The first show of my life was the "Journey to the center" concert in Rio, Brazil 1975. I am the son of the man who made all the efforts to bring you here, Murillo Neri. Do you still remember him? I don't think so, but I will never, ever forget you at the stage alongside my father as the narrator of your masterpiece. That was an unforgettable moment for me and my father ( I was just 8 at the time). Thank you very very much Mr Wakeman, for all the fond memories and the wonderfull music! Cheers!
Mr Wakeman i saw you live in 1984 in lisbon...great show and later 1990 in Madrid..im a great fan of your work,my favorite Album is No eartly conection and journey to the center of the earth..you re the best.best wishes for you and your work.
I can never express how mesmerized by his playing and blending of all sounds I was back in the 70's. Had to share his recordings with whom ever I could. Loved watching this.
Thank you Mr. Wakeman. I enjoy your music for the last 45 years, seen you playing live a couple of times. Brought my teenager kid last time, blew his socks off!
As a child JTTCOTE was a favorite book to which I went back many times and imagine all those incredible adventures. Later in my teens RIck's album was a constant on my record player again firing my imagination. Some sweet memories.
I love this man immensely. His keyboard work with Yes especially and his solo stuff is genius at the very least. I see that the apples don't fall too far from the tree. His sons are incredible as well. What to say about his wit and humor. Ahhh. God bless you, Mr Wakeman Tino
This is the first album ever, I still remember listening to it when I was 5-6 years old, while playing videogames. It truly inspired my writing skills as I grew older. Thank you so much to you and to my father for made me get into Rick Wakeman's world! Cheers from Argentina.
Вас слушали многие и выросли на Вашей музыке как в СССР, так продолжают слушать и в России. Мы ценим Ваше и мастерство,и творчество. Первые концерты слушаем до сих пор, хоть и знаем их наизусть. Thank you for your music.
My dad introduced me to Close to the Edge at about 8y/o (55 now), I was hooked. My next obsession was Myths and Legends.... I have been a fan almost my entire life. Love your work so much Sir. Thank you.
Brother Rick, you're our family's favorite musician. Just yesterday, I asked my girls "what album should we listen to next", and they said "Rick Wakeman Live in Cuba'. Enjoyed it for the umpteenth time. 'Journey' and 'Return' are some of our delicious, musical favorites. Thank you so much for your music. I have this box on my wish list.
Rick your a Legend and in my opinion the worlds greatest keyboard player,I’ve been a fan since 1971 when I was 14 years old. Hope you are in good health and please stay safe. Paul from N.Ireland. My favourite album is The Six Wives Of Henry V111 just love the inside cover showing the Mini Moog’s and RMI electronic Piano etc.
This was the first album I was ever exposed to. I was two or three. My mother was a concert pianist, but she was a bit of a rocker, too. So she thought that this would be the perfect influence. I'm 50 now and listen to Slayer. So you tell me if it did any good. Regardless, JTOCOTE is one of the most astounding pieces of music ever written.
Rick another amazing product and project I have been following you for nearly fifty years and it has never been boring, take care of yourself and the family stay safe.
I remember you coming down HMS/M Olympus when we were in Setubal Portugal, then again when in London with your then missus Nina,,,still waiting for your cd's you promised us... Good memories
I’m trying to learn piano,and I’m almost as old as Rick,been a fan since the seventies,Journey To the Centre of the Earth is a classic album,along with The Six Wives album,,,,,and I love his witty stories
It’s wonderful to hear of Rick’s huge collaborations. Besides being a keyboard virtuoso of world renown, Rick breaks new ground in humour and as a raconteur. He has a generous and selective memory for what he has seen in life. He must have 9 lives like a cat after his heart attacks and pneumonia. I hope you’ve got 5 or 6 lives left, Rick!
