Name: Rigel 9 by David Bedford
Brand: David Bedford
SKU: 724384438555
Price: 3.96 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (28 reviews)

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Overture: Scene 1: The Forest/Anders And The Red One/Anders' Capture View on Youtube

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Scene 2: The City/Anders And The Red One View on Youtube

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Scene 3: Kapper And Lee In The Forest/The Death Of The Orange One/The Funeral Procession View on Youtube

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Scene 4: Anders Alone In The City/The Ritual Song/Anders' Flight Through The Forest / At The Ship: Countdown/Lift Off / Finale View on Youtube

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Though it is seldom ranked among the composer's greatest works, Rigel 9 is actually one of the most easily digested, as David Bedford links with science fiction author (and now lyricist) Ursula LeGuin to create a song cycle that, though it is certainly rooted in LeGuin's own territory, will certainly not disappoint Bedford's own followers. The premise of the storyline is relatively simple -- a group of astronauts arrive on an alien world that they believe to be uninhabited. Or, rather, most of them believe it is uninhabited. One, however, can see a city all around them, and the accompanying conflict is the theme to much of Bedford's score. Like Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds, the album that can most confidently be described as a precursor to Rigel 9, the narrative portions can jar. But, as Bedford's own moods shift between grandiose and downright creepy, it is often easy to forget there's a "concept" unfolding altogether. This is especially true with the instrumental passages, or those that feature a full choir -- Strawberry Switchblade are among the guests on the album, and their performance through the epic "Funeral Procession" is spine-tinglingly beautiful.
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1. Overture: Scene 1: The Forest/Anders And The Red One/Anders' Capture

by David Bedford

Bass Guitar: Mark Bedford; Performer
Drums: Daniel Woodgate; Performer
Guitar: Clem Clempson; Performer
Performer: Lorin Stewart
Enn Reitel
Daniel Woodgate
Bill Benham
Mark Bedford
Belinda Bunt
Adrian Levine
Clem Clempson
Gerard Kenny
Pete King
David Bedford
Sarah Duthie; Performer
Choir/chorus: The Barnet Schools Choir; Ensemble
Conductor: J Maxwell Pryce; Conductor
Author: Ursula Le Guin; Production
Engineer: Geoff Young; Production
Producer: David Bedford; Production
Primary Artist: David Bedford; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mark Bedford; Performer
Keyboard: David Bedford; Performer
Saxophone: Pete King; Performer
Spoken Word: Enn Reitel
Lorin Stewart
Sarah Duthie; Performer
Violin: Adrian Levine
Belinda Bunt
Bill Benham; Performer
Vocals: Gerard Kenny; Performer
Composer: David Bedford; Composer
Ensemble: The County Of Avon Schools Symphonic Windband; Ensemble
Studio Personnel: Geoff Young; Production
Chorus Conductor: J Maxwell Pryce; Other

2. Scene 2: The City/Anders And The Red One

by David Bedford

Bass Guitar: Mark Bedford; Performer
Drums: Daniel Woodgate; Performer
Guitar: Clem Clempson; Performer
Performer: Lorin Stewart
Enn Reitel
Daniel Woodgate
Bill Benham
Mark Bedford
Belinda Bunt
Adrian Levine
Clem Clempson
Gerard Kenny
Pete King
David Bedford
Sarah Duthie; Performer
Choir/chorus: The Barnet Schools Choir; Ensemble
Conductor: J Maxwell Pryce; Conductor
Author: Ursula Le Guin; Production
Engineer: Geoff Young; Production
Producer: David Bedford; Production
Primary Artist: David Bedford; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mark Bedford; Performer
Keyboard: David Bedford; Performer
Saxophone: Pete King; Performer
Spoken Word: Enn Reitel
Lorin Stewart
Sarah Duthie; Performer
Violin: Adrian Levine
Belinda Bunt
Bill Benham; Performer
Vocals: Gerard Kenny; Performer
Composer: David Bedford; Composer
Ensemble: The County Of Avon Schools Symphonic Windband; Ensemble
Studio Personnel: Geoff Young; Production
Chorus Conductor: J Maxwell Pryce; Other

