December 23, 2024

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Emerson, Lake & Palmer “40th Anniversary Reunion Concert”


EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER (ELP) reformed for the first time since 1998 for their final show to headline the HIGH VOLTAGE FESTIVAL on Sunday, July 25th 2010. And what a show it was!

2010/2011 marks the 40th anniversary of the creation of Emerson Lake and Palmer. ELP was a predominant force that laid the foundation for all progressive rock. The band consists of Keith Emerson, the explosive keyboard who came from the Nice, the sultry vocals and extraordinary bass of Greg Lake from King Crimson and the theatrical and extraordinary drumming of Carl Palmer, who emerged from Atomic Rooster.

ELP became the first true prog-rock Super Group and defined an era.

This is a show that brings back the same theatrics that the highly creative and unsurpassable combination of Keith Emerson’s legendary keyboards, Greg Lake’s extraordinary voice, and the dramatic drumming of Carl Palmer to their core fan base and to the new generation that hails the musical and technical virtuosity that ELP delivered at every performance, and recorded in every album.

Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxjO1Uw4UJg

SONGS INCLUDE THEIR GREATEST HITS

– Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression – Part 2

– The Barbarian

– Bitches Crystal

– Knife Edge

– From The Beginning

– Touch and Go

– Take A Pebble/Tarkus

– Farewell to Arms

– Lucky Man

– Pictures At An Exhibition

– Fanfare for the Common Man/Drum Solo/Rondo

Bonus Materials:

– Interviews with managers, Rock music journalist, tour manager and archivist.

– Contains brand new interviews by Rock DJ Nicky Horne with Keith Emerson,

Greg Lake and Carl Palmer

Hi Res Cover Art:  http://mvdb2b.com/i/300dpi/MVD5219D.jpg

Order Link:  http://www.seeofsound.com/p.php?s=MVD5219D 

What the fans are saying…

“Seeing ELP together for only the 5th time in nearly 40 years of being a fan was just beyond my wildest dreams.”

“It was an amazing show. Part of me wants them to tour so I can see them again, another part doesn’t so I can gloat.”

“Thanks for uploading this precious and unique material, 500 characters in this box are not enough to describe, admire and appreciate this performance, living legends, masters of the stage, real professionals, a dream come true …”

“Great show!!!!! I wish they make a world tour once again for us!”

“It was a great gig and I really, really, really hope they are here to stay (at least for a while). Great music, great band and High Voltage was, for me, a well organised and brilliant event.”

“The final band to perform were EMERSON LAKE PALMER. Reunited for the first show in 15 years, the three piece supergroup brought High Voltage to a close with a performance to remember. Many will consider ELP as a band for fellow musicians to enjoy, but as a non-musician myself, I’d say anyone can enjoy a band with such talent.”

“ELP were the highlight, a brilliantly constructed show, excellent choice of songs. Stage pyrotechnics, knives in Keith’s keyboards, revolving stage for drum solo, cannons – the whole works. Carl Palmer has lost none of skill, an absolute powerhouse, breathtaking to observe.”

Source: MVD Entertainment