Despite the good reviews by fans, Wakeman claims this album was finished and released without his authorization. He also claims that he was threatened with violence if he interfered with the release and was told he wouldn't receive any compensation for it.[2]
"I despise this album in every respect. The master tapes of the back tracks were taken to America and appalling vocals put on them without my approval. The final result was also then sold without my approval and without my receiving a penny. The master tapes were never even returned to me. The album is a disgrace."
— Rick Wakeman, RWCC
In this album, lyrics were added to the 1975 instrumental song "Merlin the Magician" from The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Despite Rick's feelings about this album, this new version of "Merlin the Magician" was later played on tour and one of those performances can be seen on the "Live in Buenos Aires" DVD.[3]
Although Journey to the Centre of the Earth was a song from 1974, this was the first time it was recorded in the studio. This version however is very different from the original. It is a more up-to-date, heavier version and it has no narration. The number of instruments was also very small compared to the original version.
^Strong, Martin Charles (1995). The Great Rock Discography. p. 879. ISBN9780862415419.
^"Discography - Classic Tracks". RWCC. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
^"Discography - Live in Buenos Aires DVD". RWCC. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
April 12, 2024
classic, tracks, rick, wakeman, album, classic, tracks, progressive, rock, album, makes, classic, rick, wakeman, songs, features, wakeman, four, american, musicians, classic, tracksstudio, album, rick, wakemanreleasedjanuary, 1994, recordedbanjour, studio, isl. Classic Tracks is a progressive rock album of re makes of classic Rick Wakeman songs It features Wakeman and four American musicians Classic TracksStudio album by Rick WakemanReleasedJanuary 1994 1 RecordedBanjour Studio Isle of Man Full Sail Platinum Post Orlando FLStudio 4 Philadelphia PAGenreProgressive rockLength47 57LabelZazoo RecordsProducerMichael FranklinDespite the good reviews by fans Wakeman claims this album was finished and released without his authorization He also claims that he was threatened with violence if he interfered with the release and was told he wouldn t receive any compensation for it 2 I despise this album in every respect The master tapes of the back tracks were taken to America and appalling vocals put on them without my approval The final result was also then sold without my approval and without my receiving a penny The master tapes were never even returned to me The album is a disgrace Rick Wakeman RWCC In this album lyrics were added to the 1975 instrumental song Merlin the Magician from The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table Despite Rick s feelings about this album this new version of Merlin the Magician was later played on tour and one of those performances can be seen on the Live in Buenos Aires DVD 3 Although Journey to the Centre of the Earth was a song from 1974 this was the first time it was recorded in the studio This version however is very different from the original It is a more up to date heavier version and it has no narration The number of instruments was also very small compared to the original version Contents 1 Track listing 2 Personnel 2 1 Production 3 ReferencesTrack listing edit Journey to the Centre of the Earth Catherine Howard Merlin The Magician with vocals Personnel editRick Wakeman keyboards Michael T Franklin lead vocals keyboards Jim Gentry guitars Paul Parker drums percussion Tim Franklin bass backing vocals Tom Hook Tess Franklin The Full Sail Tabernacle Choir additional vocalsProduction edit Michael Franklin producer Don Oriolo producer exec Stuart Sawney recording engineer Banjour Studio Gary Platt engineer Full Sail Platinum Post studio Ken Latchney Nasser Sharif assistants Full Sail Platinum Post studio O B O Brian Phil Nicolo engineers Studio 4 Jiff Hinger Dirk Grobelny assistants Studio 4 Jay Goodman main tech Tibor Kovalik ArtworkReferences edit Strong Martin Charles 1995 The Great Rock Discography p 879 ISBN 9780862415419 Discography Classic Tracks RWCC Retrieved 9 January 2023 Discography Live in Buenos Aires DVD RWCC Retrieved 9 January 2023 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Classic Tracks Rick Wakeman album amp oldid 1132539285, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
