Rick’s Plaice Season 2 Episode 4
Hayley Sanderson, Steve Hackett
October 15, 2022
Whilst concept albums and Progressive rock were at there lowest ebb, Rick put together this wonderful piece of music co-written with Tim Rice, known as 1984. It was recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1981. The band Rick had put together seemed to be quite unhappy, although it has to be said that this concert was a highlight. Seen here in its original aspect ratio of 4:3.
The set list includes : Overture - (In corporating Wargames) - King Arthur Medley - The Black Knight - Seahorses - Julia - Henry (Medley) - The Proles - Journey (Medley).
‘Face To Face’ presenter Rick Wakeman has most certainly established himself as one of Rock’s most charismatic figures. Having spent most of his life (as have many other musicians) talking to journalists, Face To Face replaces the journalist, with the musician…that’s Rick Wakeman.
A series of TV shows produced by the Classic Media Group and recorded at the legendary Shepperton Film Studios. ‘Face To Face’, presented by rock legend Rick Wakeman features a stellar line-up of guests. Each episode reveals some of the most interesting, candid and in-depth interviews with major recording artists ever to grace our screens. ‘Face To Face’ truly does put a face to the name and profiles the careers of legends, presenting an insight into the minds of the masters of music! In this episode we meet Bruce Welch from the Shadows fame.
Running time : 52 minutes
‘Face To Face’ presenter Rick Wakeman has most certainly established himself as one of Rock’s most charismatic figures. Having spent most of his life (as have many other musicians) talking to journalists, Face To Face replaces the journalist, with the musician…that’s Rick Wakeman.
A series of TV shows produced by the Classic Media Group and recorded at the legendary Shepperton Film Studios. ‘Face To Face’, presented by rock legend Rick Wakeman features a stellar line-up of guests. Each episode reveals some of the most interesting, candid and in-depth interviews with major recording artists ever to grace our screens. ‘Face To Face’ truly does put a face to the name and profiles the careers of legends, presenting an insight into the minds of the masters of music! In this episode we meet legendary Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull fame.
Running time : 55 minutes
Hosted by Rick Wakeman and Tony Ashton, the show features a mix of interviews with 1970s musicians and impromptu performances where the guest artist joins Rick and Tony with their house band in playing re-arranged versions of their classic songs, or entirely new pieces created for the show. In this first episode the show features Rick Parfitt (Status Quo) and Eric Burden (The Animals) together with the house band. The track list is as follows : I Had To Laugh - Little Lady - Rain - Catherine Howard - Raggy - He Give Up to One - Cigarettes! - Heart Attack - Trying to get back to you - R'&R' Medley/Be Bop A Lula.
Hosted by Rick Wakeman and Tony Ashton, the show features a mix of interviews with 1970s musicians and impromptu performances where the guest artist joins Rick and Tony with their house band in playing re-arranged versions of their classic songs, or entirely new pieces created for the show. In this second episode the show features Andy Fairweather Low along with Kevin Godley and Lol Creme (10cc fame) and an appearance from Maggie Bell.. The track listing is as follows : Aeroplane - Man Smart, Woman Smarter - Wide Eyed & Legless - In The Midnight Hour - Gerrard Street - Catherine Parr - Blackpool's 1st Twist Victim - Crazy.
Hosted by Rick Wakeman and Tony Ashton, the show features a mix of interviews with 1970s musicians and impromptu performances where the guest artist joins Rick and Tony with their house band in playing re-arranged versions of their classic songs, or entirely new pieces created for the show. In this third episode the show features Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy) Ian Paice (Deep Purple) a really interesting interview with 60's icon Chris Farlowe and Donovan, along with Rick's house band for good measure. Featured songs are as follows : TV Set - Growing Up - The Man's A Fool - Keyboard Adlib - Mellow Yellow - Lalena - Staring Out Windows - Stormy Monday Blues - Lucille.
