{"product_id":"past-and-present-songs-in-time-1970-2021","title":"Past And Present (Songs In Time) 1970-2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e6CD book set celebrating the late, great \u003cstrong\u003eKen Hensley\u003c\/strong\u003e. For fans of \u003cstrong\u003eUriah Heep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolo\u003c\/em\u003e (CD1) focuses on gems from his first three solo albums, released by Bronze Records between 1973 and 1981. Having made his way through the fertile music scene of the 1960s, Ken came to prominence when he joined \u003cstrong\u003eUriah Heep\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1970. Creating ground-breaking, melodic hard rock with Heep, CD1 concludes with \"\u003cem\u003eTales\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eEchoes In The Dark\u003c\/em\u003e\", and \"\u003cem\u003eSunrise\u003c\/em\u003e\" from \"\u003cem\u003eThe Magician’s Birthday\u003c\/em\u003e\" (1972), then \"\u003cem\u003eParadise\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003ePoet’s Justice\u003c\/em\u003e\", and \"\u003cem\u003eRainbow Demon\u003c\/em\u003e\" from \"\u003cem\u003eDemons And Wizards\u003c\/em\u003e\" (1972).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Glimpse of Glory\u003c\/em\u003e (CD2) from 1990 explores Ken’s songwriting depth and his examination of faith, best demonstrated on the songs \"\u003cem\u003eThe Return\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eThe Joy Of Knowing Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\". According to Ken’s liner notes for 2002’s \"\u003cem\u003eRunning Blind\u003c\/em\u003e\" (CD3), \"I suppose this CD is really typical of the way I like to record, with a mixture of songs of different styles. Most of the time I consider myself a storyteller and the tempo, rhythm and production should combine to accompany the lyrical message.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eRunning Blind\u003c\/em\u003e\" was followed in 2003 with \"\u003cem\u003eThe Last Dance\u003c\/em\u003e\" (CD4). Produced by Ken and Daniel Saiz Gomez, it featured Tommy Lopez (drums), John Smithson (bass), and Ovidio Lopez (guitar) with some classic slide guitar from Ken on \"\u003cem\u003eCrying\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlways a prolific songwriter, on 2005’s \"\u003cem\u003eCold Autumn Sunday\u003c\/em\u003e\" (CD5) Ken took time to record a number of songs from his back catalogue, revisiting \"\u003cem\u003eSend Me An Angel\u003c\/em\u003e\", originally recorded with southern rockers Blackfoot in 1983, \"\u003cem\u003eInside The Mystery\u003c\/em\u003e\", originally on \"\u003cem\u003eFree Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e\", and the title track originally released on Ken’s 1973 solo debut, \"\u003cem\u003eProud Words On A Dusty Shelf\u003c\/em\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology concludes with \"\u003cem\u003eCollaborations (2011-2021)\u003c\/em\u003e\" on CD6, a new compilation featuring his work on two studio albums and one live album with Live Fire; \"\u003cem\u003eFaster\u003c\/em\u003e\", \"\u003cem\u003eTrouble\u003c\/em\u003e\", and \"\u003cem\u003eLive Fire Live!!\u003c\/em\u003e\" featuring the amazing guitar playing of Ken Ingwersen that Ken loved so much. CD6 ends with two tracks from his final album, \"\u003cem\u003eMy Book of Answers\u003c\/em\u003e\", showcasing his writing with Vladimir Emelin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe music world not only lost a great, multi-talented musician and mercurial artist, but also a highly respected songwriter when Ken Hensley very sadly passed away in November 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HNE","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50452373504331,"sku":"2003999","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/KenHensley_HNEBOX182_cover-min-scaled_40f79a6e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727150020","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/past-and-present-songs-in-time-1970-2021","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}