Made in Germany, as well. Made in Germany, as well. Scheherazade and Other Stories, an Album by Renaissance. 4.5 (see all ratings). Renaissance: Scheherazade And Other Stories Symphonic folk-prog classic to make the Sultan swing. Less ambitious and more completely successful are "Ocean Gypsy," "The Vultures Fly High," and "Trip to the Fair" on side one, all relatively unpretentious pieces which feature extraordinary singing by Annie Haslam. Ocean Gypsy 4. Scheherazade and Other Stories is a 1975 album by progressive rock band Renaissance. Be the first to write a review. :). Scheherazade and Other Stories is a 1975 album by progressive rock band Renaissance.It has often been considered their overall best album. Scheherazade And Other Stories : Tracklist (Vinyl) A1 : Trip To The Fair : 10:51: A2 : The Vultures Fly High : 3:04: A3 : Ocean Gypsy : 7:05 : Song Of Scheherazade : 24:37 * Items below may differ depending on the release. Rated #17 in the best albums of 1975, and #1001 of all-time album.. The one I own (bought around 76/77) has had a "little" manufacture problem : side two is definitely NOT Renaissance. Anyway, as you said that you don't know yet Renaissance MK I, I advise you to listen their both albums. Scheherazade and other stories is een studioalbum van de Britse band Renaissance. 1. BTM 1006; Vinyl LP). Annie's voice is like heaven - yea, this pressing sounds that good. This album marked the first time that Renaissance (Annie Haslam's version) did not use quotes from actual classical pieces in their songs. 2. This album marked the first time that Renaissance (Annie Haslam's version) did not use quotes from actual classical pieces in their songs. 3. The story goes that the monarch Shahryar, on discovering that his first wife was unfaithful to him, resolved to marry a new virgin every day and have her beheaded the next morning before she could dishonour him. Featured peformers: Annie Haslam (lead vocals), Michael Dunford (acoustic guitar, vocals), Jon Camp (bass, vocals), John Tout (keyboards, vocals), Terence Sullivan (drums, … Zij stonden onder leiding van de redelijk ervaren producer Hitchcock en mochten gebruikmaken van orkestrator Tony Cox. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2014 SACD release of "Scheherazade And Other Stories" on Discogs. Released 1975. I noticed some audible clipping in Trip to the Fair, but that might be my setup more than anything. vinyl lp from 1975? No one has reviewed this release group yet. Scheherazade and Other Stories Tracklist. Renaissance - Scheherazade and Other Stories (1975) Scheherazade and Other Stories is a 1975 album by progressive rock band Renaissance. Listen free to Renaissance – Scheherazade and Other Stories (Remastered). Rated #17 in the best albums of 1975, and #1040 of all-time album.. with a barcode? Ocean Gypsy 13:54side two:1. This is the first album in which Renaissance (Annie Haslam's version) did not use quotes from actual classical pieces and the Scheherazade and Other Stories, an Album by Renaissance. Release group reviews. Though Aladdin, as we know the story, is not part of the original 1001 tales, the motifs presented within his story – magical flying carpet, wish-granting genie – are heavily represented in other tales. Scheherazade bewitched him With songs of jewelled keys Princes and of heroes And eastern fantasies. The recording is filled with lush, orchestral progressive pop-rock and considered by many music critics to be their best album. 4. Scheherazade and Other Stories is the sixth studio album by the British progressive rock band Renaissance, released in 1975. Released in July 1975 on BTM (catalog no. Trip to the Fair Lyrics. Unique among true prog masterpieces is the 24-minute suite Song Of Scheherazade, which forms the second half of this 1975 album, now released on a Hybrid SACD. "Scheherazade And Other Stories" è composto nel complesso da quattro buoni lavori, anche se spiccano inevitabilmente sia la traccia di apertura ("Trip To The Fair") sia la suite finale. The Vultures Fly High 10:463. Among the truly important progressive rock albums on the 70s, Renaissance’s Scheherazade And Other Stories is a high watermark of songwriting, production and playing. Renaissance Discography Price Guide Recently Listed Email Alerts Refine Search Results. Of all their albums, Scheherazade and Other Stories is generally considered their finest hour. I got a very nice copy, near mint. "Scheherazade" is a beautifully crafted album, expertly sung & played, filled with lush, orchestral progressive pop-rock that's guaranteed to sweep you away. 1. This is the story of Scheherazade and Other Stories by Renaissance, with the London Symphony Orchestra. Scheherazade and Other Stories Renaissance. Trip to the Fair 3. The other is in my opinion one of the best examples of how a rock band and an orchestra can sound as a single unit, performing a long-from melodic and emotional piece of music. Featured peformers: Annie Haslam (lead vocals), Michael Dunford (acoustic guitar, vocals), Jon Camp (bass, vocals), John Tout (keyboards, vocals), Terence Sullivan (drums, … Scheherazade and Other Stories is a music studio album recording by RENAISSANCE (Symphonic Prog/Progressive Rock) released in 1975 on cd, lp / vinyl and/or cassette. This is the first album in which Renaissance (Annie Haslam's version) did not use quotes from actual classical pieces. Leden van het London Symphony Orchestra, toch vaak in … Released in July 1975 on BTM (catalog no. Beautiful sounding pressing. Scheherazade and Other Stories is the sixth studio album by the British progressive rock band Renaissance, released in 1975. My copy is BTM 1006, 26.21554 but it comes in a gatefold sleeve with lyrics and band photo. