Martin Orford - The Old Road
Martin sees the music business changing in ways which he feels erodes the validity of what he is doing, making music more a disposable commodity rather than an art form to be experienced and cherished. For that reason he is getting out! Having quit his band IQ and now releasing this final music statement, he is calling it a day. We are poorer for that decision. But this album is both a fitting final achievement and a perfect example of why he is making this his swan song. The music is gloriously English 70's retro prog utilising the instruments and sounds of those times, realised with an all star cast (well, within prog circles) which includes members of Spock's Beard, Arena, Jadis and IQ as well as key vocal contributions from John Wetton on a couple of tracks. Lyrically the mood is also reflective and nostalgic for days gone by and an ever changing England which Martins sees as losing its inherent character, charm and traditions.
Its obvious Martin has taken a "what the hell" attitude with this album and just gone out to make music in the style he loves listening too and playing. The results are hugely enjoyable. The music is bristling with great hooks and the playing by all involved is superb, especially the Spock's Beard rhythm section. The highlight is easily the lengthy "The Time and The Season", wonderfully sung by John Wetton and containing one of those brilliant instrumental codas that prog can do so well.
For those of a certain age this album will strike a highly resonant chord. Evoking times when the likes of "Voyage of the Acolyte", "Trick of the Tail" and "Wind and Wuthering" (I think you know where I am coming from) were so important!
Track Listing
1. Grand Designs (9:58)
2. Power And Speed (5:58)
3. Ray Of Hope (3:53)
4. Take It To The Sun (5:26)
5. Prelude (1:36)
6. The Old Road (8:37)
7. Out In The Darkness (6:27)
8. The Time And The Season (10:46)
9. Endgame (5:20)
quality 320
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Martin sees the music business changing in ways which he feels erodes the validity of what he is doing, making music more a disposable commodity rather than an art form to be experienced and cherished. For that reason he is getting out! Having quit his band IQ and now releasing this final music statement, he is calling it a day. We are poorer for that decision. But this album is both a fitting final achievement and a perfect example of why he is making this his swan song. The music is gloriously English 70's retro prog utilising the instruments and sounds of those times, realised with an all star cast (well, within prog circles) which includes members of Spock's Beard, Arena, Jadis and IQ as well as key vocal contributions from John Wetton on a couple of tracks. Lyrically the mood is also reflective and nostalgic for days gone by and an ever changing England which Martins sees as losing its inherent character, charm and traditions.
Its obvious Martin has taken a "what the hell" attitude with this album and just gone out to make music in the style he loves listening too and playing. The results are hugely enjoyable. The music is bristling with great hooks and the playing by all involved is superb, especially the Spock's Beard rhythm section. The highlight is easily the lengthy "The Time and The Season", wonderfully sung by John Wetton and containing one of those brilliant instrumental codas that prog can do so well.
For those of a certain age this album will strike a highly resonant chord. Evoking times when the likes of "Voyage of the Acolyte", "Trick of the Tail" and "Wind and Wuthering" (I think you know where I am coming from) were so important!
Track Listing
1. Grand Designs (9:58)
2. Power And Speed (5:58)
3. Ray Of Hope (3:53)
4. Take It To The Sun (5:26)
5. Prelude (1:36)
6. The Old Road (8:37)
7. Out In The Darkness (6:27)
8. The Time And The Season (10:46)
9. Endgame (5:20)
quality 320
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