Music Fusion  (2003)
Progressive Rock

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7*
CD  50:58
6 tracks
   01   Out There             13:11
   02   The Mission             06:29
   03   To Be With You             06:23
   04   Universe Of Sound             07:43
   05   Music Of Love             06:47
   06   The Cathedral Of The Sky             10:25
Personal Details
Details
Studio Bajonor Studios
Country United Kingdom
Cat. Number MFW6093X
Spars DDD
Sound Stereo
Notes
Out There ( 2003)

CD MFW6093X Music Fusion Worldwide

Track List
Title Length
1 Out There 13' 11"
2 The Mission 6' 29"
3 To Be With You 6' 23"
4 Universe of Sound 7' 43"
5 Music of Love 6' 47"
6 Cathedral of the Sky 10' 25"

Artist List
Rick Wakeman - Keyboards
English Chamber Choir - Choir
Fraser Thorneycroft-Smith - Guitars
Guy Protheroe - Conductor
Tony Fernandez - Drums & Percussion
Damian Wilson - Vocals
Ant Glynne - Guitars
Lee Pomeroy - Bass


Additional Information
Studios Engineering
Recorded at Bajonor Studios, IOM
Recorded at Music Fusion Studios, Wembley
Choir recorded in the Capricorn Suite at Phoenix Sound, Wembley (Stuart Sawney (Recording))
Erik Jordan (Recording & Mixing)
James Collins (Mixing)

Reviews
Bjorn Olaf Syvertsen on 18/06/2003 [Other reviews by Bjorn Olaf Syvertsen ]

I had read all these ecstatic reviews of this album, and by all means - it IS a good album. But is it really THAT good? "The cathedral in the sky" is a glorius triumph, however, and quite obviously the best track on the album. It sounds like a cross between "Judas Iscariot" and "The last battle". This is Rick at his best. The rest of the album is generally good but not truly great. They pass by more unnoticed. But "The cathedral in the sky" would make this album worth the money all by itself, so there is no doubt that Rick fans should buy it.

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Adriano Beltrami on 27/05/2003 [Other reviews by Adriano Beltrami ]

Out There is the best album Rick has unveiled over the last years and I suppose it's everything the fans were waiting for. The album is energetic, cohesive and musically very strong. More than a solo effort, it's a band album, and Rick is at service of the music, synths and guitars many times running together and fighting for room. As for ERE, throughout the album they are brilliant and incredibly tight. The title track is an epic of the best vintage and with the tempo variations and choir that comes in to add the classical element, it can be considered as equal to Journey and Arthur. Apart from that, halfway the end of the piece there is a synth solo (Moog, I dare say) which is to absolutely die for. "The Mission" keeps the high vibes and presents Rick on a solo organ that takes me back to the seventies and I just loved it. (Apart from Rick and Keith Emerson, is anyone out there - no pun intended - still messing around with Mini Moogs and Organs?) Tony introduces "To Be With You" and this piece has a sentimental mood. Again the chorus is present and it fades away leading the end of the song. "Universe of Sound" is breathtaking and it also presents very good solos, but there are strong echoes of "Never is a Long Time" from "Return" casting a shadow on some parts of it. On the foreword, Rick explains that the Album's writing started more or less 5 years ago, let's say circa 1997. "Return" was recorded in 1998 released in early 1999; so it's possible that "Never is a Long Time" has the echoes of "The Mission" instead. Nonetheless, the similarities are evident. "Music of Love" is strong and intense and here the keyboards conduct the piece along with the guitars. By the mid of the piece Rick throws a solo that if this song is ever played on stage, I'm sure it would be extended and it would be really something. Having read other reviews whilst awaiting the arrival of my CD from Amazon I had high expectations about "Cathedral of the Sky" but I have to say I was disappointed with it, because all the right elements are there, church organ, choir and Rick, but the opening riff which is repeated throughout the piece is rather corny and does not correspond to Rick standards (Yes, I can hear the moans and groans, but I had to say that). Probably productions costs prevented the use of a real church organ, and the result is that it sounds a bit synthetic. Anyway, this is a great album and for the reasons above mentioned I give it 9 out of 10. It's 100 per cent prog rock (I've read this elsewhere) and highly recommended not only to the fans, but also to everyone who loves great music.

