{"product_id":"2577982","title":"Rick Wakeman - A Gallery Of The Imagination [VINYL]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE NEW CONCEPT ALBUM FROM THE KEYBOARD LEGEND ON CLEAR VINYL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeyboard legend Rick Wakeman to release his new concept album 'A Gallery Of The Imagination' on 24th February 2023 via Madfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe conception of the album began at the age of five. Rick's childhood piano teacher, Mrs Symes, taught him that musicians with instruments are like an artist with paint; something that Rick carried through his life, creating sonic paintings through his composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWakeman says: 'One of my great loves is going to museums \u0026amp; art galleries \u0026amp; seeing all the different types of art, so I thought, why not a music gallery... A Gallery of the Imagination? People can paint their own mind pictures to the different types of music that are on the album. It is very diverse \u0026amp; for me it works very well because the concept holds it all together'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust as you might find a vast array of styles in an art gallery, Wakeman presents a plethora of musical aesthetics throughout the record. Inspired by the menagerie he created, Rick recalled the advice of his beloved teacher \u0026amp; has presented these tracks as pictures in a gallery; A Gallery of the Imagination. Amongst the many clear prog influences \u0026amp; soaring Moog solos, Wakeman treats the ears to two solo piano numbers, which reflect Rick's classical roots \u0026amp; his love of the romantic period. On the other eight unconventional vocal tracks, Rick showcases the distinctive descriptive music carefully around the poetic lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'It is a very tactile album' Rick explains. 'I'd like to feel that people can actually touch the music.' - fans are encouraged to create their own artworks inspired by the music, which one day Rick hopes to be displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe line-up on 'A Gallery Of The Imagination' - as with Rick's previous album 'The Red Planet' - features The English Rock Ensemble: bassist Lee Pomeroy, guitarist Dave Colquhoun, drummer Ash Soan \u0026amp; on vocals Hayley Sanderson, famous for her work as a vocalist on Strictly Come Dancing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin Rick Wakeman for a stroll around 'A Gallery Of The Imagination' - 'a gallery that belongs to everyone'.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54419355402625,"sku":"2577982","price":40.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/0636551826815.jpg?v=1750535812","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2577982","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}