Wakeman -Journey to the Centre...Studio version

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^ I like his retro albums where he does use a lot of vintage instruments but I know what you mean. Hard to get the same sound he had up to and inc Criminal Record. But I believe it is possible to do a smart recording that is enjoyable to listen to. Also I was never that happy with the original recording so I'm definitely looking forward to something that at least has more dynamics and brings out the unique grandeur of a full symphony orchestra. 

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richardh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 18 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 26225	Posted: October 16 2012 at 14:01
	^ I like his retro albums where he does use a lot of vintage instruments but I know what you mean. Hard to get the same sound he had up to and inc Criminal Record. But I believe it is possible to do a smart recording that is enjoyable to listen to. Also I was never that happy with the original recording so I'm definitely looking forward to something that at least has more dynamics and brings out the unique grandeur of a full symphony orchestra.

Dellinger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member VIP Member Joined: June 18 2009 Location: Mexico Status: Offline Points: 12609	Posted: October 16 2012 at 19:17
	I also liked his Retro albums. However, I must admit that at least for me, it sounded very fresh and "new", it didn't quiet have the 70's feel, but I don't mean that in a bad way. As a matter of fact, I would wonder what need is there for new instruments, if he can do all those beautiful sounds with the old ones.

The Doctor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 23 2005 Location: The Tardis Status: Offline Points: 8543	Posted: October 17 2012 at 21:40
	Ordered my Wakeman fun pack today.
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terryl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 03 2007 Location: Thailand Status: Offline Points: 183	Posted: November 15 2012 at 08:40
	anyone knows if this album will have ashley holt's vocals? I always love the music without his voice.
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Dean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin and Amateur Layabout Joined: May 13 2007 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 37575	Posted: November 15 2012 at 09:18
	^ It probably will have Ashley Holt on vocals as the album features the current line-up of the English Rock Ensemble.
	What?

Dean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Retired Admin and Amateur Layabout Joined: May 13 2007 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 37575	Posted: November 19 2012 at 17:00
	My copy was waiting on the doormat when I arrived home from work this evening. On first listen my verdict is that it is very good and the new material fits well within the original score with neither distraction or discontinuity. Along with Ashley Holt, (who does a sterling job on The Battle in reparation for the less than convincing performance he gave on the live album 38 years earlier) the other lead vocalist is Hayley Sanderson who sings the new songs ('Echoes' caught my attention immediately) as well as taking over Gary Pickford-Hopkins songs rather admirably (they sound better pitched for a female voice singing well within her range than an over-reaching male one). Peter Egan does an adequate job as the narrator, though unless you visualise in your mind him reading it, it is very easy to just think it's Patrick Stewart reprising his role on Return. Wakeman is of course, excellent. A nice touch in the album credits & thanks is Rick Wakeman has dedicated the album to Jon Lord. Edited by Dean - November 19 2012 at 17:01
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richardh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 18 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 26225	Posted: November 20 2012 at 01:33
	Thinking about it Peter Egan does sound a lot like Patrick Stewart! I've been notified by Amazon that mines on the way. Looking forward to it. I wonder if it will be better than Emerson's excellent Three Fates Project which I received yesterday. Funny that even after all these years they are still in competition.

AtomicCrimsonRush Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 02 2008 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 14256	Posted: November 20 2012 at 04:26
	Oh yes! This is a must have. i still have the vinyl with the lavish weird booklet - such an impressive package. Kudos for Wakeman returning to this


richardh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: February 18 2004 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 26225	Posted: November 20 2012 at 15:11
	Its very good for certain.4/5 for the music and a million stars for the packaging.