Merlin – Bard of the Unseen
Merlin – Bard of the Unseen | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 2003 | |||
Recorded | 2003 | |||
Genre | Progressive rock | |||
Label | ProActs | |||
Producer | Ton Scherpenzeel and Pim Koopman | |||
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Merlin - Bard Of The Unseen is the 11th studio album by the Dutch progressive rock band Kayak. This concept-album is a new version of side 1 of their 1981 album Merlin, with nine new songs added.[1]
At concerts in 2003, the band played this rock-opera in its entirety. Singer was credited as special guest on the album, but became a permanent member of the band after the tour.
Track listing[]
- "Merlin" - 7:50
- "Tintagel" - 2:49
- "The Future King" - 2:58
- "The Sword In The Stone" - 3:43
- "When The Seer Looks Away" - 4:18
- "Branded" - 3:51
- "At Arthur's Court" - 3:15
- "The Otherworld" - 7:59
- "The Purest Of Knights" - 5:48
- "Friendship And Love" - 5:13
- "The King's Enchanter" - 2:31
- "Niniane (Lady Of The Lake)" - 7:08
- "The Last Battle" - 8:11
- "Avalon" - 3:44
Words by Irene Linders and Ton Scherpenzeel. Music by Ton Scherpenzeel, except tracks 3, 5, 8, 13: Pim Koopman
Lineup[]
- Ton Scherpenzeel - keyboards, vocals, percussion
- Pim Koopman - drums, backing vocals, voice-over
- - lead and backing vocals
- - bass guitar
- - guitars
- - guitars, lead and backing vocals
Guest musicians[]
- - lead and backing vocals
- The New Philharmonic Orchestra
References[]
External links[]
Categories:
- Kayak (band) albums
- 2003 albums
- Merlin