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Points: 7750 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 22 2014 at 22:52
I almost forgot. The album is sensationally mixed in a lavish 5.1 audio surround.

I can't tell you how many times I've brought down the house cranking the living daylights out of this album. Alchemy was my number 3 album of the ridiculously amazing 2013 Prog releases.

I'm think now that if people really adore Clive Nolan's work, definitely get THE RAPTURE by Arena.
It's another great live album and a beautiful companion to follow after Alchemy.
I think most Arena fans hear will be surprised just how Paul Manzi can sing.
He is also a character (Milosh) in Alchemy as well. :)

Enjoy guys.
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Points: 7951 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 23 2014 at 00:27
`The Rapture', that's the live DVD we got, right Nick?

If so, yes, a very good concert, with the material from `Seventh Degree...' getting a bit of a boost from the live setting. Manzi has a great presence on that one, far more than the album suggested.
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Points: 26147 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 23 2014 at 01:34
Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

Originally posted by richardh richardh wrote:

The box set is very expensive at 60 euros ( about £40 + P&P) direct from the record company or £47 on play.com. Much cheaper to buy the CD's and DVD seperately although presumably there wouldn't be some of the bonus material?



Tons of bonus material my friend. 17 bonus tracks and three documentaries with character profiles (Stig videos) for each.
Its a real beauty, but yes it's price tag is weighty. Kind of like these Pink Floyd anniversary and immersion edition albums.

Sadly I am having to consider putting the brakes on my music spending. So many great recommendations from PA members like yourself that my bank account just can't cope. 
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Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

Originally posted by Sagichim Sagichim wrote:

I saw a lot of good reviews for the studio album and the DVD, though I'm not entirely sure if I should get that one since most of Neo Prog albums are not my cup of tea. The thing is that I love Pendragon


My friend. I think starting with with studio version is a very nice start and far less intimidating.
If you and up loving the Studio version you'll have no choice but to upgrade to the live boxsets.


If love Pendragon you'll get Scott Hignam on drums and that is the only similarity or connection you find to Pendragon unfortunately for ya.

And Clive Nolan
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Originally posted by Sagichim Sagichim wrote:

Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

Originally posted by Sagichim Sagichim wrote:

I saw a lot of good reviews for the studio album and the DVD, though I'm not entirely sure if I should get that one since most of Neo Prog albums are not my cup of tea. The thing is that I love Pendragon


My friend. I think starting with with studio version is a very nice start and far less intimidating.
If you and up loving the Studio version you'll have no choice but to upgrade to the live boxsets.


If love Pendragon you'll get Scott Hignam on drums and that is the only similarity or connection you find to Pendragon unfortunately for ya.

And Clive Nolan

Yeah, I think I read some guy called Nolan plays tambourine on one track or something??
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Points: 7750 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 23 2014 at 21:21
Originally posted by Aussie-Byrd-Brother Aussie-Byrd-Brother wrote:

`The Rapture', that's the live DVD we got, right Nick?

If so, yes, a very good concert, with the material from `Seventh Degree...' getting a bit of a boost from the live setting. Manzi has a great presence on that one, far more than the album suggested.


Yes. Absolutely that is the one.

Mr. Milosh was really on his game with glaring, eye-popping vocals. Very unique voice and I have a lot of admiration for his vocal power. I was a big fan of Rob Sowden and having him leave made me very worried about Arena's future...not any more.
Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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Points: 7750 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 23 2014 at 21:29
Originally posted by Sagichim Sagichim wrote:

Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

Originally posted by Sagichim Sagichim wrote:

I saw a lot of good reviews for the studio album and the DVD, though I'm not entirely sure if I should get that one since most of Neo Prog albums are not my cup of tea. The thing is that I love Pendragon


My friend. I think starting with with studio version is a very nice start and far less intimidating.
If you and up loving the Studio version you'll have no choice but to upgrade to the live boxsets.


If love Pendragon you'll get Scott Hignam on drums and that is the only similarity or connection you find to Pendragon unfortunately for ya.

And Clive Nolan


Well that's a given.
Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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Points: 7750 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: June 23 2014 at 21:33
Originally posted by richardh richardh wrote:


Originally posted by progbethyname progbethyname wrote:

Originally posted by richardh richardh wrote:

The box set is very expensive at 60 euros ( about £40 + P&P) direct from the record company or £47 on play.com. Much cheaper to buy the CD's and DVD seperately although presumably there wouldn't be some of the bonus material?



Tons of bonus material my friend. 17 bonus tracks and three documentaries with character profiles (Stig videos) for each.
Its a real beauty, but yes it's price tag is weighty. Kind of like these Pink Floyd anniversary and immersion edition albums.

Sadly I am having to consider putting the brakes on my music spending. So many great recommendations from PA members like yourself that my bank account just can't cope. 


Oh my god I know. Richard it's a big expense. Last year I spent thousands on music related purchases, but 2013 was just such an exceptional year in music for me, especially for Prog.
I got quite a few on my list this year, but rent and food are taking over.   
Gimmie my headphones now!!! 🎧🤣
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