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Mark Cocking on 21/04/2003 [Other reviews by Mark Cocking ]

Out There is clearly Ricks' best album in recent years. Reminiscent of certain previous epic albums yet rooted firmly in the present, the album reaches epic symphonic proportions in the opening track. If any criticism can be levelled at it, I guess it must be that the heights reached in the opener are rarely reached again until the last track. That is not to say that the intervening tracks are weak in any way, though I do find that they seem to be'full on',insofar as they don't allow you to mellow. I would love to see this presented live, where I am sure the dynamic of this music would be better justified.Come to Newcastle Rick! why are you not? The production does, at times, minimise the virtuosity of the keyboard and guitar solos as they blend into the mix. A common fault with digital recording and production. You don't get to hear those beautiful MiniMoog filter sweeps in all there richness.That said, the album explores the source of music. How is it that we are literally moved to experience emotion, and so much more, by this strange thing we call music... or sound? Where does it come from? Ricks'lyric doesn't try to impose an answer, merely embellish the question, and, in so doing, leaves the listener to explore their own 'music soul'.Perhaps there was a time when Rick might have alluded to the rather specific answers to these questions, to be found within the the ancient Hermetic writings and other 'myths' from an ancient pre-christian era,which state that the universe itself, and all that is within it, is literally created and structured around a form identical to that observed in music theory.Conducted by God. As a scientific researcher myself, I must add that I have found nothing to persuade me that those ancient theories are wrong in any way.But Rick seems to be suggesting that music is of, and from, God (in the Christian sense) and is not therefore to be questioned, merely experienced. Whether one agrees or not with that 'hands off' philosophy, one thing is clear from this album. Rick is heading back towards his own 'music soul' and his ability to write epic themes and symphonic rock is still there, as good as ever. Wherever it comes from! A great album, and, I wouldn't mind betting, he is going to build on this in the near future.

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Steen Madsen on 14/04/2003 [Other reviews by Steen Madsen ]

A brilliant album, with a lot of sound like Yes (of course) and Black Sabbath (Specially the vocals). Fantastic combinations between synths and vocal choir and fantastic guitars. If I should compare this album with other Wakeman albums, I think it sounds like Return To The Centre Of The Earth, 1984, "Journey" (the original version of 1974) and No Earthly Connection in a good combination. Five out of five stars.

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Andy Whitfield on 04/04/2003 [Other reviews by Andy Whitfield ]

I'd like to review the new Rick Wakeman CD 'Out there'. The CD in my mind is a good mix of old and new 'Wakeman' in my view this is one of his best to date. The superb vocals of Damion Wilson compliment this wonderful Rick Wakeman music score. If I had to pick one track above all others it would have to be track 3, 'To be with you'. Its words are simply wonderful and reflective in nature. Track 6 'The cathedral of the sky ' is also a great track to finish a great album. Well done, Rick. 10 out of 10.

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Yann Clochec on 01/04/2003 [Other reviews by Yann Clochec ]

I have received the CD yesterday from RWCC and haven't stopped listening to it since. In my opinion it is the best Rick has recorded since "Criminal record". It is a truly epic work in the tradition of Rick's 70's recordings, but without the extravaganzas (or should I say pomposities ?) that sometimes went in the way in some of Rick's earlier albums. Here the compositions are more focused on the concept of the album. Rick does wonders on keyboards as usual, but in a more "restrained" way than on some earlier albums. No showing off here, just virtuosity at the service of the music, with some of the best keyboard parts ever written by Rick. The ERE also shines here, with a very tight performance. Definitely a "must buy". With great expectations too for the forthcoming DVD.

