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In May 2005 during the Saga "Network" recording sessions, Saga keyboardist Jim Gilmour visited us at the ProgRock Records recording studio to lay down some keyboard solo's for Henning Pauly's rock opera "Babysteps". During that visit he was talking with PRR President Shawn Gordon about music in general and prog specifically when Shawn said "Jim, people love what a great prog keyboardist you are, you should do an over the top prog album that is going to really grab those fans who love your chops.". Apparently Jim liked the idea because he wrote and recorded "Great Escape" comprised of 5 instrumental tracks and 5 with vocals. The music and words on this cd were written with images and experiences Jim had on his many excursions in the Canadian wilderness most beautiful some even dangerous! So to express these feelings he's drawn from a diverse palette using elements of ‘progressive rock' ‘jazz’ ‘improvisation’ even folk and pop. Jim is hoping his experiences and visions will bring the listener on a journey as close to possible as the ones he's encountered. You're going to love it!  1. No Sign 2. Algonquin 3. Lost Along the Way 4. Killarney Sunrise 5. The Northwind 6. Radiant Lake 7. Carden Isle (Piano Improv) 8. Wasteland 9. Canoe Do It? 10. Last Portage Jim Gilmour - Keyboards & Vocals John Bianchini - Guitars Christian Simpson - Drums (Tracks 3, 4 & 6) Roger Banks - Drums (Tracks 1, 2, 5, 9 & 10) Corrina Tofani - Additional Vocals Written by Jim Gilmour Produced and Engineered by John Bianchini & Jim Gilmour Recorded at Empire Studios and Good Sheppard Studio Toronto, Canada Mixed by John Bianchini Album concept and design by Penny Crichton |
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Grand Terrace, CA 28 October 2005 – Since 1980, Jim Gilmour has had the keyboard duties for one of the most interesting and enduring bands in prog, namely the multi-platinum selling Saga. Jim pulls double duty by also singing backup vocals and some lead vocals with Saga as well as being one of the song writers. Now Jim steps out from behind the curtain and does it all his way on this new solo release. Comprised of 5 instrumental tracks and 5 with vocals, the music and words on this cd were written with images and experiences Jim had on his many excursions in the Canadian wilderness, most beautiful some even dangerous! So to express these feelings he's drawn from a diverse palette using elements of ‘progressive rock' ‘jazz’ ‘improvisation’ even folk and pop. Jim is hoping his experiences and visions will bring the listener on a journey as close to possible as the ones he's encountered. Jim Gilmour had this to say, "This is the album that I've always wanted to make. Thanks to Shawn Gordon we've made this a reality!” “As a keyboardist myself, Jim has been a hero of mine for decades, I can’t begin to describe how excited I am to be working with him now and able to bring this amazing album to the world.” Said Shawn Gordon, President of ProgRock Records. ”Great Escape” is the ProgRock Records debut solo release from Jim Gilmour and can be found at http://www.progrockrecords.com/artists/view.php?id=44. It is an absolute “must have” for Saga fans, and something that almost anyone will enjoy. “Great Escape” is available for immediate pre-order and will ship in mid-November and be available at your favorite brick and mortar retailers by mid-January 2006. Jim Gilmour Contact Information: Website : http://www.jimgilmour.net |
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SAGA spiller d. 4. december på De Kade i Zaandam, Nederlandene. |
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InsideOut Music proudly welcomes the legendary Canadian melodic rock band, SAGA to their already powerful roster of artists. SAGA, well-known for their 1981 mega-hits, "On The Loose" and "Wind Him Up" have recently signed a worldwide deal with InsideOut Music. On November 8th InsideOut Music America will release the band's latest studio album, Network, and the live 2CD set, The Live Chapters. The North American version of Network will contain an exclusive bonus DVD with a 5.1 mix of the entire album. There are also plans for a live DVD and double live album release of some special Worlds Apart concerts that will be filmed in Europe later this year. The band is also entering the studio in October to begin work on their new album, to be released in early 2006.  |
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 De canadiske symfon- og keyboardrockere er i storform og gentager succesen fra november 2004, hvor de sidst gæstede Amager Bio! Billetter kan købes via Billetnet.dk 70 15 65 65 - Skynd dig for billetterne blev revet væk sidste gang! (skrevet den 18.10.2005) ------------------------- Mandag den 5. December kl. 20:00 Saga (CAN) Entré: kr. 220 + gebyr (i døren kr. 245) Forsalg: Billetnet 70 15 65 65 Café 5-øren 32 58 15 15 Køb billet Dørene åbner kl.: 19:00 Den nat da Saga i 1981 væltede Roskilde Festival på Canopy Scenen, var danskerne for alvor solgt til dette symfoniske keyboard-rock-orkester fra Canada. Dette var ligeledes tilfældet da de gæstede Amager Bio d. 9. november 2004. Saga har i deres lange karriere spyttet et hav af cd’er ud (over 8 millioner solgt på verdensplan), og trods en enorm nedtursperiode i 90’erne uden flere af de originale medlemmer, så har Saga rejst sig. Bandet i dag har alle de gamle medlemmer – men desværre uden den fænomenale trommeslager Steve Negus. Han er dog erstattet af en lignende stormester, og Saga har aldrig lydt så godt siden firserne. Saga turnerer intensivt og har en enorm fanskare i Europa – især i Tyskland og Danmark. Vi ses til et unikt band med utroligt dygtige musikere, der nok skal vælte os som i ’81 og november ´04. Vær hurtig med billetterne. Mange Saga –fans er allerede i gang med at bestille, mens dette bliver skrevet i oktober! Links: SAGA Arrangør: E.T. Concert Promotion NB! Kun unummererede ståpladser. ------------------------- Tekster fra Amager Bio's hjemmeside. |
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Det første år med Saga-Denmark er gået og i den forbindelse vil jeg gerne takke alle som har bidraget med materiale, viden eller andet som har været med til at gøre det hele til en rimelig succes. Tak til alle forum medlemmerne for mange sjove stunder med god musik ...og god øl! Og ikke mindst et stort tak til SAGA og management for alle de gode stunder gennem årene. The first year with Saga-Denmark has passed by and in that connection I would like to thank all of those who have contributed with material, knowledge or other things which made it all a fair success. Thanks to all the forum members for many funny moments with great music ...and good beer! And also a huge thank you to SAGA and management for all the great moments through the years. John Graff
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Stand-by for news from the SAGA writing and recording sessions in the canadian wilderness. |
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Så er der godt nyt til alle danske SAGA fans.
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Calling SAGA fans everywhere! SAGA are to record a live DVD of "WORLDS APART" December 8th in Pratteln, Switzerland at the Z7. We hope to see you all there!!!!!  |
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Michael Sadler, Jim Gilmour and Ian Crichton have arrived at the studio to begin writing the new CD! Jim Crichton to arrive next Tuesday. Spirits are high and the guys love the envirement. This will be the first recording in Canada since "Silent Knight". |
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OCT/21/05 TV Appearance CITY TV Toronto, Canada OCT/25/05 TV Appearance SAT1 Berlin, Germany WED DEC 7 - AUGSBURG SPECTRUM - GERMANY THU DEC 8 - PRATTELN Z7 CH (WORLDS APART DVD RECORDING?) FRI DEC 9 - PIRMASENS QUASIMODO SAT DEC 10 - KARLSRUHE SCHWARZWALDHALLE |
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Så er det i dag at SAGAs 16 chapters bliver udgivet som dobbelt live album i Europa.  |