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Renaissance King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Renaissance atThe Royal Albert Hall - Part 1 (1977)
King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Renaissance At The Royal AlbertHall - Part 1\n1997, 1999 King Biscuit Flower Hour Records, Inc.\n\nOriginally Released January 28, 1997 or February 11, 1997\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: An October 14, 1977 concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. The group hadalready done a live album with a 30-piece orchestra from CarnegieHall, but this performance is, in some respects, better. The older songs are a curiosity, with "Can You Understand" performed ina version more expansive (the horns of the RPO add a lot) but less taut than the original recording. "Carpet of the Sun" is similarly broadened from the studio original, but is lacking the bite of the original. But the "Song of Scheherazade" finally comes intoits own here, in a performance superior to either the studio original or the Carnegie Hall version -- the piece acquires some stature here, and is played and sung with more passion and feeling than any previously released rendition, though it also seems morepretentious and bombastic than ever as well, dating from a time when progressive rock's reach exceeded its grasp. -- Bruce Eder\n\nAmazon.com Editorial Review\nIn the 1970s, rock was not without its pretensions, but neither was it without a sense of freewheeling adventurousness. In the case of Renaissance, that meant on occasion adding not just strings but a full orchestra to their relentlessly English brand of progressive folk rock. The Royal Albert Hall concert captured in part on this 1977 King Biscuit Flower Hour radio broadcast (the second half is available separately) features lengthy versions of "Can You Understand" and "Can You Hear Me," plus a brief, beautiful take on "Carpet of the Sun." The heartof the album, though, is the 25-minute suite "Song of Scheherazade." The band and orchestra are in exemplary form throughout. Notsurprisingly, however, it is vocalist Annie Haslam who is firstamong equals here, her gorgeous multi-octave voice keeping attention riveted between long instrumental excursions. --Daniel Durchholz \n\nAmazon.com Product Description\nAn October 14, 1977 concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Harry Rabinowitz. The group had already done a live album with a 30-piece orchestra from Carnegie Hall, but this performance is, in some respects, better. The older songs are a curiosity, with 'Can You Understand' performed in a version more expansive (the horns of the RPO add a lot) but less taut than the original recording. 'Carpetof the Sun' is similarly broadened from the studio original, butis lacking the bite of the original. \n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nRennaisance Live - King Biscuit Parts 1 and 2 , February 7,2006 \nBy Will J. Gioioso "Truth Will Set You Free" (Phila)\nThis is Renaissance recorded at the top of their game. Yes, there are some feedback issues with the recording BUT to me they were aminor annoyance. I saw this great band perform live at least a dozen times during the mid to late 70's from very small intimate theaters to large arenas (think Spectrum in Phila.). I have to saythat this CD and the companion Part 2, brought back very fond memories of the band's excellent live performances. \n\nI would ratethis 5 stars if not for the intermittent feedback and power humsthat plagued the set. It was unfortunate that the sound issues happened at Royal Albert Hall with the RPO - the concert of a lifetime for the band members and audience. Again, to me these were minor annoyances and in no way should stop you from buying. AnnieHaslam's voice is absolutely superb throughout the performance and the band played a very tight set with the RPO. A must have foranyone interested in Rennaisance. \n\nHere is a buying tip, you can get these for less than $5 each with fast shipping by searching for Renaissance Greatest Hits Part 1 and Renaissance Greatest Hits Part 2. Same CDs by King Biscuit but with different labels. Look at the new and used vendors for good deals on these CDs. \n\n\nAMAZON.COM CUSTOMER REVIEW\nThe best Renaissance live album (part 1), August 23,
This rock cd contains 5 tracks and runs 63min 32sec.
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