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Don Cassidy on 30/03/2003 [Other reviews by Don Cassidy ]

When I heard that Rick Wakeman was going to release a "progressive rock" record in 2003, I was very excited. I have already been very pleased that Wakeman is back behind the keys with YES. One of my all-time favourite concert highlights was seeing Wakeman playing the 'Mighty Wurlitzer' organ at Radio City Music Hall during a Yes concert this past summer in New York City. To me, Wakeman is one of the most important figures in the history of progressive rock. The idea of him returning to his roots with a progressive release is music to my ears. Needless to say, I am very impressed with the release and Rick and the band are in excellent form throughout. 'Out There' contains a beautiful dedication to the seven astronauts who flew the last Columbia mission. This is a very appropriate dedication since the album relates the origin of music to 'unseen dimensional astral plains somewhere amidst universes known and unknown'. Wakeman's lyrics constantly reinforce this theme. The album begins with the epic title track, 'Out There'. Wakeman's symphonic intro lets the listener know he or she is in for a musical treat. The track, like many great epics, is broken into many sections. Wakeman's keys are outstanding throughout, as are the vocals of Damian Wilson. Wilson, who reminds me a bit of Cairo's Bret Douglas, has outstanding range. It is obvious why he was voted by the Classic Rock Society as the best male vocalist of 2002. I am also very impressed by the guitar playing of Ant Glynne. His driving guitar is present throughout the track and he explodes with a few blistering solos. In classic Wakeman fashion, a choir is used on many of the tracks. The choir adds to the emotionality of this particular piece. This song, in my opinion, is a modern day prog classic. 'The Mission' opens with Wakeman's keys, which are joined by long time band member Tony Fernandez's drums. Once again, Glynne's guitar is prominent. Excellent playing by bassist Lee Pomeroy is also evident. I especially enjoy Wilson's vocals on this song. 'To Be With You' begins with Fernandez on the electronic drums and the intro reminds me of the Yes song 'Lift Me Up'. The choir has returned to handle the chorus in a beautiful fashion. 'Universe of Sound is the most rocking song on the album. Wakeman and Glynne alternate several amazing solos. I really like the variety of sounds that Wakeman is achieving from his keyboards on this album. The song ends with an incredible Wakeman solo. 'Music of Love' is another great rocker that features more great keyboard and guitar solos. The final song, 'Cathedral of the Sky' is a favourite of mine. In vintage 'Jane Seymour' fashion, Wakeman's presence on the church organ is unmistakable. The church organ/choir interaction is magical. The ten minute plus track is another Wakeman classic. Overall, I feel that 'Out There' is an outstanding album. I am very impressed by the band that Wakeman has put together. More than a solo effort, this is truly a band album. Wakeman has never sounded better and his songwriting is outstanding. I am also impressed by how important Ant Glynne's guitar was to the overall sound of the album. With some albums that feature keyboardists, the guitarist will often take a back seat. This is not the case on this album I really enjoy Wilson's vocals and Fernandez and Pomeroy are solid throughout. The addition of the choir completes the sound. In my opinion, 'Out There' compares favourably with any of Wakeman's albums from the 70's. The missing piece now is an American tour from Rick and the Ensemble. Of course, I will settle for some more US Yes dates. After hearing how great Wakeman sounds on this album, I am really excited about the prospect of a new Yes studio release! I highly recommend this album to any lovers of progressive rock and consider it a definite early contender for album of the year.

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Graeme Stewart on 22/03/2003 [Other reviews by Graeme Stewart ]

Time was when a new album from Rick was a major event in my life, just as it probably was for many of you "out there" (groan!). I would be on the doorstep of my local "record shop", (remember them?!),waiting for it to open on the day of release, bunking off college, work, etc., just to get my hands on this precious item. I hadn't felt like that since around 1983, after hearing "Cost of Living", but still remained a fan. I thought, after seeing the concert in Perth last May, that this album was going to take me back to those days.(Except that in place of the "record shop", I had pre-ordered at Amazon!).Well, firstly, it didn't arrive on the day of release (black mark against Amazon!), but arrive it did. What can I say? 3 out of 5, I am afraid. Musically, it is strong. I'd say it's Rick's best studio playing for A VERY LONG TIME, but it is let down by other parts of the mixture. I think you need to find another singer, Rick. Damian Wilson may have power, but he has a limited range, and his voice has no "light & shade". It's all at one place, and that can be very wearing. Think of Ashley Holt,(to use an example). He managed to sing the Gary Pickford-Hopkins parts with ease. Damian Wilson CAN'T carry that off. Sorry. Secondly, no disrespect (people usually do mean disrespect when they say that, but I don't) to Ant Glynne & Fraser Thorneycroft-Smith, but the only place Rick needs a Guitarist is in YES. It's just a case of following the old rock formula. They don't contribute anything significant to a Rick Wakeman album. I want to hear Keyboards take the lead here, not guitar solos. I do have to say, though, that it is a far better album than "Return", which didn't feature enough Rick either, and seemed rather formulaic. The keyboard sounds are a joy to listen to and, as I said previously, His playing is the strongest album work for years. I know I come across rather negative, and I'll be surprised if this review gets published, but I WILL be playing this CD, unlike "Return", which hasn't seen the light of day for at least 18 months! P.S. the 3 stars are largely down to Ricks' playing & the quality of the music.

