Kayak - Out Of This World (2021)

Kayak was formed in Hilversum, Netherlands, in 1972. They were disbanded in 1982, reformed in 1999 and reformed again in 2017. With 'Out Of This World' they have released their 18th studio album. They play melodic prog, with strong melodies and interesting twists in their artful song compositions. Highly recommended for those who also like Supertramp, Barclay James Harvest or Alan Parsons Project.

Starport Omega : Saturday 6 pm SLT (Sunday 02:00 GMT, 03:00 CET)

Floating Islands : Sunday 3 pm SLT (23:00 GMT, 00:00 CET)

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Big Big Train - English Electric (part two) (2013)

 "Big Big Train are extremely saddened to announce the death of David Longdon this afternoon in hospital in Nottingham, UK at the age of 56 following an accident in the early hours of Friday morning. He is survived by his two daughters Amelia and Eloise, his mother Vera and his partner Sarah Ewing. (...) David joined Big Big Train in 2009, immediately making a significant impact with that year’s The Underfall Yard album. He proceeded to record a further eight studio albums with the band, including the forthcoming Welcome To The Planet, as well as fronting the band for a series of highly acclaimed concerts from 2015 onwards. (...) The band’s Welcome To The Planet album remains scheduled for release on 28th January 2022. A further statement regarding the band’s 2022 concerts and other activities will follow in due course."

Big Big Train was formed in 1990 in Bournemouth, Dorset, England. They have released 13 studio albums so far. The music is strongly influenced by Genesis around the "A Trick of the Tail" period, but Big Big Train has managed to add their own flavour, with lush melodious arrangements, combining rock instruments with strings and brass band. Live they also tour with a small brass orchestra.
This weekend I am streaming the album "English Electric (part two)" with David Longdon on vocals and various other instruments.
David Longdon (1965-2021) R.I.P.

Starport Omega : Saturday 6 pm SLT (Sunday 02:00 GMT, 03:00 CET)

Floating Islands : Sunday 3 pm SLT (23:00 GMT, 00:00 CET)

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Steve Hackett - Surrender of Silence (2021)

Steve Hackett is one of the busiest artists in the prog world. Since 1975 and also after his departure from Genesis he released an album nearly every year. And with these albums he never ceased to surprise me. In his latest release 'Surrender of Silence' he combines more than ever before classical inspiration (especially from the neoclassicism period and Prokofiev) with rock and world music to a surprising melange of varied styles. The variety is also expressed in the instrumentation which ranges from classical orchestra over rock band to more exotic instruments like tar and dutar. The result is an album which is probably the most varied of his works so far. Two years ago I called 'At the Edge of Light' his best album since 'Spectral Mornings', but I stand corrected. This one is his best since 'Spectral Mornings'.

Starport Omega : Saturday 6 pm SLT (Sunday 02:00 GMT, 03:00 CET)

Floating Islands : Sunday 3 pm SLT (23:00 GMT, 00:00 CET)

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Some classics of the 70's and more

This weekend I mixed up the time myself. That is, why I missed my own show yesterday. The show I planned for this weekend I will play next weekend. Today I am streaming my favourite tracks from Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Supertramp and Marillion. Also on the program is Saga, Manfred Mann's Earthband and Steve Unruh.

Starport Omega : Saturday 6 pm SLT (Sunday 02:00 GMT, 03:00 CET)

Floating Islands : Sunday 3 pm SLT (23:00 GMT, 00:00 CET)

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