Name: Live In Belgium 1971
Brand: Curved Air

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LCLPC5096A

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Hand numbered sleeve, + Insert.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Code 7

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

505379250968

Total Cap

Lilac LP

Artist

Curved Air

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

London Calling

Curved Air is a British progressive rock band that was formed in 1970 and is still active today. With their unique blend of rock, folk, and classical influences, they have carved out a distinct sound that sets them apart from other artists in the genre.
Throughout their career, Curved Air has been compared to other notable bands such as Caravan, Gryphon, Beggars Opera, Triumvirat, Renaissance, Rare Bird, The Nice, Greenslade, Hatfield &amp; The North, Van Der Graaf Generator, Nektar, Strawbs, Gentle Giant,Aphrodite's Child,Jade Warrior,Peter Hammill ,Atomic Rooster,Eloy ,Focus,and Pavlov's Dog. However,Curved Air has managed to maintain their own unique identity within the progressive rock scene.
With their captivating live performances and critically acclaimed albums like "Air Conditioning" and "Phantasmagoria," Curved Air continues to captivate audiences around the world. Their enduring presence in the music industry is a testament to their talent and innovation.

Fronted by the charismatic Sonja Kristina and driven by Darryl Way's innovative violin, Curved Air burst onto the British music scene in the autumn of 1970, seemingly out of nowhere. Championed by John Peel, their exciting and unique brand of progressive rock captivated audiences and made them live favourites. This superb release finds them at the peak of their powers on two radio broadcast performances and is presented together with background liner notes and archive images. 

Sonja Kristina - vocals; Darryl Way - violin; Francis Monkman - guitar, keyboards; Ian Eyre - bass; Florian Pilkington-Miksa - drums. 

Track listing: Sounds Of The Seventies, BBC Radio 1, March 9th 1971: 1. Vivaldi / 2. What Happens When You Blow Yourself Up? / 3. Situations / 4. Melinda / 5. It Happened Today / 6. It Happened Today (Reprise). Bilzen Jazz Festival, Vlaams, Belgium - VRT, August 1941: 7. Intro/Back Street Luv / 8. Vivaldi / 9. Propositions (tease)/Chat / 10. Vivaldi/Back Street Luv (Reprise/Vivaldi (Reprise) / 11. Propositions (Reprise) / 12. Melinda (More Or Less) / 13. It Happened Today / 14. Phantasmagoria

Live In Belgium 1971

Music GB