Jon Lord – Gemini Suite (1971/2016) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Jon Lord – Gemini Suite (1971/2016)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 47:42 minutes | 1,01 GB | Genre: Rock
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After the 1969 classical / rock fusion Concerto for Group and Orchestra, Jon Lord was commissioned to write a follow-up. This was Gemini Suite, five long movements inspired by the members of Deep Purple, and performed live in September 1970 at the Royal Festival Hall with The Light Music Society Orchestra (the album of the concert was issued in 1993 as Gemini Suite Live). Jon Lord then recorded it in the studio as his first solo project in 1971, with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Malcolm Arnold and soloists drawn from the rock world. Gemini Suite was an important step for Lord and led to albums such as Windows (1974) and Sarabande (1976).

With his legendary organ blues-rock sound, Deep Purple’s founder and soul, Jon Lord has influenced decades of rock music. He is with no doubt the pioneer of fusing rock and classical/baroque forms and became one of the most important composers of the last decades while having a major impact on the music business. After creating the Concerto For Group And Orchestra in 1969 together with Deep Purple – a fusion masterpiece of a new kind that created a stir in music world – Jon Lord created an equally successful follow up with Gemini Suite.

The Gemini Suite was first performed in September 1970 at the Royal Festival Hall and was recorded the following year at the Abbey Road and De Lane Lea studios as the first solo project of Jon Lord. It is a six piece classic-rock fusion work inspired by the members of Deep Purple and was recorded with the London Symphonic Orchestra conducted by Oscar winner Malcolm Arnold and is featuring the guest musicians Albert Lee, Yvonne Elliman, Tony Ashton as well as the two other Deep Purple member Ian Paice and Roger Glover.

This 2016 reissue was remastered by Rob Cass from the original stereo mixes at Abbey Road. The new artwork includes liner notes exclusively written by Roger Glover. Gemini Suite marks the start of a new Jon Lord reissue series with “Windows” (1974) and “Sarabande” (1976) following the next year.

Tracklist:

01. Jon Lord, Tony Ashton, Yvonne Elliman, Roger Glover, Albert Lee, Ian Paice, London Symphony Orchestra, Malcolm Arnold – Guitar (solo Albert Lee) (09:01)
02. Jon Lord, Tony Ashton, Yvonne Elliman, Roger Glover, Albert Lee, Ian Paice, London Symphony Orchestra, Malcolm Arnold – Piano (solo Jon Lord) (08:09)
03. Jon Lord, Tony Ashton, Yvonne Elliman, Roger Glover, Albert Lee, Ian Paice, London Symphony Orchestra, Malcolm Arnold – Drums (solo Ian Paice) (07:26)
04. Jon Lord, Tony Ashton, Yvonne Elliman, Roger Glover, Albert Lee, Ian Paice, London Symphony Orchestra, Malcolm Arnold – Vocals (solo Yvonne Elliman and Tony Ashton) (05:52)
05. Jon Lord, Tony Ashton, Yvonne Elliman, Roger Glover, Albert Lee, Ian Paice, London Symphony Orchestra, Malcolm Arnold – Bass Guitar (solo Roger Glover) (05:05)
06. Jon Lord, Tony Ashton, Yvonne Elliman, Roger Glover, Albert Lee, Ian Paice, London Symphony Orchestra, Malcolm Arnold – Organ (solo Jon Lord) (12:06)

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