037960 Format: DVD Genre: Rock musical Release date: 30.09.2013 Europe / 01.10.2013 USA Tracklist:
Act I:
1. Prologue 2. Deception 3. One for the Noose 4. The Warning 5. Amelia 6. King Explains 7. Desperate Days 8. Planning a Break In 9. Quaternary Plan 10. The Unwelcome Guest 11. Waiting for News 12. The Girl I Was 13. Highgate Act II: 14. The Labyrinth 15. Ambush 16. Tide of Wealth 17. Jagman Arrives 18. The End Justifies the Means 19. Sanctuary 20. Street Fight 21. Amelia Dies 22. Burial at Sea 23. Share this Dream 24. Treachery 25. The Ritual 26. Anzeray Speaks 27. Aftermath Bonus video:
The Making of Alchemy Interview with Clive Nolan Interview with Agnieszka Świta and David Clifford Interview with Scott Higham and Mark Westwood Extras: Photo gallery Desktop images Clive Nolan - Alchemy
BOX
Label: Metal Mind Records
Cat. No.: MMP 5 CDBOX 008 Barcode: 5907785037977 Format: 2DVD+3CD (BOX) Genre: Rock musical Release date: 30.09.2013 Europe / 01.10.2013 USA Tracklist:
DVD
Act I:
1. Prologue 2. Deception 3. One for the Noose 4. The Warning 5. Amelia 6. King Explains 7. Desperate Days 8. Planning a Break In 9. Quaternary Plan 10. The Unwelcome Guest 11. Waiting for News 12. The Girl I Was 13. Highgate Act II:
14. The Labyrinth 15. Ambush 16. Tide of Wealth 17. Jagman Arrives 18. The End Justifies the Means 19. Sanctuary 20. Street Fight 21. Amelia Dies 22. Burial at Sea 23. Share this Dream 24. Treachery 25. The Ritual 26. Anzeray Speaks 27. Aftermath Bonus video:
The Making of Alchemy Interview with Clive Nolan Interview with Agnieszka Świta and David Clifford Interview with Scott Higham and Mark Westwood Extras: Photo gallery Desktop images Bonus DVD
1. Alchemy Advert
2. Amelia Sting 3. King Sting 4. Anzeray Sting 5. Jagman Sting 6. Farrell Sting 7. Milosh Sting 8. Eva Sting 9. Jessamine Sting 10. Gardelle Sting 11. Greaves Sting 12. Muncey Sting 13. An Interview with Clive Nolan 14. The Fundraisers - A Tribute 15. Zoetermeer Fundraiser - Covenant of Faith 16. Zoetermeer Fundraiser - Closer 17. Zoetermeer Fundraiser - Desperate Days 18. Zoetermeer Fundraiser - The Warning 19. Guitars for Alchemy with Mark Westwood 20. Magda's HandyCam Diary 21. Clive Nolan Discusses the Alchemy Themes CD 1 – Alchemy Live Act
I
1. Prologue
2. Deception 3. One for the Noose 4. The Warning 5. Amelia 6. King Explains 7. Desperate Days 8. Planning a Break In 9. Quaternary Plan 10. The Unwelcome Guest 11. Waiting for News 12. The Girl I Was 13. Highgate CD 2 – Alchemy Live Act
II
1. The Labyrinth
2. Ambush 3. Tide of Wealth 4. Jagman Arrives 5. The End Justifies the Means 6. Sanctuary 7. Street Fight 8. Amelia Dies 9. Burial at Sea 10. Share this Dream 11. Treachery 12. The Ritual 13. Anzeray Speaks 14. Aftermath Bonus CD
1. Overture - Song of the Dark 2. The Holy Bond 3. Amelia (First Draft) 4. The Unwelcome Guest (Early Version) 5. Desperate Days (Soheila Mix) 6. Ambush (Original Demo) 7. Tide of Wealth (with Bass Milosh) 8. Invisible (Victoria Mix) 9. The Romans are Coming 10. Burial at Sea (Original Demo) 11. Sanctuary (Clive and Noel Mix) 12. The Nightmare 13. Street Fight (Original Demo) 14. Snow Chase 15. The Graveyard 16. Final Chords (First Version) ------------- Metal Mind Productions - Promo/PR www.metalmind.com.pl www.facebook.com/metalmindproductions ul. Czajek 31, 40-534 Katowice POLAND |
Posted By: progbethyname
Date Posted: January 03 2014 at 20:26
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I said the Alchemy Box Set shall be mine and it has become just that.
Gave it a 5 in my review for it. Andy Sears was certainly a highlight for me watching Alchemy Live. He killed it as the ruthless Lord Henry Jagman and I've bit heard too many rock opera performances than Sears's vocal delivery in the track THE END JUSTIFIES THE MEANS. Wow. ------------- Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣 |
Posted By: progbethyname
Date Posted: June 20 2014 at 23:56
Still loving it....  ------------- Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣 |
Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: June 21 2014 at 00:05
Sharing the love.
