{"product_id":"the-rarities-series","title":"The Rarities Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurved Air\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a 6 CD box set bringing together all of the CDs previously released in the \u003cem\u003eCurved Air Rarities\u003c\/em\u003e series, which are now out of print. Housed in a hard case box, it is a must-have for any serious collector of progressive rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe box set features a booklet with brand new notes from Jerry Ewing, editor of Prog Magazine, in which he interviews \u003cstrong\u003eSonja Kristina\u003c\/strong\u003e and provides a new, fresh perspective on these recordings. \"\u003cem\u003eI'm standing there in the wings, listening, and I'm thinking what a good band, they're great!\u003c\/em\u003e\" - \u003cstrong\u003eSonja Kristina\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe box set includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTapestry of Propositions\u003c\/em\u003e, an hour-long version of \"\u003cem\u003ePropositions\u003c\/em\u003e\", recorded live at 14 different locations during 2013\/14.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCurved Space\u003c\/em\u003e, previously released as \u003cem\u003eFrancis Monkman's 'Jam'\u003c\/em\u003e but now featuring two unreleased bonus tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eInfinity\u003c\/em\u003e featuring all-new 2016 studio recordings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Second British Rock Meeting 1972\u003c\/em\u003e featuring the only known recording of this line-up improvising, the last track is an extended jam on their hit, \"\u003cem\u003eVivaldi\u003c\/em\u003e\" lasting over 30 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLive Under The Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e featuring a performance of the legendary \"\u003cem\u003eAir Conditioning\u003c\/em\u003e\" album, in its entirety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurved Air\u003c\/strong\u003e formed in 1970 and brought together the influences of rock, folk, and classical music into their work, developing a fascinating progressive fusion sound. They went on to become a seminal band within the British progressive rock movement who have endured the test of time and still perform live to this day. For many, their enigmatic and beguiling lead singer, \u003cstrong\u003eSonja Kristina\u003c\/strong\u003e, is seen as the first lady of progressive rock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spirit Of Unicorn Music","offers":[{"title":"CDx6","offer_id":50426509164875,"sku":"2208120","price":38.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot_2024-06-28_at_17.04.13_905d41da_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726811601","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/products\/the-rarities-series","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}