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With RICK WAKEMAN (YES) being your father it is almost
impossible not to step into his footsteps and so that is what
OLIVER WAKEMAN did. He is the oldest son of Rick, who of course
is one of the best known keyboard players of all times. Oliver
released a few great records he recorded together with CLIVE
NOLAN ("Jabberwocky" and "The Hound of the Baskervilles")
and with this DVD he goes into the ERIK NORLANDER territory,
so not just focusing on long keyboard solo's, but featuring
a full band compromised of Oliver Wakeman (keyboards, piano),
Paul Manzi (vocals), David Mark Pearce (guitar), Paul Brown
(bass) and Dave Wagstaffe (drums). The DVD includes an interview
with Oliver Wakeman, photo gallery, biography and of course
the main program, which is a 74 minutes counting performance
of the OLIVER WAKEMAN BAND in Katowice, Poland. Musically
it is a sort of 1970s Classic Rock/Progrock sound that reminds
one a bit of URIAH HEEP, yet with some more Symphonic and
Progresssive Rock influences, also Oliver belting out some
keyboard and synthesizer solo’s a la ELP. All together a nice
little package here with a bonus audio-CD. More info at: www.metalmind.com.pl
(Points: 8.0 out of 10)
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