Manning > Anser's Tree
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...Manning continues to establish himself as the "Troubadour of Prog," emphasizing the importance...
...If you are already familiar with Manning’s work, Anser’s Tree will be an easy purchase...
Italian review...
...The concept itself is appealing enough, but the first strains of "Margaret Mongtomery (1581-?)"...
If you purchase direct from this site, we will also include a special poster that includes the family tree of the characters on the album.
‘Anser’s Tree’ is the eighth album from Guy Manning and represents yet another musical departure from the more acoustic based 2005 ‘One Small Step…” album.
‘Anser’s Tree’ traces the history of one family told though the eyes of their last descendent, searching on the ‘last remaining hill’ to discover the secrets of his own past and uncover the Universal patterns that surround us all.
For this elaborate seven song cycle, Guy has assembled a remarkable team of supporting musicians. With the expert seasoned talent of Ian ‘Walter’ Fairbairn on fiddles & the exceptional performance of flautist Stephen Dundon (on loan from UK artists “Molly Bloom”), the opening tracks have a distinctly folk rock feel; but, as we have come to expect from Guy, this is not an album that remains static and the music leads the listener through the Ages and the changing face of music with each story being told in intimate detail.
Add to the mix, sax goddess Laura Fowles on saxes & vocals plus guest keyboards maestro Andy Tillison (from The Tangent) and these diverse arrangements jump into life!
The styles range from swirling acoustic numbers similar to his debut album ‘Tall stories for small children’ and ‘One Small Step…’ through to more complex ensemble arrangements reminiscent of ‘The Ragged Curtain’ and The ‘View From My Window’ albums.
David Million steps wonderfully into the role of lead guitarist, providing a welcome bluesy rock edge to the pieces.
The artwork is being provided by Belarus art master Ed Unitsky who has again worked with Guy to support in pictures the atmospheres and settings for these narrative tales. This will be their third collaboration.
So in 2006, join us on one family’s journey back to their ‘roots’ with the new MANNING album ‘Anser’s Tree’.
Track Names:
1. Margaret Montgomery (1581-????)
2. Jack Roberts (1699-1734)
3. William Barras (1803-1835)
4. Diana Horden (1900-1922)
5. Joshua Logan (1990-2048)
6. Professor Adam Logan (2001-2094)
7. Dr. Jonathan Anser (2089-????)
All tracks composed, arranged & produced by Guy Manning
Except 2 (Manning/Tillison)
Artwork design & concept by Ed Unitsky & Guy Manning
Line-Up:
Guy Manning - Acoustic 6, 12 & Classical Guitars, Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Keyboards, Samples, Basses, Drums, Percussion & Vocals
Laura Fowles - Saxes & Vocals
Ian 'Walter' Fairbairn - Fiddles
David Million - Electric Guitars
Guests:
Stephen Dundon - Flutes
Andy Tillison - Hammond, Moog, Rhodes (2)
Neil Harris - Piano (2), Arp (5)
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Album tracks
- 0 - Small version of the poster
- 1 - 01 - Margaret Montgomery (1581-????)
- 2 - 02 - Jack Roberts (1699-1749)
- 3 - 03 - William Barras (1803-1835)
- 4 - 04 - Diana Horden (1900-1922)
- 5 - 05 - Joshua Logan (1990-2048)
- 6 - 06 - Prof. Adam Logan (2001-2094)
- 7 - 07 - Dr. Jonathan Anser (2089-????)