Country Airs (Original) (1986)
Track Title | Length | |
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1 | Dandelion Dreams | 4' 13" |
2 | Stepping Stones | 3' 49" |
3 | Ducks and Drakes | 3' 57" |
4 | Morning Haze | 3' 7" |
5 | Waterfalls | 3' 59" |
6 | Quiet Valleys | 4' 24" |
7 | Nature Trails | 3' 23" |
8 | Heather Carpets | 4' 1" |
9 | Lakeland Walks | 3' 58" |
10 | Wild Moors | 3' 24" |
Country Airs (Original) (1986)
Artist List | |
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Artist Name | Instrument |
Rick Wakeman | Grand Piano |
Country Airs (Original) (Country Airs (Original))
Catalogue | |||
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Type | Cat No. | Label | Country |
CD | NAGE 10CD | Coda | UK |
Vinyl LP | NAGE 10 | Coda | UK |
Cassette | NAGE C10 | Coda | UK |
CD | 830 510-2 | Coda | Germany |
Country Airs (Original) (1986)
Miscellaneous Information | ||
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Equipment | Studio | Engineering |
Grand Piano |
Rick's Perspective |
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Notes |
This was an album I never wanted to do. In truth at the time I desperately needed the money. Times were really difficult and sales of my albums had hit rock bottom. I was offered £5,000 to make a "new age" piano album and so I went for some long walks in the country and came up with the music. I recorded it over two days at a cost of £2,000 and kept the balance to pay off some very pressing bills. Overall, the music turned out to be pretty half decent and I enjoyed the experience of making a solo piano album. |
Wakey's Verdict |
The first of the "piano" albums, so collectable if you can find the original. |
Little Known Trivia |
The only real live performance of the album actually took place in Japan and a bootleg recording actually exists of part of the show....and I have it. |
Reviews |
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Criag on 22/02/2010 [Other reviews by Criag ] As someone who was in the habit of buying all things "YES" when this album came out, the music on it came as a complete surprise. To this day, it is one of my absolute favourite CDs. I was very confused however, when I was upgrading from my original cassette to CD. It seems retailers were also confused, as I was sold the new version in the original cover. I had no idea it had been re-recorded and to my mind the original is far superior. |
Kevin M on 28/04/2013 [Other reviews by Kevin M ] I found the CD used at a music store for $1. This is one of the best 'New Age' style piano CD's I have ever heard. Amazing! |
Robert Nancarrow on 26/05/2013 [Other reviews by Robert Nancarrow ] I was surprised to note Rick's comment that this wasn't an album that he wanted to record. On hearing it, on its release in 1986, I was overwhelmed by its lightness of touch and its ability to evoke vivid images. In some senses, it seemed a particularly mature undertaking and demonstrated Rick's undoubted talent as a musician and composer. |