EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER
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CLASSIC REMASTERED ELP ALBUMS
WORKS
VOLUME 1, WORKS VOLUME 2, LOVE BEACH
CD, LP,
DOWNLOAD, HD
RELEASED
BY BMG ON MAY 26TH 2017
“The very definition of experimental and progressive” Classic Rock
A new collection of classic Emerson, Lake & Palmer albums are
being released on CD, vinyl and download by BMG on May 26 2017.
They include ‘Works Volume 1’, ‘Works Volume 2’ and ‘Love Beach,’
three records that represent an important phase in the group’s
remarkable career.
Their release is part of a comprehensive re-issues programme by BMG
that began early in 2016 to spotlight ELP’s legacy of nine studio
albums as well as their various ‘live’ recordings and compilations.
Emerson, Lake & Palmer was one of the most successful and
innovative British groups of the 1970s. Blending different styles
from rock to classical and jazz they were pioneers of Progressive
Rock.
The founder members were keyboard virtuoso Keith Emerson, lead
singer, guitarist and bass player, Greg Lake and percussionist and
showman drummer Carl Palmer. The group formed in 1970, made its
debut at the Isle of Wight Festival, when their wild stage act and
dynamic music stole the show.
The trio went on stadium tours, sold over 40 million albums and
enjoyed hit singles with ‘Lucky Man’ and ‘Fanfare For The Common
Man.’ ELP’S first seven albums were U.K. and U.S. chart hits. The
first three ‘Emerson, Lake & Palmer,’ (1970), ‘Tarkus’ (1971)
and ‘Pictures At An Exhibition’ (1971) were all re-issued by BMG on
6th June, 2016.
Another set of releases featuring ‘Trilogy’ (1972), ‘Brain Salad
Surgery’ (1973) and ‘Welcome Back, My Friends, To The Show That
Never Ends - Ladies And Gentlemen..’ (1974) was released on 30th
September, 2016.
All of ELP’s album tracks have been carefully re-mastered by world
renowned studio engineer Andy Pearce and made available in a
variety of formats. They include high quality CD, freshly cut vinyl
LP and HD digital download. At the special request of the late Greg
Lake, the LPs are presented on 140 gram vinyl to endure a superior,
high quality sound. The CD booklets contain extensive liner notes
with rare photographs and new band interviews by legendary rock
journalist Chris Welch.
THE
ALBUMS
Works
Volume 1
This double CD comprises all the material first released as a
double vinyl album in March 1977. Now fully re-mastered, the 14
tracks include songs and instrumental pieces composed, arranged and
recorded by the individual members of the group. These solo efforts
were showcased on three sides of the original LP while the fourth
side had two joint ELP compositions. Disc 1 of the CD set presented
Keith Emerson’s ambitious ‘Piano Concerto No.1’ performed with the
London Philharmonic Orchestra. It is followed by five of Greg
Lake’s most melodic songs including ‘C’est La Vie’ with lyrics by
Pete Sinfield.
Disc 2 has dynamic instrumental pieces by Carl Palmer performed in
a variety of styles with different musicians, among them James
Gang/Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh. The great jazz composer Harry
South is also present. Carl also contributes a powerful new version
of ‘Tank’ first heard on the group’s debut album. Two major ELP
works include the full version of their hit single ‘Fanfare For The
Common Man’ and the extended concept piece ‘Pirates’.
The double LP set replicates the original LP artwork and design,
with embossed cover text and ELP logo. It contains the full 1977
album, remastered from the original analogue tapes.
Works
Volume 2
‘Works Volume 2’, a compilation first released in November 1977
offers another rich seam of ELP songs and instrumental
performances. Among the 19 tracks on CD disc 1 are Keith Emerson’s
raucous piano outings ‘Barrelhouse Shake Down’ and single hit
‘Honky Tonk Train Blues’. They complement Greg Lake’s perennial hit
‘I Believe In Father Christmas’ and Carl Palmer’s dramatic ‘The
Enemy God’ among the highlights of their contributions. CD 2 has
atmospheric ‘live’ performances recorded during the group’s concert
at the Olympic Stadium, Montreal Canada in August, 1977, including
‘Fanfare For The Common Man’, ‘Knife Edge’, ‘Pictures at an
Exhibition’ and the third movement of Keith’s ‘Piano Concerto’ All
tracks are re-mastered from original tapes, capturing ELP
performing at the pinnacle of their career.
The single LP set replicates the original LP artwork and design,
with embossed cover text and ELP logo. It contains the full 1977
album, remastered from the original analogue tapes.
Love Beach
A 1CD Deluxe Edition of the group’s seventh studio album, ‘Love Beach’.
It comprises 2017 remastered versions of all 7 tracks from the
original 1978 LP. Among many new songs that refreshed ELP’s sound
for the modern era are ‘All I Want Is You,’ ‘Love Beach’ and ‘The
Gambler.’ Also featured is a 20-minute extended concept piece, the
four part ‘Memoirs Of An Officer And A Gentleman’ written by Keith
Emerson and Pete Sinfield. Greg Lake talks about the significance
of the album in liner notes that became his last ever
interview. Additional bonus material includes some fascinating
‘Love Beach’ rehearsal tracks, providing a compelling insight into
the group at work in the studio.
The single LP set replicates the original LP artwork and design. It
contains the full 1978 album, remastered from the original analogue
tapes.
These albums are dedicated to the memories of Keith Emerson (born
2nd November 1944, died 10th March 2016) and Greg Lake
(born 10th November 1947, died 7th December 2016)
The titles are available for pre-order by visiting the following
links:
Works V1 : smarturl.it/WorksV1
Works V2 : smarturl.it/WorksV2
Love Beach : smarturl.it/LoveBeach
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