Gino Vannelli – the best of

With the tune from the ANWB advertisement: people gotta move.
@320 kbps, covers included.



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Jan Akkerman & Kaz Lux – Eli

Sort of a concept album here with Akkerman joining up with his old Brainbox buddy vocalist/lyricist Kaz Lux. Lyrically, the album develops around a rather simple man ( Eli) and his old fashioned values while also exploring his fantasies and dreams. Lux`s powerful and emotive vocals convey these sometimes dark themes very effectively, supported by Akkerman`s upbeat guitar which sometimes reaches disco-funk ( yet very textured ) proportions, particularily on Can`t Fake A Good time. We are also treated to instrumental interludes from Akkerman which includes a tribute to Swedish playwright Strindberg and the beautifully layered acoustic piece, Wings of Strings, reminding us of previous compositions such as Love Remembered from the Focus III album as well as Gate To Europe from his self titled solo album. The guest list includes the late Rick van der Linden ( Trace, Ekseption ) who also shares some of the writing credits as well as Pierre van der Linden ( Focus ) as well as featuring members from the top flight line-up from his previous solo album and the addition of a female backing chorus. While not of interest to the traditional prog fan of European bands such as Triumvirat, Eloy or Hoelderlin to mention a few, this album nevertheless sounds very "European" and despite it`s funkiness at times it retains a certain amount of sophistication which is also conveyed through the album sleeve showing a very astute portrait of the two collaborators. If you are able to locate a copy of the original vinyl edition it comes with some interesting art work as well as a lyric sheet. Recommended for Akkerman fans as well as for the adventurous.
Progarchives.com
@256 kbps, covers included.



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Jan Akkerman & Coen Bais – Blue age

Excellent music, very relaxed, bit new age-like.
@192 kbps, covers included.



http://rapidshare.de/files/25919189/jacbba.rar.html
Password: seejan

Bliss - they made history

Bliss @224 kbps, sorry no covers.



http://rapidshare.de/files/25918110/btmh.rar.html
Password: bliss

Keren Ann - not going anywhere

Keren Ann @192 kbps, covers included.



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Password: keren

Bliss

Bliss - Quiet Letters (2005)
Awesome Chillout Music !

Quiet Letters is a chill out masterpiece, deeply rooted in a fine collage of western, African and classical musical influences, and representing the vast musical backgrounds of the band. Bliss has inspired comparisons to Sade, Norah Jones, Enya and Ennio Morricone. With its captivating vocals, gentle percussion and gracious orchestration, Quiet Letters is described by Buddha Bar’s DJ Ravin as “The Album of the Year”, one of those albums that you have always been looking for without ever finding. Featuring guest vocals by Zero 7’s Sophie Barker, Quiet Letters is an album that transports you far beyond the beaches of Ibiza, on a travel through African soul, Scandinavian jazz and ethereal pop.
Amazon.com
@320 kbps, covers included.



http://rapidshare.de/files/23999588/bliss_quiet_letters_part1.rar.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/24000000/bliss_quiet_letters_part2.rar.html
Password: bliss


Bliss - Afterlife (2005)

Although the publishing year on the album says 2005 "Afterlife" is the debut album of Bliss and was originally released before its successful successor "Quiet Letters". "Afterlife" originally was released in Denmark only. This new international edition seems to contain some additional tracks. Bliss are specialists for soft Chillout. "Music for Dreams", the name of the label they publish on, is actually a perfect description of their music. "Afterlife" is not operating on the same level as "Quiet Letters", but still much better than most of the releases in this genre.
@320 kbps, covers included.



http://rapidshare.de/files/24000358/bliss_afterlife_part1.rar.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/24000584/bliss_afterlife_part2.rar.html
Password: bliss

Keren Ann

Live at Artrock Festival, Saint Brieuc, France, June 7, 2003.
Israeli-French chanteuse Keren Ann Zeidel’s vocal style is a sophisticated whisper over slow ballads. She writes most of her own material in French and English, about love, about home, about her art. With guest appearance of the fantastic French jazz trumpeter Erik Truffaz.
@192 kbps, covers included.



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Password: keren


Nolita
Fantastic quiet, sad and sometimes forlorn music. Keren Ann sings both in French and English.
@224 kbps, covers included.



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Password: keren

elastic rock

Nucleus – Elastic rock (1970)
Their first, and a seminal UK jazz-rock fusion album, @320 kbps
New link added, the previous file contained several clipped tracks, sorry for that. This one is the genuine thing.

Line-up
- Ian Carr / trumpet, flugelhorn
- Karl Jenkins / electric piano, oboe, piano, baritone saxophone
- Brian Smith / tenor & soprano saxes, flute
- Chris Spedding / guitars
- Jeff Clyne / bass, electric bass
- John Marshall / drums, percussion



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Password: elastic

grand hotel

Procol Harum – Grand hotel
192 kbps, covers included



http://rapidshare.de/files/19764135/phgh.rar.html
Password: procol

softs

The last album they made, I believe. Except for the drum solo, I like it a lot.
192 kbps, covers included.



http://rapidshare.de/files/18727321/Softs.rar.html
Password: soft

bundles

Together with Softs my favourite two albums.
192 kbps, covers included.



http://rapidshare.de/files/18726051/Bundles.rar.html
Password: soft

seven

More pretty good stuff.
192 kbps, covers included.



http://rapidshare.de/files/18726448/Seven.rar.html
Password: soft

six

The first album of the more jazz rock-oriented late phase of Soft Machine. Personally I prefer this style to the earlier music produced by the band.
192 kbps, covers included.



http://rapidshare.de/files/18726885/Six.part1.rar.html
http://rapidshare.de/files/18727089/Six.part2.rar.html
Password: soft

this is my favorite

at least of the ones posted here.
192 kbps, cover art included.



http://rapidshare.de/files/17758286/jakker.rar.html
Password: seejan

smooth jazz

excellent mellow album, well-balanced.
192 kbps, cover art included



http://rapidshare.de/files/17734733/apuc.rar.html
Password: art