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A new collection of classic Emerson, Lake & Palmer albums are being released on CD, vinyl and download by BMG on May 26 2017. They include \u2018Works Volume 1\u2019, \u2018Works Volume 2\u2019 and \u2018Love Beach,\u2019 three records that represent an important phase in the group\u2019s remarkable career.<\/p>\n
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Their release is part of a comprehensive re-issues programme by BMG that began early in 2016 to spotlight ELP\u2019s legacy of nine studio albums as well as their various \u2018live\u2019 recordings and compilations.<\/p>\n
Emerson, Lake & Palmer was one of the most successful and innovative British groups of the 1970s. Blending different styles from rock to classical and jazz they were pioneers of Progressive Rock.<\/p>\n
The founder members were keyboard virtuoso Keith Emerson, lead singer, guitarist and bass player, Greg Lake and percussionist and showman drummer Carl Palmer. The group formed in 1970, made its debut at the Isle of Wight Festival, when their wild stage act and dynamic music stole the show.
The trio went on stadium tours, sold over 40 million albums and enjoyed hit singles with \u2018Lucky Man\u2019 and \u2018Fanfare For The Common Man.\u2019 ELP\u2019S first seven albums were U.K. and U.S. chart hits. The first three \u2018Emerson, Lake & Palmer,\u2019 (1970), \u2018Tarkus\u2019 (1971) and \u2018Pictures At An Exhibition\u2019 (1971) were all re-issued by BMG on 6th June, 2016. <\/p>\n
Another set of releases featuring \u2018Trilogy\u2019 (1972), \u2018Brain Salad Surgery\u2019 (1973) and \u2018Welcome Back, My Friends, To The Show That Never Ends – Ladies And Gentlemen..\u2019 (1974) was released on 30th September, 2016.<\/p>\n
All of ELP\u2019s album tracks have been carefully re-mastered by world renowned studio engineer Andy Pearce and made available in a variety of formats. They include high quality CD, freshly cut vinyl LP and HD digital download. At the special request of the late Greg Lake, the LPs are presented on 140 gram vinyl to endure a superior, high quality sound. The CD booklets contain extensive liner notes with rare photographs and new band interviews by legendary rock journalist Chris Welch. <\/p>\n
THE ALBUMS<\/p>\n
Works Volume 1
This double CD comprises all the material first released as a double vinyl album in March 1977. Now fully re-mastered, the 14 tracks include songs and instrumental pieces composed, arranged and recorded by the individual members of the group. These solo efforts were showcased on three sides of the original LP while the fourth side had two joint ELP compositions. Disc 1 of the CD set presented Keith Emerson\u2019s ambitious \u2018Piano Concerto No.1\u2019 performed with the London Philharmonic Orchestra. It is followed by five of Greg Lake\u2019s most melodic songs including \u2018C\u2019est La Vie\u2019 with lyrics by Pete Sinfield. <\/p>\n
Disc 2 has dynamic instrumental pieces by Carl Palmer performed in a variety of styles with different musicians, among them James Gang\/Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh. The great jazz composer Harry South is also present. Carl also contributes a powerful new version of \u2018Tank\u2019 first heard on the group\u2019s debut album. Two major ELP works include the full version of their hit single \u2018Fanfare For The Common Man\u2019 and the extended concept piece \u2018Pirates\u2019.<\/p>\n
The double LP set replicates the original LP artwork and design, with embossed cover text and ELP logo. It contains the full 1977 album, remastered from the original analogue tapes. <\/p>\n
Works Volume 2
\u2018Works Volume 2\u2019, a compilation first released in November 1977 offers another rich seam of ELP songs and instrumental performances. Among the 19 tracks on CD disc 1 are Keith Emerson\u2019s raucous piano outings \u2018Barrelhouse Shake Down\u2019 and single hit \u2018Honky Tonk Train Blues\u2019. They complement Greg Lake\u2019s perennial hit \u2018I Believe In Father Christmas\u2019 and Carl Palmer\u2019s dramatic \u2018The Enemy God\u2019 among the highlights of their contributions. CD 2 has atmospheric \u2018live\u2019 performances recorded during the group\u2019s concert at the Olympic Stadium, Montreal Canada in August, 1977, including \u2018Fanfare For The Common Man\u2019, \u2018Knife Edge\u2019, \u2018Pictures at an Exhibition\u2019 and the third movement of Keith\u2019s \u2018Piano Concerto\u2019 All tracks are re-mastered from original tapes, capturing ELP performing at the pinnacle of their career.<\/p>\n
The single LP set replicates the original LP artwork and design, with embossed cover text and ELP logo. It contains the full 1977 album, remastered from the original analogue tapes. <\/p>\n
Love Beach
A 1CD Deluxe Edition of the group\u2019s seventh studio album, \u2018Love Beach\u2019. It comprises 2017 remastered versions of all 7 tracks from the original 1978 LP. Among many new songs that refreshed ELP\u2019s sound for the modern era are \u2018All I Want Is You,\u2019 \u2018Love Beach\u2019 and \u2018The Gambler.\u2019 Also featured is a 20-minute extended concept piece, the four part \u2018Memoirs Of An Officer And A Gentleman\u2019 written by Keith Emerson and Pete Sinfield. Greg Lake talks about the significance of the album in liner notes that became his last ever interview.\u00a0 Additional bonus material includes some fascinating \u2018Love Beach\u2019 rehearsal tracks, providing a compelling insight into the group at work in the studio. <\/p>\n
The single LP set replicates the original LP artwork and design. It contains the full 1978 album, remastered from the original analogue tapes. <\/p>\n
These albums are dedicated to the memories of Keith Emerson (born 2nd November 1944, died 10th\u00a0 March 2016) and Greg Lake (born 10th November 1947, died 7th December 2016) <\/p>\n
The titles are available for pre-order by visiting the following links:<\/p>\n
Works V1 :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 smarturl.it\/WorksV1<\/p>\n
Works V2 :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 smarturl.it\/WorksV2<\/p>\n
Love Beach :\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 smarturl.it\/LoveBeach<\/p>\n
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Source: http:\/\/www.emersonlakeandpalmer.com\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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