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A Few Thoughts On Kerry Livgren’s Latest Album Q.A.R.
In late 2022 Kerry Livgren released his latest solo album. The album, titled Q.A.R., is pure Livgren. That said, it is a diverse album that sees Livgren exploring progressive rock, classic rock, AOR, bluesy rock and rock ballads. Fans who have heard Livgren’s previous albums will know what to expect. For those who have not heard any of Livgren’s solo work, Q.A.R. is a great introduction to his post-Kansas music. Here are a few thoughts on the album.
Livgren put together a fantastic roster of guest musicians and vocalists. The roster includes Kansas alumnus John Elefante, Steve Morse, the late Robbie Steinhardt and Warren Ham. Ham performed on one tour with Kansas and was also a member of Livgren’s first post-Kansas band A.D. Additional guests include a few members from Livgren’s band Proto-Kaw, formed in the early 2000’s. Vocalist Lynn Meredith goes way back to Livgren’s pre-Kansas days. Craig Kew…
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Superhero Fatigue? …….Not Quite
Live action superheroes are everywhere. They populate the big screen and the small screen. It seems as if every channel and streaming service is broadcasting a superhero series and/or movie. Superhero movies have proven to be a highly successful genre at the box office. The overwhelming success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) franchise has … Continue reading Superhero Fatigue? …….Not Quite
Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe
Barcelona, Freddie Mercury's collaboration with opera superstar Montserrat Caballe, is his crowning achievement. I have long felt this way about this incredibly special album. Barcelona is the logical fulfillment of the bombastic pop/rock opera fusion that Freddie Mercury helped to create within the context of Queen. The music featured on the Barcelona album toned down … Continue reading Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe
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Let’s Play Ball!!!
Here it is late Winter 2017 and I am thinking about baseball. The Super Bowl is over and the NBA season is slowly grinding to completion. Spring Training has begun and my thoughts are turning to baseball. I am sure that Chicago Cubs fans are still basking in the afterglow of winning The World Series. … Continue reading Let’s Play Ball!!!
All Sides Of The Story
Let me just say that I love the music of Phil Collins. I can not say that I love the man because I have never met him. But his music has been a big part of my life since 1981. The music that he made with Genesis and as a solo artist is amoung some … Continue reading All Sides Of The Story
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