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Oliver Wakeman
Приєднався 17 жов 2011
The official UA-cam channel for the award winning ex-Yes keyboard player and composer.
Please visit www.oliverwakeman.com for full details on Oliver's music!
Please visit www.oliverwakeman.com for full details on Oliver's music!
Oliver talks about "Golden Sun in Grey" from the new "Anam Cara" album
In April Oliver took a quick visit to the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury to have a chat about the tracks from the new "Anam Cara" album.
These in-depth mini-interviews give a unique insight into the writing of each track along with the occasional tangent of off topic storytelling!
Available to Order through Burning Shed & Cherry Red
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www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wakeman-anam-cara-cd
Press Release
Oliver Wakeman has the honour of being one of the few musicians to have performed and recorded with some of Prog Rock’s most respected musicians.
Having been a member of both YES and The Strawbs, he has toured a large part of the planet and has appeared on over 60 albums throughout his career.
The last few years have seen him re-release a great number of albums from his back catalogue including 2019’s YES album ‘From A Page’, his musical collaborations with Clive Nolan and 2013’s award winning 'Raven’s and Lullabies' album with Gordon Giltrap.
However, 2023 saw him return to the studio with a collection of talented musicians to record his new album ‘Anam Cara’ which is due for release on May 10th 2024.
The album features a stellar collection of musician including Hayley Griffiths (Riverdance) - vocals, Troy Donockley (Nightwish) - whistles and pipes, Oliver Day (Fragile) - acoustic guitars, lute and mandolin, Scott Higham (ex-Pendragon) - Drums and Percussion, David Mark Pearce (Munroe’s Thunder) - Electric Guitar, Robert McClung (Telergy) - Violin, Steve Amadeo (Aynsley Lister Band) - Bass and Mick Allport - Sax & Clarinet all alongside Oliver’s trademark keyboard and piano skills.
Oliver’s love for making every album he writes different to the preceding one, continues with this release. A blend of Celtic Rock and progressive tendencies, the album features beautiful ballads, atmospheric rock songs along with epic tracks featuring a multitude of musical styles weaving their way through stories beautifully delivered by Hayley’s haunting vocals.
The origins of the ‘Anam Cara’ album begin prior to Oliver joining YES, however due to the pressures of touring and recording it was put on the back burner and the collection of song snippets and ideas were put aside for the right moment for Oliver to develop them and bring them to life. This started in 2023 with new music being written throughout the year with recording taking place in various studios in the UK and the US.
Mixed by Karl Groom (Threshold) and recorded in part by John Mitchell (It Bites/Frost) the album is packaged with Artwork by the world renowned Artist Anne Sudworth.
Oliver quote
Anam Cara refers to the Celtic concept of a Soul Friend. This seemed to fit perfectly with the songs I have written for the album, all of which are short stories from the romantic “Miss You Now” to the prog rock spy story epic “Marble Arch”. Not only did the album allow my imagination to run riot, it was also a perfect excuse to be able to call upon some of the finest musicians around to help realise my vision for the album. They have all truly become ‘Soul Friends’
Oliver Wakeman:
Piano • Keyboards • Harmonium • Electric Guitars • Backing Vocals
Hayley Griffiths: Vocals • Backing Vocals
Oliver Day: Acoustic Guitars • Mandolin • Lute • Lap Steel Guitar
David Mark Pearce: Electric Guitars • Backing Vocals
Troy Donockley: Whistles • Uilleann Pipes
Robert McClung: Violin
Mick Allport: Saxophone • Clarinet
Steve Amadeo: Bass Guitars
Scott Higham: Drums • Percussion • Backing Vocals
#newalbum #celticmusic #rockmusic #countrymusic #yes #strawbs #progrock #wakeman
These in-depth mini-interviews give a unique insight into the writing of each track along with the occasional tangent of off topic storytelling!
Available to Order through Burning Shed & Cherry Red
burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman
www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wakeman-anam-cara-cd
Press Release
Oliver Wakeman has the honour of being one of the few musicians to have performed and recorded with some of Prog Rock’s most respected musicians.
Having been a member of both YES and The Strawbs, he has toured a large part of the planet and has appeared on over 60 albums throughout his career.