Just ordered 2, can't wait to get it. One for me and one for my brother. We saw you in Buffalo NY, years ago with the English Rock Ensemble and of course with Yes many, many times. Congratulations on a fantastic career and giving us so much enjoyment over the years. God Bless
Journey is still a magnificent piece of music. Turned me on to synths. I asked a school mate in the 6th form common room, “what’s THAT instrument?” Turns out it was one of your mini moogs! Journey was playing. Love your music and Moog solos!!! The best. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🚀
Rick congratulations on this amazing albums new box set. Can’t wait to get it . I fell in love with your playing first the moment the keyboard explosion started in parallels And seeing you live for the Tormato tour in the round and then the ten true summers long anniversary shows in LA in 1977 and 1978. Love is real not fade away they say. At least DeadHeads do. You are a living musical treasure. We adore with all our hearts and are so grateful you got back together to celebrate the true majesty and potential of the musical miracles created with the core Yes bands line up as I’m sure you agree. The reunion for the Keys to ascension shows so priceless and life changing and 🙏🙏🙏🙏. the two album sets released . So hoping for vinyl box set of those r Keys to ascension I and 2 releases and dreaming of those recordings coming out on heavyweight vinyl like a vinyl audiophile box set of those shows especially now that Chris is no longer with us. :(. . Please get to Jon Rick especially now and talk about ABWH and Levin of coarse for new album snd tour. The fake yes touring with those horrible anniversary tours playing without him hurt Jon deeply as I’m sure you all ready know, . I know this because he told me personally himself, opening up to us about it. The timeless magic of ABWH and Levin :) is desperately needed in this time of suffering loss and darkness. Your music destroys darkness. Reveals light and spreads love through epic timeless music and Gods grace And with Jon at your side again. You have time to write compose orchestrate and put out a studio album then by the time you are ready to tour this plague should be under enough control to tour again. . “In the giving of my eyes to see your face” “Like the time a ran away, turned around and you where standing close to me” We both know the lord speaks to our heart individually and collectively through musical masterpieces. Let’s set sail for the heavens on the ship of ABWH music Blessings through music and kindness Larry
Tuve la suerte de verlo en.vivo en Córdoba Argentina...increíble recital...!!! Ojalá se repita su visita a nuestra ciudad, hoy quisiera ir con mis hijos...
I will start this comment with a confession. Despite being a big Yes fan and admirer of Rick's work, I had never heard this album, or the original Journey, until very recently. I knew the original Journey live album had been recorded under less-than-ideal conditions, and also that it was heavily edited down, both of which had put me off it. But I recently learned about the re-recorded 2012 version of Journey, which is complete and much better sound quality, and fell in love with that. And then I found 'Return'. Which is even better. A true masterwork. And I am simultaneously gutted that I never bought it when it came out... and delighted that I get to experience it now for the first time. I always wondered why Rick didn't stay with Yes when the made The Ladder (1999) and this is perhaps part of the reason - he was busy with Return to the Centre of the Earth. And honestly I think he may have outdone his former bandmates. The sheer effort and skill that has gone into Return is mindblowing. One special highlight for me is Trevor Rabin's performance in 'Never is a Long, Long Time,' which is easily on a par with his best Yes tracks. And all around, the album is perfectly balanced - a great mix of songs and instrumentals, male and female singers, uptempo and downtempo, narration and music. Really, Patrick Stewart's voice is another instrument. The story itself is just a string of enticing imagery to add extra dimension to the music. What makes this superior to the original Journey is the fact that the songs 'go deeper'. They are no longer just telling a story of a journey, but they stand alone as songs outside of that context. They hint at this being a more psychological journey - into the centre of the mind, perhaps. It's hard not to hear in them the story of personal calamities and triumphs, of being lost and found, of being in despair and then redeemed when all seemed lost. I never thought of Rick as a lyricist, but there seems no end to his talents. It seems he nearly died following the creation of this epic, just as he nearly died bringing the first Journey to life. This appears to be the work that he pours his whole energy into. With that in mind, I would warn him not to be too hasty in trying to perform both of them in one concert! But there is never any stopping Rick Wakeman.
A magnificent music adventure, coming from the unique mind of the most talented musician of the prof era. Thanks, Rick, for the gift of your incredible music. Greetings from a diehard fan from Venezuela
Some good stories about an album of which I'm a big fan (more so than its predecessor, actually). I still have my original CD with its odd Dolby 3-channel surround sound. Nice to hear the story of those days. And now I know why Adam Wakeman is seen standing in for his dad on keyboards on the video of the Strawbs reunion concert in the '90's. Thanks much!
