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“The geese and the ghost” è l’album d’esordio da solista di Anthony Phillips, primo chitarrista del Genesis.
La sua pubblicazione risale al 1977 e, pur non essendo considerato uno degli album "abortiti" dei Genesis (come nel caso di “Voyage of the acolyte” di Steve Hackett, da me postato l’11 maggio), va ricordato per il non trascurabile contributo di Mike Rutherford, il bassista dei Genesis con il quale Phillips aveva composto molte delle prime (e primissime) canzoni del celebre gruppo britannico. Fra l’altro, il pezzo intitolato “Collections” contiene materiale scritto da Phillips quando ancora militava nella band. I legami di “The geese and the ghost” con i Genesis sono consolidati dalla presenza di Phil Collins (vocalist in due brani dell’album) e del flautista John Hackett, fratello di Steve, presente anche nel summenzionato album “Voyage of the acolyte”.
In poche parole, un album (originariamente pubblicato come doppio LP) prettamente acustico e ricco di orchestrazioni, il quale ricorda da vicino i primi Genesis, soprattutto quelli di “Trespass” (da me postato il 4 giugno) e “Nursery crime”. Per quanto possa suonare piuttosto datato e monotono a tratti, “The geese and the ghost” va ascoltato più volte per essere apprezzato. Un album che ogni appassionato di rock progressivo non deve assolutamente perdersi.
A titolo d’informazione, Anthony Phillips uscì dai Genesis subito dopo le registrazioni di “Trespass” e fu sostituito da Steve Hackett.
Voto personale (scarso / insufficiente / sufficiente / buono / distinto / ottimo / eccellente): Distinto.
Released in 1977, ”The geese and the ghost” is the debut solo album from former Genesis guitarist Anthony Phillips.
While not considered to be a "lost" Genesis album (as is Steve Hackett’s “Voyage of the acolyte”, which I posted on May 11th), “The geese and the ghost” is notable for the substantial contributions of Mike Rutherford, who had been one of Phillips' songwriting partners in Genesis and before. Among other things, the track "Collections" contains some material written by Phillips when he was still with the band. Additionally, Phil Collins, who joined Genesis after Anthony Phillips had left, sings on two tracks. Steve Hackett's brother John also plays flute on several tracks.
In a few words, a prettily acoustic album (originally released as a double LP) rich in orchestration, which sounds quite a lot like the early Genesis releases, especially “Trespass” (which I posted on June 4th) and “Nursery crime”. Though it may sound a little dated and somehow “tedious”, “The geese and the ghost” rewards repeated listens and should in any case be included in any serious prog rock fan’s collection.
By way of information, Anthony Phillips left Genesis after recording “Trespass”, and was substituted by Steve Hackett.
My personal mark (very poor / poor / pass / good / fairly good / very good / excellent): Fairly good.
PERSONNEL:
Anthony Phillips - chitarre acustiche ed elettriche, tastiere, percussioni varie (acoustic and electric guitars, keyboard, miscellaneous percussions)
Mike Rutherford - chitarre acustiche ed elettriche, basso, tastiere, percussioni varie (acoustic and electric guitars, bass, keyboard, miscellaneous percussions)
Phil Collins - voce in “Which way the wind blows” e “God if I saw her now” (vocals on “Which way the wind blows” e “God if I saw her now”)
John Hackett - flauto (flute)
Mike Rutherford - chitarre acustiche ed elettriche, basso, tastiere, percussioni varie (acoustic and electric guitars, bass, keyboard, miscellaneous percussions)
Phil Collins - voce in “Which way the wind blows” e “God if I saw her now” (vocals on “Which way the wind blows” e “God if I saw her now”)
John Hackett - flauto (flute)
Alla realizzazione dell’album hanno contributo numerosi altri musicisti e orchestrali.
A number of musicians and orchestra players contributed to recording the album.
TRACK LIST:
1. Wind - Tales
2. Which way the wind blows
3. Henry: Portraits from Tudor times - i) Fanfare
4. ii) Lutes' Chorus
5. iii) Misty Battlements
6. iv) Henry goes to war
7. v) Death of a knight
8. vi) Triumphant return
9. God if I saw her now
10. Chinese mushroom cloud
11. The geese and the ghost - Part I
12. The geese and the ghost - Part II
13. Collections
14. Sleepfall: The geese fly West
2. Which way the wind blows
3. Henry: Portraits from Tudor times - i) Fanfare
4. ii) Lutes' Chorus
5. iii) Misty Battlements
6. iv) Henry goes to war
7. v) Death of a knight
8. vi) Triumphant return
9. God if I saw her now
10. Chinese mushroom cloud
11. The geese and the ghost - Part I
12. The geese and the ghost - Part II
13. Collections
14. Sleepfall: The geese fly West
THE GEESE AND THE GHOST - DISC 1 (52,0 MB)
THE GEESE AND THE GHOST - DISC 2 (54,7 MB)
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