The last few years have seen him re-release a great number of albums from his back catalogue including 2019’s YES album ‘From A Page’, his musical collaborations with Clive Nolan and 2013’s award winning 'Raven’s and Lullabies' album with Gordon Giltrap.
However, 2023 saw him return to the studio with a collection of talented musicians to record his new album ‘Anam Cara’ which is due for release on May 10th 2024.
The album features a stellar collection of musician including Hayley Griffiths (Riverdance) - vocals, Troy Donockley (Nightwish) - whistles and pipes, Oliver Day (Fragile) - acoustic guitars, lute and mandolin, Scott Higham (ex-Pendragon) - Drums and Percussion, David Mark Pearce (Munroe’s Thunder) - Electric Guitar, Robert McClung (Telergy) - Violin, Steve Amadeo (Aynsley Lister Band) - Bass and Mick Allport - Sax & Clarinet all alongside Oliver’s trademark keyboard and piano skills.
Oliver’s love for making every album he writes different to the preceding one, continues with this release. A blend of Celtic Rock and progressive tendencies, the album features beautiful ballads, atmospheric rock songs along with epic tracks featuring a multitude of musical styles weaving their way through stories beautifully delivered by Hayley’s haunting vocals.
The origins of the ‘Anam Cara’ album begin prior to Oliver joining YES, however due to the pressures of touring and recording it was put on the back burner and the collection of song snippets and ideas were put aside for the right moment for Oliver to develop them and bring them to life. This started in 2023 with new music being written throughout the year with recording taking place in various studios in the UK and the US.
Mixed by Karl Groom (Threshold) and recorded in part by John Mitchell (It Bites/Frost) the album is packaged with Artwork by the world renowned Artist Anne Sudworth.
Oliver quote
Anam Cara refers to the Celtic concept of a Soul Friend. This seemed to fit perfectly with the songs I have written for the album, all of which are short stories from the romantic “Miss You Now” to the prog rock spy story epic “Marble Arch”. Not only did the album allow my imagination to run riot, it was also a perfect excuse to be able to call upon some of the finest musicians around to help realise my vision for the album. They have all truly become ‘Soul Friends’
Oliver Wakeman:
Piano • Keyboards • Harmonium • Electric Guitars • Backing Vocals
Hayley Griffiths: Vocals • Backing Vocals
Oliver Day: Acoustic Guitars • Mandolin • Lute • Lap Steel Guitar
David Mark Pearce: Electric Guitars • Backing Vocals
Troy Donockley: Whistles • Uilleann Pipes
Robert McClung: Violin
Mick Allport: Saxophone • Clarinet
Steve Amadeo: Bass Guitars
Scott Higham: Drums • Percussion • Backing Vocals
#newalbum #celticmusic #rockmusic #countrymusic #yes #strawbs #progrock #wakeman
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Oliver talks about "Lonely" from the new "Anam Cara" album
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In April Oliver took a quick visit to the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury to have a chat about the tracks from the new "Anam Cara" album. These in-depth mini-interviews give a unique insight into the writing of each track along with the occasional tangent of off topic storytelling! Available to Order through Burning Shed & Cherry Red burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wa...
Oliver Wakeman - Instead of my Fear (single) from the new ANAM CARA record - Official Music Video
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Here is the video for the second single release from the new 'Anam Cara' album by Oliver Wakeman Available to purchase through Burning Shed & Cherry Red burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wakeman-anam-cara-cd Press Release Spirit of Unicorn Music and pleased to announce the release of Instead Of My Fear, the second video single from the album Anam Cara, by Oliver Wak...
Oliver talks about "Instead of My Fear" from the new "Anam Cara" album
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In April Oliver took a quick visit to the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury to have a chat about the tracks from the new "Anam Cara" album. These in-depth mini-interviews give a unique insight into the writing of each track along with the occasional tangent of off topic storytelling! Available to Order through Burning Shed & Cherry Red burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wa...
