Rick Wakeman - Journey to the Centre of the Earth [3CD/DVD] (CD Box Set)

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Released in 1974, Journey to the Centre of the Earth is the second solo album from Rick Wakeman. he album is a live recording of his second of two concerts on 18 January 1974 at the Royal Festival Hall in London. With its concept based on Jules Verne's science fiction novel of the same name, the album tells the story of Professor Lidenbrok, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans, who follow a passage to the Earth's centre originally discovered by Arne Saknussemm, an Icelandic alchemist. Wakeman performs with the London Symphony Orchestra, the English Chamber Choir, and a group of hand-picked musicians for his rock band, which later became the English Rock Ensemble. Actor David Hemmings narrates the story.

This super deluxe 3CD/DVD box set features a tour programme and booklet with notes by Rick himself and Prog editor Jerry Ewing, alongside the original re-mastered album plus B-sides, live performances, radio sessions and quad mix.