Bay of Kings [Enhanced]

Steve Hackett (Composer), Scottish Traditional (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Steve Hackett, Scottish Traditional
• Audio CD (February 24, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Inside Out U.S.
• ASIN: B00019JR3Q
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #631,539 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Bay of Kings

2. The Journey

3. Kim

4. Marigold

5. St. Elmo's Fire

6. Petropolis

7. Second Chance

8. Cast Adrift

9. Horizons

10. Black Light

11. The Barren Land

12. Calmaria

13. Time Lapse at Milton Keynes

14. Tales of the Riverbank

15. Skye Boat Song

Editorial Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A change of pace, June 12, 2005

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John Sposato (Syracuse, NY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bay of Kings (Audio CD)

I have the original 1983 UK LP on Lamborghini Records (a now-defunct indie of no known relation to the Italian luxury motorcar). It has a nude cover painted by Steve's artist wife Kim Poor, but she did a new cover of him for the CD. Of course, I don't have any bonuses on mine! Maybe I'll get this edition. We'll see.
Old tracks like "Kim" and "Horizons" are redone, plus new tracks that are all instrumental and "Unplugged" classical guitar (something Randy Rhoads would be doing if he were still alive), after several prog-rock releases for Charisma. Even now, he's doing an acoustic tour in the EU, and it may feature what you get on this album.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Classical Genius, January 11, 2005

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Colin Dodds "Col" "colin535" (Portsmouth, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bay of Kings (Audio CD)

A beautifully produced album of acoustic pieces, including Kim from "Please Don't Touch". Steve had hinted at his acoustic prowess as long ago as "Horizons" with Genesis, but this was his first album (I believe), of all acoustic/classical material. It includes a number of gems, including the wonderful Tales From The Riverbank from the children's show, which I remember fondly from childhood. Steve followed this with "Momentum" which is equally as good. Thank you Steve and keep gracing us with your mixture of acoustic and rock material.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hackett Is King, October 31, 2005

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Alan Caylow (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bay of Kings (Audio CD)

"The acoustic guitar is a small orchestra housing other instruments," says former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. "Pianos, cellos and harps are hidden away beneath it." Steve definitely proves his point with his 1983 acoustic masterwork, "Bay Of Kings." This is an exquisitely gorgeous album, with Steve working his magic touch on acoustic guitar and the occasional dash of keyboard, while brother John Hackett guest stars on flute. Pieces such as the title track, "Kim," "Second Chance," Steve's old Genesis fave "Horizons," and "The Barren Land" simply sparkle. This is wonderfully soothing music, the perfect disc to play for relaxing, or for that all-important quality time with your special someone. "Bay Of Kings" is a marvelous Steve Hackett album.