Wow, Justin Hayward ! Ozzie Osbourne? Sounds like a concept album on the scale of War Of The Worlds, I can't wait to hear it and didn't even know it existed until now, loved Journey To The Centre Of The Earth and have the record. Go on a diet Rick, do some exercise, you can get thin again, just eat less and work out. What a great story about Patrick Stewart. The artwork is just so fantastic, so in keeping with the ancient futuristic theme. Loved stating at my Yes album covers or reading lyrics inserts and this looks like you can do the same, is that blow up monsters or monsters that blow up ?
Looks a wonderful boxed set. I'll have to wait a week or two to see for myself as I've just bought it from your store. Hoping we'll get to see you again live, as we enjoyed the Christmas show at Cheltenham so much. Kidest regards, Dave and Jan Weaver
Saw the Crystal Palace gig and nearly ended up in the pond along with the dragon! Good to see in fine form Rick; I can tell the see food diet isn’t working (or you’re swathed in several layers! ) Cheers mate !!
Yes I would to see that concert, I've been a great fan of you since I saw you and the rest of Yes in 1972 in Copenhagen. And yes, I got the Red Planet which I have as one of the best releases of 2020
Saw this album performed at the Crystal Palace Bowl (c/w blow up monsters), Procol Harem, Wally (great band) & Leo Sayers were supporting acts - good day but spoilt by lack of toilet facilities - can’t have it all...!
What a fantastic and amazing boxset The cd re done and remastered along with 2 x lp 180g The dvd is spectacular showing the party in London with interviews with many stars behind the scenes interviews and in the studio and making of return and not forgetting the dvd surround sound mix of return to the center of the earth and no joke it sounds amazing and sounds like everything and everyone is in the same room as you are fantastic work Last is the live version of return and in French the sound is great and hearing it a little differently makes this the best boxset so far
Went to see you @ the Crystal Palace bowl 1973/4? with an estimated 100 piece Orchestra and Choir Fantastic , C/W Sir R Burton narrating the storyline. also remember you doing 6 wife's there to . i sometimes try and play think its a part of Anne of Cleaves on the mellotron ,and sort of get it right after an hour. Keep up the good work Rick,and good health
I have seen you perform the Return to the Journey of the Earth at the Quebec music festival in 2006.It was one of the best shows that I have ever seen.
I don't understand why you get so ill so often. I would think you would all the best foods made for you, or certainly you could afford that. However, please take care of yourself Rick. Too many people Love you, and we want you around a long long time!
When he was touring, the crew used to provide curries for them to eat at various times behind the stage! Not sure Rick’s diet has been as healthy as it could be! The man is class, as a musician and as a bloke. Love the man!
I bought the CD when it came out. Agrees, this is a fantastic projects with great artists that I normally dont listen to but just fits in perfectly. It should actually be great with a collaborate project between you and Ozzy, maybe doing the King Arthur(my favourite). Tony Iommi on guitar of course. Well, its easy to sit here and suggest 100 of ideas and have no obligation to succed them, hahaha. Anyway, if you where to play King Arthur one time more in the future sign Ozzy to do some of the vocals. Ok. I'll shut up. Thanks for this great album, its excellent of course.
When I bought the tape originally of Journey to the Centre of the Earth, I also bought Arthur as well. "I take it you're a fan", squeaked a spotty teenager behind the counter, wrapping up my purchases. He was an observant little bugger. I also got two Bootsie Collins CD's and some J S Bach - cause he was solid. I'd only gone in for your album Journey' - and Arthur, which I had to order, Squires of Ealing - snobby tossers. A few years later and I'm up North now, walking the Yorkshire moors and loving it. Of course if you've got the right music to listen to it helps sometimes, other times I just listen to nature.
Love you stuff Rick! Mitsubishi Pro-Digi, never thought I would here that be brought up again. Apparently had amazing A/D converts. I think these came around the same time as Sony/Studer DASH recorders, somebody will probably correct me ;)
Yea, l remember when you got sick. Well _ALL GLORY_ goes to The KING of kings, and LORD of lords, that He gave you the life He did! Your music isnt too shabby either! ~ Vancouver BC
Mr. Wakeman- If you please, would you mind doing a video tour of your home studio? Maybe as a bonus, talk about how you might go about getting your creative process going. Thank you!
