Elysian Feilds

A semi-progressive British power-trio, Baker Gurvitz Army produced a trio of noteworthy LP's during the mid-seventies, with this 1975 release the highly-recommended pick-of-the- bunch. Sandwiched between their spiky self-titled debut and the underwhelming commercial rock of 1976's 'Hearts On Fire', the eclesiastically-monikered 'Elysian Encounter' finds this sadly short-lived outfit at their most instrumentally ambitious, toning down the brash rock excess of the group-members previous outfits in favour of a slower, more measured brand of still commercially-viable FM rock that also had half-an-eye on the progressive rock market…

Elysian Encounter is Baker Gurvitz Army's second studio album. Formed By Former Gun And Three Man Army Members Adrian Gurvitz (Guitar, Vocals), Paul Gurvitz (Bass, Vocals) And Virtuoso Drummer Ginger Baker (former CREAM), The Baker Gurvitz Army Recorded Three Of The Finest British Rock Music Of The Mid-1970s. The Recording Of "Elysian Encounter" Saw The Band Expanded With The Addition Of Vocalist Mr. Snips (Steve Parsons) And Keyboard Player Peter Lemer. Arguably The Band'S Finest Work, The Album Featured Such Classic Material As "People", "Time", "The Artist" And "The Key".

This album marks the ninth release by this Florida based progressive rock unit. Formed in 1973 by Mark J. Dye, this CD pays homage to their most powerful influences. The all original compositions pay tribute to the groups, Focus, Supertramp, Kansas, Genesis, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Styx, Gentle Giant, The Alan Parsons Project, Yes, and King Crimson. Fans of these groups won't be disappointed. Elysian Fields faithfully pays homage to them while still retaining their own unique sound. The composition, "Childhood's End", is in memory of the three thousand people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and the soldiers who've given their lives to prevent it from happening again.