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His dedication to his craft can be seen through his involvement with record labels like Hope Records and Music Fusion. Additionally, his ownership of a private recording studio allows him to continue creating captivating compositions that resonate with audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"live-at-the-london-palladium-2023","title":"Live At The London Palladium 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn February 2023, \u003cstrong\u003eRick Wakeman\u003c\/strong\u003e performed two sell out concerts at the London Palladium which celebrated his most acclaimed work as a solo artist and as a member of Yes. The first concert saw \u003cstrong\u003eRick Wakeman\u003c\/strong\u003e, the English Rock Ensemble and the English Chamber Choir, conducted by Guy Protheroe perform his first solo work, \u003cem\u003eThe Six Wives of Henry VIII\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Roundtable\u003c\/em\u003e, while the second night’s concert featured a set of classic Yes material and \u003cem\u003eThe Meeting\u003c\/em\u003e (originally performed by Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman And Howe), along with the multi-platinum-selling solo work \u003cem\u003eJourney to the Centre of the Earth\u003c\/em\u003e. The concerts were some of the most memorable of Rick’s career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA year on from these magical shows, \u003cstrong\u003eRick Wakeman\u003c\/strong\u003e, the English Rock Ensemble and the English Chamber Choir, conducted by Guy Protheroe release \u003cem\u003eLive at the London Palladium 2023\u003c\/em\u003e on his own label Fragile Records, in partnership with Esoteric Recordings. This is an impressive 4CD set which features the complete concerts and is both a wonderful souvenir of two unique shows for long-term fans and an outstanding introduction to Rick’s catalogue for new ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe music on these albums features fresh interpretations of Rick’s back catalogue adapted for band and choir, including the newly-penned ‘YES Suite’, all never before released on record in this form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe English Rock Ensemble consists of internationally renowned musicians, all with years of experience in performing the music of Rick Wakeman and YES. They feature Dave Colquhoun – guitars (Guitarist Magazine’s ‘Guitarist Of The Year’ ’94\/95), Adam Falkner – drums (Amy Macdonald, Dido, Patricia Kaas), Lee Pomeroy – bass (Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Caravan), Hayley Sanderson – lead vocals (Strictly Come Dancing, Kaiser Chiefs, Nile Rodgers) Adam Wakeman – keyboards and guitars (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Jazz Sabbath) with recorded narrations by renowned actors Peter Egan (Downton Abbey, After Life) and Ian Lavender (Dad’s Army, EastEnders).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fragile Records","offers":[{"title":"CDx4.","offer_id":50396799107403,"sku":"2169724","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/RW-2024-ALBUM-SLEEVE-ARTWORK-FRONT-FINAL_ce156b60_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726485461"},{"product_id":"yessonata","title":"Yessonata","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, Rick wrote a new medley incorporating themes from Yes classics adapted for band and choir, to form 'The Yes Suite’, which was performed at his now legendary concert at the prestigious London Palladium. 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It will be instantly recognizable as the music that the BBC used to introduce its recent General Election coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth tracks were recorded on Wakeman’s favourite piano, a Steinway Model D Concert Grand, owned by Andrew Giller, at The Old Granary in Suffolk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esoteric Antenna","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50447201108299,"sku":"2237790","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50447201534283,"sku":"2218652","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot_2024-07-26_at_19.56.24_836c15ab_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727073650"},{"product_id":"anderson-bruford-wakeman-howe-rg5due","title":"Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen they couldn't obtain rights to the name of Yes, the four band members put their album out under their combined names: \u003cem\u003eAnderson Bruford Wakeman Howe\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Harking back to Wakeman's critically acclaimed 1973 debut \u003ci\u003eThe Six Wives of Henry VIII\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Red Planet \u003c\/i\u003efeatures 8 newly composed pieces based around a central subject matter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRick’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, “That could be a problem... as it's already at 14!!!” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is far and away the best thing I've done for as far back as I can remember” - Rick Wakeman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNB: May 2021, sees Madfish releasing a new 2 disc version of the album as a CD + DVD format which will feature the original album on CD and the DVD will showcase the album in glorious 5.1 surround Sound and Hi-res stereo audio (PCM Stereo @ 24-bit 96kHz \/ Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround @ 24-bit 48kHz \/ DTS 5.1 Digital Surround @ 24-bit 96kHz) plus 3 mini promo films and a 70 minute documentary of \"The Making Of The Red Planet\", presented in a digipak with a 16 page colour booklet. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madfish","offers":[{"title":"CD.","offer_id":50463998607691,"sku":"1096950","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50463999164747,"sku":"1096951","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50463999623499,"sku":"1121470","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/f5fa7330-a23a-41a2-a1e3-07bf3c709d60_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727269661"},{"product_id":"yessonata-green-12vinyl-edition-ug","title":"Yessonata","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, Rick wrote a new medley incorporating themes from Yes classics adapted for band and choir, to form 'The Yes Suite’, which was performed at his now legendary concert at the prestigious London Palladium. 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