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Ray Bannister on 19/03/2003 [Other reviews by Ray Bannister ]

Well worth the wait and I haven't stopped listening to it since it arrived. This is Rick back to his roots and back to his best. The album certainly grows on you the more you listen to it with my favourites being the title track 'Out There' and the last track ('The Cathedral of the Sky') with it's 'Jane Seymour' organ. The vocals from Damien are excellent and the choir adds to the whole listening enjoyment. Throughout the album the music from Rick and the NERE and choir is excellent with a variety of keyboard sounds and styles. It's certainly a rock album but not too 'hard' to listen to and enjoy. I don't like all of Rick's stuff - but I certainly like this one !! As has already been mentioned there is also a touching tribute to the Columbia crew on the cover and a bit of history about Rick's interest in space - something I was unaware of. In summary you hardened fans won't be disappointed, and anyone considering buying their first Rick album, you couldn't do much better than this for a starter! Thanks Rick for a great album - can't wait for the tour and DVD !!

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Kevan James on 18/03/2003 [Other reviews by Kevan James ]

I listened to this for the first time this morning while walking to work. Since I've been a fan of Rick since "Journey" (I was given this for my 12th birthday and I'm now 40!!), any new album is an event to celebrate and not being able to listen to it last night was very frustrating. The title track is epic in ever way - 13 minutes long (and broken into different parts like all prog-rock epics should be!), with massive keyboard and guitar solos, a great rock vocalist, and that fantastic pairing of the church organ and choir, a sound that for me is trademark Rick Wakeman. The closing track "Cathedral of the Sky" reiterates that wonderful organ/choir combination and leaves you wishing for more. This is a fantastic album. I would never want to say it's the best Wakeman album ever, simply because there are so many that are fantastic but it's easily the best new prog rock I have heard for many years. Highly recommended (and should be amazing live).

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Matt Wharton on 15/03/2003 [Other reviews by Matt Wharton ]

Out There is THE best album in the world! But I think in a review, I should give my reasons. Well first off, this album is wonderfully dedicated to the Columbia Disaster. With a lovely dedication text on the inside cover. And the songs are just incredible. "Out there" is in 5 Chapters. All together they make Out There a brilliant production, and my favourite on the album. "The Mission" is also exceptional. "To Be With You" is a great song, with good drum modifications. "Universe of Sound" another brilliant rock song is just fantastic, great guitar riff, solos and vocals. "Music of Love" another great production, absolutely excellent guitar/Moog solos. "Cathederal Of the Sky" long, But VERY much worth it. Makes you bob your knee the whole way through, brilliant Church organ most of the way through. All together makes this album The best I have ever heard. You cannot fault this album - really. And the lyrics are deep and imaginative. Totally "Unfaultable" THANK YOU!!!!!





Rick Wakeman And The New English Rock Ensemble - Out There

Released: 2003
Label: Music Fusion / Classic Pictures
Cat. No.: MFW 6093X
Total Time: 50:59


Reviewed by: Davide Guidone, June 2003
I've always thought of Rick Wakeman as the greatest keyboard player in prog history. And the most prolific one as well, that's for sure. [I'll say, just look at his "solo" discog -ed]. The only thing is that he can't consistently release good records each time.