Oliver talks about "Miss You Now" from the new "Anam Cara" album
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In April Oliver took a quick visit to the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury to have a chat about the tracks from the new "Anam Cara" album. These in-depth mini-interviews give a unique insight into the writing of each track along with the occasional tangent of off topic storytelling! Available to Order through Burning Shed & Cherry Red burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wa...
Oliver talks about "In the Moonlight" from the new "Anam Cara" album
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In April Oliver took a quick visit to the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury to have a chat about the tracks from the new "Anam Cara" album. These in-depth mini-interviews give a unique insight into the writing of each track along with the occasional tangent of off topic storytelling! Available to Order through Burning Shed & Cherry Red burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wa...
Oliver talks about "Marble Arch" from the new "Anam Cara" album
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In April Oliver took a quick visit to the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury to have a chat about the tracks from the new "Anam Cara" album. These in-depth mini-interviews give a unique insight into the writing of each track along with the occasional tangent of off topic storytelling! Available to Order through Burning Shed & Cherry Red burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wa...
Oliver talks about "1000 Autumns" from the new "Anam Cara" album
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In April Oliver took a quick visit to the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury to have a chat about the tracks from the new "Anam Cara" album. These in-depth mini-interviews give a unique insight into the writing of each track along with the occasional tangent of off topic storytelling! Available to Order through Burning Shed & Cherry Red burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wa...
Oliver talks about "Here in my Heart" from the new "Anam Cara" album
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In April Oliver took a quick visit to the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury to have a chat about the tracks from the new "Anam Cara" album. These in-depth mini-interviews give a unique insight into the writing of each track along with the occasional tangent of off topic storytelling! Available to Order through Burning Shed & Cherry Red burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wa...
Oliver talks about The Queen's Lament from the new "Anam Cara" album
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In April Oliver took a quick visit to the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury to have a chat about the tracks from the new "Anam Cara" album. These in-depth mini-interviews give a unique insight into the writing of each track along with the occasional tangent of off topic storytelling! Available to Order through Burning Shed & Cherry Red burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wa...
Oliver talks about "The View From Here" from the new "Anam Cara" album
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In April Oliver took a quick visit to the Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury to have a chat about the tracks from the new "Anam Cara" album. These in-depth mini-interviews give a unique insight into the writing of each track along with the occasional tangent of off topic storytelling! Available to Order through Burning Shed & Cherry Red burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wa...
First look at the CD and Booklet for the "Anam Cara" record
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Anam Cara - the new album from Oliver Wakeman. Here Oliver has a first look at the newly arrived CD and talks about the booklet and musicians on the album. It is available to order from burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman and www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wakeman-anam-cara-cd Press Release Oliver Wakeman has the honour of being one of the few musicians to have performed and recorded with some of P...
Oliver Wakeman - Miss You Now (single) from the new ANAM CARA record - Official Music Video
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Here is the video for the first single release from the new 'Anam Cara' album by Oliver Wakeman Available to Order through Burning Shed & Cherry Red burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wakeman-anam-cara-cd Press Release Oliver Wakeman has the honour of being one of the few musicians to have performed and recorded with some of Prog Rock’s most respected musicians. Havi...
Oliver Wakeman - "Anam Cara" pre-order trailer
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The trailer for the new Oliver Wakeman studio album "Anam Cara" Available to pre-order through Burning Shed & Cherry Red burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman www.cherryred.co.uk/oliver-wakeman-anam-cara-cd Press Release Oliver Wakeman has the honour of being one of the few musicians to have performed and recorded with some of Prog Rock’s most respected musicians. Having been a member of both YES...
