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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Wind Tales | |||
| 2. Which Way The Wind Blows | |||
| 3. Henry: Portraits from Tudor Times | |||
| 4. Henry Goes to War | |||
| 5. God if I Saw Her Now | |||
| 6. Chinese Mushroom Cloud | |||
| 7. The Geese and the Ghost | |||
| 8. Collections | |||
| 9. Sleepfall: The Geese Fly West | |||
| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Master of Time (demo) | |||
| 2. Title Inspiration | |||
| 3. The Geese and the Ghost - Part One | |||
| 4. Collections link | |||
| 5. Which Way the Wind Blows | |||
| 6. Silver Song (basic track) | |||
| 7. Henry: Portraits From Tudor Times | |||
| 8. Collections (demo) | |||
| 9. The Geese & The Ghost - Part Two(basic track) | |||
| 10. God If I Saw Her Now (basic track) | |||
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Anthony Phillips was a founder member of the British Rock band Genesis. The Geese and the Ghost was originally released in 1977 and features performances from Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins alongside Anthony. The 30th anniversary of the original release of Ant's solo debut album is marked with the re-issue of the album as an expanded 2 CD version. The album itself has been expertly re-mastered from the original master tapes by recording engineer and co-producer of the original album Simon Heyworth. The location of the original master tapes brought to light the previously unheard Lute s Chorus Reprise section of Henry: Portraits From Tudor Times which was excised from track at the final stage of completing the album as it was felt at the time that the track was a little too long. This has now been restored to its rightful place on the album in order that the track can be heard for the first time in the originally intended form. The re-issue will also feature new liner notes with a detailed account of the making of the album including contributions from John Hackett, co-producer Simon Heyworth and cover artist Peter Cross together with Ant's own memories of the album. Rosanna Arquette also shares her memories of one of her favourite tracks on the album. Last but by no means least the final track is the unreleased single version of Silver Song, recorded in November 1973 by Ant together with Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins which receives it's first official release.
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59 of 60 people found the following review helpful
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Anthony Phillips was one of Genesis founding members, their first guitarist, and one of the main responsible for the band's earlier sound. After Genesis second album "Trespass" (1970) Anthony Phillips left the band due to physical problems coming from stage fright. Having abandoned completely the musical scene, only in 1977 Phillips returned to studio to record his first solo album. This was mostly due to the insistence of his friend and also Genesis co-founder Mike Rutherford, with whom Phillips had a long lasting musical relationship started even before the Genesis days. Both guitarists' fond of 12-string, classical and other acoustic guitars, and their joy to explore different sound textures, originated "The Geese and The Ghost" an album that was, at some point, intended to be released as a duo effort, but that Rutherford, strongly committed with Genesis, preferred to leave as his friend's solo album. With Rutherford's strong presence, and Phil Collins voice in two songs, it's not odd to think of this album as a Genesis lost work, or to guess from it which way the Genesis sound would have evolved, had Phillips stayed in the band. The sound is predominated by acoustic guitars, and medieval atmospheres. Rutherford is most of the work, except the short overture "Wind - Tales", three beautiful and melancholic songs, two sung by Collins: "Which Way The Wind Blows" and "God If I Saw Her Now" (this one a duet with Viv McCauliffe), and the third "Collections" by Phillips himself; and the relaxing piano orientated coda "Sleepfall: The Geese Fly West". Two long and exquisite suites dominate the album. The first is "Henry: Portraits From Tudor Times", that in 6 parts sets the medieval historical context. Phillips and Rutherford explore the pastoral environment with the use of different guitar tonalities and a small orchestra, making it a highly enjoyable and surprising piece. The short "Chinese Mushroom Cloud" works as a prelude for the two-part suite "The Geese And The Ghost", where Phillips and Rutherford, in my opinion, reach the album's highest point. Again starting with acoustic guitar sounds, the composition evolves, through complex textures, towards a more classical progressive rock sound. A brilliant piece that showcases the two guitarist's abilities and compositional skills. The CD version of the album also includes the extra track "Master of Time" a nice demo song sung by Phillips, who despite having a rather limited voice manages not to lower the level of the remaining album. Overall a great album, relaxing, delicate and imaginative, starting a trend, some rock guitarists have, to explore renaissance sonorities and classical music influences. A spirit faithfully illustrated by the beautiful painting that is the album cover. Surely one of the best works in Anthony Phillips' long career. A good complement for those who enjoy the "Trespass" Genesis period, acoustic guitar in general, and the best way to start to discover a talented and underrated composer.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well, let's cut to the chase and the bit you want to know - should I buy it? Yes. It's not for everyone but if early Genesis tickled your fancy, I think you'll like this.