However, in this case, we can listen to one of his best discs ever; in my opinion. Only Six Wives And King Arthur do I rate higher. Fortunately, this time we can say that the latest Wakeman release isn't a solo record, but a team work. Even if the tracks are written by Wakeman himself, every member of NERE has his space to show his own qualities. Moreover it's necessary to add that every player in the band is a great player. It was an enormous surprise to discover the huge abilities by Art Glynne on the guitar, who performs as many electric solos as Rick does.

This release is a perfect progressive rock work, with long songs, plus the thirteen minute suite "Out There," which demonstrates how Rick can still write complicated, and at the same time wonderful, prog music without playing that New Age that I don't like. I have to admit that the pieces aren't immediately catchy, but afterwards they involve you a lot.

One of the highlights of the disc is the powerful, as always, voice of Damian Wilson, who is, according to me, the best singer in the progressive world at this moment. It is shown by the third song "To Be With You." On it Damian gives an example of his versatility.

Out There speaks about the human will to explore unknown worlds, always finding out something new in the space. This disc in fact is dedicated to the people who died on Columbia's last mission, STS - 107. You can see every consideration about this fact in the CD booklet.

[See also Bobo's review -ed.]

More about Out There:

Track Listing: Out There (13:09) / The Mission (6:22) / To Be With You (6:22) / Universe Of Sound (7:45) / Music Of Love (6:44) / Cathedral Of The Sky (10:20)

Musicians:
Rick Wakeman - keyboards
Tony Fernandez - electronic and acoustic drums and percussion
Ant Glynne - electric guitars
Damian Wilson - vocals
Lee Pomeroy - bass
Fraser Thorneycroft-Smith - add'l guitar solo (2) and acoustic guitar (1)
The English Chamber Choir

Contact:


Website: www.rwcc.com




Rick Wakeman And The New English Rock Ensemble - Out There

Released: 2003
Label: Music Fusion / Classic Pictures
Cat. No.: MFW 6093X
Total Time: 50:59


Reviewed by: John "Bo Bo" Bollenberg, May 2003
On Rick Wakeman's website you can find a listing where Wakeman fans have voted for their best Wakeman album ever. It's strange to witness that all these years later, the top five albums all date from the period 1973-1977! Number one, with only one vote difference (at the time of writing!), is Myths And Legends ('75) followed closely by my all-time favourite Six Wives Of Henry VIII ('73), then Journey ('74), Criminal Record ('77) and finaly No Earthly Connection ('76). So thirty years after the start of Rick's solo career his fans still regard his oldest work to be his very best. Isn't that sufficient enough for the caped crusader to think about what might be the reason for all this? Finances might be one thing, as Return To The Centre Of The Earth, which did get a fair amount of financial backing, comes in as 6th all-time best album. So in a way there's nothing wrong with Rick's composing talents, yet it has everything to do with the budget the album has been given, with the arrangements money can buy.

Instead of yet another dozen low budget semi-ambient CDs, Out There is not only a Rick Wakeman solo venture, but also kind of continues where No Earthly Conection left off. So please welcome the NERE, the New English Rock Ensemble, which puts the necessary flame into the project. I'll be very honest here because, having been president of Rick's fanclub and being a close friend, I have never liked the albums on which a drum machine is delivering the beats. Prog to me comes from the heart, not out of a box! Again you need the right amount of money in order to get the right musicians for the right amount of time in the studio. The end result however is Out There and right now "out there" there's only one band capable of delivering such great wonderful music and that's Rick Wakeman and the NERE!

I will also be honest in saying that I have always had my doubts where Rick's choice of vocalists is concerned. I never had a soft spot for Ashley Holt nor for Gary Pickford Hopkins (just watch those "old" DVDs and you know why!). Ramon Remedios never was my cup of tea either and I witnessed several concerts with Chrissie Hammond, which once again, to my ears, was far inferior than Rick's splendid keyboard playing. Only Gordon Neville was OK for me and of course : Damian Wilson. I'm not too keen on the way Damian treats the Yes classic "Starship Trooper" on the Live In Buenos Aires DVD, however; yet what he does with this brand new material on Out There really is outstanding.

