THE PASSING OF A PROGRESSIVE ROCK LEGEND
(December 2/09): It is with great sadness that I pass on the news that Eric Woolfson died on 3AM, December 2, 2009 in London. Despite his battle with cancer, he never quit moving ahead. In fact he’d just been working with Haydn Bendall on a new arrangement for ‘Nothing Can Change My Mind’ (part of a new version of the Gaudi musical).
I am sad that we won’t get to see and hear what Eric would have done in the future. Somehow I think if he’d lived to be 195 that Eric would still be dreaming and creating. Much like Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia, the songbook of Eric Woolfson will never be completed.
While the world will probably remember Eric for his partnership in The Alan Parsons Project, he spent an even longer time in the world of musical theatre - it’s a pity he never got the recognition he deserved.
I was trying hard to think of something poignant to say, but I think Eric said it best himself in so many songs - he was indeed was one of the best lyric writers ever. -Steve Martin
NEW ERIC WOOLFSON ALBUM
(February 7/09): Titled The Alan Parsons Project That Never Was, this is a collection of songs that will satisfy the cravings of APP fans who've been looking for more Eric vocals and more of that classic sound. The songs are a combination of tracks originally meant for old APP albums, as well as tracks from Eric's musicals, including two new tracks from POE.
Tracks are:
It will be first available as a digital download (February 2009) and then as a physical CD (March 2009), and will be available at theAPP website shop. To hear samples of all ten songs, go to: EricWoolfsonMusic.com and then click on the link for The APP That Never Was.
POE MUSICAL: WORLD PREMIERE
(February 7/09): The world premiere of Eric Woolfson's 'Edgar Allan POE' musical will take place in Berlin, Germany in March 2009, followed by a major European tour. A new album 'Edgar Allan Poe' containing all 17 songs from the musical will be released March 2009. Details of the musical, ticket information, CD ordering and much more are available at the POE Musical website.
SHEET MUSIC AVAILABLE
(February 7/09): For years, APP sheet music has been out of print and has been long sought after by fans. Therefore it is good news that Hal Leonard has just released a new Essential APP sheet music folio (Piano/ Vocal/ Guitar). Hal Leonard is not only a US music publishing company, but is the largest sheet music publisher in the world. This should make for good availability, and if sales are successful, hopefully they will be encouraged to do more.
The APP songs included in the folio are:
It is available now in print, and can be ordered through theAPP website shop. For those that only need a few songs, you can also purchase digital downloads of individual songs by going to if you go to: SheetMusicDirect.com. Songbook is also available at Amazon.com
NEW AP LIVE DVD?
(January 25/09): The recent show at The Grove was recorded and will soon be released in surround on DVD. We'll keep you posted as the release gets closer.
NEW COLIN BLUNSTONE ALBUM
(January 25/09): It's been eight years since the last time Colin Blunstone released a solo album, but I am sure the wait will have been worth it! His new CD "The Ghost of You and Me" will be released in March 2009. Pre-orders are available at Amazon.co.ukand will be available at his upcoming shows.
NEW NEIL LOCKWOOD ALBUM
(January 25/09): Neil Lockwood has followed up his "You Can't Get There From Here" album with his brand new disc called "An Ordinary Man". Ordinary? Hardly! Neil not only wrote all the songs, but plays almost every instrument as well. Old friend's Ian Bairnson plays his guitar on a track and Stuart Elliott helped master the album. Song samples and ordering information are available at www.NeilLockwood.com. Autographed copies are also available.
ERIC STEWART ALBUM
(January 25/09): Eric Stewart, best known for 10cc, but to also AP fans for his work on Freudiana has a new solo album called "Viva La Difference". Song samples and ordering information are available at www.ericstewart.uk.com.
RELEASE UPDATES
(February 14/08): The wait is almost over! The next wave of remasters is just days away and the discs are available for pre-order at Amazon ... just follow the links below.
| MARCH 10, 2008 | |
| Pyramid | Expanded Edition |
| The Turn Of A Friendly Card | Expanded Edition |
| Stereotomy | Expanded Edition |
PYRAMID (Catalogue #82876815252)
Bonus Tracks:
Pyramid: Amazon Pre-Order
THE TURN OF A FRIENDLY CARD (Catalogue #82876815262)
Bonus Tracks:
The Turn of a Friendly Card: Amazon Pre-Order
STEREOTOMY (Catalogue #82876838602)
Bonus Tracks:
Stereotomy: Amazon Pre-Order
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