Erik Norlander – Hommage Symphonique (2006)

This latest release from the hands of Erik Norlander is a tribute album with som of Prog’s and Fusion’s greatest numbers.

The band contains of Gregg Bissonette (d), Don Schiff (b) and Mark McCrite (g) with Kelly Keeling handling all of the vocal duties. Erik also employed a small ensemble of acoustic instruments featuring Jon Pappenbrook (trumpets flugelhorn), Eric Jorgensen (trombones), Mike Alvarez (cello) and David Schiff (woodwinds).

The songs were originally recorded by ELP, ELO, Yes, Rick Wakeman, King Crimson, Procol Harum and Jethro Tull and Chuck Mangione. Especially Chuck Mangiones “Children of Sanchez” Torpedos me back in my late teens ans sends me goosebumps all over my spine.

Hommage Symphonique is being released simultaneously with Lana Lane - Gemini,

All the songs will take you on a journey of recognition.

Great Stuff.

90 %

© The Doorwaymaster

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Erik Norlander - Hommage Symphonique 1. Conquistador [4:08] this song was originally recorded by Procol Harum 2. Sir Lancelot and the Black Knight [7:20] this song was originally recorded by Rick Wakeman 3. Turn of the Century [7:38] this song was originally recorded by Yes 4. Pirates [13:32] this song was originally recorded by Emerson, Lake & Palmer 5. Clasp [4:51] this song was originally recorded by Jethro Tull 6. King of the Universe [7:09] this song was originally recorded by Electric Light Orchestra 7. Children of Sanchez Overture [9:24] this song was originally recorded by Chuck Mangione 8. Starless [12:04] this song was originally recorded by King Crimson Total running time . . . [66:25]

Hommage Symphonique was performed by: Erik Norlander: keyboards Kelly Keeling: vocals Gregg Bissonette: drums Don Schiff: NS/Stick, bowed guitar, contrabass with Mark McCrite: guitars David Schiff : woodwinds Mike Alvarez: celli Jon Papenbrook: trumpets, flugelhorns Eric Jorgensen: trombones

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