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Curved Air – Live

by Curved Air

Released: February 18, 1975

Progressive rock

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The Album

The lineup for the band on this tour and album consisted of the original members Sonja Kristina, Darryl Way, Francis Monkman, Florian Pilkington-Miksa and Ian Eyre, showcasing their unique blend of musical talent. This album was released in 1975 and was recorded during their reunion tour the previous year. Through this live album, the band demonstrated its strong improvisational skills and their seamless blend of various musical styles.

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"Curved Air - Live" is a live album…

"Curved Air - Live" is a live album by the British progressive rock band Curved Air.

As a prominent part of the early progressive…

As a prominent part of the early progressive and psychedelic rock scene in the UK, Curved Air was known for their fusion of classical, folk, and electronic sounds, and all these elements are evident in this album.

The album is a mix of tracks from…

The album is a mix of tracks from their previous albums as well as new compositions.

Some of the notable inclusions in the album…

Some of the notable inclusions in the album are "Vivaldi," "Stretch," and "Melinda More or Less." The album is known for its sound quality, which captures the band's live performance energy accurately.

This album is a testament to Curved Air's…

This album is a testament to Curved Air's position as one of the influential bands in the development of progressive and art rock music.

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"Curved Air - Live" is a live album by the British progressive rock band Curved Air. This album was released in 1975 and was recorded during their reunion tour the previous year. As a prominent part of the early progressive and psychedelic rock scene in the UK, Curved Air was known for their fusion of classical, folk, and electronic sounds, and all these elements are evident in this album.

The lineup for the band on this tour and album consisted of the original members Sonja Kristina, Darryl Way, Francis Monkman, Florian Pilkington-Miksa and Ian Eyre, showcasing their unique blend of musical talent. The album is a mix of tracks from their previous albums as well as new compositions. Some of the notable inclusions in the album are "Vivaldi," "Stretch," and "Melinda More or Less."

The album is known for its sound quality, which captures the band's live performance energy accurately. Through this live album, the band demonstrated its strong improvisational skills and their seamless blend of various musical styles. This album is a testament to Curved Air's position as one of the influential bands in the development of progressive and art rock music.