Hosted by Rick Wakeman and Tony Ashton, the show features a mix of interviews with 1970s musicians and impromptu performances where the guest artist joins Rick and Tony with their house band in playing re-arranged versions of their classic songs, or entirely new pieces created for the show. In this fourth episode the show features Alvin Lee, 70's icon Suzie Quatro, Ian Paice (Deep Purple) Steve Hackett (Genesis) along with Rick's house band. Featured songs are : Gas Tank - I May be Wrong - Tell Me baby Whats On Your Mind - Resurrection Shuffle - Possibly - My Babe - CC Rider - Sweet Little Rock & Roller.
Hosted by Rick Wakeman and Tony Ashton, the show features a mix of interviews with 1970s musicians and impromptu performances where the guest artist joins Rick and Tony with their house band in playing re-arranged versions of their classic songs, or entirely new pieces created for the show. In this fifth episode the show features Steve Harley and also John Entwistle (The Who) as well as members form Rick's former band 'The Strawbs' Songs featured in this addition are as follows : I Do Like To Be By The Seaside - Mr Soft - It's Weird - The Hangman - Elgin Mansions - Jam & the Blues - Twist & Shout - Go America.
Hosted by Rick Wakeman and Tony Ashton, the show features a mix of interviews with 1970s musicians and impromptu performances where the guest artist joins Rick and Tony with their house band in playing re-arranged versions of their classic songs, or entirely new pieces created for the show. In this sixth episode the show features seventies icon Roy Wood (Wizard) along with the Cimarons and another appearance from Steve Hackett. The set list is as follows : Why Oh Why? - California Man - I Got My Eyes On You - Gone But Not Forgotten - He'll Have To Go - My Soul Wants To Be With Jah - Deep Pockets - Camino Royale (Hackett to Pieces) - Hackett's Boogie - Hackett's Bogie reprise.
Presenting Rick Wakeman's Grumpy Old Picture Show recorded live on tour. The film sees him reprise his very popular role from the BBC Hit series, 'Grumpy Old Men', in a hilarious one-man show. The iconic rock legend identifies with the masses, as he moans and rants his way through the frustrations and irritations of modern life. Delivered in a highly amusing fashion, Wakeman creates a riotous pastiche of his extraordinary life and escapades, which every self-confessed 'grump' will chortle in relation to. Featuring performance collaborations with Gordon Giltrap, Jemma Wakeman, Chris Blakey, The English Rock Ensemble and The English Chamber Choir. The track list is as follows : See A Monkey On A Stick - the Jig - Sea Horses -Birdman Of Alcatraz - Judas Iscariot - Always With Me - An Angel Spoke To Me - Eleanor Rigby -Tigger the Bounce - Counter Attack - Merlin The Magician - Amazing Grace - Starship Trouper - The Six Wives (Medley) - The Day Thou Gavest. Aspect Ratio : 16:9. 143 mins duration. Dolby Stereo. Colour.
Recorded live with the Philharmonic Orchestra in 1975. This spectacular 94 minute concert was recorded live with the Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra in 1975, at the Sydney Myer Concert Bowl in Melbourne, Australia. This mammoth sell-out concert to tens of thousands was at the end of the 'Journey tour' to promote Rick's platinum selling album 'Journey To The Centre Of The Earth'. The concert opens with the greatest hits from Rick's biggest selling album 'The Six Wives Of Henry VIII', followed by the complete 'Journey' and also includes hits from his then, new album, 'King Arthur and the Knights Of The Round Table'. This is a classic Rick Wakeman, one of the world's finest keyboard players, at the very pinnacle of his legendary progressive rock career.
There was just three performances of King Arthur on Ice and it was crucified by the media even before the opening night! However, ticket sales were unprecedented. This was regarded as a high point for Rick in his career and still speaks highly of it even today. Thanks to people like Tony Burdfield at A&M Records, the band itself, the conductor David Measham and the English Chamber Choir and the foresight of Alan Tentob, who filmed much of the show for the BBC, the memory still lives on. Presented here in its original aspect ratio of the day, 4:3. The set list is as follows : Free Song - The Battle - Catherine Howard - Anne Boleyn -
Lamorak's March - Rick's Charleston - Arthur - Lady Of The Lake - Guinevere - Sir Lancelot & the Black Knight - Sir Galahad - The Last Battle.
