Rod Argent (The Zombies, Argent): Lead vocal on "Silver Lady"Īrthur Brown (Crazy World of): Lead vocal, "Universal Zoo" Paul Marchetti: IGTB Band - Drums and percussion Larry Fast (Synergy, Nektar, etc.): IGTB Band - Synthesizers Krys (Pete Marchetti)- Holographic Percussionīrian Cuomo (Fireballet): IGTB Band - Keyboards Justice Conrad (Peter Sobel)- Globe Lase Base
Ixol Phaane (Larry Fast)- Computerized Keyboard Synthesis Hope Larson (Brian Cuomo)- Lase Keyboard Panel The Intergalactic Touring Band - Fictional band members (Actual band members)
So, get ready to blast-off to the 1970's vision of the future with the Intergalactic Touring Band.
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Anyway, here is the full album, from a needledrop rip from the original vinyl album, as well as the full story and lyric booklet for perusal. But, it is currently not available for sale in any form (except as used vinyl or CD), so it should be OK to post here. It did have somewhat of a resurrection in 2003, when it was briefly re-issued on CD, and apparently the album does have its fans (as the reviews on as well as a surprisingly positive review on Prog and a fan website can attest to). I picked it up not long after in the cut-out bin just based on the musicians that were included. Not surprisingly, the album disappeared pretty quickly after it was released in 1977. So, no, this is not a great album or a lost gem at all, but it was a very interesting project, that just didn't quite work out. There is some humor thrown in, and yes, it is a bit amusing to listen to, but mostly for fun, or as a campy experience. The songs are just not very memorable and most of the guest artists are not given much to do or are relegated to sub-standard pop songs.The main problem is probably that Beckerman and Malone wrote all of the songs instead of having the guest artists contribute their own material, and for the most part, the songs just don't work very well. It is certainly an interesting side excursion, worthy of a listen or two just to check it out, but despite its progressive rock guest artists, the songs on the album are much more of a somewhat cheesy, theatrical pop-rock, complete with supposedly futuristic robotic sounds and instruments (synthesized voices, effects, etc.), with just the barest hint of prog thrown in. Unfortunately, the resulting music on the album is much less impressive. So, it seemed to be a rather impressive project. The album came complete with a glossy booklet that told the story and contained all the lyrics, etc. King, Rod Argent, Meatloaf, Arthur Brown, and Clarence Clemons, and jazz great John Tropea, the London Symphony Orchestra, and many others. Beckerman and Malone wrote all the songs, did most of the arrangements, and managed to put together a stellar lineup of talent to participate, including progressive rock notables synthesizer wizard Larry Fast (Synergy), Annie Haslam (Renaissance), Percy Jones (Brand X), Dave Cousins (The Strawbs), Anthony Phillips (Genesis), and Jim and Brian Cuomo (Fireballet), as well as as classic rock stalwarts Ben E. The project was put together by Danny Beckerman and Will Malone, who are known mainly for making orchestral arrangements for other artists (Prior to this, their primary connection to progressive rock was their orchestral arrangement work on Rick Wakeman's concept albums Journey to the Center of the Earth (1974) and The Myths and Legends of King Arthur (1975), and perhaps got the idea to put together their own epic concept album from those experiences). The album purports to be a concert from the future by the illustrious Intergalactic Touring Band, an immensely popular band that spreads musical goodwill throughout intergalactic space, and the songs present a sort of history of civilisation and their journey to colonize the stars and interact with robots and alien species. Ok, today I have a real vinyl curiosity, the Intergalactic Touring Band from 1977, which was a science fiction concept album featuring dozens of well-known guest artists from progressive and classic rock. King, Meatloaf, Clarence Clemons, and many more. Including Annie Haslam, Larry Fast, Anthony Phillips, Percy Jones, Dave Cousins, Rod Argent, Ben E.
Science Fiction Concept Album (Passport Records)įeaturing guest performances from dozens of notable progressive rock and classic rock artists,