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Release Date
May 1979
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Length
10 tracks
This is the debut album from the session musician supergroup Sky.
The idea behind this band was to assemble virtuoso instrumentalists and adept composers who possess an appreciation for classical music, allowing it to infiltrate their own playing and writing.
The concept was admirable, and was manifested more fully in future albums; however, on this recording the songs never seem to unfold completely. With the exception of Kevin Peek's fiery adaptation of Antonio Ruiz-Pipó's Spanish guitar piece "La Danza," this album plods along with no apparent destination. Melodies seem undeveloped but trudge forth nevertheless, presumably for the sake of completing the album.
Given the presence of world-class guitarist John Williams, his contribution is hardly detectable, and Francis Monkman's omnipresent harpsichord becomes tiresome midway through the album. And the monotonous rhythm of bassist Herbie Flowers and drummer Tristan Fry does nothing to alter the tediousness of these pieces. It would be a stretch to call this progressive rock or classic rock; it is merely instrumental pop / instrumental rock.
– by Dave Sleger (AMG) 1,5/5 Stars –
Release date: 1979
Label: Castle Music Ltd.
Coincidentally there is another band called Sky that released a self-titled album in 1979. This band features a couple of members from The Phenix Horns, more commonly known as the horn section of Earth Wind & Fire. Specifically Don Myrick. He is mentioned during the live version of Reasons on the Gratitude album. He's also known as the saxophonist from several of Phil Collins' hits (including Sussudio and One More Night). Also includes Louis Satterfield from the Phenix Horns and Gary Thompson on guitar.
Don Myrick was allegedly killed by the Los Angeles police in 1993 during a drug raid where he answered the door holding a butane lighter that police mistook for a gun.
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