Rick Wakeman -The Red Planet -Madfish CD+DVD Grooves.land/Playthek

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Disc 01

01. "Ascraeus Mons"

02. "Tharsis Tholus"

03. "Arsia Mons"

04. "Olympus Mons"

05. "The North Plain"

06. "Pavonis Mons"

07. "South Pole"

08. "Valles Marineris"

Disc 02
01. "Recording The Red Planet"
02. "Promotional Films"
03. "Ascraeus Mons"
04. "Tharsis Tholus"
05. "Arsia Mons"
06. "Olympus Mons"
07. "The North Plain"
08. "Pavonis Mons"
09. "South Pole"
10. "Valles Marineris"

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Rick Wakeman, best known as keyboard player in progressive rock band Yes (across five tenures between 1971 and 2004), releases new solo album â??The Red Planetâ?? - a serious return to "Wakeman Prog". Harking back to Wakeman's critically acclaimed 1973 debut â??The Six Wives of Henry VIIIâ??, â??The Red Planetâ?? features 8 newly composed pieces based around a central subject matter. Rickâ??s blown the dust off his favourite analogue keyboards and along with his latest keys has used the same formula he devised when making his debut album and the equally legendary Criminal Record. Upon being asked about the expectations of his Prog fans, that they are hoping he will have shoved the "Prog Fader" up to 11, he replied, â??That could be a problem... as it's already at 14!!!â? -

Deluxe CD + NTSC/Region 0 DVD edition. Rick Wakeman, best known as keyboard player in progressive rock band Yes, released The Red Planet in 2020 - a serious return to 'Wakeman Prog'. Harking back to his critically acclaimed 1973 debut The Six Wives of Henry VIII, and featured eight newly composed pieces based around the central subject matter of the red planet, Mars. Rick blew the dust off his favorite analogue keyboards and along with his latest keys used the same formula he devised when making his debut album and the equally legendary Criminal Record. Upon being asked about the expectations of his Prog fans, that they are hoping he will have shoved the 'Prog Fader' up to 11, he replied, "That could be a problem... as it's already at 14!!!" The album, produced by Rick Wakeman and Erik Jordan, entered the UK Top 40 album chart at #34. It received phenomenal media coverage throughout the campaign, including coverage in Billboard, Classic Rock, Mojo, multiple UK newspapers including The Financial Times, Sunday Times, Sunday Express, Vanity plus the cover of and 12 page feature in Prog Magazine.

"The Red Planet" is a captivating CD+DVD release by legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman, produced by Madfish. This album marks Wakeman?s triumphant return to progressive rock, featuring all-new compositions inspired by the mysteries and grandeur of Mars. The music blends intricate keyboard work with lush arrangements, taking listeners on an interstellar journey through soundscapes that evoke both wonder and adventure. The accompanying DVD offers exclusive behind-the-scenes content and live performances, providing fans with deeper insight into the creative process. Rick Wakeman is renowned for his virtuosic skills as a member of Yes and his prolific solo career spanning over five decades. He has contributed to classic albums such as "Fragile" and "Close to the Edge," earning global acclaim for his innovative approach to keyboards in rock music. Madfish is known for its dedication to high-quality releases in progressive rock and classic genres, consistently delivering deluxe editions that appeal to audiophiles and collectors alike.

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1082107MDF

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