Written and recorded over a period of five years "Out There" is kind of a sequel to No Earthly Connection as it is also based on the unexplained. Here the main question is "where does music come from?" Whether it's from a psychological point of view or from a Christian belief, certainly Rick has enough vision on this topic to fill five albums. Next to Rick's impressive rack of Korg instruments, including the new Karma, I'm pleased to say also a Kurzweil KR 2500 and the immortal Mini Moog are present. It's exactly the mixture between new and vintage instruments and samples that is the power behind Out There. For sure it would be unreal to think Rick could or would deliver an album that would sound exactly like Six Wives. We all love that album but that was 1973. This however is 2003 and we want to hear great prog material as well as powerful drives, licks and chords. The NERE having been on numerous tours with Rick play ever so well together, which is what you can hear clearly all over this album. As said before, I'm really, really pleased that we hear real drums for a change, because these make all the difference. Add to that the smokin' guitar solos courtesy of Ant Glynne and the pumping bass of Lee Pomeroy and Rick has one of the best backing bands he can dream of.

The album begins with some eerie solitary string sounds before it delivers one of the best synth solos Rick has delivered in a very long time. Drums, bass and guitar really lift this title track to incredible heights, forming ideal soil for the experimental voice of Damian Wilson. Throughout this track Rick really plays the best synth solos I have heard for a long, long time, so I'm really pleased to hear he's still the talent we have known and loved for thirty years and more. When Damian Wilson sings in the higher regions I can't help thinking about a young Ozzy Osbourne. Listen to "The Mission" and you'll agree. I also like the great sounds of the drums here, as well as the daring medieval interlude. The highlight comes when Wakeman delivers a wonderful organ solo, yet I don't understand why he didn't use an authentic Hammond B3 on this one, as the original instrument still sounds much better than the best sample available. Contrary to the work of Stuart Sawney, Tony Fernandez' use of electronic drums during "To Be With You" works rather well. Also the choir mingles well with the piano. "Universe Of Sound" begins in a very straight forward rock 'n' roll fashion and gets extra power injected courtesy of Ant Glynne, who kind of battles with Rick's solos.

More power and wonderful vocal melodies, fantastic synth solos, splendid guitar solos and soothing piano form the backbone of "Music Of Love." But my absolute highlight of this incredible new Wakeman album certainly has to be the final track "The Cathedral Of The Sky" which to me can be rated along the same lines as Yes' "Awaken." Glorious church organ and choir set this one off to a great start before every single NERE member once again shines, with Damian Wilson putting a great finish to a superb album. Even at 50 minutes, there seems to be way too little here, as I was expecting more similar music. Yes, it's that good! On the strength of this album the band has been booked for no fewer than forty dates in Britain alone, which is a great improvement compared with earlier tours. So there is still hope. Sometime in June a DVD should be out as well, and no doubt Rick's girlfriend Alina Bencini will have a big say in this with her artwork. With Out Therehas been dedicated to the seven astronauts who died during the STS-107 mission, Rick now also declares the fact that for the last eight years he has been working together with NASA. His album 2000 AD Into The Future was flown aboard the 68th flight of the Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-67. In the year 2000 the album Journey To The Centre Of The Earth was sent aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-99. No doubt these shuttles have taken Rick's music "out there," waiting for out-of-this-world applause and recognition. For sure the next NASA mission should certainly have a copy of Out There on board. Great to have you back where you belong Rick: right at the very top!

[See also Davide's review -ed.]

More about Out There:

Track Listing: Out There (13:09) / The Mission (6:22) / To Be With You (6:22) / Universe Of Sound (7:45) / Music Of Love (6:44) / Cathedral Of The Sky (10:20)

Musicians:
Rick Wakeman - keyboards
Tony Fernandez - electronic and acoustic drums and percussion
Ant Glynne - electric guitars
Damian Wilson - vocals
Lee Pomeroy - bass
Fraser Thorneycroft-Smith - add'l guitar solo (2) and acoustic guitar (1)
The English Chamber Choir

Contact:

Website: www.rwcc.com
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Discography

