Tag: Rick Wakeman

Rick Wakeman – The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table (1975) [2015, Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD + Hi-Res]

Rick Wakeman - The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table (1975) [2015, Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD + Hi-Res]

Rick Wakeman – The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table (1975)
[2015, Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD + Hi-Res]
EAC Rip | FLAC Tracks + Cue + Log
DVD-Audio | DTS-96-24 / MLP / LPCM / AC-3 | 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel (4.0 Quad)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel (4.0 Quad)
Full Scans Included
303 MB (CD) + 7.80 GB (DVD) + 2.70 GB (Hi-Res) + 103 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Update: Missing files have been added

A deluxe version of one of the classic ‘concept’ Prog albums of all time and Rick Wakeman’s first. Re-mastered with bonus tracks and a Quad mix from the time. Long out of print, the A&M Rick Wakeman catalogue is highly sought after by fans, this is one of the first in a re-issue campaign to restore the Rick Wakeman catalogue back to its former glory. Continue reading “Rick Wakeman – The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table (1975) [2015, Deluxe Edition, CD + DVD + Hi-Res]”

Rick Wakeman – The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1973) [2014, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, CD + DVD + Hi-Res]

Rick Wakeman - The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1973) [2014, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, CD + DVD + Hi-Res]

Rick Wakeman – The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1973)
[2014, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, CD + DVD + Hi-Res]
EAC Rip | FLAC Image + Cue + Log
DVD-Audio | MLP / DTS 96-24 / LPCM / AC-3 | 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel (4.0 Quad)
Hi-Res | FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | Stereo & Multichannel (4.0 Quad)
Full Scans Included
280 MB (CD) + 7.23 GB (DVD) + 2.28 GB (Hi-Res) + 104 MB (Scans) | 3% RAR Recovery
Update: Missing files have been added

A deluxe version of one of the classic ‘concept’ Prog albums of all time and Rick Wakeman’s second. Re-mastered with bonus tracks and a Quad mix from the time. Long out of print, the A&M Rick Wakeman catalogue is highly sought after by fans, this is one of the first in a re-issue campaign to restore the Rick Wakeman catalogue back to its former glory. This release includes a 1-CD re-mastered at Abbey Road and a DVD featuring the album in Quad and stereo. Continue reading “Rick Wakeman – The Six Wives of Henry VIII (1973) [2014, Deluxe Edition, Remastered, CD + DVD + Hi-Res]”

Rick Wakeman – Journey To The Centre Of The Earth (1974) [1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Rick Wakeman - Journey To The Centre Of The Earth (1974) [1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]

Rick Wakeman – Journey To The Centre Of The Earth (1974) [1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]
Vinyl Rip | Hi-Res / FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 96kHz | CD-Quality / FLAC Tracks / 16bit / 44.1kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 871 MB (Hi-Res) + 254 MB (CD-Quality) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab | US | Cat#: MFSL 1-230 | Genre: Progressive Rock
Half-Speed Mastered

Journey to the Centre of the Earth is one of progressive rock’s crowning achievements. With the help of the London Symphony Orchestra and the English Chamber Choir, Rick Wakeman turns this classic Jules Verne tale into an exciting and suspenseful instrumental narrative. Continue reading “Rick Wakeman – Journey To The Centre Of The Earth (1974) [1995, MFSL Remastered, CD-Quality + Hi-Res Vinyl Rip]”

Rick Wakeman – Rick Wakeman’s Greatest Hits (1994)

Rick Wakeman - Rick Wakeman's Greatest Hits (1994)

Rick Wakeman – Rick Wakeman’s Greatest Hits (1994)
EAC Rip | 2xCD | FLAC Image + Cue + Log | Full Scans Included
Total Size: 835 MB | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Caroline Records | US | Cat#: HER 007 | Genre: Progressive Rock

This Greatest Hits double-disc release is both utterly deceiving and painfully disappointing, since its tracks are made up of fabricated instrumental pieces of Rick Wakeman’s album cuts. Played by Wakeman, the songs are glossed-over remakes that may be true to their original note form, but are not the actual tracks from their previously released albums. Coming off like synthesized Muzak, popular favorites such as “Merlin the Magician,” “The Journey,” and Yes’ “Starship Trooper” lack depth, color, or energy, with only their familiar rhythms and melodies remaining Continue reading “Rick Wakeman – Rick Wakeman’s Greatest Hits (1994)”