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Linda
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Post subject: [2008-11-24] Neil Ardley "Harmony Of The Spheres" UK remaster of 1978 album with guest Joh  Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:42 am |
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 Having moved to London, Ardley studied arranging and composition from 1960 to 1961. He joined the John Williams Big Band as pianist, writing both arrangements and new compositions, and from 1964 to 1970 was the director of the newly-formed New Jazz Orchestra. Neil Ardley developed dual careers in music and in writing and publishing, both of which he continued until his death on 23 February 2004.
Ardley based this 1978 album on the ancient idea of the [title]Harmony of the Spheres[/title], the idea that each planet produces a musical note related to its orbit. The album notably features Barbara Thompson and the skilled guitar playing of John Martyn over a rich orchestral sound mixing electronic keyboards with acoustic instruments and voices.1. Upstarts All 2. Leap In The Dark 3. Glittering Circles 4. Fair Mirage 5. Soft Stillness And The Night 6. Headstrong, Headlong 7. Towards Tranquillity Amazon USA:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ILDECG/?tag=imwan-20Amazon UK:http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001ILDECG/?tag=imwan-21
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Post subject: [2008-11-24] Neil Ardley "Harmony Of The Spheres" UK remaster of 1978 album with guest Joh Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:46 pm |
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Had this LP back in the 70's; I bought every album that had a synth on it back then, and I love John Martyn as well. Disappointing album, unfortunately. Pretty good, but nothing special.
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