Friday, October 28, 2011

IPRS 92: Interview with Guy Manning

Hello everyone. The latest radio show, number 92, is now available for you to download. On this special show I have the great pleasure to speak with Guy Manning about his forthcoming release "Margaret's Children", a follow-up of sorts to his 2006 release "Anser's Tree".

Following the lives of 7 descendents of Margaret Montgomery, the album takes us on a journey through time, recounting the important moments in the lives of Margaret's descendants. These stories are enhanced with music that recall the times and places through which the characters evolve. A worthy follow-up to Anser's Tree, important moments from the last four hundred years are brilliantly examined, not in a didactic way, but strangely in a way that is also a reflection of our current worldwide situation.

Guy has some wonderful insights about this album, and I hope you like the interview... and the songs. About the songs: I only played three from the forthcoming release, a taster if you will, but I added songs from throughout his carreer (well from the albums I do own - I don't have all his CDs unfortunately). The release date is November 7th, and you can pre-order the album at Guy Manning's website.

Download show 92 here. The playlist is as follows:

1- Songs from Bilston House, by Manning (Songs from the Bilston House, 2007)
2- Margaret Montgomery, by Manning (Anser's Tree, 2006)
3- An Average Man, by Manning (Margaret's Children, 2011) - UPCOMING
4- No Hiding Place, by Manning (One Small Step, 2005)
5- The Calm Absurd, by Manning (Songs from the Bilston House, 2007)
6- The Year of Wonder, by Manning (Margaret's Children, 2011) - UPCOMING
7- The Southern Waves, by Manning (Margaret's Children, 2011) - UPCOMING
8- The House on the Hill, by Manning (Number Ten, 2009)
9- The Man in the Mirror, by Manning (Charlestown, 2010)
10- Steven, by Alilce Cooper (Welcome to My Nightmare, 1975)
11- Finale, by Manning (Charlestown, 2010)


As always, if you like the music, please encourage the artists by purchasing the CDs directly from him, or through your favorite retailer.

2 comments:

  1. Just listened to the show. Great interview. After seeing Guy and his band perform at ROSfest a couple of years ago I have become one of his fans. I've bought 6 of his CDs so far and will be buying his new one as well. Love the AC song as well. I have all of his albums. The new one 'Welcome 2 My Nightmare' is another classic. I keep telling my prog buddies AC did prog songs in his earlier days but they don't believe me.

    Frank, I always enjoy your shows, especially the 3 hour interview ones. Keep up the work. Hope your coming to ROSfest next year as I will be there as well.

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  2. Thanks Chris. I really enjoy doing the interviews, talkning about the music and the meaning behind it. I'm happy you like them.

    And I am planning to go to ROSfest this year. I have to see IQ.

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