Out There

Performer: Rick Wakeman
Engineer: Eric Jordan; Stuart Sawney
Producer: Rick Wakeman
Distributor: E1 Distribution (USA)

Notes: Rick Wakeman and the New English Rock Ensemble present OUT THERE, dedicated to the astronauts who gave their lives on the Columbia space mission. This album features six extensive progressive rock tracks. Personnel: Rick Wakeman (keyboards); Damian Wilson (vocals); Fraser Thorneycroft-Smith (guitar, acoustic guitar); Ant Glynne (electric guitar); Tony Fernandez (drums, percussion). Audio Mixers: Eric Jordan; James Collins. Recording information: Bajonor Studios, The Isle Of Man; Music Fusion Studio; Phoenix Sound-Capricorn Suite. This 2003 album is, arguably, a return to Rick Wakeman's greatest strength: keyboard-driven symphonic prog, with unabashed '70s excess like chorales and long song journeys. Singer Damian Wilson is at full throttle here, emoting up a storm, and Wakeman makes good use of his band, featuring Tony Fernandez on drums.

Keyboardist Rick Wakeman (who also played with the Strawbs and several other acts as a session player in the 1960s) began releasing solo albums while still a member of Yes, and let no grass grow under his feet after leaving that band for good in 1979. The ever-inventive composer and player has released over 100 albums since the '70s (nine in 1991 alone) and played on many more. With elaborate stage-shows (including a King Arthur on Ice in 1975 at Wembley Pool) and a musical style that balances prog rock with new age and just about every other keyboard-based pop style in between, he's carved a unique niche for himself. Between releasing albums, he also scores films, has hosted a weekly radio program, and is a familiar face on British chat shows.

Click Here for Shipping Options and Policies

Shipping or Dimension weight in pounds: 0.25