The first show of my life was the "Journey to the center" concert in Rio, Brazil 1975. I am the son of the man who made all the efforts to bring you here, Murillo Neri. Do you still remember him? I don't think so, but I will never, ever forget you at the stage alongside my father as the narrator of your masterpiece. That was an unforgettable moment for me and my father ( I was just 8 at the time). Thank you very very much Mr Wakeman, for all the fond memories and the wonderfull music! Cheers!
You old Grumpy Rock Star! We love you!
Mr Wakeman i saw you live in 1984 in lisbon...great show and later 1990 in Madrid..im a great fan of your work,my favorite Album is No eartly conection and journey to the center of the earth..you re the best.best wishes for you and your work.
Yes I love no earthly connection too.
Underrated album,a masterpiece of progressive rock.
Rick Wakeman THE FINGERS. THE MASTER. FOREVER YES!!!🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹
I can never express how mesmerized by his playing and blending of all sounds I was back in the 70's. Had to share his recordings with whom ever I could. Loved watching this.
This was one of the first vynils I bought as a teenager, back in 1975 in Chile. A&M Chilean edition. I still have it.
Thank you Mr. Wakeman. I enjoy your music for the last 45 years, seen you playing live a couple of times. Brought my teenager kid last time, blew his socks off!
As a child JTTCOTE was a favorite book to which I went back many times and imagine all those incredible adventures. Later in my teens RIck's album was a constant on my record player again firing my imagination. Some sweet memories.
Brazil loves Rick Wakeman. Thanks for your wonderful music
I love this man immensely. His keyboard work with Yes especially and his solo stuff is genius at the very least. I see that the apples don't fall too far from the tree. His sons are
incredible as well. What to say about his wit and humor. Ahhh.
God bless you, Mr Wakeman
Tino
This is the first album ever, I still remember listening to it when I was 5-6 years old, while playing videogames.
It truly inspired my writing skills as I grew older.
Thank you so much to you and to my father for made me get into Rick Wakeman's world! Cheers from Argentina.
Вас слушали многие и выросли на Вашей музыке как в СССР, так продолжают слушать и в России. Мы ценим Ваше и мастерство,и творчество.
Первые концерты слушаем до сих пор, хоть и знаем их наизусть.
Thank you for your music.
My dad introduced me to Close to the Edge at about 8y/o (55 now), I was hooked. My next obsession was Myths and Legends.... I have been a fan almost my entire life. Love your work so much Sir. Thank you.
Brother Rick, you're our family's favorite musician. Just yesterday, I asked my girls "what album should we listen to next", and they said "Rick Wakeman Live in Cuba'. Enjoyed it for the umpteenth time. 'Journey' and 'Return' are some of our delicious, musical favorites. Thank you so much for your music. I have this box on my wish list.
Rick your a Legend and in my opinion the worlds greatest keyboard player,I’ve been a fan since 1971 when I was 14 years old.
Hope you are in good health and please stay safe.
Paul from N.Ireland.
My favourite album is The Six Wives Of Henry V111 just love the inside cover showing the Mini Moog’s and RMI electronic Piano etc.
I remenber the first time listen your music in 70s, here in Brazil, was a great hit! Great quality. Big thank you for your music!
This was the first album I was ever exposed to. I was two or three. My mother was a concert pianist, but she was a bit of a rocker, too. So she thought that this would be the perfect influence. I'm 50 now and listen to Slayer. So you tell me if it did any good. Regardless, JTOCOTE is one of the most astounding pieces of music ever written.
Rick another amazing product and project I have been following you for nearly fifty years and it has never been boring, take care of yourself and the family stay safe.
Who's arm & leg Rick? well, we're glad you're out of the woods and back with us Rick. Stay about, I can't be the only grumpy bugger on this rock.
I remember you being interviewed by Mark Radcliffe on Radio 1, and they played Buried Alive. I still play the album to this day. Great work
I remember you coming down HMS/M Olympus when we were in Setubal Portugal, then again when in London with your then missus Nina,,,still waiting for your cd's you promised us... Good memories
I’m trying to learn piano,and I’m almost as old as Rick,been a fan since the seventies,Journey To the Centre of the Earth is a classic album,along with The Six Wives album,,,,,and I love his witty stories
I could listen to Rick reminisce all day! 👍
It’s wonderful to hear of Rick’s huge collaborations. Besides being a keyboard virtuoso of world renown, Rick breaks new ground in humour and as a raconteur. He has a generous and selective memory for what he has seen in life. He must have 9 lives like a cat after his heart attacks and pneumonia. I hope you’ve got 5 or 6 lives left, Rick!
