Ignore who is making this album. Strip it all away and the first song “It’s About Time” would be just about one of the finest that anyone has released this year…
Skyscraper Towards the Sun is the second full-length album by Golden Mammoth after 3-years of a break from ‘Metaphoric Quadraphonic’. It is a neo-psychedelia album, but slightly more diverse experimentation mixing the roots of Syabil’s music taste in Prog-Rock, Blues, Funk, Progressive pop and smooth jazz.
'Across The Universe' is a homage to The Beatles and their influence on generations of musicians and music lovers all over the world. You will enjoy the instantly recognizable Beatles melodies blended into the elaborated and unique style of one of the greatest jazz guitarists of our time. These recordings not only are means to pay tribute to the Beatles, whom Di Meola had admired since his teenage years, but also go back in time and capture all the moments that define him today as a man and guitarist who inspired generations of musicians. Di Meola invites his audience to accompany him on his very personal musical journey throughout his life. A life that has been accompanied by iconic Beatles songs like 'Hey Jude', 'Here Comes The Sun', 'Strawberry Fields Forever' and 'Yesterday'. 'Across The Universe' is a musical retrospective of Al Di Meola’s life, his music and his unique career of almost five decades.
First fully authorised release comprising Colosseum recorded live at the BBC 1969-1971. Over 60 tracks, many recordings new to CD - over 6 hours playing time. Painstakingly researched by Colin Harper, Nigel Lees and Ashley Wood. Restored and remastered by Eroc for optimum sound quality throughout. In-depth liner notes by Chris Welch with a foreword by Pete Brown. Includes 44-page booklet, photographs and contributions from former band members.