Pianoverse Virtual Piano demonstration
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Pianoverse Virtual Piano demonstration
Oliver talks about the new John Wetton Book
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Oliver talks about the new John Wetton Book
Collaborations 3CD Box Set Teaser Video
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Collaborations 3CD Box Set Teaser Video
Gordon Giltrap and Oliver Wakeman Live at Huntingdon Hall
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Gordon Giltrap and Oliver Wakeman Live at Huntingdon Hall
Moneyfacturing - Oliver Wakeman & Gordon Giltrap - Official Music Video
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Moneyfacturing - Oliver Wakeman & Gordon Giltrap - Official Music Video
Oliver talks about the Dark Fables CD release
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Oliver talks about the Dark Fables CD release
The Story Behind How They Made The Freddie Mercury Blue Plaque
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The Story Behind How They Made The Freddie Mercury Blue Plaque
Coming to Town - Nolan & Wakeman - Official Music Video
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Coming to Town - Nolan & Wakeman - Official Music Video
Why Do You Hate Me? - Nolan & Wakeman - Official Music Video
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Why Do You Hate Me? - Nolan & Wakeman - Official Music Video
NOLAN & WAKEMAN - TALES BY GASLIGHT - New Box Set Teaser
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NOLAN & WAKEMAN - TALES BY GASLIGHT - New Box Set Teaser
Words on a Page (Prog Report 'Prog From Home' performance)
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Words on a Page (Prog Report 'Prog From Home' performance)
Really wonderful song
I think Yes really needs your musicianship
Beauty
Spectacular!
Fantastic work my friend! Looks and sounds great!!
Sounds Like a Hit Already.
Hi Oliver ... Fantastic emotional Solo
Great video from a fantastic album!
Great video
🙂
Sie hat einen sehr schönen Stimmenklang
Sehr gut gelungen ❤
Thanks Oliver for a wonderful album. Love all the tracks.
Absolutely love it! A mesmerizing blend of keyboards and guitar work and wonderful vocals from Hayley.
Got To Admit Haven’t Stopped Playing The Album Since I Got It. Not One Bad Track On It Well Done Oliver You And Your Band Made A Cracker
FIRST!!!!!! LOOOLS
CONGRATS OLIVER FOR YOUR NEW RECORD 🎹🎸🎤CONGRAST 👏 👏👏👍👌👋
Great Talents 🎹🎸Oliver Congrats 👏 👍👌Greats 👋
Anam Cara means Sacred Heart in Gealic . Its good to see the legacy of Wakeman continues .
NICE!! Love her voice and fantastic song! Great job you guys!!!
FIRST!!!
Beautiful piece of music! Well done!
HELLO OLIVER!!!, WHEN YOU CAME TO ARGENTINA?, WE EXPECT FOR YOU!!!
Congratulations Oliver, and more for your compuser The wall The wall of water, very, very good!!!
Love It!
This is a great song! ♪
Ready for the radio stations with Superb Hayley on vocals.
Why am I being recommended highly polished middle of the road dad rock in my feed? That's a little depressing
In time you will come to understand 😘
Love this, Ollie! Great job!
Not what I was expecting, but a nice mellow song.
Great song, beautiful performances!
She look younger in this video than she did last year, and the production certainly flatters her voice, which is awesome, I wonder how she would sound with the lead singer of the Band Geeks, with Adam.
Certainly makes his dad proud I’m sure.
Love this song. Great musicianship and lovely singing by Hayley Griffiths!
This is great! ✨💛🎶
Absolutely fabulous, so uplifting and joyous. The whole album is amazing - Phil
What a great track made my day ❤❤
WOW !! Cool track !! If the other tracks of the album are at this level I'll sure consider a CD purchase
Wow!!! From keyboards for guitar, is not bad! Cool!!!
excellent morceau !
Well crafted song Oliver; didn't know you played guitar!
Bravisimo Oliver Exitos
Very cool. I saw one of the shows, in Milwaukee. I thought David did a decent job, and knew it would be a good opportunity for the band to perform tracks off of Drama. Great to see another member of the Wakeman Family on keys.
Pre ordered! Yay 😍
The singing is so beautiful! Can’t wait to get it!
I have been looking forward to this record because Oliver really worked hard on it. I can see it was worth the wait indeed. I want a copy on cd and am wondering if I can get it at Amazon?
It will be on amazon as a CD closer to release I'm sure (it's already there to pre-order as an mp3). The Cd is also available direct from burningshed.com/store/oliverwakeman
Fantastic and the great Hayley Griffiths on vocals
Indeed - she sings amazingly across the whole album!
Can not wait to hear more
Pretty sure your Dad joined Yes in '71...
@0:40 - "I do remember having the stage set...". HAHHHA!
Thank you Oliver. This beautiful tribute embodies the Yes spirit of positivity and love.