As an instrumental backdrop to the art and romanticism of the Victorian age, Rick Wakeman and his son Adam collaborate on this album of mostly soft piano pieces.
All the tracks are sophisticated odes that accompany the paintings tastefully displayed along with the liner notes.
Each track is slightly crafted to express the nature of the artwork that it was designed for, such as the hectic, lively pace of "Burlington Arcade" or the delicate piano rippling of "The Swans." The apparent regard for classical music is prevalent throughout the album, accentuating pieces like "Lost in Words" and "A Tale of Love," while at the same time showcasing both of the Wakemans' respect for the origin of the keyboard.
Exquisite acoustic guitar from both Adam Wakeman and Stuart Sawney add emphasis and depth to the dusting of grand piano alongside some well-placed percussion.
Rick Wakeman's instrumental signature blankets each track, proving that even outside the sonic brilliance of a synthesizer, his prowess can still be appreciated.
Elegant and unmistakably passionate, Romance of the Victorian Age is a sincere glimpse at the enlightened keyboard styles of these two musicians.
| Title/Composers | Performer | Listen | Time | Size | Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington ArcadeRick Wakeman | Rick Wakeman, Adam Wakeman | Play | 02:50 | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| 2 | If OnlyAdam Wakeman, Rick Wakeman | Rick Wakeman, Adam Wakeman | Play | 04:21 | 9 MB | 19 MB |
| 3 | The Last TeardropRick Wakeman | Rick Wakeman, Adam Wakeman | Play | 03:26 | 7 MB | 15 MB |
| 4 | Still DreamingAdam Wakeman, Rick Wakeman | Rick Wakeman, Adam Wakeman | Play | 04:13 | 9 MB | 19 MB |
| 5 | Memories of the Victorian AgeRick Wakeman | Rick Wakeman, Adam Wakeman | Play | 03:34 | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| 6 | Lost in WordsAdam Wakeman, Rick Wakeman | Rick Wakeman, Adam Wakeman | Play | 06:06 | 13 MB | 22 MB |
| 7 | A Tale of LoveRick Wakeman | Rick Wakeman, Adam Wakeman | Play | 07:56 | 18 MB | 33 MB |
| 8 | Mysteries UnfoldAdam Wakeman, Rick Wakeman | Rick Wakeman, Adam Wakeman | Play | 03:04 | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| 9 | Forever in My HeartRick Wakeman | Rick Wakeman, Adam Wakeman | Play | 06:02 | 13 MB | 26 MB |
| 10 | Days of WonderAdam Wakeman, Rick Wakeman | Rick Wakeman, Adam Wakeman | Play | 06:55 | 15 MB | 29 MB |
| 11 | The SwansRick Wakeman | Rick Wakeman, Adam Wakeman | Play | 04:44 | 10 MB | 19 MB |
| 12 | Another Mellow DayAdam Wakeman, Rick Wakeman | Rick Wakeman, Adam Wakeman | Play | 05:30 | 12 MB | 22 MB |
| 13 | Dance of the ElvesRick Wakeman | Rick Wakeman, Adam Wakeman | Play | 03:21 | 7 MB | 19 MB |
| 62 mins | 142 MB | |||||
| 62 mins | 274 MB | |||||
| Artist | Job | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward Burne-Jones | Design |
| 2 | Edward Coley Burne-Jones | Design |
| 3 | Walter Crane | Design, Lithography |
| 4 | Francis Danby | Paintings |
| 5 | H. H. Emmerson | Paintings |
| 6 | Selwyn Image | Design |
| 7 | Haynes King | Paintings |
| 8 | William Mulready | Paintings |
| 9 | Joseph Nash | Lithography |
| 10 | Arthur Rackman | Illustrations |
| 11 | Dante G. Rossetti | Artwork, Paintings |
| 12 | Stuart Sawney | Engineer, Guitar (Acoustic), Mixing |
| 13 | Adam Wakeman | Composer, Guitar (Classical), Piano, Primary Artist, Producer |
| 14 | Rick Wakeman | Composer, Piano, Primary Artist, Producer |
Rick Wakeman
2015 - 7 tracks
The Myths and Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table - Rick Wakeman
| Quality | Format | Encoding | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | MP3 | 320kps 44.1kHz | MP3 is an audio coding format which uses a form of lossy data compression. The highest bitrate of this format is 320kbps (kbit/s). MP3 Digital audio takes less amount of space (up to 90% reduction in size) and the quality is not as good as the original one. |
| CD Quality | FLAC | 16bit 44.1kHz | FLAC is an audio coding format which uses lossless compression. Digital audio in FLAC format has a smaller size and retains the same quality of the original Compact Disc (CD). |