Let's meet back here in 6 months and do it all over again, eh my friend?!
Might give it a spin at work right now! |
Posted By: progbethyname
Date Posted: June 21 2014 at 00:10
Haha yeah! I knew I could count on you. Of course man. Done. Will revisit the studio album as well as the entire live boxset.,..some 17 bonus tracks on the 3rd cd. ;) Your a wicked, cool dude Michael. May the Alchemy be with you. Later Prog brother. ------------- Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣 |
Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: June 21 2014 at 00:24
And also with you, and let us go in the peace of the Nolan! 
Cheers, my good friend!
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Posted By: Sagichim
Date Posted: June 21 2014 at 00:44
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I saw a lot of good reviews for the studio album and the DVD, though I'm not entirely sure if I should get that one since most of Neo Prog albums are not my cup of tea. The thing is that I love Pendragon
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Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: June 21 2014 at 00:47
Well, this one also doubles as a theatrical stage musical, Sagi, which I was quite worried about - who knew I would love it so much! Turned out it was my numbero uno disc of 2013! Very addictive, and quite simply the greatest thing Clive Nolan has ever been involved with, and I adore Pendragon (and much of Arena) as well! |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: June 21 2014 at 02:28
| The box set is very expensive at 60 euros ( about £40 + P&P) direct from the record company or £47 on play.com. Much cheaper to buy the CD's and DVD seperately although presumably there wouldn't be some of the bonus material? |
Posted By: progbethyname
Date Posted: June 22 2014 at 22:40
My friend. I think starting with with studio version is a very nice start and far less intimidating. If you and up loving the Studio version you'll have no choice but to upgrade to the live boxsets.
If love Pendragon you'll get Scott Hignam on drums and that is the only similarity or connection you find to Pendragon unfortunately for ya. This album is very very different. It's basically les miserables, phantom of the Opera with a slight kick of Neo symphonic tendencies (Aryeon) It's a rock opera and their is really not much like it. I think Alchemy is an album you'll either love or hate. No in between. I can really understand how this album can't be everyone's cup of tea but if you love broadway musicals and Aryeon's multi-tier vocal collaborations this album is gonna be for you. I hope you'll get something out of it, but don't go poring your hard earned cash to this box set just yet. Definitely go with studio first. Catch ya later mr. RAJAZ. :) ------------- Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣 |
Posted By: progbethyname
Date Posted: June 22 2014 at 22:43
Tons of bonus material my friend. 17 bonus tracks and three documentaries with character profiles (Stig videos) for each. Its a real beauty, but yes it's price tag is weighty. Kind of like these Pink Floyd anniversary and immersion edition albums.  ------------- Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣 |
Posted By: progbethyname
Date Posted: June 22 2014 at 22:52
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I almost forgot. The album is sensationally mixed in a lavish 5.1 audio surround.
I can't tell you how many times I've brought down the house cranking the living daylights out of this album. Alchemy was my number 3 album of the ridiculously amazing 2013 Prog releases. I'm think now that if people really adore Clive Nolan's work, definitely get THE RAPTURE by Arena. It's another great live album and a beautiful companion to follow after Alchemy. I think most Arena fans hear will be surprised just how Paul Manzi can sing. He is also a character (Milosh) in Alchemy as well. :) Enjoy guys. ------------- Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣 |
Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: June 23 2014 at 00:27
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`The Rapture', that's the live DVD we got, right Nick?
If so, yes, a very good concert, with the material from `Seventh Degree...' getting a bit of a boost from the live setting. Manzi has a great presence on that one, far more than the album suggested. |
Posted By: richardh
Date Posted: June 23 2014 at 01:34
Sadly I am having to consider putting the brakes on my music spending. So many great recommendations from PA members like yourself that my bank account just can't cope.
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Posted By: Sagichim
Date Posted: June 23 2014 at 02:27
And Clive Nolan 
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Posted By: Aussie-Byrd-Brother
Date Posted: June 23 2014 at 02:42
Yeah, I think I read some guy called Nolan plays tambourine on one track or something??
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Posted By: progbethyname
Date Posted: June 23 2014 at 21:21
Yes. Absolutely that is the one. 
Mr. Milosh was really on his game with glaring, eye-popping vocals. Very unique voice and I have a lot of admiration for his vocal power. I was a big fan of Rob Sowden and having him leave made me very worried about Arena's future...not any more. ------------- Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣 |
Posted By: progbethyname
Date Posted: June 23 2014 at 21:29
Well that's a given. ------------- Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣 |
Posted By: progbethyname
Date Posted: June 23 2014 at 21:33
Oh my god I know. Richard it's a big expense. Last year I spent thousands on music related purchases, but 2013 was just such an exceptional year in music for me, especially for Prog. I got quite a few on my list this year, but rent and food are taking over. ------------- Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣 |