Curved Air are an English symphonic-psych band that released four albums on Warner Bros. between 1970 and 1973, followed by two mid-decade albums on RCA Victor. They formed around the creative core of violinist Darryl Way, guitarist–keyboardist Francis Monkman, and alto vocalist Sonja Kristina. With a fluctuating rhythm section, Curved Air released the 1970–72 albums […]
Sky was an English/Australian classical-rock super-combo that released six Ariola albums between 1979 and 1983 with world-class guitarist John Williams. Their repertoire mixed originals with songbook themes and rearranged classical pieces, including their hit 1980 Bach adaptation “Toccata.” The first two albums feature former Curved Air keyboardist Francis Monkman. Members: John Williams (guitar, 1979-83), Herbie […]
Sky is the debut album by the namesake multinational classical/rock supergroup led by Australian guitarist John Williams. The album was released in 1979 on Ariola. Tracklist: A1. “Westway” (3:37) A2. “Carrillon” (3:27) A3. “Danza” (2:57) A4. “Gymnopedie No.1” (3:40) A5. “Cannonball” (3:39) B. “Where Opposites Meet” -a. Part 1 (3:38) -b. Part 2 (2:24) -c. Part […]
Voyage (A Journey Into Discoid Funk) is an electro/space-funk album by English musician/composer Brian Bennett, released in 1978 on DJM. In 1980, an alternate version of the album entitled Fantasia was issued with retitled-yet-identical tracks on library-specialty label Bruton. Tracklist (Voyage): A1. “Voyage” A2. “Solstice” A3. “Chain Reaction” B1. “Pendulum Force” B2. “Air Quake” B3. […]
Past, Present and Future is the fifth album by Scottish singer/songwriter Al Stewart, released in 1973 on CBS/Janus. Tracklist: A1. “Old Admirals” (5:55) A2. “Warren Harding” (2:39) A3. “Soho (Needless to Say)” (3:51) A4. “The Last Day of June 1934” (4:47) A5. “Post World War Two Blues” (4:16) B1. “Roads to Moscow” (8:00) B2. […]
