English
keyboardist/pianist, Rick Wakeman has sold over 50 millions albums as a
solo artist. He is also known as one of the earliest members of the
progressive rock band Yes, who will be inducted into the Rock And Roll
Hall Of Fame this coming April. On January 13th, Rick Wakeman will
release his latest solo album titled "Piano Portraits" through the
Universal Music Group.
The album
features fifteen, piano-only covers of some of the most well-known
songs in rock music history. Wakeman was inspired to create this album
due to the success of his piano-only performance of David Bowie's "Life
On Mars," following the singer's death last year. The album begins with a
mellow version of The Beatles' "Help!" as the melody plays more to the
song's meaning, before Wakeman leads us gently into "Lucy In The Sky With
Diamonds." Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven" is treated with grace as
Wakeman's skills give the song heart-filled emotion. He delicately
delivers the lullaby "Berceuse," before the inspirational rendering of
"Amazing Grace." Wakeman paints the perfect picture with Cat Stevens'
"Morning Has Broken" as this rendition is a perfect layout for this
classic folk-rock gem.
One of only two artists appearing twice on this new release is the
late-David Bowie, as Rick Wakeman pours his soul into this wonderful,
piano-version of "Space Oddity." Wakeman finishes the album with the
patriotic English hymn "I Vow To Thee, My Country" and an up-tempo,
waltz-type rendition of The Beatles' "Elanor Rigby." To find out more
about Rich Wakeman and his latest release "Piano Portraits," please
visit rwcc.com.
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