{"id":12553,"date":"2020-02-12T07:54:20","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T07:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=12553"},"modified":"2020-02-12T07:54:23","modified_gmt":"2020-02-12T07:54:23","slug":"keyboard-legend-rick-wakeman-the-english-rock-ensemble-return-to-prog-on-new-album-the-red-planet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2020\/02\/12\/keyboard-legend-rick-wakeman-the-english-rock-ensemble-return-to-prog-on-new-album-the-red-planet\/","title":{"rendered":"Keyboard Legend Rick Wakeman & The English Rock Ensemble Return To Prog On New Album \u201cThe Red Planet\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\n\nKeyboard Legend Rick Wakeman & The English Rock Ensemble will be releasing \u201cThe Red Planet\u201d on April 3, 2020. The album features 8 newly composed pieces, especially for this project, and harks back to Wakeman’s critically acclaimed debut album \u201cThe Six Wives of Henry VIII\u201d where there were 6 heavy keyboard pieces based around a central subject matter. It is a serious return to \u201cWakeman Prog\u201d…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rick has blown the dust off his favourite analogue keyboards and along with his with the latest keyboards, has used the same formula he devised when making his legendary albums \u201cThe Six Wive’s of Henry VIII\u201d and \u201cCriminal Record.\u201d 
Upon being asked about the expectations of his Prog Fans, that they are hoping he will have shoved the \u201cProg Fader\u201d up to 11, he replied, \u201cThat could be a problem…. as it’s already at 14!!!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first 1,000 units of vinyl come in 180-gram red double vinyl, signed and numbered, in a special \u201cPop-Up\u201d album cover. The first 2,000 units of the CD edition signed and numbered, in a special \u201cPop-Up\u201d CD album cover. These collectors items are sure to sell out quickly, fans are advised to pre-order to avoid disappointment, or worst still buy copies from auction sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The English Rock Ensemble (ERE) features:<\/strong>Rick Wakeman – Keyboards
Dave Colquhoun- Guitars
Lee Pomeroy – Bass
Ash Soan – Drums<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Produced by Rick Wakeman and Erik Jordan  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the first release on the newly formed R&D MultiMedia, which is a transatlantic partnership between music business veteran and long time Wakeman sidekick Rob Ayling and rock journalist and producer Doug Harr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To pre-order Rick Wakeman’s \u201cThe Red Planet\u201d and other special offers: <\/strong>www.musicglue.com\/rick-wakeman-the-red-planet<\/a>
Play Back event package:<\/strong>https:\/\/www.musicglue.com\/rick-wakeman-the-red-planet\/products\/star-vice-admiral-star-playback-event-at-the-national-space-centre-with-bag-of-goodies-signed-event-programme-and-signed-cd-slash-dvd<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rick Wakeman’s official website: <\/strong>www.rwcc.com<\/a>
R&D Media:<\/strong>www.RNDmultimedia.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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