Manning

Is it possible to release on an annual basis an album that contains enough musical quality to entertain devotees of progressive rock? Well, Guy Manning proves that it is. He's a British singer-songwriter and a multi-instrumentalist who made some name in bands like Parallel Or 90 Degrees and The Tangent. In 1999 he released his first solo album Tall Stories For Small Children. Since then he released a solo album or an album with his band Manning each year.
"Margaret's Children" is a sequel to "Anser's Tree" from 2006. The immediate reaction once the music starts is how innovative the music is, with incredible violin and a very pronounced flute from Steve Dundon that reminds one immediately of Ian Anderson's style. There is a genuine folk vibe with some odd time sigs and very melodic choruses.