Composer and pianist Franz Liszt (Roger Daltrey) attempts to overcome his hedonistic life-style while repeatedly being drawn back into it by the many women in his life and fellow composer Richard Wagner (Paul Nicholas). A send-up of the bawdy life of Romantic composer and piano virtuoso Franz Liszt, with ubiquitous phallic imagery and a good portion of the movie devoted to Liszt's "friendship" with fellow composer Richard Wagner. This movie begins during the time when Franz would give piano performance to a crowd of shrieking teenage fans while maintaining affairs with his mistresses. He eventually seeks Princess Carolyn of St. Petersburg (Sara Kestelman) (at her invitation), elopes, and, after their marriage is forbidden by the Pope (Sir Ringo Starr), he embraces the monastic life as an abbé.
This was a very interesting film, as the show was recorded at the Maltings in Farnham in the early evening and was actually broadcast the same evening, around 11pm. There is very little on the film that includes the brass section of Reg Brooks and the late Martin Shields and so it was a time when the ERE was going through quite a metamorphism with a new guitar player as well, John 'Dusty' Dunsterville who was a very funny guy in many respects and his rendition of the Johnny Cash classic 'I Walk the Line' was a regular occurrence on stage and indeed appears towards the end of this concert too! Seen here in its aspect ratio of the day, in 4:3. The set list is as follows : Journey Medley - Journey Overture - The Hansbach - The Realisation - Lancelot & the Black Knight - The Spaceman - Catherine Parr - The Prisoner - Merlin the Magician.
Keyboard legend Rick Wakeman is accompanied by Italian soprano singer Valentina Blanca in this lavish classical concert from Elche, Alicante, Spain. This unique experience sees Rick play selected tracks from his vast back catalogue along with new popular classical renditions with Valentina. The set list is as follows :
Pachelbel Canon in D - Morning Has Broken - Catherine Of Aragon/Catherine Howard - Amazing Grace - And You & I / Wonderous Stories - Oh My Beloved Father - Dance of a Thousand Lights - Julia - Help/Eleanor Rigby - The Hymn - Space Oddity/Life On Mars - Merlin the Magician - The Meeting/L'incontro - After the Ball.
This film reveals Rick Wakeman at his best - fired up with his blistering band The English Rock Ensemble live at the Gran Rex Theatre, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The South American show captures the greatest rock keyboard player of all time along with the big sound of the band thriving on the energy of the crazed and uninhibited Argentine crowd in what must be one of his most relished performances to date. The track list is as follows - Lancelot & The Black Knight - Catherine Howard/Catherine Of Aragon -The Visit - Journey To The Centre Of The Earth - Catherine Parr - Merlin The Magician - Buried Alive - 1984 - Starship Trouper.
A special feature 'Behind The Music' is also featured below. Aspect ratio 1:33. Dolby Digital. Duration : 110 mins.
This breathtaking concert and album recorded live during Rick's UK 2000 tour, recaptures the magic, memories and life of this musical genius. Including highlights from his collaborations with Cat Stevens, The English Rock Ensemble and the legendary supergroup 'Yes' The set list is as follows : Pacobel Canon in D - Birdman Of Alcatraz - Catherine Howard - Catherine Of Aragon - Seasons Of Change - Jane Seymour - The Nursery Rhyme Concerto - Children Of Chernobyl - The Recollection/Dance Of A Thousand Lights - And You & I / Wonderous Stories - Guinevere/Lancelot and the Black Knight - Help/Eleanor Rigby - Clair De Lune. Extra Tracks - Morning Has Broken - Sea Horses - Gone But Not Forgotten - Elgin Mansions - The Day They Gave - Merlin The Magician.
This film features a live concert in Lugano on 2 July 2009 by Rick Wakeman in collaboration with the Orchestra Della Svizzera Italiana. The concert was shown live on Swiss television and it received amazing reviews. The Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana is one of 13 professional orchestras in Switzerland and it includes 41 resident musicians. This event was the perfect setting for Wakeman's classically inspired songs from albums like The Six Wives Of Henry VIII (1973), Journey To The Centre of The Earth (1974) and King Arthur and The Knights of The Round Table (1975). The complete set list is as follows : King Arthur Suite - Gone But Not Forgotton - Catherine Howard - Help/Eleanor Rigby - After the Ball - Merlin the Magician - Journey to the Centre of the Earth - The Jig - (Credits)
A unique performance by Rick Wakeman, solo on the piano, in the ancient Lincoln Cathedral. The revered musician plays new arrangements of songs he has helped create, as well as a number of personal favorites.
