MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER - - "Fresh Aire (I)" - American Gramaphone 1975 Sealed

"A harbinger of the new age movement, Mannheim Steamroller's debut is a unique mix of light classical piano music, progressive rock, and medieval songs. Composer Chip Davis breaks the album into 12 semi-classical structures (sonatas, interludes, even a disguised passacaglia) that match up to the seasons, rendering Fresh Aire a concept album about nature and life. Most of the music is played by Jackson Berkey, dubbing piano, harpsichord, and synthesizers atop one another with a minimal rhythm section from Davis and Eric Hansen. At its spaciest, Fresh Aire sounds like Keith Emerson or Camel; when the band's in a medieval mood, Gentle Giant (notably "Talybont") comes to mind. Audiophiles took a real shine to Mannheim Steamroller, both for the superior album packaging and the clean sound (if memory serves, American Gramaphone used to charge on the high side for their LPs). When Mannheim Steamroller cuts loose ó as on "Rondo," "Chocolate Fudge," and "Saras Band" ó they're a hoot. A mix of medieval prog and mawkish piano melodies might be just what you're looking for." - AMG.

This is a SEALED American Gramaphone recording from 1975.

There is no return for any reason on a sealed record that has been opened.

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