Robert Reed: Everybody knows my love for the guitar playing of Mike Oldfield!

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The new Robert Reed album The Ringmaster part 1 is a follow-up to the successful Sanctuary series of albums. Again Rob Reed has collaborated with Tubular Bells producer Tom Newman and multi-instrumentalist Les Penning on the album, along with drummer Simon Phillips and multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley.

The Ringmaster albums will be released in two parts, with the second instalment coming in January 2022. The album is available in a three disc edition (2CD/DVD) and includes a stunning 5.1 surround mix, interview and promo videos and a second audio disc with bonus tracks and a complete mix of the album by Tom Newman.

«Everybody knows my love for the guitar playing of Mike Oldfield, but on The Defeated Army I was able to turn to some of my other favorite guitarist such as Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green, (I especially love the classic song Albatross) and Hank Marvin of The Shadows», Reed explains. «They both have their very own distinctive sounds and they have influenced many guitarists through the years. The track also features the pipes of my good friend Troy Donockley».

Tracks Listing:

CD 1 (47:39)

1. The Farewell (2:46)

2. The First Guardian of Everywhere (13:37)

3. The Defeated Army (4:35)

4. Sign of the Song (1:17)

5. Storytown (3:05)

6. The Gatekeeper (2:11)

7. First Large Water (4:09)

8. Mr.Penning Standing Blue (3:10)

9. Signs of Seldlinger (1:43)

10. A Dream of Home (4:10)

11. Arcadia in Ruines (6:56)

CD 2 (bonus) (53:22)

1. Glamarocko (2:19)

2. Glencoe (3:58)

3. The Ringmaster Part One A (Tom Newman mix) (20:47)

4. The Ringmaster Part One B (Tom Newman mix) (26:18)

Total Time 101:01

Line-up / Musicians

– Rob Reed / various instruments

With:

– Simon Phillips / drums

– Troy Donockley / various instruments

– Les Penning / recorder

– Tom Newman / bodhrán