Windchase

windchase

Track Listings
1. Windchase
2. At The End
3. Life, Love Music
4. Hello Phimistar
5. Peaceful

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Reissue of the 1976 & second album by Australia's premier prog rock outfit of that decade. Features the original cover art & all five cuts that first appeared on the record. 1999 release.

Windchase,Sebastian Hardie,Musea Records,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop


Windchase
Symphinity
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    Symphinity
    Windchase
    Manufacturer: Musea Records France
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00004TDWJ
    Release Date: 2006-06-01

    Tracks:

    1. Forward We Ride
    2. Horsemen To Symphinity
    3. Glad To Be Alive
    4. Gypsy
    5. No Scruples
    6. Lamb's Fry
    7. Non Siamo Perfetti
    8. Flight Call

    Album Description

    Long awaited reissue. Windchase was composed of former members of famous Australian group Sebastian Hardie. Symphonic rock close to Yes & Camel, musical emphasis, lyrical guitars & keyboards. Includes 1 bonus track recorded live in 1998, 'Horsemen To Symphinity'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.
    Windchase
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Winchase: Four Moments Part 2
    • where have you gone?
    Windchase

    Manufacturer: Musea
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    1. Four Moments

    ASIN: B0000CA02B
    Release Date: 2003-08-22

    Tracks:

    1. Windchase
    2. At The End
    3. Life, Love And Music
    4. Hello Phimistar
    5. Peaceful

    Album Description

    As far as Progressive rock is concerned, most of the criticisms heard during the last thirty years insist on the show-off virtuoso side of it, with a lack of emotions, sort of a technical window for musicians with incredible egos. This was actually one of the major arguments of the punk wave during the second half of the Seventies that had set as a goal (If they ever had one…) to get rid of the "Dinosaurs" that YES, GENESIS, EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER and others had become. It would be completely dishonest to deny this superficial and over simplifying reasoning a small hint of truth, but SEBASTIAN HARDIE could be a good example of the contrary… At about the same time, four anonymous people from down under tried to show that our favourite style can go very well with a lyrical, melodical and accessible music. Recorded in 1975, "Four Moments" is like a whole, if not conceptual, at least musical. This is a marvellous symphonic Progressive rock opus that shows very elaborate themes that have a perfect balance between lyrical keyboards and flowing guitar solos, harmonic vocals and refined themes. As a bonus, this jewel of refinement had a real commercial success as well as a huge consideration from the Progressive rock scene, that made them one of their absolute references. The following year, "Windchase" almost managed to recreate this incredible performance that was in itself extraordinary. This second and final album includes a suite of about 20 minutes, just to have us wait patiently for WINDCHASE's new album… The band of course! The complete discography of SEBASTIAN HARDIE is from now on reissued by MUSEA, as well as "Live In Los Angeles 1994". Reformed for the ProgFest 1994, this band led by guitarist singer Mario MILLO still shows a great melodical style. Don't miss it !

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Winchase: Four Moments Part 2.......2007-06-10

    Sebastian Hardie's second album is what one might call Part 2 of the debut, Four Moments. This was Sebastian Hardie's last studio album and the morphed it the band Windchase.

    The album showcases the expertise of the guitarist Mario Millo with less of the Mellotron and clever songwriting of Four Moments.

    The title track, at 20:37 takes up more that half of the listening, it is an epic piece. A piece that sits well in genre of "prog" rock. The album flows well and shows some intricate musicianship. Yet,the album like what happens with many bands falls short of the quality of it predecessor.
    The last four pieces of the CD are under four and half minutes with three being instrumental. The instrumental pieces are tasty but one thinks after the listening to Four Moments you know these guys can do better.The vocal piece is reminiscent of Yes or Le Orme and could well have been a successful single.

    All in all a pleasant recording but if you looking for a "prog" rock great try Four Moments.

    5 out of 5 stars where have you gone?.......2007-02-25

    great music from the early days of prog. nice flowing melodic music, a must have for prog lovers.
    Symphinity
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      Symphinity

      Manufacturer: Musea
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      1. Four Moments

      ASIN: B0000C9Z6C
      Release Date: 2003-08-21

      Tracks:

      1. Forward We Ride
      2. Horsemen To Symphinity
      3. Glad To Be Alive
      4. Gypsy
      5. No Scruples
      6. Lamb's Fry
      7. Non Siamo Perfetti
      8. Flight Call

      Album Description

      After the success of "Four Moments" in 1975, Australian band SEBASTIAN HARDIE issued "Windchase" the following year. After the band split-up, its leader, guitar player, and singer Mario MILLO recorded "Symphinity" (1977), adopting for his new line-up the name of this last album. Far from being a copy, this magnificent album is slightly different from the quartet's releases, due to the fact that they added to their typically lyrical and romantic music, a certain GENESIS-like influence that is most welcome. There is also the integration, as natural as it may seem, of a guitar and of percussions that sound as if they had directly come from a album by SANTANA. The musicians even go further by getting close to a relatively dark (!) jazz-rock fusion on the track "Lamb's Fry". However technique and a little show-off as well as sounding as an heir to COLOSSEUM II, this composition that lasts about ten minutes manages to remain accessible and in the same category as the previous albums.
      Windchase
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        Windchase
        Sebastian Hardie
        Manufacturer: Musea Records France
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00004T8HF
        Release Date: 2006-06-01

        Tracks:

        1. Windchase
        2. At The End
        3. Life, Love Music
        4. Hello Phimistar
        5. Peaceful

        Album Description

        Reissue of the 1976 & second album by Australia's premier prog rock outfit of that decade. Features the original cover art & all five cuts that first appeared on the record. 1999 release.
        Symphinity
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Symphinity
          Windchase
          Manufacturer: Avalon Japan
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B00004T40Y
          Release Date: 2000-03-23

          Tracks:

          1. Forward We Ride
          2. Horsemen to Symphinity
          3. Glad to Be Alive
          4. Gypsy
          5. No Scruples
          6. Lamb's Fry
          7. Non Siamo Perfetti
          8. Flight Call
          9. Horsemen to Symphinity [Live] - Mario Millo

          Album Details

          Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track: Horsemen to Symphinity.
          Symphinity
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            Symphinity
            Windchase
            Manufacturer: Orchard
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B00005B9S9
            Release Date: 2001-04-03

            Tracks:

            1. Forward We Ride
            2. Horsemen To Symphinity
            3. Glad To Be Alive
            4. Gypsy
            5. No Scruples
            6. Lamb's Fry
            7. Non Siamo Perfetti
            8. Flight Call
            9. Horsemen To Symphinity (Live Performance - Mario Millo & Men From Mars 1988)
            Windchase
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              Windchase
              Sebastian Hardie
              Manufacturer: Msi
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD
              ASIN: B00004THJ5
              Release Date: 2000-05-23

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