Strawbs - Magic From the Moon Blu-ray
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Topic: Strawbs - Magic From the Moon Blu-ray
Posted By: glassonyonpr
Subject: Strawbs - Magic From the Moon Blu-ray
Date Posted: May 09 2025 at 15:14
 For Immediate Release Music Legends Strawbs To Release 'Magic From the Moon' On Blu-ray June 9, 2025 British music legends Strawbs will be releasing “Magic From the Moon” on Blu-ray on June 9, 2025. A spectacular acoustic and symphonic concert from the Strawbs 40th Anniversary Show, this release showcases the acoustic talents of the Strawbs. The set list covers many milestones over their long career with the Strawbs performing songs from their 1969 self-titled debut album to the Dancing to the Devil's Beat album from 2009. Special guest Sonja Kristina joins the Strawbs for four of the songs, singing Sandy Denny’s parts. This unique concert also features the closing extravaganza with the legendary Robert Kirby, along with members of the Royal Artillery Orchestra. The full contingent of Electric Strawbs (Dave Cousins, Rod Coombes, Dave Lambert, Chas Cronk, John Ford and Oliver Wakeman) faithfully recreate some of the great classics in the Strawbs vast repertoire. The Blu-ray also features an interview with Robert Kirby. Kirby discusses “David’s brilliant attitude towards music”, his time in the Strawbs, and working for the band. Rehearsal footage of the conductor and the orchestra is also included. This unique show, including the performances which feature Sonja Kristina, has never been released on home video since the concert was performed in 2009. Having only been seen by those in attendance at the show, this release promises to be of great interest among Strawbs fans across the globe. Set List: 1. Simple Visions (Deep Cuts, 1976) 2. Josephine for Better or for Worse (Dragonfly, 1970) 3. Copenhagen (Dancing to the Devil's Beat, 2009) 4. Cold Steel (Deja Fou, 2004) 5. Sail Away to the Sea (Strawberry Music Sampler, 1969) 6. On My Way (All Our Own Work, 1973) 7. All I Need is You (Strawberry Music Sampler, 1969) 8. Tell Me What You See in Me (The Strawbs, 1969) 9. Evergreen (Baroque and Roll, 2001) 10. The River (Bursting at the Seams, 1973) 11. Down By the Sea (Bursting at the Seams, 1973) 12. Heavy Disguise (Grave New World, 1972) 13. Where Silent Shadows Fall (Dancing to the Devil's Beat, 2009) Strawbs official website: https://strawbsweb.co.uk/" rel="nofollow - https://strawbsweb.co.uk/ Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), [email protected] |
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Posted By: moshkito
Date Posted: May 10 2025 at 06:48
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Hi, This seems to be nice, but sad that it took so long and waiting for Dave to leave us ... they likely have more in their vaults, if any. I will get it when it comes out, because of the neat inclusions. The only sad thing is that there is no material that is newer ... which kinda makes it feel like Strawbs did not get better from those days, and I think that Dave has always been good, regardless of when. Sad to not see the nails of christo joined in these things and at least one piece from the recent album about you and I. Makes me feel like Strawbs is not important after 1976, though there are a couple of pieces from the years 2000+. At least Picasso and Stravinsky were appreciated to their end ... and it looks like Dave can not show/do something as good as before. Very sad ... he's as good if not better, and his voicings are even better than before and not acted out ... they are REAL! ------------- Music is not just for listening ... it is for LIVING ... you got to feel it to know what's it about! Not being told! www.pedrosena.com |
Posted By: kenethlevine
Date Posted: June 19 2025 at 09:27
| NOte this album is from 2009. I attended the 50th anniversary weekend in 2019 and they did quite a bit from the excellent "Ferryman's Curse" not to mention the whole of Grave New World. There was a segment with other artists performing their fave Strawbs songs which was priceless, especially Richard Barone of the Bongos performing Simple Visions and nailing Cousins' mannerisms to a T. Unfortunately it seems like there were some issues with the recorded videos so I don't know if any will see the light of day :( |