EKSEPTION

This is the debut album of Ekseption, where Rick van der Linden (reknown for his virtuosity on the keys) presents the formula that was to make Ekseption one of the most successful Dutch bands of it's time: mixing classical music with rock and Jazz. Thus the 5th of Beethoven, Khachaturian's sabre dance, Bach's famous Air, De Falla's ritual fire dance, Gershwin's rhapsody and Saint-saens's Dance macabre are mixed with Jazz and rock influences in the famous unique cocktail that was so characteristic of Ekseption: the dominant keys of Rick on piano, Hammond and synth together with trumpet and sax, supported by Cor Dekker's skillful bass playing and Peter de Leeuwe on drums. Besides the classical reworkings you will also find three covers from other rock artists as well as one composition written by the band. The quality of the audio is typical of the late sixties: 'limited', compared to today's recording technology. It's an album of a band just starting out with their own unique formula that was to be at the foundation of their success.