Piano Vibrations (1971)
The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1973)
Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1974)
Lisztomania (1975)
The Myths & Legends of King Arthur & The Knights of the Round Table
(1975)
No Earthly Connection (1976)
Rick Wakeman's Criminal Record (1977)
White Rock (1977)
Animal Showdown (1979)
Rhapsodies (1979)
I'm So Straight I'm A Weirdo (1980)
1984 (1981)
The Burning (OST) (1981)
Rock n Roll Prophet (1982)
Cost of Living (1983)
G'ole! (1983)
Crimes of Passion (OST) (1984)
Live at Hammersmith (1985)
Lytton's Diary (1985)
Silent Nights (1985)
Country Airs (1986)
The Family Album (1987)
The Gospels (1987)
20th Anniversary Limited Edition (1988)
A Suite of Gods (1988)
Custer's Last Stand/Ocean City (1988)
Time Machine (1988)
Zodiaque (1988)
Black Knights At The Court Of Ferdinand IV (1989)
Sea Airs(1989)
Phantom Power (1990)
In The Beginning (1990)
Night Airs (1990)
Phantom Power (1990)
2000AD Into The Future (1991)
African Bach (1991)
Aspirant Sunrise(1991)
Aspirant Sunset(1991)
Aspirant Sunshadows(1991)
Rock n Roll Prophet Plus (1991)
Softsword (1991)
The Classical Connection (1991)
Best Works Collection (1992)
Country Airs (1992)
Classic Tracks (1993)
No Expense Spared (1993)
Prayers (1993)
The Classical Connection 2 (1993)
The Heritage Suite (1993)
Unleashing The Tethered One - The 1974 North American Tour (1993)
Wakeman with Wakeman (1993)
Light Up The Sky (1994)
Live On The Test (1994)
Lure Of The Wild (1994)
Rick Wakeman's Greatest Hits (1994)
The Stage Collection (1994)
Wakeman with Wakeman - The Official Bootleg (1994)
Wakeman with Wakeman Live (1994)
Almost Live in Europe (1995)
Cirque Surreal (1995)
Rick Wakeman In Concert (1995)
Rock & Pop Legends (1995)
Romance of the Victorian Age (1995)
The Piano Album (1995)
The Private Collection (1995)
The Seven Wonders of the World (1995)
Visions (1995)
Can You Hear Me? (1996)
Fields of Green (1996)
Orisons (1996)
Tapestries (1996)
The New Gospels (1996)
The Word And Music (1996)
Vignettes (1996)
Voyage (1996)
Welcome A Star (1996)
Fields Of Green '97 (1997)
Simply Acoustic - The Music (1997)
Tribute (1997)
Master Series (1998)
Themes (1998)
Official Live Bootleg (1999)
Return To The Centre Of The Earth (1999)
Stella Bianca Alla Corte De Re Ferdinando (1999)
The Masters (1999)
The Natural World Trilogy (1999)
White Rock II (1999)
Christmas Variations (2000)
Chronicles Of Man (2000)
Morning Has Broken (2000)
Preludes To A Century (2000)
Recollections - The Very Best Of Rick Wakeman (2000)
Rick Wakeman The Legend Live In Concert 2000 (2000)
The Caped Collection (2000)
Classical Variations (2001/2002)
Simply Acoustic (2001)
Out Of The Blue (2001)
Two Sides Of Yes (2001/2002)
Treasure Chest Volume 1 - The Real Lizstomania (2002)
Treasure Chest Volume 2 - The Oscar Concert (2002)
Treasure Chest Volume 3 - The Missing Half (2002)
Treasure Chest Volume 4 - Almost Classical (2002)
Treasure Chest Volume 5 - The Mixture (2002)
Treasure Chest Volume 6 - Medium Rare (2002)
Treasure Chest Volume 7 - Journey to the Centre of the Earth + (2002)
Treasure Chest Volume 8 - Stories (2002)
Two Sides Of Yes - Volume II (2002)
Wakeman & Cousins - Hummingbird (2002)
Out There (2003)


Journey To The Center Of The Earth Live In 1975 (2001/2002) (DVD)
Rick Wakeman The Legend Live In Concert 2000 (DVD) (2001/2002)
Rick Wakeman & The English Rock Ensemble Live In Buenos Aires (DVD) (2001/2002)