Always thankful for your knowledge, Rick
Just ordered 2, can't wait to get it. One for me and one for my brother. We saw you in Buffalo NY, years ago with the English Rock Ensemble and of course with Yes many, many times.
Congratulations on a fantastic career and giving us so much enjoyment over the years.
God Bless
Yay Blow Up Monsters! Now that would be magical! Please get the live show recorded too!
Bought it, arrived last week. Can confirm it is a glorious box set.
Journey is still a magnificent piece of music. Turned me on to synths. I asked a school mate in the 6th form common room, “what’s THAT instrument?” Turns out it was one of your mini moogs! Journey was playing. Love your music and Moog solos!!! The best. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🚀
Thanks Mr. Wakeman....You are sn absolute treasure of a gentleman in all manner of respects....
Rick congratulations on this amazing albums new box set. Can’t wait to get it . I fell in love with your playing first the moment the keyboard explosion started in parallels And seeing you live for the Tormato tour in the round and then the ten true summers long anniversary shows in LA in 1977 and 1978. Love is real not fade away they say. At least DeadHeads do. You are a living musical treasure. We adore with all our hearts and are so grateful you got back together to celebrate the true majesty and potential of the musical miracles created with the core Yes bands line up as I’m sure you agree. The reunion for the Keys to ascension shows so priceless and life changing and 🙏🙏🙏🙏. the two album sets released . So hoping for vinyl box set of those r Keys to ascension I and 2 releases and dreaming of those recordings coming out on heavyweight vinyl like a vinyl audiophile box set of those shows especially now that Chris is no longer with us. :(. . Please get to Jon Rick especially now and talk about ABWH and Levin of coarse for new album snd tour. The fake yes touring with those horrible anniversary tours playing without him hurt Jon deeply as I’m sure you all ready know, . I know this because he told me personally himself, opening up to us about it. The timeless magic of ABWH and Levin :) is desperately needed in this time of suffering loss and darkness. Your music destroys darkness. Reveals light and spreads love through epic timeless music and Gods grace And with Jon at your side again. You have time to write compose orchestrate and put out a studio album then by the time you are ready to tour this plague should be under enough control to tour again. .
“In the giving of my eyes to see your face”
“Like the time a ran away, turned around and you where standing close to me”
We both know the lord speaks to our heart individually and collectively through musical masterpieces. Let’s set sail for the heavens on the ship of ABWH music
Blessings through music and kindness
Larry
Tuve la suerte de verlo en.vivo en Córdoba Argentina...increíble recital...!!! Ojalá se repita su visita a nuestra ciudad, hoy quisiera ir con mis hijos...
Uncle Rick, you'll always be the greatest.
this man is a total legend
I was at your concert in sept. 2010 at Durham. Brilliant. I play myself and you are my major influence. Greetings from Friesland (Holland).
Hi. We’re you in Durham just for the gig? I’m from Newcastle just up the road from Durham. Lovely city Durham.
@@martinkulkarni3569 yes, just for the gig. I am a big fan of Rick. Greetings from Holland.
I will start this comment with a confession. Despite being a big Yes fan and admirer of Rick's work, I had never heard this album, or the original Journey, until very recently. I knew the original Journey live album had been recorded under less-than-ideal conditions, and also that it was heavily edited down, both of which had put me off it.
But I recently learned about the re-recorded 2012 version of Journey, which is complete and much better sound quality, and fell in love with that. And then I found 'Return'. Which is even better. A true masterwork. And I am simultaneously gutted that I never bought it when it came out... and delighted that I get to experience it now for the first time.
I always wondered why Rick didn't stay with Yes when the made The Ladder (1999) and this is perhaps part of the reason - he was busy with Return to the Centre of the Earth. And honestly I think he may have outdone his former bandmates. The sheer effort and skill that has gone into Return is mindblowing. One special highlight for me is Trevor Rabin's performance in 'Never is a Long, Long Time,' which is easily on a par with his best Yes tracks.
And all around, the album is perfectly balanced - a great mix of songs and instrumentals, male and female singers, uptempo and downtempo, narration and music. Really, Patrick Stewart's voice is another instrument. The story itself is just a string of enticing imagery to add extra dimension to the music.
