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Piano Odyssey

Rick Wakeman · 2018

55 min · 12 tracks · classical · hard rock · progressive rock

A lush tapestry of piano interpretations blending classic rock anthems with emotive classical undertones.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional peaks
  • reflective moments of nostalgia
  • intimate piano arrangements
  • thoughtful listening for introspection
  • dynamic interpretations of classics

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced energy
  • seek standalone catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2018, 'Piano Odyssey' is a significant entry in Rick Wakeman's extensive discography, showcasing his transition into reinterpreting rock classics through a classical lens. This album follows his long career as a keyboard virtuoso and marks a continuation of his exploration of various musical styles after decades of prominence in the progressive rock genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Keith Emerson· Genesis· Yes

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 While My Guitar Gently Weeps 4:07
  • 2 Liebesträume / After the Ball 3:41
  • 3 And You & I 3:17
  • 4 Rocky (The Legacy) 5:37
  • 5 The Boxer 5:41
  • 6 The Wild Eyed Boy From Freecloud 4:34
  • 7 Strawberry Fields Forever 6:25
  • 8 Roundabout 5:14
  • 9 Cyril Wolverine 4:55
  • 10 Jane Seymour 2:53
  • 11 Largos 3:17
  • 12 Bohemian Rhapsody 5:19

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata