PRE-ORDER: This item will be shipped with the aim to deliver on release day.
Format Details: 3 Sided 2LP Set / 4th side etched
PRE-ORDER: This item will be shipped with the aim to deliver on release day.
Format Details: 3 Sided 2LP Set / 4th side etched
Description
IAN ANDERSON'S INVENTIVE SOLO FOLLOW-UP RETURNS IN A STUNNING STANDALONE 2LP EDITION
A RICHLY TEXTURED COLLECTION OF SONGS PRESSED ON BLACK VINYL WITH SIDE D ETCHING
Released in 2003, 'Rupi's Dance' marked Ian Anderson's eagerly anticipated follow-up to 'The Secret Language Of Birds', expanding upon the intimate, eclectic style of its predecessor while embracing a broader & more contemporary musical palette.
Named after Anderson's Bengal cat, Rupi, the album is filled with wit, warmth & sharply observed storytelling, weaving together folk, rock, jazz, classical & world music influences into a uniquely atmospheric collection. Anderson's unmistakable flute melodies & expressive vocal performances lead the journey through vivid character sketches & reflective narratives, from the elegant title track & the playful "A Raft Of Penguins" to the poignant beauty of "Pigeon Flying Over Berlin Zoo."
Musically adventurous yet deeply personal, 'Rupi's Dance' captures Anderson in a particularly creative period, balancing sophisticated arrangements with an inviting sense of spontaneity & charm. Tracks such as "Calliandra Shade (The Cappuccino Song)" & "Eurology" showcase his gift for blending intricate musicianship with lyrical humour & social commentary, while "Birthday Card At Christmas" reunites him with the sound & spirit longtime fans associate with his work in Jethro Tull.
Previously only available as part of the acclaimed '8314 Boxed' collection from Madfish, this sought-after vinyl edition is now being made available as a standalone release for the first time. Presented across two black vinyl LPs, this edition allows the album's intricate instrumentation & detailed production to fully shine in a format perfectly suited to its rich & varied arrangements.
Completing the package, Side D features an exclusive vinyl etching of delicate floral patterning, adding an elegant visual element to this collector's edition.
Housed in a faithful reproduction of the original artwork, 'Rupi's Dance' stands as one of Ian Anderson's most rewarding, adventurous & distinctive solo albums.
Tracklisting
Rick Wakeman
Fairport Convention
Vivian Stanshall
Vivian Stanshall
Rick Wakeman
Caravan
Spock's Beard
Wishbone Ash
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson
Ian Anderson