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for Scheherazade and Other Stories - Renaissance on AllMusic - 1975 - This album was the group's magnum opus in the… 10:50 PREVIEW The Vultures Fly High. And of course, you mustn't forget Prologue, Ashes Are … Scheherazade and Other Stories is simply the great masterpiece of Renaissance. Song of Scheherazade Home. The Young Prince And The Princess As Told By Scheherazade, Scheherazade And Other Stories, LP, Album, Gat, BTM 1006, 26.21554, Scheherazade And Other Stories, LP, Album, Gat, PL 70283, Scheherazade And Other Stories, LP, Album, Gat, BTM 1006, Scheherazade And Other Stories, LP, Album, SASD-7510, Scheherazade And Other Stories, LP, Album, RP, BTM 1006, 26.21554, Brain Salad Surgeries: 297 essential progressive rock listens, The Strawberry Bricks Guide to Progressive Rock. Scheherazade and Other Stories "The group's magnum opus - The music is absolutely stunning!" Scheherazade and Other Stories er det sjette studioalbumet til det engelske progressive rockebandet Renaissance, gjeve ut i 1975.. Andresida av albumet bestod av det episke tonediktet «Song of Scheherazade», basert på soger frå Tusen og ei natt.Albumet nådde 48. plassen i USA. side one:1. Eventually the vizier could find no more virgins of noble blood and offers his own daughter, Scheherazade, as the king's next bride. Told him tales of sultans And talismans and rings A thousand and one nights she sang To entertain her king She sings, Scheherazade, Scheherazade, etc "The Young Prince And The Young Princess As Told By Scheherazade" Some critics consider it as their best album. Some critics consider it their best album, although others prefer earlier albums. They had been building toward this climax with their two previous albums, Ashes are Burning and Turn of the Cards, which have lots in common stylistically with Scheherazade. Ocean Gypsy Lyrics. The "Song of Scheherazade," really a suite for the group supported by the London Symphony Orchestra and a chorus, started with guitarist-composer Michael Dunford, who had a personal fascination with the medieval literary work Tales of 1,001 Arabian Nights, and was realized by Dunford and his composing partner Betty Thatcher, with bassist Jon Camp and pianist John Tout. Read and write album reviews for Scheherazade and Other Stories - Renaissance on AllMusic Trip to the Fair 0:002. The album is excellent and the pressing is pretty good. Some critics consider it their best album, although others prefer earlier albums. 1975's "Scheherazade And Other Stories" continues the winning streak of the great band Renaissance, who effortlessly tossed off one magnificent album after another during their 70's heyday. 1. Release group rating. The piece, really nine sections assembled together, was one of the more ambitious works to come out of the progressive rock boom -- it fits together nicely and does have some gorgeous passages and many lyrical, powerful sections, although it also seems slightly repetitive, overstaying its welcome somewhat; additionally, it never uses the orchestra quite as effectively as one senses it might have, for anything except embellishment. 1975's "Scheherazade And Other Stories" continues the winning streak of the great band Renaissance, who effortlessly tossed off one magnificent album after another during their 70's heyday. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at Last.fm. Scheherazade and Other Stories Renaissance. It has often been considered their overall best album. In an early example of a 'framing device', it is Scheherazade's story and narrative that binds together the rest of the 1001 stories. Your review is really good, so have a pos. Song of Scheherazade: The Young Prince and Princess, Song of Scheherazade: Festival Preparations, Song of Scheherazade: Fugue for the Sultan. This album was the group's magnum opus in the perception of many onlookers and fans, and it still plays well, though its flaws are more evident than they were at the time. Ed è proprio la fiaba più bella, "Scheherazade", a chiudere questo libro di fiabe, pronto ad essere riletto e raccontato innumerevoli volte. 1975's "Scheherazade And Other Stories" is a beautifully crafted album, expertly sung and played by Renaissance. Naar aanleiding van het stijgende succes van hun vorige albums mocht Renaissance een muziekalbum opnemen in de Abbey Road Studios. Genres: Symphonic Prog. R. Renaissance. BTM 1006; Vinyl LP). referencing Scheherazade And Other Stories, LP, Album, RP, BTM 1006, 26.21554 My copy is BTM 1006, 26.21554 but it comes in a gatefold sleeve with lyrics and band photo. http://antesprove.blogspot.com.br/https://www.facebook.com/AntesProvehttp://www.amazon.com/Scheherazade-Other-Stories-Renaissance/dp/B0000073BGTRACKLIST:1. 1975 Preview SONG TIME Trip To the Fair. This is the first album in which Renaissance (Annie Haslam’s version) did not use quotes from actual classical pieces. "Scheherazade" is a beautifully crafted album, expertly sung & played, filled with lush, orchestral progressive pop-rock that's guaranteed to sweep you away. Turn Of The Cards & Scheherazade And Other Stories - Live In Concert is a music live recording by RENAISSANCE (Symphonic Prog/Progressive Rock) released in 2011 on cd, lp / vinyl and/or cassette. Genres: Symphonic Prog. 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