'Made In Cuba' presents Rick Wakeman with his band the English Rock Ensemble performing to a capacity crowd live at the Karl Marx Theatre in Havana, Cuba. In April 2005, invited by the Ministry of Culture, the Cuban Music Institute and the Swiss foundation, 'Association Friends Of Cuba' - Rock keyboard legend Rick Wakeman travelled to Havana, to perform a series of concerts that will forever be recognised internationally as an enormous event for the Cuban people, and a historic moment marked by the importance of one of the first and largest officials rock concerts ever to be performed on the island. The film captures the spectacular performance and the momentous event which will undoubtedly be worthy of an entry in the chronicles of rock music history. The track list as follows : Journey to the Centre Of The Earth - The Recollection/The Spaceman - Catherine Parr - The Visit/Return of the Phantom - Jane Seymour - Shed Building - King Arthur - Cathedral Of The Sky - Merlin The Magician - Starship Trouper/Wurm. An extra feature is the 'Behind the Scenes' of the concert (tour) see below. 16:9 Aspect ratio. Stereo. Duration : 145 mins approx.
Back in the early eighties, a wonderful TV series called A Little Night Music, filmed in Birmingham had quite an assortment of musical styles over the weeks that the series ran. The performance was recorded live at Pebble Mill in Birmingham and a small budget was given to Rick to do some orchestrations for the additional orchestral musicians that were booked to perform with a children's choir. The evening went really well, however a little sad as narrator Robert Powell has just lost his father due to a long illness and so 'Gone But Not Forgotten' took on a new and very special meaning that night. Seen here in its original aspect ratio of 4:3. The set list is as follows : Seahorses - Merlin the Magician - Elgin Mansions - Bedtime Stories - Gone But Not Forgotten - Gold & Black Pearls - Catherine Howard - Gray's Elegy (with Robert Powell) - After The Ball.
Rick Wakeman's return to YES in June of 2002 coincided with the completion of the recording of 'Out There', his first progressive rock album with his own band for 26 years. In true Wakeman tradition, 'Out There' is a musical concept continued from where he left off in 1976 with his quest for the origins of all music with 'No Earthly Connection' which sold in excess of five million copies worldwide. The highly antiscipated concept movie 'Out There' has been crafted together with high-end computer graphics, studio recordings and outstanding footage from the vaults of the NASA archives to create this, the very first, 'Progressive Rock DVD Album', presented in crisp three-dimensional sound. The track list is as follows : Out There - The Mission - To Be With You - Universe Of Sound - Music Of Love - The Cathedral Of The Sky. Attached within this purchase is the 'Out There' Concept, the story behind the making of the album and subsequent live tour.
Aspect ratio : 16:9 Running time : 100 mins.
On the back of an unsuccessful attempt to take the concept album 1984 on the road, and also launch it in the United States, we see Rick interviewed by Jon Kirkman, along with an appearance for the BBC's Omnibus programme with Barry Norman, which highlights a shortened version of Elgin Mansions, as indeed its premiere. A rare find and a worthy watch.