3. Scene 3: Kapper And Lee In The Forest/The Death Of The Orange One/The Funeral Procession

by David Bedford

Bass Guitar: Mark Bedford; Performer
Drums: Daniel Woodgate; Performer
Guitar: Clem Clempson; Performer
Performer: Lorin Stewart
Enn Reitel
Daniel Woodgate
Bill Benham
Mark Bedford
Belinda Bunt
Adrian Levine
Clem Clempson
Gerard Kenny
Pete King
Strawberry Switchblade
David Bedford
Sarah Duthie; Performer
Choir/chorus: The Barnet Schools Choir; Ensemble
Conductor: J Maxwell Pryce; Conductor
Author: Ursula Le Guin; Production
Engineer: Geoff Young; Production
Producer: David Bedford; Production
Primary Artist: David Bedford; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mark Bedford; Performer
Keyboard: David Bedford; Performer
Saxophone: Pete King; Performer
Spoken Word: Sarah Duthie
Enn Reitel
Strawberry Switchblade
Lorin Stewart; Performer
Violin: Adrian Levine
Belinda Bunt
Bill Benham; Performer
Vocals: Gerard Kenny; Performer
Composer: David Bedford; Composer
Ensemble: The County Of Avon Schools Symphonic Windband; Ensemble
Studio Personnel: Geoff Young; Production
Chorus Conductor: J Maxwell Pryce; Other

4. Scene 4: Anders Alone In The City/The Ritual Song/Anders' Flight Through The Forest / At The Ship: Countdown/Lift Off / Finale

by David Bedford

Bass Guitar: Mark Bedford; Performer
Drums: Daniel Woodgate; Performer
Guitar: Clem Clempson; Performer
Performer: Lorin Stewart
Enn Reitel
Daniel Woodgate
Bill Benham
Mark Bedford
Belinda Bunt
Adrian Levine
Clem Clempson
Gerard Kenny
Pete King
David Bedford
Sarah Duthie; Performer
Choir/chorus: The Barnet Schools Choir; Ensemble
Conductor: J Maxwell Pryce; Conductor
Author: Ursula Le Guin; Production
Engineer: Geoff Young; Production
Producer: David Bedford; Production
Primary Artist: David Bedford; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Mark Bedford; Performer
Keyboard: David Bedford; Performer
Saxophone: Pete King; Performer
Spoken Word: Enn Reitel
Lorin Stewart
Sarah Duthie; Performer
Violin: Adrian Levine
Belinda Bunt
Bill Benham; Performer
Vocals: Gerard Kenny; Performer
Composer: David Bedford; Composer
Ensemble: The County Of Avon Schools Symphonic Windband; Ensemble
Studio Personnel: Geoff Young; Production
Chorus Conductor: J Maxwell Pryce; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

4 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

49 minutes and 13 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1772x1772 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Classical, Prog-Rock, Art Rock

Label

Virgin Catalogue

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1984

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

724384438555

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Rigel 9

1. Overture: Scene 1: The Forest/Anders And The Red One/Anders' Capture

2. Scene 2: The City/Anders And The Red One

3. Scene 3: Kapper And Lee In The Forest/The Death Of The Orange One/The Funeral Procession

4. Scene 4: Anders Alone In The City/The Ritual Song/Anders' Flight Through The Forest / At The Ship: Countdown/Lift Off / Finale

Technical Specifications

Rigel 9

Product information

Release options

1. Overture: Scene 1: The Forest/Anders And The Red One/Anders' Capture

2. Scene 2: The City/Anders And The Red One

3. Scene 3: Kapper And Lee In The Forest/The Death Of The Orange One/The Funeral Procession

4. Scene 4: Anders Alone In The City/The Ritual Song/Anders' Flight Through The Forest / At The Ship: Countdown/Lift Off / Finale

Technical Specifications