Rick Wakeman/MA,USA 1974 Complete

In 1974, in addition to his band “ENGLISH ENSEMBLE,” he led a large-scale orchestra and choir on a North American tour accompanying the album “Exploration Underground,” which was one of the largest in concert history.・Complete recording of the garden performance with amazing ultra-high sound quality, which is definitely the top-class audience recording of the 70’s! This tape was made by the same person who recorded the series of Boston performance tapes that have appeared in recent years and excited enthusiasts all over the world, but Pink Floyd’s previously released and well-received “BOSTON 1973” had high sound quality but was slightly over-input. Although it was a strange sound image, this recording has the highest level of sound quality without any negative elements. Even if you measure it using various criteria such as sound clarity, punch, spaciousness, and sense of separation, it can definitely be said to be the best audience recording of the 70’s. In addition, the atmosphere of the venue was truly wonderful, and the band and orchestra were able to give a truly carefree and wonderful live performance in front of an audience that knew how to enjoy a pop orchestra concert. This is a recording. It’s a familiar program with a dramatic intro part in the first half, followed by “Henry VIII and His Six Wives” and “Exploration Underground,” but if the sound is this good and the performance is wonderful, if you’re going to listen to Rick’s solo. I’m sure you can enjoy it 100% even if you’re not familiar with music, and above all, I think you can clearly see why Rick’s music from this period captivated so many audiences. It’s such a wonderful first-class entertainment live show. The encore standard number Pearl and Dean Piano Concerto is also really fun. It’s no exaggeration to say that this is Rick Wakeman’s strongest live album ever.It’s a truly fantastic album. Live at Boston Garden, Boston, MA, USA 5th October 1974 TRULY PERFECT SOUND Disc 1 1. Introduction 2. Horizon 3. Symphony 1 in D. Opus 13 – Rachmaninov Selections from “The Six Wives Of Henry VIII” 4. Catherine Parr 5 . Catherine Howard 6. Ann Bolyen 7. Something Completely Different Disc 2 Journey to the Center of the Earth1. The Journey 2. Recollection 3. The Battle 4. The Forest 5. Pearl and Dean Piano Concerto with The National Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir Of America Conductor: David Measham Narrator: Terry Taplin Garry Pickford Hopkins – Vocals Ashley Holt – Vocals Jeffrey Crampton – Guitars. Roger Newell – Guitars & Bass Barney James – Drums John Hodgson – Percussion