Beggars Opera - Waters of Change (1971) (@256)
(Review from progarchives.com)
Having introduced themselves with the innovative, classically driven “Act One”, the band invested in a mellotron, which instantly became the dominant instrument in their sound. The band moved away from the intricate symphonic prog of their first album, towards the art rock of the Moody Blues and Barclay James Harvest.
At the heart of the group is an understated but effective dual keyboard attack of mellotronist Virginia Scott, whose sounds paint crucial colours that help the other musicians shine, and organist/pianist Alan Park, who gets the lion's share of the many fine solos that puntuacte this recording at regular intervals.
Line-up :
- Ricky Gardiner / lead guitar, vocals, acoustic guitar
- Martin Griffiths / lead vocal, Cow Bell
- Alan Park / organ, piano
- Gordon Sellar / bass and acoustic guitar, vocals
- Virginia Scott / Mellotron, vocals
- Raymond Wilson / percussion
Track List :
01. Time Machine (6:00)
02. Lament (2:24)
03. I've no Idea (7:42)
04. Nimbus (3:43)
05. Festival (6:00)
06. Silver Peacock (Intro)(1:15)
07. Silver Peacock (6:33)
08. Impromptu (1:08)
09. The Fox (6:52)
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