Description
Recorded in Sweden, ‘Dark is the Sun’ is a concept album based on themes and variations by British pianist/composer/arranger Greg Foat, who has created an intriguing blend of non-contemporary jazz sounds with classic scoring techniques. An exotic array of unorthodox instrumentation was utilized, including harpsichord, tubular bells and a 15 piece choir. With musical reference and influence from such luminaries as Bruno Nicolai, Michel Legrand and Serge Gainsbourg as well as a firm nod towards UK jazzmen Michael Garrick, Keith Mansfield and Alan Hawkshaw, the result is highly-listenable, enduring and fulfilling for those who like real music played with real instruments.
*** SPECIAL 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION with gatefold sleeve
*** 180g repress of this incredible album that continues to be in demand 10 years on
*** Special edition with tip-on gatefold sleeve including archive pics & new liners
*** Download card included
Tracklist:
A1 – Time Piece 1 (Harpsichord Bugalu) (5:24)
A2 – Dark Is The Sun Part 1 (Main Theme) (4:33)
A3 – Dark Is The Sun Part 2 (Interlude) (1:37)
A4 – Hello Old Friend (4:37)
A5 – Dark Is The Sun Part 3 (Reprise) (1:11)
B1 – Dark Is The Sun Part 4 (Harpsichord Waltz) (4:36)
B2 – Yeah You Are (1:55)
B3 – Uncle Bessie (4:13)
B4 – Bright Is The Sun (5:13)
B5 – Time Piece 2 (Epilogue) (4:18)
