Prog – April 2022
English | 118 pages | pdf | 87.68 MB
Hello, and welcome to the new issue of Prog Magazine. You can, should you so wish, and I do recommend it, listen to Rush’s Moving Pictures approximately twice while reading Philip Wilding’s excellent in-depth look at the making of the album (page 32). I did exactly that every time I read the story, and each time I gained more from an album that’s been one of my favourites for the last 40 years, as I suspect it is for many of you too. Also, what a joy to see Geddy and Alex being interviewed together (via the magic of technology) for the first time in ages; their naturalbonhomie
and sense of fun all too evident, conveyed by Philip’s words, as they recalled writing and recording the songs that redefined the band against a backdrop of stunning Canadian scenery.
As usual, we strive to give you a good balance of the old and the new. The former comes from Annie Haslam recalling the making of Renaissance’s classic 1975 album Scheherazade And Other Stories (page 46), Caravan founding member Dave Sinclair looking back over 50-plus years making music (in one of the last pieces I commissioned from the late Malcolm Dome), 80s trio Craft recall making their lone album and we pay tribute to the late Procol Harum frontman Gary Brooker.
Of the new, Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson talks about his latest musical venture, Envy Of None, and we also have new interviews about current music from Tiger Moth Tales, Kaprekar’s Constant, Michael Rother, Jenny Hval, Michael Romeo, Pattern- Seeking Animals, The Emerald Dawn and more. Plus a wonderful sampler from Robert Reed’s Tigermoth Records for you to enjoy (not to mention the four Moving Pictures postcards also included!).
I’d say that represents the fascinating diversity and heritage of progressive music. I hope you all agree. We’re back with you on May 27 (June 24 in the USA) with even more progressive delights.
I do hope you join us.
Prog on…
Jerry Ewing – Editor
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