One of the things that attracted me to Genesis is the wonderful spangly chords (the musical sort rather than the 70s flares they wore) played out on majestic 12-string guitars (that we seldom see these days) and here they can be found too. All that delicate guitar work is here as you would expect from one of the founder members of Genesis a'la Trespass.
Expect ethereal storylines that weave medieval/madrigal tapestries of yesteryear with all the benefits of modern instruments. I'd also recommend this album to Mike Oldfield fans, in that although I believe this album was written and recorded a few years earlier than Mikes (or at least the ideas for the songs were) it's very much in the same vein as Tubular Bells. A good album and a nice introduction to Anthony's work.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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Most people who know of Anthony Phillips will do so from his "Private Parts and Pieces" series and these albums are a fantastic collection of largely ambient instrumental pieces demonstrating AP's guitar/keyboard and piano prowess.
To go back in time to his very first release (indeed Private Parts and Pieces 1 - probably the best in the series - was originally given away as a freebie with this album)is to see what might have been with AP having produced a real prog classic.
In some ways it is closest in tone to Steve Hackett's Voyage of the Acolyte but is much more pastoral and gentle in tone. Featuring Phil Collins on drums and vocals and Mike Rutherford on some tracks this is almost a Genesis album that never was but I think there is sufficient distance from the Genesis back catalogue in approach for this to deserves its place as a classic in its own right.
The stand out piece is arguably "Henry - Portraits from Tudor Times" - a multi-sectioned quasi classical piece in many ways with numerous changes in tone and texture. My favorites are, however, the two Phil Collins sung tracks - "God if I saw her now" and "Which way the wind blows", probably the two most wistful pieces Collins has ever sung and far more sincere than any of the later ballads he bacame famous for, excepting his first solo album.
"Geese and the Ghost" and the closing track (on the original LP) "Sleepfall, The Geese Fly West" are lovely instrumentals and, again, match anything by Hackett or Genesis (and I regard myself of a major fan of both).
This will be a real find for anyone who likes early Genesis and Steve Hackett and will act as a great (albeit not necessarily representative) introduction to Anthony Phillips.
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A beautiful album
Will not go on too much, but just to share the sentiments of the other 5 star reviews. This album is GREAT. Lovely, pastorial and English. Read more
Published 3 days ago by A. Sneddon
A rare gem. Don't hesitate to buy this
You are likely to come across Anthony Phillips' work through being a fan of Genesis, more specifically "early" Genesis. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Brammerheights
The Geese and the Ghost (Remastered) - Anthony Phillips
Brilliant! One of those albums that I always intended to buy, but never did. Vocal tracks by Phil Collins are especially reminiscent of early Genesis, and it makes me wonder what... Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2009 by Graham Smith
Great album! Even Better with its extention
This is one of the best albums I have ever bought. When you listen to it with your eyes closed you are in a different world. My favourite track is "God if I saw her now". Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by S. Danilowicz
The Sun Will Shine Again
This re-master is akin to the restoration of the Sistine Chapel, completed in 1999. That team was headed by Colalucci, Rossi, and Bonneti. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2008 by Anthodisiac
An essential purchase for fans of early Genesis
The Geese and the Ghost is an essential purchase for fans of early Genesis. Some of the material was written by Phillips and Rutherford during Phillips' stint with the band and... Read more
Published on 19 April 2008 by Gregory Spawton
First class re-issue of ex-Genesis guitarists debut album.
This remastered re-issue of the ex-Genesis guitarists first and best solo album has been available for a year or so only as an expensive Japanese import. Read more
Published on 18 April 2008 by Dr. D. B. Sillars
Great album, but wait for the remaster!
This fabulous album was mastered from a crappy third or fourth generation tape, not from the master! Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2005 by TM Productions
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