What makes this superior to the original Journey is the fact that the songs 'go deeper'. They are no longer just telling a story of a journey, but they stand alone as songs outside of that context. They hint at this being a more psychological journey - into the centre of the mind, perhaps. It's hard not to hear in them the story of personal calamities and triumphs, of being lost and found, of being in despair and then redeemed when all seemed lost. I never thought of Rick as a lyricist, but there seems no end to his talents.
It seems he nearly died following the creation of this epic, just as he nearly died bringing the first Journey to life. This appears to be the work that he pours his whole energy into. With that in mind, I would warn him not to be too hasty in trying to perform both of them in one concert! But there is never any stopping Rick Wakeman.
Always glad to hear from you, Rick! Be well.
A magnificent music adventure, coming from the unique mind of the most talented musician of the prof era. Thanks, Rick, for the gift of your incredible music. Greetings from a diehard fan from Venezuela
MY parents were hard core music lovers and I inherited their music collection and they had all of Rick's albums.
Some good stories about an album of which I'm a big fan (more so than its predecessor, actually). I still have my original CD with its odd Dolby 3-channel surround sound. Nice to hear the story of those days. And now I know why Adam Wakeman is seen standing in for his dad on keyboards on the video of the Strawbs reunion concert in the '90's. Thanks much!
My fav RW album!
What a fantastic orator
Wow, Justin Hayward ! Ozzie Osbourne? Sounds like a concept album on the scale of War Of The Worlds, I can't wait to hear it and didn't even know it existed until now, loved Journey To The Centre Of The Earth and have the record. Go on a diet Rick, do some exercise, you can get thin again, just eat less and work out. What a great story about Patrick Stewart. The artwork is just so fantastic, so in keeping with the ancient futuristic theme. Loved stating at my Yes album covers or reading lyrics inserts and this looks like you can do the same, is that blow up monsters or monsters that blow up ?
I remember when it came out! Couldn't wait! Great work Rick! As always...
Voices, voices. He heard his uncle's voice.
Ordered in November - thank you for the update. I'm looking forward to it.
Keep up the great work Sir Rick 👍
Yesterday a morning came a smile on your face.
Looks a wonderful boxed set. I'll have to wait a week or two to see for myself as I've just bought it from your store. Hoping we'll get to see you again live, as we enjoyed the Christmas show at Cheltenham so much. Kidest regards, Dave and Jan Weaver
Thanks Rick, listened to Return again last night and enjoyed it so much 💛
Thank you mr. Wakeman.
Wakeman by Wakeman, so greath listen to you. Thanks and very regards from a chilean follower.
Viagem ao centro da terra, eu assisti esse show no Brasil, incrível......sensacional.
Pô! Não assisti, mas tenho o vinil de 1974 até hoje. É que eu sou jovem, em 1974 "só" tinha dez anos! O "Return" só comprei recentemente...
Amazing work and great boxset!
Saw the Crystal Palace gig and nearly ended up in the pond along with the dragon!
Good to see in fine form Rick; I can tell the see food diet isn’t working (or you’re swathed in several layers! ) Cheers mate !!
Eu tive a honra de ver um show seu. Magnífico
Yes I would to see that concert, I've been a great fan of you since I saw you and the rest of Yes in 1972 in Copenhagen. And yes, I got the Red Planet which I have as one of the best releases of 2020
Been a fan for many years, seen you 6 times live, first time Ipswich Gaumont, 1974, I think!!
Рад видеть вас, Rick, в добром здравии! Успехов Вам!✌🏻
A master at story telling
Rick Wakeman and some short circuits ......luv this guy
I Love you Music.
Maestro Rick Wakeman!
Saw this album performed at the Crystal Palace Bowl (c/w blow up monsters), Procol Harem, Wally (great band) & Leo Sayers were supporting acts - good day but spoilt by lack of toilet facilities - can’t have it all...!
You are the best man
What a fantastic and amazing boxset
The cd re done and remastered along with 2 x lp 180g
The dvd is spectacular showing the party in London with interviews with many stars behind the scenes interviews and in the studio and making of return and not forgetting the dvd surround sound mix of return to the center of the earth and no joke it sounds amazing and sounds like everything and everyone is in the same room as you are fantastic work
Last is the live version of return and in French the sound is great and hearing it a little differently makes this the best boxset so far
Love you Rick! Stay safe!
