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Fruupp: Modern Masquerades

On November 14, 1975, “Pye” label released “Modern Masquerades”, the fourth and final Fruupp studio album. It was recorded August – September 1975, at “Basing Street Studios” in London, and was produced by Ian McDonald.

Personnel:

  • Vincent McCusker – vocals, lead guitars
  • John Mason – vocals, keyboards, vibes, French horn arrangements
  • Peter Farrelly – lead vocals, bass guitar
  • Martin Foye – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Ian McDonald – alto saxophone, percussion, French horn, arrangements
  • Greg Bowen – trumpet
  • Terry Johnes – French horns
  • Barry Castle – French horns
  • Frank Ryecroft – French horns
  • Peter Civil – French horns
  • Chris Kimsey – engineer
  • Dave Hutchins – engineer assistant
  • Martin Cropper – art direction
  • Richard Strong – art direction
  • Robert Howe – illustration
  • Martin Goddard – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Vincent McCusker, except where noted.

  1. Misty Morning Way
  2. Masquerading with Dawn
  3. Gormenghast – John Mason
  4. Mystery Might
  5. Why
  6. Janet Planet – Paul Charles
  7. Sheba’s Song – Paul Charles

Fruupp: The Prince of Heavenly Eyes

On November 9, 1974, “Dawn” label released “The Prince of Heaven’s Eyes”, the third Fruupp studio album. It was recorded August – September 1974, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and was produced by Peter Farrelly, Stephen Houston, Vincent McCusker, and Martin Foye.

Personnel:

  • Peter Farrelly – lead vocals, bass guitar, flute
  • Stephen Houston – vocals, keyboards, oboe
  • Vincent McCusker – vocals, guitars
  • Martin Foye – drums, percussion
  • Roger Quested – engineer
  • Paul Charles – story
  • Martin Cropper – art direction
  • Graham Marsh – illustration

Track listing:

All tracks by Stephen Houston, except where noted.

  1. It’s All Up Now
  2. Prince of Darkness
  3. Jaunting Car
  4. Annie Austere
  5. Knowing You – Vincent McCusker
  6. Crystal Brook – Vincent McCusker
  7. Seaward Sunset
  8. The Perfect Wish

Fruupp: Future Legends

On October 5, 1973, “Dawn” label released “Future Legends”, the debut Fruupp studio album. It was recorded in July 1973, at “Escape Studios” in Egerton, Kent, and was produced by Denis Taylor.

Personnel:

  • Vincent McCusker – vocals, guitars
  • Stephen Houston – vocals, keyboards, oboe, arrangements
  • Peter Farrelly – lead vocals, bass guitar, painting
  • Martin Foye – drums, percussion
  • Tony Taverner – engineer
  • Michael Rennie – strings conductor
  • Paul Charles – cover concept
  • Marie O’Connell – inside photography

 Track listing:

All tracks by Vincent McCusker, except where noted.

  1. Future legends
  2. Decision
  3. As Day Breaks with Dawn
  4. Graveyard Epistle – Vincent McCusker, Paul Charles
  5. Lord of the Incubus
  6. Olde Tyme Future
  7. Song for a Thought
  8. Future Legends

Fruupp: Seven Secrets

On April 19, 1974, “Dawn Records” label released “Seven Secrets”, the second Fruupp studio album. It was recorded in January 1974, at “Escape Studios” in Egerton, Kent, and was produced by David Lewis.

Personnel:

  • Stephen Houston – vocals, keyboards, oboe
  • Vincent McCusker – vocals, guitars
  • Peter Farrelly – lead vocals, bass guitar, artwork
  • Martin Foye – drums, percussion
  • David Lewis– piano
  • Michael Rennie – strings conductor
  • Tony Taverner – engineer
  • Ruby Mazur – design, photography
  • Ian Stokes – design, photography

Track listing:

  1. Faced with Shekinah – Stephen Houston
  2. Wise as Wisdom – lyrics by Paul Charles, music by Vincent McCusker
  3. White Eyes – lyrics by Paul Charles, music by Vincent McCusker
  4. Garden Lady – Vincent McCusker
  5. Three Spires – lyrics by Paul Charles, music by Vincent McCusker
  6. Elizabeth – Stephen Houston
  7. The Seventh Secret – Vincent McCusker

 

Van Morrison: Beautiful Vision

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In February 1982, “Mercury” label released “Beautiful Vision”, the thirteenth Van Morrison studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “The Record Plant” in Sausalito, California.

Personnel:

  • Van Morrison— vocals. guitar, electric piano
  • Herbie Armstrong — acoustic guitar
  • Chris Hayes — guitar
  • Mark Knopfler— guitar
  • Chris Michie— guitar
  • John Allair — organ
  • David Hayes— bass
  • Rob Wasserman— bass guitar
  • Tom Donlinger — drums
  • Peter Van Hooke— drums
  • Gary Mallaber— drums
  • Michele Segan — percussion
  • Mark Isham— synthesizer, trumpet
  • Pee Wee Ellis— tenor and baritone saxophones, flute
  • Sean Fulsom — uilleann pipes
  • Pauline Lozana — backing vocals
  • Annie Stocking — backing vocals
  • Bianca Thornton— backing vocals
  • Jim Stern, Hugh Murphy – engineer
  • Ann Fry – engineer assistant
  • Rudi Legname – cover concept, design, photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Van Morrison, except where noted.

  1. Celtic Ray
  2. Northern Muse – Solid Ground
  3. Dweller on the Threshold – music Van Morrison; lyrics Van Morrison, Hugh Murphy
  4. Beautiful Vision
  5. She Gives Me Religion
  6. Cleaning Windows
  7. Vanlose Stairway
  8. Aryan Mist – music Van Morrison; lyrics Van Morrison, Hugh Murphy
  9. Across the Bridge Where Angels Dwell – music Van Morrison; lyrics Van Morrison, Hugh Murphy
  10. Scandinavia