In 2005 in a studio far, far away, (Norfolk), an elderly musician would broadcast and stream “Rick’s Plaice” to the world on Saturday Morning. Nobody really knew who he was, but a select few believed him to be the alter ego “Hands Solo” named after his exploits on the Mini Moog. Fraught with danger, he was constantly under attack from the owners of the planet known as “ROCK” for flying too close to the surface of decency and in 2010 was eventually banished to the galaxy known as “Grumpy” where, for the last 10 years, he has secretly plotted a return to the airwaves and now the time has come… Rick says “I can’t wait for the first series of the new ‘Rick’s Plaice’ to be shown as it will be a nice guideline for me for the second series as to how much weight I need to lose. And if you have as much fun watching the shows with all of the live music performances, guided tours around my equipment, facts about musicians I have worked with, and even a quiz, then you will have enjoyed them as much as I enjoyed making them…which I have to say was most enjoyable. In this first episode we establish ourselves to meet Rick in his new dwelling, and in turn there's a nice tribute to Robert Arthur Moog, a charity feature for the Children of Chernobyl and a nice live rendition of the track 'Seahorses'
In 2005 in a studio far, far away, (Norfolk), an elderly musician would broadcast and stream “Rick’s Plaice” to the world on Saturday Morning. Nobody really knew who he was, but a select few believed him to be the alter ego “Hands Solo” named after his exploits on the Mini Moog. Fraught with danger, he was constantly under attack from the owners of the planet known as “ROCK” for flying too close to the surface of decency and in 2010 was eventually banished to the galaxy known as “Grumpy” where, for the last 10 years, he has secretly plotted a return to the airwaves and now the time has come… Rick says “I can’t wait for the first series of the new ‘Rick’s Plaice’ to be shown as it will be a nice guideline for me for the second series as to how much weight I need to lose. And if you have as much fun watching the shows with all of the live music performances, guided tours around my equipment, facts about musicians I have worked with, and even a quiz, then you will have enjoyed them as much as I enjoyed making them…which I have to say was most enjoyable" In this second episode we once again establish ourselves to meet Rick in his usual dwelling, and in turn there's a second look at Robert Arthur Moog, with Rick's keyboard collection and a tribute to actor David Hemmings.
In 2005 in a studio far, far away, (Norfolk), an elderly musician would broadcast and stream “Rick’s Plaice” to the world on Saturday Morning. Nobody really knew who he was, but a select few believed him to be the alter ego “Hands Solo” named after his exploits on the Mini Moog. Fraught with danger, he was constantly under attack from the owners of the planet known as “ROCK” for flying too close to the surface of decency and in 2010 was eventually banished to the galaxy known as “Grumpy” where, for the last 10 years, he has secretly plotted a return to the airwaves and now the time has come… Rick says “I can’t wait for the first series of the new ‘Rick’s Plaice’ to be shown as it will be a nice guideline for me for the second series as to how much weight I need to lose. And if you have as much fun watching the shows with all of the live music performances, guided tours around my equipment, facts about musicians I have worked with, and even a quiz, then you will have enjoyed them as much as I enjoyed making them…which I have to say was most enjoyable" In this third episode we establish ourselves to meet Rick in his usual dwelling, and in turn there's a further look at Rick's extensive keyboard collection and a tribute to working with acting legend Robert Powell.
In 2005 in a studio far, far away, (Norfolk), an elderly musician would broadcast and stream “Rick’s Plaice” to the world on Saturday Morning. Nobody really knew who he was, but a select few believed him to be the alter ego “Hands Solo” named after his exploits on the Mini Moog. Fraught with danger, he was constantly under attack from the owners of the planet known as “ROCK” for flying too close to the surface of decency and in 2010 was eventually banished to the galaxy known as “Grumpy” where, for the last 10 years, he has secretly plotted a return to the airwaves and now the time has come… Rick says “I can’t wait for the first series of the new ‘Rick’s Plaice’ to be shown as it will be a nice guideline for me for the second series as to how much weight I need to lose. And if you have as much fun watching the shows with all of the live music performances, guided tours around my equipment, facts about musicians I have worked with, and even a quiz, then you will have enjoyed them as much as I enjoyed making them…which I have to say was most enjoyable" In this fourth episode we establish ourselves to meet Rick in his usual dwelling, and in turn we take a look back at the Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott's appearance from an old music TV show that Rick hosted along with Tony Ashton 'Gas Tank'.
In 2005 in a studio far, far away, (Norfolk), an elderly musician would broadcast and stream “Rick’s Plaice” to the world on Saturday Morning. Nobody really knew who he was, but a select few believed him to be the alter ego “Hands Solo” named after his exploits on the Mini Moog. Fraught with danger, he was constantly under attack from the owners of the planet known as “ROCK” for flying too close to the surface of decency and in 2010 was eventually banished to the galaxy known as “Grumpy” where, for the last 10 years, he has secretly plotted a return to the airwaves and now the time has come… Rick says “I can’t wait for the first series of the new ‘Rick’s Plaice’ to be shown as it will be a nice guideline for me for the second series as to how much weight I need to lose. And if you have as much fun watching the shows with all of the live music performances, guided tours around my equipment, facts about musicians I have worked with, and even a quiz, then you will have enjoyed them as much as I enjoyed making them…which I have to say was most enjoyable" In this fifth episode we establish ourselves to meet Rick in his usual dwelling, and in turn there's a look at the Hammond organ along with a profile of fellow performer Steve Barnacle which features the song The Prolls.
