CD/DVD Releases: New Releases From MVD Audio Including Jon Anderson, Tangerine Dream
MVD Audio have several titles coming out later this year.
Jon Anderson - The Mother's Day Concert - In 1996 Jon Anderson and a group of musicians took to the stage in a beautiful Californian winery to perform a unique set of YES and Vangelis, and solo songs. Jons recollections of the show form the basis of his liner notes, and are accompanied by colour pictures. The show wasnt recorded officially, but thanks to hours of tireless investigative work, recordings were found in private hands. This recording has been re-mastered and the sound quality is the best example of this recording. The quality of this recording can be compared to FM broadcasts.
SRP: $18.95; RUN TIME: 78mins; LABEL: MVD AUDIO; STREET DATE: 08/28/2007
Tangerine Dream - Madcap's Flaming Duty - The stunning new album from Tangerine Dream. Tangerine Dream celebrates their 40th Anniversary in 2007 with the release of their latest album - Madcap's Flaming Duty. The album is dedicated to former Pink Floyd guitarist Syd Barrett who died in July 2006. The lyrics for each of the songs on the new album are adapted from English and American poets from 17th and 18th century literature by Bianca F. Acquaye. The music is written by Edgar Froese and Thorsten Quaeschning. This recording is dedicated to the influential spirit of a legendary musical mind, Syd Barrett, who had to end his present incarnation in summer 2006.
SRP: $18.95; RUN TIME: 75mins; LABEL: MVD AUDIO; STREET DATE: 08/28/2007
Patrick Moraz - Future Memories I & II - Patrick Moraz is probably best known in rock music circles for his membership of two of the world's biggest rock bands - Yes and The Moody Blues as well as a solo artist in his own right. This is a pairing of the first two Future Memories releases, from his solo career, gathered together on one release. As with all the albums in the Patrick Moraz reissue campaign this album has been re mastered for release by Patrick Moraz.
Bonus Materials: Bonus Track: Here Comes Christmas Again (Et Revoici Noel), New version of a Re-make of 'More Tea Vicar'
SRP: $18.95; RUN TIME: 73mins; LABEL: MVD AUDIO; STREET DATE: 08/28/2007
Siggi Schwarz and Michael Schenker - Live Together 2004 - Two of Germany's greatest guitarists get together for a run through some amazing covers (as well as some Schenker-penned originals), recorded live in Germany in 2004. Recorded with a full band, the guitarists trade off incredible leads and solos, reinventing classic blues and hard rock while maintaining the fun of a jam session.
SRP: $17.95; RUN TIME: 62mins; LABEL: MVD AUDIO; STREET DATE: 08/28/2007
Various - Marquee Club: 25th Anniversary - London?s Marquee Club celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 1983. This DVD features performances from that year by legendary bands and artists such as Dr. John, Wishbone Ash, Osibisa, Alexis Korner, Man, Ten Years After, and Status Quo. Excerpts from the following artists are also included: Climax Blues Band (1984), John Watts & the Cry (1984), Mezzoforte (1984), Cherry Bombz (1986), and Ian Matthews (1984). Additional interviews include Phil Collins, Kenny Jones, Dave Dee, Alexis Korner, and Chris Barber reflecting on their appearances at The Marquee: one of the longest established venues in rock history over that period. It was also a launching pad for many of the world?s biggest acts.
SRP: $19.95; RUN TIME: 60mins; LABEL: MVD VISUAL; STREET DATE: 09/18/2007
Bert Jansch - Fresh As A Sweet Sunday Morning: Live At Sheffield - This fantastic performance filmed at Sheffield Memorial Hall (UK) on April 22, 2006 features Bert Jansch, one of the key figures in modern British folk music. Here he brings his trademark virtuosity and eclectic edge to the folk guitar. His ground-breaking guitar playing, deeply affecting songwriting and dark, passionate voice have held audiences spellbound since the mid-sixties. As Neil Young once stated, "As much of a great guitar player as Jimi (Hendrix) was, Bert Jansch is the same thing for acoustic guitar?and my favorite." This DVD brilliantly showcases Jansch's awesome talent.
SRP: $19.95; RUN TIME: 101mins; LABEL: MVD VISUAL; STREET DATE: 09/18/2007
Bill Bruford Earthworks - Video Anthology Volume 2: 1990s - This 85 minute DVD is the 2nd in a 2-volume anthology of previously unreleased concert footage of Bill Bruford?s Earthworks, one of the longest lived and most original jazz quartets around today. It chronicles the band?s progress through the 1990s from its electronic start to its acoustic renaissance. The group was originated as a vehicle for Bruford?s unusual and innovative use of electronic percussion, and did much to challenge perceptions about what a drummer should, or should not do in the jazz medium. Filmed in Germany, Japan and Belgium in 1991 and 1999.
Bonus Materials: All material previously unavailable on DVD or video; Includes only commercially available footage of seminal Ballamy, Bates, Bruford edition of band; Dave McKean artwork and 12 page booklet chronicling critical reaction to the band at the time; All material selected and overseen personally by Bill Bruford
SRP: $19.95; RUN TIME: 85mins; LABEL: MVD VISUAL; STREET DATE: 09/18/2007