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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2 August 2011
THE MUST BUY DVD OF 2011
EMERSON LAKE & PALMER
‘The 40th Anniversary Reunion of the World’s greatest Prog-Rock Band’
After 12 years apart, EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER (ELP) reformed to headline the HIGH VOLTAGE FESTIVAL in London. One of the original “supergroups”, their music defined an era, beginning in the seventies. Their incredible 2010 reunion performance is now available for the first time on DVD and Blu-Ray...... and what a show it is!!
EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER (ELP) reformed for the first time since 1998 for to headline the HIGH VOLTAGE FESTIVAL on Sunday, July 25th 2010. 2010/2011 marks the 40th anniversary of the creation of Emerson Lake and Palmer.
ELP was a predominant force that laid the foundation for all progressive rock. The band consists of Keith Emerson, the explosive keyboard who came from the Nice, the sultry vocals and extraordinary bass of Greg Lake from King Crimson and the theatrical and extraordinary drumming of Carl Palmer, who emerged from Atomic Rooster.
ELP became the first true prog-rock Super Group and sold nearly 50 million albums. The band went to number 1 in the charts with ‘Fanfare For The Common Man’ adapted from the 20th Century American classical Composer Aaron Copeland’s theme. This unique re-
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This amazing reunion brings back the same theatrics that the highly creative and unsurpassable combination of Keith Emerson's legendary keyboards, Greg Lake's extraordinary voice, and the dramatic drumming of Carl Palmer to progressive rock fans everywhere, from those who embraced the sound in the seventies to the new generation that hails the musical and technical virtuosity that ELP delivered at every performance, and recorded in every album.
SONGS INCLUDE NEW INTERPRETATIONS OF THEIR GREATEST HITS: Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression - Part 2 The Barbarian Bitches Crystal Knife Edge From The Beginning Touch and Go Take A Pebble/Tarkus (inc. Piano Solo) Farewell to Arms Lucky Man Pictures At An Exhibition Fanfare for the Common Man/Drum Solo/Rondo
Check out this you tube excerpt: http://youtu.be/1xUhWMab_gE
What the Fans at the HIGH VOLTAGE FESTIVAL said:
“Seeing ELP together for only the 5th time in nearly 40 years of being a fan was just beyond my wildest dreams.”
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“It was an amazing show. Part of me wants them to tour so I can see them again; another part doesn't so I can gloat.”
“Thanks for uploading this precious and unique material, 500 characters in this box are not enough to describe, admire and appreciate this performance, living legends, masters of the stage, real professionals, a dream come true ...”
“Great show!!!!! I wish they make a World tour once again for us !!!
“Welcome back ELP.”
“It was a great gig and I really, really, really hope they are here to stay (at least for a while). Great music, great band and High Voltage was, for me, a well organised and brilliant event. “
“The final band to perform was EMERSON LAKE PALMER. Reunited for the first show in 15 years, the three piece supergroup brought High Voltage to a close with a performance to remember. Many will consider ELP as a band for fellow musicians to enjoy, but as a non-musician myself, I’d say anyone can enjoy a band with such talent.
“ELP were the highlight, a brilliantly constructed show, excellent choice of songs. Stage pyrotechnics, knives in Keith’s keyboards, revolving stage for drum solo, cannons – the whole works. Carl Palmer has lost none of skill, an absolute powerhouse, breathtaking to observe.”
Notes to Editors The DVD/Blu-Ray is 90 minutes long and include footage of the entire Emerson, Lake & Palmer headline act at the HIGH VOLTAGE FESTIVAL, plus Bonus Material: Interviews with all three band members, the managers, an ex-Tour Manager and ELP Archivist.
RRP is £14.99 and it is available at Amazon and other fine retailers.
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ELP Management: Stewart Young and Martin Darvill, QEDG [email protected] Management.
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