For episode 33 of Love That Album podcast, Michael Pursche and I
are not tackling a single album, but rather, looking at the overall work and
career of Sky, the superband comprised of three English and two Australian
musicians including classical guitar maestro John Williams (NO, NOT THAT JOHN
WILLIAMS).
The musicians in Sky were all session musicians or classical
musicians (seen the Deer Hunter? You know John Williams. Fan of David Bowie or
Lou Reed? You know the bass playing of Herbie Flowers). They’ve been tagged as
a prog band, but this is so far from the truth. They used their classical
influences and technique to make classical pieces their own or create their own
magnificent compositions – all the while
with a real sense of fun. Their concerts were as much about people smiling and
laughing as well as admiring top notch musicianship. Michael and I discuss what
we like about most of their albums, and talk about the backgrounds of all the
band, how they changed stylistically between keyboard players and whether disco
balls were a nice touch at their shows.
Also on the show, I speak with the former drummer for Sky (now
percussionist for London Chamber Orcehstra), Tristan Fry. He was a wonderful interview subject, very
friendly and more than happy to talk about the days he spent with Sky. You really
get the feeling from listening to him that these were days he treasured highly,
and his enthusiasm made the interview a memory I will always cherish.
For the “An Album I Love” segment, Eric Reanimator discusses Norwegian
band, Ulver’s “Wars of the Roses”, a departure from their metal roots.
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Send any feedback to rrrkitchen@yahoo.com.au – either written or
mp3.
Start a discussion at the Love That Album facebook group at
http://www.facebook.com/groups/lovethatalbum and tell us your favourite instrumental
band.
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