Adian Wagner

[J Strobridge]

> Wagner, Adrian - Distances Between Us
>
> Adrian Wagner has long laboured in the UK synth scene, from his beginnings as a
> purveyor of keyboard-heavy "space music". His output these days is more in the
> area of symphonic keyboard rock, with rather "heavy" themes, ranging from the
> Inca civilization to space fantasy.
>
> Additionally, Mr. Wagner was apparently a good friend of Robert Calvert
> (ex-Hawkwind, who died in 1987), who composed lyrics and sang vocals on three
> of the tracks herein. Some similarities to Hawkwind are also evident
> throughout this album, especially in the synth textures and styles used.
> As a gesture of friendship, Wagner has dedicated this release to
> Calvert and has promised that 10% of all profits realised from the sales
> of this CD will be donated to Calvert's son, Nicholas.
>
> So now for a question: Has anyone heard this/familiar with it. It sounds
> very very interesting.
>

I've got the album which is terribly badly pressed.   The sound quality
of the vinyl is, frankly, awful - so I hope the CD has been made from
the master tapes!

Some of the vocal tracks are a bit bizarre, some of the orchestral synth
is rather beautiful (or it would be if you could hear it) and some of it
rather experimental and somewhat strange.    You can certainly hear
Calvert's hand behind the scenes on a few of the tracks and it's an
interesting album - well off the mainstream music line.

jill


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