RENAISSANCE - SCHEHERAZADE AND OTHER STORIES 1. Trip To The Fair 2. The Vultures Fly High 3. Ocean Gypsy 4. Song Of Scheherazade: - 21:08 - a) Fanfare - b. .

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.

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.

Scheherazade and Other Stories is a 1975 album by progressive rock band Renaissance. It has often been considered their overall best album. This album marked the first time that Renaissance (Annie Haslam's version) did not use quotes from actual classical pieces in their songs. Song of Scheherazade is based on Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade, including numerous recurring motifs that are from or allude to the work, most notably the beginning six notes.

Of all their albums, Scheherazade and Other Stories is generally considered their finest hour. 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. More mature and self-confident, they all showed the willingness to try new things. Renaissance has great orchestral structures, many remarkable intuitions and passionate classical arrangements. The song assumes the leading role in the album, and in many ways, it’s the pinnacle of Renaissance’s entire musical career. At that period and more than ever, John Tout was the driving force that led the creative power of Renaissance to go beyond their boundaries and succeed at creating unique and wonderful music. No doubt, the orchestral arrangements play the role of perfect accomplice for the band’s outstanding endeavours.

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. Scheherazade" is a beautifully crafted album, expertly sung & played, filled with lush, orchestral progressive pop-rock that's guaranteed to sweep you away. There are only four pieces on the album, but they are all winners. A Trip To The Fair" is a heavenly 11-minute dreamscape. The Vultures Fly High" is a short but very effective prog-rocker.

Scheherazade and Other Stories. Symphonic Prog Renaissance. Band Name Renaissance. Album Name Scheherazade and Other Stories. Scheherazade and Other Stories Tracklist. This album has an average beat per minute of 136 BPM (slowest/fastest tempos: 73/182 BPM). Tracklist Scheherazade and Other Stories.

Продавец: Интернет-магазин Ozon. Адрес: Россия, Москва, Пресненская набережная, 10. ОГРН: 1027739244741