Name: The Red Planet
Brand: Rick Wakeman

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Bonus disc: No

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SMACD1189

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-08-28

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Standard:20

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0636551818926

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

SMALP1189

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0636551818919

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2021-05-21

636551821070

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Rick Wakeman

Genre GB

Prog Rock

Label GB

Madfish

Madfish is an alternative label established in 2009, specializing in Rock & Progressive genre. It is a division of Snapper Music plc and is also known as Mad Fish and Madfish. With its focus on these genres, Madfish has become a go-to destination for music lovers looking for unique and cutting-edge sounds. As part of the Snapper Music family, Madfish brings together a diverse range of artists and releases that are sure to captivate fans of rock and progressive music.

Rick Wakeman is an English keyboard player, composer, and songwriter. He is the founder of Hope Records and Music Fusion, as well as the owner of a private recording studio. Born on May 18, 1949 in Perivale, Middlesex, England, Rick Wakeman has made significant contributions to the music industry throughout his career.

With a musical style that spans various genres including progressive rock and classical music, Wakeman has established himself as a highly influential artist. His talent on the keyboard is unparalleled, earning him recognition among other notable performers such as *Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe*, *Triumvirat*, and *Emerson, Lake & Palmer*.

As a father to Oliver Wakeman (1972), Adam Wakeman (1974), and Jemma Wakeman (1983), Rick's passion for music runs in the family. His dedication to his craft can be seen through his involvement with record labels like Hope Records and Music Fusion. Additionally, his ownership of a private recording studio allows him to continue creating captivating compositions that resonate with audiences worldwide.

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Rick Wakeman, best known as keyboard player in progressive rock band Yes (across five tenures between 1971 and 2004), releases new solo album The Red Planet - a serious return to "Wakeman Prog". Harking back to Wakeman's critically acclaimed 1973 debut The Six Wives of Henry VIII, The Red Planet features 8 newly composed pieces based around a central subject matter.

Rick’s blown the dust off his favourite analogue keyboards and along with his latest keys has used the same formula he devised when making his debut album and the equally legendary Criminal Record. Upon being asked about the expectations of his Prog fans, that they are hoping he will have shoved the "Prog Fader" up to 11, he replied, “That could be a problem... as it's already at 14!!!” 

“This is far and away the best thing I've done for as far back as I can remember” - Rick Wakeman

NB: May 2021, sees Madfish releasing a new 2 disc version of the album as a CD + DVD format which will feature the original album on CD and the DVD will showcase the album in glorious 5.1 surround Sound and Hi-res stereo audio (PCM Stereo @ 24-bit 96kHz / Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround @ 24-bit 48kHz / DTS 5.1 Digital Surround @ 24-bit 96kHz) plus 3 mini promo films and a 70 minute documentary of "The Making Of The Red Planet", presented in a digipak with a 16 page colour booklet. 

The Red Planet

Music GB

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