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King Crimson: In the Wake of Poseidon

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On May 15, 1970, “Island” label released “In the Wake of Poseidon”, the second King Crimson studio album. It was recorded January – April 1970, at “Wessex Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield.

Personnel:

  • Robert Fripp – guitars, mellotron, celesta, electric piano, devices
  • Greg Lake – vocals
  • Mel Collins – saxophones, flute
  • Michael Giles – drums
  • Peter Giles – bass guitar
  • Gordon Haskell – vocals
  • Keith Tippett – piano

Track listing

All tracks by Robert Fripp and Peter Sinfield, except where noted.

  1. Peace – A Beginning
  2. Pictures of a City (including 42nd at Treadmill)
  3. Cadence and Cascade
  4. In the Wake of Poseidon (including Libra’s Theme)
  5. Peace – A Theme
  6. Cat food – Robert Fripp, Peter Sinfield, Ian McDonald
  7. The Devil’s Triangle (instrumental)  – Robert Fripp, Ian McDonald a. Merday Morn                                                                                                             b. Hand of Sceiron                                                                                             c. Garden of Worm
  8. Peace – An End

Emerson, Lake & Palmer: Works

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On March 17, 1977, “Atlantic” label released “Works Volume 1”, the fifth Emerson, Lake & Palmer studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Mountain Recording Studios” in Montreux, and “EMI Studios” in Paris, and was produced by Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Carl Palmer and Peter Sinfield. “Works Volume 1” is a double album divided into four sections, three highlighting each band member and one for mutual works.

Personnel:

  • Keith Emerson – keyboards
  • Greg Lake – vocals, guitars, bass
  • Carl Palmer – drums, percussion
  • London Philharmonic Orchestra
  • John Mayer – conductor
  • Godfrey Salmon – orchestra and choir conductor
  • Orchestre de l’Opera national de Paris
  • Joe Walsh – vocals, guitars
  • Tony Harris – orchestral arrangements
  • John Timperley – engineer
  • Roger Cameron – engineer
  • Ashley Newton – art direction
  • Ian Murray – artwork, design
  • David Montgomery – photography
  • Kenny Smith – photography
  • Alex Grob – photography

Track listing:

Side one: Keith Emerson

Piano Concerto No. 1 – Keith Emerson

  • First Movement: Allegro giojoso
  • Second Movement: Andante molto cantabile
  • Third Movement: Toccata con fuoco

Side Two: Greg Lake

  1. Lend Your Love to Me Tonight – Greg Lake, Peter Sinfield
  2. C’est la Vie – Greg Lake, Peter Sinfield
  3. Hallowed Be Thy Name – Greg Lake, Peter Sinfield
  4. Nobody Loves You Like I Do – Greg Lake, Peter Sinfield
  5. Closer to Believing – Greg Lake, Peter Sinfield

Side Three: Carl Palmer

  1. The Enemy God Dances with the Black Spirits – Sergei Prokofiev, Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Carl Palmer
  2. A Nights – Carl Palmer
  3. New Orleans – Carl Palmer
  4. Two Part Invention in D Minor – S. Bach, arr. Carl Palmer
  5. Food for Your Soul – Carl Palmer
  6. Tank – Keith Emerson, Carl Palmer

Side Four: Emerson, Lake and Palmer

  1. Fanfare for the Common Man – Aaron Copland, arr.Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Carl  Palmer
  2. Pirates – Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Peter Sinfield

Emerson, Lake And Palmer: Brain Salad Surgery

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On November 19, 1973, “Manticore” labele released “Brain Salad Surgery”,  the fourth Emerson Lake & Palmer studio album. It was recorded June – September 1973, at the “Advison Studios” and “Olympic Studios” in London, and was produced by Greg Lake. The cover art is by H. R. Giger.

Personnel:

  • Keith Emerson– Hammond organs, piano,  harpsichord,  accordion, Moog Modular IIIc synthesizer, Moog Minimoog synthesizer, Moog Constellation polyphonic ensemble (consisting of Moog Lyra solo synthesiser, Moog Apollo polyphonic synthesiser (Polymoog prototype), and prototype Moog Taurus bass pedal synthesizer), ring-modulated “computer” voice
  • Greg Lake– vocals, acoustic, electric, and twelve-string guitars, bass guitar, production
  • Carl Palmer– drums, percussion, gongs, timpani, tubular bells, percussion synthesizers

Track listing:

  1. Jerusalem – William Blake and Hubert Parry, adapted by Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Carl Palmer
  2. Toccata – Alberto Ginastera, arr. By Keith Emerson
  3. Still…You Turn Me On – Greg Lake
  4. Benny the Bouncer – Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Peter Sinfield
  5. Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression, Pt. 1 – Keith Emerson, Greg Lake
  6. Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression, Pt. 2 – Keith Emerson, Greg Lake
  7. Karn Evil 9: 2nd Impression – Keith Emerson
  8. Karn Evil 9: 3rd Impression – Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Peter Sinfield

 

 

King Crimson: In The Court Of The Crimson King

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On October 10, 1969, “Island” label released “In the Court of the Crimson King” the debut King Crimson album.  It was recorded July – August 1969, at the “Wessex Sound Studios”, in London, and was produced by Robert Fripp,  Michael Giles, Greg Lake, Peter Sinfield, and Ian McDonald. “In the Court of the Crimson King”  is regarded to be one of the most important albums not only of the progressive rock but of rock music in general. In the 2007 book “Rocking the Classics”, critic and musicologist Edward Macan notes that “In the Court of the Crimson King ” may be the most influential progressive rock album ever released”.

Personnel:

  • Robert Fripp – guitars
  • Greg Lake – lead vocals, bass guitar
  • Ian McDonald – saxophone, flute, clarinet, bass clarinet,  mellotron, harpsichord, piano, organ), vibraphone, backing vocals
  • Michael Giles – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Peter Sinfield – lyrics, illumination

Track listing

  1. 21st Century Schizoid Man – Robert Fripp, Ian McDonald, Greg Lake, Michael Giles, Peter Sinfield
  2. I Talk to the Wind – Ian McDonald, Peter Sinfield
  3. Epitaph – Robert Fripp, Ian McDonald, Greg Lake, Michael Giles, Peter Sinfield
  4. Moonchild – Robert Fripp, Ian McDonald, Greg Lake, Michael Giles, Peter Sinfield
  5. The Court of the Crimson King – Ian McDonald, Peter Sinfield

Gary Moore

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On February 6, 2011, Gary Moore died aged 59. He was musician (guitar, bass, keyboards), vocalist and songwriter,  member of Skid Row, Thin Lizzy, Colosseum II, G-Force, Scars and BBM. He recorded and performed with many famous artists including Greg Lake, George Harrison, Rod Argent, B.B. King, Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Beach Boys, Gary Boyle, Dr. Strangely Strange and Travelling Wilburys.  As solo artist he released 17 albums.