Better than I remember, and way better composition than Tubular Bells or Bo Hannson's Lord of the Rings or Watership Down. It was an intense period of time. The unique instrumentation, vocals, and overall texture perfectly capture an otherworldly feeling, and the rather dynamic flow of all the music. Song of Seven was Anderson's second solo effort, following 1976's Olias of Sunhillow, and was recorded during the singer's first hiatus from Yes. In any case, it's a formidable feat there is such a record when it features like Jon a debutante on keyboards. When I found out it had been reissued by "Music on CD" I rushed to buy it. 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After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Mike was more than the second man, he was part of the mix. Hot Shot Hot Shot Records is a brand new imprint from the BBR team that is set to breathe life back into a variety of smart pop, dance gems and hidden treasures from the 1980’s. this week », Ex-Yes frontman Jon Anderson releasing expanded reissue of 1980 solo album, 'Song of Seven,' in November. So there you have it. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2016. Olias Of Sunhillow was the music inside his head, uninterrupted by, say, Chris Squire’s earthquaking bass. Olias, a magician, is the chosen architect of an ark, named the Moorglade Mover, to fly Sunhillow's people to a new planet. Label: Music On CD - MOCCD13846 • Format: CD Album, Reissue, Repress • Country: Netherlands • Genre: Rock • Style: Art Rock, Prog Rock [4] He spent about a year on the story. Learn how your comment data is processed. It won't go down too well with those who reject anything except full-tilt rock'n'roll. [9] "Ocean Song" was performed by Yes on their 1976 tour, but as with the other songs they performed from other members' solo albums, it was dropped after the first few weeks. For more recent exchange rates, please use the. But maybe it's a coincidence. In 2004, Jon Anderson called for collaborators to contact him via his website. The album peaked at number 8 on the UK and number 47 in the United States. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 February 2013. Check out our wide selection of third-party gift cards. | Will take time to become as familiar with this as Tales but looking forward to this journey! Jon Anderson Olias Of Sunhillow CD 1976 Release Fantasy Concept Album 8 Tracks. Not only it is graphically appalling, but any text is absolutely illegible. Song of Seven is a 9-track set that drew from culture influence of Celtic origins. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. Single Promo, Edited Version)"Heart of the Matter" (Short Version). Ended: 18 Jun, 2020, 06:49:17 BST. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again. Solid Space 5:20: 7. A recent US CD release was by Wounded Bird Records on 28 February 2006. Its aged surprisingly well. [4], The album was recorded in approximately four months in Anderson's then country home in Seer Green, Buckinghamshire which housed a garage that he converted into a recording studio. For those wondering what to expect from Jon Anderson's first ever solo work. "[4] In the end, over 100 tracks were used to make the album. With the population on board and in a collective trance, the ship leaves Sunhillow just before the planet explodes into millions of silent teardrops. Not disappointed. The album was reissued in January 2014 on SACD by Audio Fidelity. It is the soundtrack to his complex vision, and every sound the listener hears represents a part of the mystical story he had in mind. It is the soundtrack to his complex vision, and every sound the listener hears represents a part of the mystical story he had in mind. I got this album on the day it and those of Squire and Howe came out. Copyright © 1995-2020 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Esoteric Recordings A remastered and expanded version of founding Yes frontman Jon Anderson's 1980 solo album, Song of Seven, will be released on November 27, coinciding with the record's 40th anniversary.. Song of Seven was Anderson's second solo effort, following 1976's Olias of Sunhillow, and was recorded during the singer's first hiatus from Yes.. Well I missed the DJ's introduction on the artist name and title, but was fascinated on the musical composition and structure of this soothing mellow sound experience. Creating an evil form out of their panic and frustration, they are reassured and reunified by Olias through his singing of chords of love and life. His voice on this is equal to that on Tales from Topographic in terms of quality, depth and texture. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than Canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to Canadian dollars based upon Bloomberg's conversion rates. I can remember listening to WIRB FM on Saturday nights and anticipating yet another progressive album being showcased on that typical 1976 evening. Previous page of related Sponsored Products. "[8], Despite repeated requests from Anderson, Roger Dean was too busy to commit to designing the cover, so Anderson decided upon a series of designs by artist David Fairbrother-Roe, who was suggested by a friend. - Jon Anderson - 1000 Hands Chapter One ( AUDIO CD in JEWEL CASE ) 2019, - YES Relayer NM 1996 Atlantic Canada CD-82664 remaster Cinram press Jon Anderson, - Jon Anderson‎–1000 Hands Chapter One CD +Booklet new. Dance Of Ranyart / Olias (To Build The Moorglade) 4:19: 4. [2][4] To help with operating the recording desk and obtaining the desired sound for the album, Anderson hired Yes sound engineer Mike Dunne. [5] The latter book by Alder describes the theory of four "nature tribes" that once lived on the planet: Negro, Oriental, Nordic, and Asian, which became the four tribes in Olias that were not of people, but "music consciousness tribes".