Went to see you @ the Crystal Palace bowl 1973/4? with an estimated 100 piece Orchestra and Choir Fantastic , C/W Sir R Burton narrating the storyline. also remember you doing 6 wife's there to . i sometimes try and play think its a part of Anne of Cleaves on the mellotron ,and sort of get it right after an hour. Keep up the good work Rick,and good health
Old Golfers never lose there swing! Great video Rick, just love the way you tell the story. Your old Diss Golf Club Manager!
I have seen you perform the Return to the Journey of the Earth at the
Quebec music festival in 2006.It was one of the best shows that I have ever seen.
God bless you Rick.
When you got pleurisy, I put you on our parish prayer list back then.
"Those of you that can count up to six..." Nice Rick. Love you.
Brilliant!
I don't understand why you get so ill so often. I would think you would all the best foods made for you, or certainly you could afford that. However, please take care of yourself Rick. Too many people Love you, and we want you around a long long time!
When he was touring, the crew used to provide curries for them to eat at various times behind the stage! Not sure Rick’s diet has been as healthy as it could be! The man is class, as a musician and as a bloke. Love the man!
Really nice story's behind the scènes...
I bought the CD when it came out. Agrees, this is a fantastic projects with great artists that I normally dont listen to but just fits in perfectly. It should actually be great with a collaborate project between you and Ozzy, maybe doing the King Arthur(my favourite). Tony Iommi on guitar of course. Well, its easy to sit here and suggest 100 of ideas and have no obligation to succed them, hahaha. Anyway, if you where to play King Arthur one time more in the future sign Ozzy to do some of the vocals. Ok. I'll shut up. Thanks for this great album, its excellent of course.
wonderful history - great to hear it from Vrwick himself too x x
When I bought the tape originally of Journey to the Centre of the Earth, I also bought Arthur as well. "I take it you're a fan", squeaked a spotty teenager behind the counter, wrapping up my purchases. He was an observant little bugger. I also got two Bootsie Collins CD's and some J S Bach - cause he was solid. I'd only gone in for your album Journey' - and Arthur, which I had to order, Squires of Ealing - snobby tossers. A few years later and I'm up North now, walking the Yorkshire moors and loving it. Of course if you've got the right music to listen to it helps sometimes, other times I just listen to nature.
Journey is a fine piece. R.V. Williams is thinking he wish he'd had a moog in his time.
Love your music. Find it relaxing and it always cheers me up. Dad (mike Ramsden) said hi he’s been trying to call you lol
That was fun!
Love you stuff Rick! Mitsubishi Pro-Digi, never thought I would here that be brought up again. Apparently had amazing A/D converts. I think these came around the same time as Sony/Studer DASH recorders, somebody will probably correct me ;)
Looks like an awesome box set. I would love to see that show. If you do it in Japan, you better bring your own choir.
Yea, l remember when you got sick. Well _ALL GLORY_ goes to The KING of kings, and LORD of lords, that He gave you the life He did! Your music isnt too shabby either! ~ Vancouver BC
Tenía 15 años cuando conocí a el máster wakeman, viaje al centro de la tierra y rock blanco siguen siendo obras maravillosas...
Lavoro fantastico !!
His best album and contender for best album of all time.
WAKEMAN VLOGS BACK BABEEE!!!!111!!111!!!
Fascinating as ever loved hearing the history of everything new Ozzy wouldn't be the one to block the single. Please try and make this happen.
Mr. Wakeman- If you please, would you mind doing a video tour of your home studio? Maybe as a bonus, talk about how you might go about getting your creative process going. Thank you!
You have a picture of Jack Douglas on your wall. Cool!
AÍ ESTÁ O REI DO TECLADO!
WEIKMAM NO DISCO TORMATO DO YES... FANTASTIC! FREEDOM.
For me Is the best piano and synt player of the world
9:35 "Ummm, just to show... I told you I was ill." (holds up picture of Tony Banks) "My god, I was ill."
Greetings from Arne Saknussemm
Retorno ao Centro da Terra... esse disco é simplesmente incrivel... adoro !!!
A national treasure to two countries.
It may have been painfully difficult to record, but the result sounds absolutely great!
Hello from Brazil!