In 2005 in a studio far, far away, (Norfolk), an elderly musician would broadcast and stream “Rick’s Plaice” to the world on Saturday Morning. Nobody really knew who he was, but a select few believed him to be the alter ego “Hands Solo” named after his exploits on the Mini Moog. Fraught with danger, he was constantly under attack from the owners of the planet known as “ROCK” for flying too close to the surface of decency and in 2010 was eventually banished to the galaxy known as “Grumpy” where, for the last 10 years, he has secretly plotted a return to the airwaves and now the time has come… Rick says “I can’t wait for the first series of the new ‘Rick’s Plaice’ to be shown as it will be a nice guideline for me for the second series as to how much weight I need to lose. And if you have as much fun watching the shows with all of the live music performances, guided tours around my equipment, facts about musicians I have worked with, and even a quiz, then you will have enjoyed them as much as I enjoyed making them…which I have to say was most enjoyable" In this final episode of season 1 we establish ourselves to meet Rick in his usual dwelling, as well as looking back at some of the Gas Tank music shows in which artist like Chris Farlowe, Alvin Lee and Rick Parfitt are featured playing the song 'Lucille' Also Rick finds some amusing out takes from the first series to look back on. It's quirky, comical and fun, so keep watching for series 2.
In 2005 in a studio far, far away, (Norfolk), an elderly musician would broadcast and stream “Rick’s Plaice” to the world on Saturday Morning. Nobody really knew who he was, but a select few believed him to be the alter ego “Hands Solo” named after his exploits on the Mini Moog. Fraught with danger, he was constantly under attack from the owners of the planet known as “ROCK” for flying too close to the surface of decency and in 2010 was eventually banished to the galaxy known as “Grumpy” where, for the last 10 years, he has secretly plotted a return to the airwaves and now the time has come for the launch of a second series of Rick's Plaice in his new dwelling. So, if you had much fun watching the previous shows with all of the live music performances, guided tours around the equipment, facts about musicians Rick has worked with, then you will have enjoyed them as much as Rick enjoyed making them! In this second series launch we are introduced to a slightly different format than its forerunner. In this episode Rick pays homage to vocalist Ashley Holt and Gary Pickford Hopkins, we visit the Gas Tank series with a clip of Ian Paice (Deep Purple) Hayley Sanderson is the featured vocalist and we are treated to a unique performance from Rick in his all new 'Inspired' concept.
In 2005 in a studio far, far away, (Norfolk), an elderly musician would broadcast and stream “Rick’s Plaice” to the world on Saturday Morning. Nobody really knew who he was, but a select few believed him to be the alter ego “Hands Solo” named after his exploits on the Mini Moog. Fraught with danger, he was constantly under attack from the owners of the planet known as “ROCK” for flying too close to the surface of decency and in 2010 was eventually banished to the galaxy known as “Grumpy” where, for the last 10 years, he has secretly plotted a return to the airwaves and now the time has come for the launch of a second series of Rick's Plaice in his new dwelling. So, if you had much fun watching the previous shows with all of the live music performances, guided tours around the equipment, facts about musicians Rick has worked with, then you will have enjoyed them as much as Rick enjoyed making them! In this second episode Rick pays homage to vocalist Chrissie Hammond and Hayley Sanderson, we visit the Gas Tank series with a clip of John Entwistle (The Who) Hayley Sanderson is again the featured vocalist and we are treated to a unique performance from Rick in his all new 'Inspired by' concept, this time the subject being 'Mood'
In 2005 in a studio far, far away, (Norfolk), an elderly musician would broadcast and stream “Rick’s Plaice” to the world on Saturday Morning. Nobody really knew who he was, but a select few believed him to be the alter ego “Hands Solo” named after his exploits on the Mini Moog. Fraught with danger, he was constantly under attack from the owners of the planet known as “ROCK” for flying too close to the surface of decency and in 2010 was eventually banished to the galaxy known as “Grumpy” where, for the last 10 years, he has secretly plotted a return to the airwaves and now the time has come for the launch of a second series of Rick's Plaice in his new dwelling. So, if you had much fun watching the previous shows with all of the live music performances, guided tours around the equipment, facts about musicians Rick has worked with, then you will have enjoyed them as much as Rick enjoyed making them! In this third episode, Rick pays homage to the Neapolitan music scene, we visit the old Gas Tank interviews with a clip from Alvin Lee, Hayley Sanderson sings 'Julia', the 'Inspired by' concept features the subject 'Keys' along with Rick taking a look at some of your letters.
