THE NICE Five Bridges 1975 UK CHARISMA MINT
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THE NICE Five Bridges 1975 UK CHARISMA MINT
THE NICEFive Bridges
1975 UK Charisma (CAS 1014) PRESSING
GREAT COPY WHICH HAS SEEN LITTLE, IF ANY USE AND PLAYS LIKE NEW
MATRIX: CAS1014 1Y // 2 420 05 11 1 / CAS1014 2Y // 3 ▽ 420 05 11 14
HOUSED IN A GATEFOLD COVER “Printed and made by Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd. England”
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL POLY-LINED INNER SLEEVE
Five Bridges is a delectable representation of early-'70s progressive rock. Its makeup contains all of the elements needed to complete a solid prog album: a heavy intermingling of synthesizer and electric guitar, strong punctuation of both bass and drums, a central concept, and the fusing of rock and classical music, which in this case employs the Sinfonia of London. The eight tracks, centred around Newcastle's urban structure and life in a blue collar society, are as colourful as they are intricate. "Intermezzo" from Sibelius' Karelia Suite, and Tchaikovsky's "Pathetique" are marvellous examples of classical and rock commingling, with the spotlight focused on Keith Emerson's keyboard virtuosity. The second movement from Fantasia is a sparkling model of improvisational use containing various rock & roll rhythms and time structures, while the third track entitled "High Level Fugue 4th Bridge," was inspired by Guida's "Prelude and Fugue" and incorporates assorted jazz techniques and boogie-woogie styles into a classical recipe. "Country Pie/Brandenburg Concerto, No. 6" unites Dylan with Bach for a most extraordinary illustration of instrumental creativity. Each example of genre merging is pristine and fluid, making the actual overlapping of multiple styles completely transparent. Five Bridges may rank just a tad below The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack or Ars Longa Vita Brevis on the patience scale, but it does demonstrate how Emerson's work with ELP came into fruition
Side 1:
The Five Bridges Suite (recorded live at Fairfield Halls, Croydon, October 17, 1969.)
Side 2:
Intermezzo 'Karelia Suite'
'Pathetique' Symphony No. 6: 3rd Movement
Country Pie / Brandenburg Concerto No. 6
One Of Those People
LABELS: MINT
An immaculate set of clean, unmarked labels
VINYL Visual: MINT
Both surfaces are unmarked and shine like new
VINYL Audio: MINT
Plays beautifully throughout with no audible issues of note
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT
Apart from a touch of rub on the bottom spine corner and a small letter 'E' on the back top corner the cover is as crisp, clean, sharp and fresh as the day it was made
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINERS, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Signed For delivery)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £20.00 (International Signed For delivery)
DUE TO THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES I WILL ONLY BE POSTING ONCE A WEEK ON FRIDAY
Combined Post: Additional records £1 (UK) £2 (Europe including Russia) £3 (International)
Guarantee: All records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any way 1266 (GS 8.3.3 (1266))
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