13-10-2017, 16:32
Magna Carta – Prisoners on the Line and The Fields of Eden. Lost track of them after Lord of the Ages and was surprised to find that these releases date to 2009 and 2015 respectively. I think there’s only one original member remaining, but the essence remains, thanks to him – Chris Simpson. I’ve listened to both albums online – these later albums are less progressive and more folk oriented, and they are a strange mixture of a bit staid and preachy, and on the other hand lyrical and magical. Hmmm – will have to listen again methinks – might have always been that way. Not a lot of clips available in my country for the later albums, and of course, they named themselves well before the advent of the www when it wouldn’t have been a problem, but try searching Magna Carta and see what comes up, lol!
Here’s one from Prisoners on the Line - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oZGMZEqXak, and because Lord of the Ages still speaks to me more than any others I’ve heard … “Wish it Was” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isGK7ODtKAM, and the title track …
Here’s one from Prisoners on the Line - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oZGMZEqXak, and because Lord of the Ages still speaks to me more than any others I’ve heard … “Wish it Was” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isGK7ODtKAM, and the title track …
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