In 2005 in a studio far, far away, (Norfolk), an elderly musician would broadcast and stream “Rick’s Plaice” to the world on Saturday Morning. Nobody really knew who he was, but a select few believed him to be the alter ego “Hands Solo” named after his exploits on the Mini Moog. Fraught with danger, he was constantly under attack from the owners of the planet known as “ROCK” for flying too close to the surface of decency and in 2010 was eventually banished to the galaxy known as “Grumpy” where, for the last 10 years, he has secretly plotted a return to the airwaves and now the time has come for the launch of a second series of Rick's Plaice in his new dwelling. So, if you had much fun watching the previous shows with all of the live music performances, guided tours around the equipment, facts about musicians Rick has worked with, then you will have enjoyed them as much as Rick enjoyed making them! In this fourth episode, Rick pays homage to Gordon Neville and Vicky Brown, we visit the old Gas Tank interviews with a clip from Steve Hackett (Genesis fame), Hayley Sanderson sings 'The Hymn', the 'Inspired by' concept features the subject 'Immediacy' along with Rick taking a look at some of your letters.
In 2005 in a studio far, far away, (Norfolk), an elderly musician would broadcast and stream “Rick’s Plaice” to the world on Saturday Morning. Nobody really knew who he was, but a select few believed him to be the alter ego “Hands Solo” named after his exploits on the Mini Moog. Fraught with danger, he was constantly under attack from the owners of the planet known as “ROCK” for flying too close to the surface of decency and in 2010 was eventually banished to the galaxy known as “Grumpy” where, for the last 10 years, he has secretly plotted a return to the airwaves and now the time has come for the launch of a second series of Rick's Plaice in his new dwelling. So, if you had much fun watching the previous shows with all of the live music performances, guided tours around the equipment, facts about musicians Rick has worked with, then you will have enjoyed them as much as Rick enjoyed making them! In this fifth episode, Rick pays homage to vocalist Tracey Ackerman and Emmy Beckett, we visit the old Gas Tank interviews with a clip from Rick Parfitt (Status Quo), Hayley Sanderson sings 'Mr Slow', the 'Inspired by' concept features the subject 'Now' along with Rick taking a look at some of your letters.
In 2005 in a studio far, far away, (Norfolk), an elderly musician would broadcast and stream “Rick’s Plaice” to the world on Saturday Morning. Nobody really knew who he was, but a select few believed him to be the alter ego “Hands Solo” named after his exploits on the Mini Moog. Fraught with danger, he was constantly under attack from the owners of the planet known as “ROCK” for flying too close to the surface of decency and in 2010 was eventually banished to the galaxy known as “Grumpy” where, for the last 10 years, he has secretly plotted a return to the airwaves and now the time has come for the launch of a second series of Rick's Plaice in his new dwelling. So, if you had much fun watching the previous shows with all of the live music performances, guided tours around the equipment, facts about musicians Rick has worked with, then you will have enjoyed them as much as Rick enjoyed making them! In this final episode of the second series, Rick pays homage to Alfie Boe and The English Chamber Choir, we visit the old Gas Tank interviews with a clip from Jazz guru Ronnie Scott, Hayley Sanderson sings 'Amazing Grace', the 'Inspired by' concept features the subject '1st Take' along with Rick taking a look at some of your letters.
