Album UK 2013 on Operation Seraphim label
Classical (Neo-Classical)
"The Art of Melody is the first in a series of solo piano albums to be produced by composer and pianist Robert John Godfrey of cult symphonic rock band The Enid. The art of melody, an album of romantic piano music recorded in response to repeated requests from Enid fans, showcases the work of a man described on the BBC Radio One by the legendary Tommy Vance as "one of the greatest composers great britain has ever produced”. Godfrey’s albums with The Enid have nearly always contained a ‘Robert John Godfrey’s corner’ – a track which is romantic, powerful and orchestral in conception. The tone of the art of melody, whilst being far from sentimental, is often bitter sweet, sad and joyful, melodic and occasionally violent. From the large scale virtuoso pieces such as, Cogenhoe Gallivant, to the gentler Mirror of Love – the album showcases Godfrey’s talents beautifully." [recording details] Recorded at The Lodge Recording Studio, Northampton, 2011 - 2013. Tracks 6 and 7 recorded at Symphony Hall, Birmingham. © Operation Seraphim 2013 ℗ Enidsongs 2013 Made in England
Robert John Godfrey key, *1947 GB composed by, engineer, producer, album by | |
Mike Seal , GB conductor | |
City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra , GB orchestra | |
Joe Payne voc, EWI, composed by, based on motif by |
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Max Read engineer |
Antony Meadley photography by, additional sleeve photos, photography by, cover photography |
John Stevenson photography by, additional sleeve photos |
Neil Palfreyman photography by, additional sleeve photos |
Nick Morse photography by, additional sleeve photos |
Robert John Godfrey |
Joe Payne |
No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration | |
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1 | Cogenhoe Gallivant | Robert John Godfrey | 8:21 | ||
2 | English Rhapsody | Robert John Godfrey | 7:17 | ||
3 | The Mirror Of Love | Robert John Godfrey | 6:25 | ||
4 | Five Gemstones | Robert John Godfrey | Joe Payne | 5:08 | |
5 | Intermezzo | Robert John Godfrey | 7:04 | ||
6 | The Art Of Melody | Robert John Godfrey | 4:38 | ||
7 | The Mirror Of Love (CBSO) | Robert John Godfrey | 6:49 | ||
8 | The Art Of Melody (CBSO) | Robert John Godfrey | 5:32 |
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