"Live at the BBC" is a compilation album from the progressive rock band Curved Air. The album consists of both live and studio recordings performed for the BBC between the years 1970 and 1976.
Curved Air, a British rock band formed in 1970, blended progressive rock, folk, and classical influences, making them a defining ensemble of the progressive and art-rock scenes in the '70s. The band members during the time during the time these recordings were made included frontwoman Sonja Kristina, violinist Darryl Way, guitarist Francis Monkman, and others including Florian Pilkington-Miksa, Mike Wedgwood, and Tony Reeves.
"Live at the BBC" includes legendary performances and tracks, offering a unique snapshot into the band’s active years in the progressive rock scene. Some of the popular tracks in the album include "Vivaldi", "It Happened Today", and "Propositions". The album showcases the group's eclectic skill of bending traditional rock arrangements with a fusion of classical and electronic music.
It is essential to note that the compilation was released posthumously, in 1995, after the original band had disbanded. Over the course of their career, Curved Air had numerous lineup changes but they maintained their unique sound and style.
This release is especially prized by fans as it presents unreleased versions and a peek into their live performance energy.
