CD / Mini-LP
Paper-Sleeve Original mini-vinyl artwork
(paper only - no plastic)
- Booklet with authoritative and
extensive liner notes by respected
author and journalist Chris Welch.
- Expertly remastered - superb
sound. A classical rock concept album, first released in 1975 and featuring the wonderful vocals of
Annie Haslam, performing songs inspired by Rimsky-Korsakov's 'Scheherazade' as well as other
charming folk/jazz flavoured songs like 'Trip To The Fair'.
This edition of Renaissance features John Tout (keyboards), John Camp (bass), Terence
Sullivan (drums) and Michael Dunford (acoustic guitars and vocals), augmented by strings
arranged by Tony Cox.
Renaissance took their move towards orchestral music to the ultimate conclusion with the
creation of this homage to the 'Tales Of The Arabian Nights'. With a string section supporting
the regular band, there are many musical delights to savour.
Annie Haslam's voice is at its most beautiful on the yearning 'Trip To The Fair', but it is the
nine-part 'Song Of Scheherazade' that stretches the capabilities of the musicians as they
embark on a classical odyssey, as fascinating as the tales the Princess told the Sultan during
her '10001 Nights'. John Tout's piano playing is superb throughout, and the production by
David Hitchcock ensures that this is gripping and ambitious musical entertainment with
timeless appeal. TRACKLISTING:
1. Trip To The Fair
2. The Vultures Fligh High
3. Ocean Gypsy
4. Song Of Scheherazade
I. Fanfare
II. The Betrayal
III. The Sultan
IV. Love Theme
V. The Young Prince
And Princess As
Told By
Scheharazade
VI. Festival
Preparations
VII. Fugue For The
Sultan
VIII. The Festival
IX. Finale
