Rick Wakeman - (2000) Chronicles of Man

"This is perhaps the best pure piano album Rick has ever released. It is soft and melodic, but intense and fast as well. Therefore it is quite varied and never boring. It reminds me of the great Rick compositions; tracks like for instance "Caesarea" from "Wakeman with Wakeman". This album has a more "grandiose" feel than most of Rick's pure piano albums.
review by Bjorn Olaf Syvertsen on 02/11/2000"

"I close my eyes and my body becomes adrift , floating to the Isle of Man. There, they are waiting for me, the Chronicles of the master Wakeman, glorious relaxation, a moment of contemplation, time has ceased its passage. The Steinway in Wakeman`s hands sounds uplifting, one can hear tunes that recall a whisper of the island`s history, this music touches the imagination. Having been in such a state for an hour, I return from that voyage into reality. Someday I must visit the Isle of Man.
review by Piotr Walczak on 31/10/2000"

Track List:
01 The Siege 6' 24"
02 The Abbey Garden 5' 10"
03 The Banquet 4' 59"
04 The Heritage of Man 4' 7"
05 The Monks' Prayer 5' 13"
06 The Chapel By Candlelight 4' 44"
07 Castle Rushden 5' 19"
08 The Ruin 4' 33"
09 Olaf 5' 2"
10 The Peasants' Dance 3' 7"
11 Chronicles 4' 31"
12 Jesters at Court 3' 52"
13 The Monastery 5' 49"


Rick Wakeman - Grand Piano