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Track Listings
| 1. Promenade (Instrumental) |
| 2. The Gnome |
| 3. Promenade (Vocal) |
| 4. The Sage |
| 5. The Old Castle |
| 6. Blues Variation |
| 7. Promenade (Instrumental 2) |
| 8. The Hut Of Baba Yaga |
| 9. The Curse Of Baba Yaga |
| 10. The Hut Of Baba Yaga (Part 2) |
| 11. The Great Gates Of Kiev |
| 12. Nut Rocker |
| 13. Pictures At An Exhibition Medley |
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Trenean
Format:Audio CD
It has become fashionable to mock prog rock, with its potential for self-indulgent, pompous, bombastic music. The problem with the genre is that when it was dire, it was very, very dire. However when, as often happened, it was good, it was very, very good indeed. Emerson,Lake & Palmer probably epitomised what was worst and best about prog, but I would submit that this was one of their better moments.
What motivated most prog rock musicians, was a desire to take rock music and elevate it to the level enjoyed by the classical genre. What better than to create a rock version of Mussorgsky's piano suite, Pictures at an Exhibition, which the band took on the road in 1971. This was by no means the first time that a new interpretation of the work had appeared, the original piano pice had been orchestrated by a number of composers, the most famous and lasting version by Ravel.
It is the musicianship that makes this such a strong piece, showcasing the technical skills of three very talent players, not least Emerson's prowess on the Hammond organ. The fact that it was recorded live also adds to the listening experience. This is one of the few albums where a rock band devoted the whole record to a classical work and it actually made the top 10 album charts in both the UK and the US. When it was originally released it was at a low price, £1.49 if I remember rightly, when other albums of the time were a £1 dearer.
I think this stands as a fine example of what rock music can do and it is certainly a good place to start for those who want to know what prog rock was all about.
What motivated most prog rock musicians, was a desire to take rock music and elevate it to the level enjoyed by the classical genre. What better than to create a rock version of Mussorgsky's piano suite, Pictures at an Exhibition, which the band took on the road in 1971. This was by no means the first time that a new interpretation of the work had appeared, the original piano pice had been orchestrated by a number of composers, the most famous and lasting version by Ravel.
It is the musicianship that makes this such a strong piece, showcasing the technical skills of three very talent players, not least Emerson's prowess on the Hammond organ. The fact that it was recorded live also adds to the listening experience. This is one of the few albums where a rock band devoted the whole record to a classical work and it actually made the top 10 album charts in both the UK and the US. When it was originally released it was at a low price, £1.49 if I remember rightly, when other albums of the time were a £1 dearer.
I think this stands as a fine example of what rock music can do and it is certainly a good place to start for those who want to know what prog rock was all about.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By P. Ronayne
Format:Audio CD
There was a time when Emerson Lake & Palmer was THE band to see live. At the cutting edge of the '70s Prog Rock movement they did the business and others usually followed. They were incredible live, amazing how 3 musicians could produce such a symphonic sound on stage. Emerson was a keyboard master, Lake's voice like velvet, his bass playing matching Carl Palmer's supercharged drumming.
They couldn't lose with this marvelous album. It came out at a budget price with a wonderful cover and became a sort of benchmark for every live album that followed. If Ravel had put Mussorgsky's little known work on the classical music map then ELP made it a household name.
So popular was the album that their fan's demanded a studio version to put alongside the live version. Sadly, that didn't come about yet the live album is a lasting fragment of their fantastic stage performances.
They couldn't lose with this marvelous album. It came out at a budget price with a wonderful cover and became a sort of benchmark for every live album that followed. If Ravel had put Mussorgsky's little known work on the classical music map then ELP made it a household name.
So popular was the album that their fan's demanded a studio version to put alongside the live version. Sadly, that didn't come about yet the live album is a lasting fragment of their fantastic stage performances.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Stephen
Format:Audio CD
There is no getting away from it ... this is one of the best live recordings ever issued by a rock band.
Based on the classical work of the same name, this record shows three musicians at the top of their game (and sometimes you'll wonder that only three could produce such a broad sound). The instrumentals at the centre of the piece are driving rock tracks - some of the most rocking rock music ever committed to record.
And it's live! In an age when so many bands were manufactured in the studios, this was a real live performance, note-perfect and complete with audience feedback. You don't have to like 'prog rock' to admire it.
As a bonus, 'Nutrocker': great fun.
Based on the classical work of the same name, this record shows three musicians at the top of their game (and sometimes you'll wonder that only three could produce such a broad sound). The instrumentals at the centre of the piece are driving rock tracks - some of the most rocking rock music ever committed to record.
And it's live! In an age when so many bands were manufactured in the studios, this was a real live performance, note-perfect and complete with audience feedback. You don't have to like 'prog rock' to admire it.
As a bonus, 'Nutrocker': great fun.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
blast from the past
I first heard this album at a concert by Emerson lake and Palmer many years ago in Dundee Caird Hall
and thought they were very good so i am enjoying listening on cd now
and thought they were very good so i am enjoying listening on cd now
Published 1 month ago by peacock
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pictures at an Exhbition ELP
This album was one of the first I ever bought, back in the days of vinyl LP's.
It widened my musical tastes and has many memories attached to it. Read more
It widened my musical tastes and has many memories attached to it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Peter Roberts
1.0 out of 5 stars
E£LP pics at an exhibition
Had to return it as the sound and production were GROSS!!!. Played it once & it was BAD. Tried a second time and it was even worse! Dragging badly. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. A. J. Nichols
5.0 out of 5 stars
Intoxicating Pictures
I had this on vinyl in the 70's. From it's artistic cover to it's powerful music, it left an indelible impression on me. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Leia Rose
3.0 out of 5 stars
Music great, recording less good
My 3 month old baby goes crazy for the catchy tune to 'Promenade'! ELP's version is brilliant, but some of the notes are lost and the volumes are uneven - the quiet bits are... Read more
Published 9 months ago by MrMcbutterpants
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pictures at a n Exhibition-ELP
I bought this album when it first came out and would like to advise that it was originally brought out on a cheap record label. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Raymond Preedy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic..Pictures at an exhibition.
This is a classic.Dont like final concert track but thats down to personal taste.Last track is just so wrong and not required.The live stuff is excellent and incredible. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Excelsior
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mussorgorsky goes electric!
Bought ELP's Pictures at an Exhibition as a teenager and didn't like it much. It's taken 30 years to replace - and play again - on CD. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Tim Kidner
3.0 out of 5 stars
Still surprisingly engaging
Actually one thing leaps out from this recording... that phat Moog sound of Emerson's, more than his organ playing (which had already been done to death in his work with the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by N. Black
5.0 out of 5 stars
luv music
loved this album when it first came out -this is a belated purchase which i am glad i have eventually made.didnt need to know anything about this buy
Published 18 months ago by spikepot
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