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Post by ulla on Jan 12, 2010 12:20:00 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 12, 2010 18:29:34 GMT
Thanks for the update and the links Ulla. Good to hear that Martin's accident has not had a detrimental effect on his playing.
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tommie
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Post by tommie on Jan 12, 2010 21:35:46 GMT
The vocalist really sucks
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 15, 2010 18:37:15 GMT
Ulla - do you know if the Excalibur project is going to be released on CD or DVD in the future?
From the "snippets" I've seen it would make a good DVD release.
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ulla
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Post by ulla on Jan 18, 2010 11:47:04 GMT
Yes, a DVD will be released later this year. If you like the music: On "Fame and Glory" from the Fairports are most of the songs.
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 18, 2010 13:11:56 GMT
Yes, a DVD will be released later this year. If you like the music: On "Fame and Glory" from the Fairports are most of the songs. Thanks for that Ulla. We'll have to make you the Forum's Fairport Convention and European correspondent
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 11, 2017 9:55:46 GMT
bravewords.com/news/members-of-saga-uriah-heep-jethro-tull-and-more-featured-on-rock-opera-album-excalibur-iv-the-dark-age-of-the-dragon-video-trailerMEMBERS OF SAGA, URIAH HEEP, JETHRO TULL AND MORE FEATURED ON ROCK OPERA ALBUM EXCALIBUR IV - THE DARK AGE OF THE DRAGON; VIDEO TRAILERNovember 10, 2017, 12 hours ago Excalibur IV is the fourth studio in the Celtic Rock Opera series, following on from the gold and platinum selling original trilogy. Excalibur IV was played live in its entirety to 12 arenas in Germany in December 2016 and will be touring again in 2018. Released on Babaika Productions, via Cherry Red Records, the album features appearances by: Alan Stivell Michael Sadler (Saga) Jesse Sibenberg & John Helliwell (Supertramp) Martin Barre (Jethro Tull) Moya Brennan (Clannad) Roberto Tiranti (Labyrinth) Bernie Shaw (Uriah Heep) Siobham Owen Sonja Kristina (Curved Air) John Kelly (The Kelly Family) Maite Itoiz (Elfhental) After a thousand years of imprisonment, Merlin - the wizard - finally escapes from Morgana’s spell. Initially intrigued by the beauty of the new world that he returned to, he soon discovers the decay of knightly and sublime virtues, which once had been so bravely defended by King Arthur’s roundtable. An enraged Merlin casts his biggest spell over this world and brings the mighty dragon to life. A epic return of the legendary Celtic rock opera on to German stages, a new chapter in the saga around the sword Excalibur – this is Excalibur - The Dark Age Of The Dragon. A trailer for the album can be seen below. Tracklisting: “The Wings Of The Dragon” “Alone” “Stonehenge” “I’m Not The Only One” “Calling For You” “Don’t Be Afraid” “Silver Moon” “Dreamers” “The Last Lament Of A Fairy” “The New Times” “Forget Your Sorrow” “The Fifth Season” “The Passion” “I Will Be For Ever” “Behind The Mist” “You Don’t Know” “You Are The Sunshine” “There Is Someone” “Dun Aengus II” Trailer:
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 11, 2017 10:04:04 GMT
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Post by maddogfagin on Nov 17, 2017 15:08:40 GMT
teamrock.com/news/2017-11-14/star-studded-excalibur-iv-releasedCeltic prog project features members of Tull, Saga, Clannad, Supertramp and more... Alan Simon has released the fourth instalment of his Excalibur project, The Dark Age Of The Dragon, through Cherry Red.
It's a continuation of the series that began back in 1999 with the release of Excalibur I: Les Legendes des Celtes, and has seen subsequent releases with 2000's Excalibur: Les Concert Mythique, 2007's Excalibur II: l'anneu des Celtes and 2011's Excalibur III: The Origins.
While little known in the UK, Excalibur IV has performed live in 12 arenas in Germany, and will be touring again in 2018, with a UK show a definite possibility. The new work, helmed by French folk rocker Simon, features appearances from Martin Barre, Saga's Michael Sadler, Supertramp's John Anthony Helliwell, Sonja Kristina and Clannad's Moya Brennan.
oh, and . . . . . . . . 1946.- British musician Martin Lancelot Barre is born. Guitarist of Jethro Tull from 1969 to the present [ sic]. Since joining the group, he has participated in all the band's albums except "This was". His style can be described as a mix of the blues sound of Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton with baroque touches typical of progressive rock. www.excelsior.com.mx/funcion/2017/11/17/1201743
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Post by maddogfagin on Dec 4, 2017 7:58:34 GMT
Not 100% sure if Martin's on this song. somethingelsereviews.com/2017/12/03/alan-simon-you-are-the-sunshine-excalibur-iv/Alan Simon, “You Are the Sunshine” from Excalibur IV (2017): One Track MindDECEMBER 3, 2017 BY PRESTON FRAZIER Majestic, powerful and precise are just a few words to describe the song “You Are the Sunshine,” from Alan Simon’s new album Excalibur IV: The Dark Age of the Dragon. This has been a great year for progressive rock releases, but overlooking The Dark Age of the Dragon verges on criminal. “You Are the Sunshine” demonstrated the more accessible side of this prog-rock opera beast, but don’t let that deter you. Simon includes touches of Jethro Tull-like flute, mandolin, and electric and acoustic guitars. Combined with swirling keyboards, ethereal vocals and a rock solid back, Alan Simon creates something so captivating that the sophistication of the song is almost overlooked. Additionally, Jesse Siebenberg and John Helliwell of Supertramp fame contribute their more-than-considerable talents and pop/rock sensibilities to the cast of many, only adding to the fun. “You Are the Sunshine,” a standout moment from Alan Simon’s Excalibur IV: The Dark Age of the Dragon, is sure to send you down an engaging rabbit hole.
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