Starmus is a festival of music and astronomy on the beautiful island of Tenerife. It is the brainchild of Garik Israelian (The astrophysicist who led the team which found the first observational evidence that supernova explosions are responsible for the formation of stellar-mass black holes). Rick Wakeman has made several appearances at this festival. The most notable was in 2015 where he was joined on stage by Dr Brian May, the iconic guitarist from Queen, where Rick Wakeman and English Rock Ensemble performed amongst other tracks from throughout Rick s career a legendary version of Starship Trouper. The complete track listing is as follows : Arthur - Catherine Parr - The Visit - Journey to the Centre of the Earth (extracts) -
No Earthly Connection (extracts) - Last Horizon - Catherine Howard - 39 - Merlin the Magician - Starship Trouper.
Filmed for Rock television special in Sweden in 1980 this was a rare outing for Rick Wakeman and the English Rock Ensemble in the eighties. The band included Ashley Holt and drummer Tony Fernandez who are still with the English Rock Ensemble today. The performance includes the songs : Catherine Parr - No Earthly Connection (Medley) - Anne Boleyn - Happy Birthday Karls Krona - King Arthur (Medley) - Journey To The Centre Of The Earth (Medley) Seen here in its original aspect ratio of 4:3 (standard tv definition at the time)
The other side of Rick Wakeman is revealed, in an up close and uproarious stand-up performance. Filmed live in front of a studio audience, (Classic T Stage, Shepperton Studios, England) the 'Grumpy' rock legend, composer and raconteur exposes a host of hilarious anecdotes and unknown escapades experienced during his Rock 'n' Roll career, including the first rehearsals with YES, his multi-marital life, amusing recording session memories, not least, his exposure in a Japanese toilet. Wakeman explains his version of the 'X-factor', he also brings to life the lost chord in the YES classic 'And You & I' and strides through a lifetime of outrageous memories including a demonstration of his first ever piece written on the piano, aged just 5 and recalls his days working with seminal music legends David Bowie and Cat Stevens. This brand new show also features classic material from the Strawbs, YES and his hit solo albums, stripped back to their original form, performed by Rick on the Grand Piano. The track list is as follows : See A Monkey On A Stick/A Glimpse Of Heaven, - The Henry Suite - Life On Mars - Morning Has Broken - And You And I - Gone But Not Forgotten - Wonderous Stories/The Meeting - Spur Of The Moment/After The Ball - Birdman Of Alcatraz - Guinevere/Merlin The Magician - Help/Eleanor Rigby. 112 Mins, Aspect ratio : 16:9.
This the first time the Phantom of the Opera with the Rick Wakeman Soundtrack has been released on VOD (download). This is the full conceptual soundtrack by Rick to one of the classics of American cinema.
The film, The Phantom of the Opera is a 1925 American silent horror film adaptation of Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel Le Fantôme de l'Opéra, directed by Rupert Julian and starring Lon Chaney, Sr. in the title role of the deformed Phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House, causing murder and mayhem to make the woman he "loves" a star.
The film remains most famous for Chaney's ghastly, self-devised make-up, which was kept a studio secret until the film's premiere. The film was released on November 25, 1925. The print of the film has been fully restored using the latest 21st-century technology and the long lost Ballroom scene has been reinserted into the film in its rightful place.
In Spring 2009, the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's accession to the throne, Rick Wakeman finally fulfilled a long held dream to perform his famous album 'The Six Wives Of Henry VIII' at Hampton Court Palace. It was the first time he had ever performed the album in its entirety. Joining Rick for the performance were the English Rock Ensemble, the Orchestra Europa conducted by Guy Protheroe, the English Chamber Choir and narrator Brian Blessed. The show made the most of its stunning setting with spectacular lighting and staging. Only two never to be repeated performances were possible and this film perfectly captures this once in a lifetime event. The set list is as follows : Henrys Fanfare - Tudorture 1485 - Catherine Of Aragone - Kathryn Howard - Jane's Prelude - Jane Seymour - Defender Of The Faith - Katherine Parr - Anne Of Cleeves - Anne Boleyn - Tudorock - Tudorture 1485. Bonus Feature (Below) - Behind The Scenes With Rick. Duration : 125 mins. Aspect Ratio : 16:9. Dolby Stereo.