Twelfth Night are delighted to announce they have completed the recording and mixing of a new studio version of their epic, Sequences. The 23-minute piece, a favourite with fans and the climax of the band’s live shows, tells the story of a young man going off to fight in the First World War and coming back a changed man.
Orders are now being taken for the limited edition, album-length CD, which will be available from Remembrance Sunday, 11th November. There will be an exclusive world-wide first play of the piece on Progzilla Radio (https://www.progzilla.com) at 11:02am on the day, following the two minute silence.
“We are proud of what we have achieved reinterpreting this piece that has occupied a central part of the band’s repertoire throughout its existence”, commented guitarist Andy Revell. “We hope our fans will enjoy this, our first studio recording since 1994 as much as we have enjoyed making it.”
The album consists of three versions of the band’s best loved track: an updated, expanded and orchestrated vocal version, a complete instrumental mix (in a nod to its original form) and a brand new piano interpretation of three key sections of the track.
The musicians involved are founding members Brian Devoil (drums) and Andy Revell (guitar), with Mark Spencer (vocals, keyboards, orchestration). They are joined by Galahad’s Dean Baker (piano, keyboards) and Andy Faulkner (bass), both of whom have played live with Twelfth Night since the band’s reunion in 2007. There is also a special appearance by the song’s original lyricist and vocalist, the late Geoff Mann and, for one brief moment, a 200-strong choir comprised of various vocalist friends.
The CD comes with a 16-page booklet, which has a number of striking images perfectly illustrating the lyrics, and includes comprehensive sleeve notes detailing the development of the song, which was first performed some 40 years ago.
In response to requests from fans, anyone pre-ordering from the band’s own website will also have the option to increase their donation to the Poppy Appeal, as there are three different pricing options available. The ‘standard’ option at £10, from which there will be a significant donation to the Poppy Appeal, an ‘extra donation’ option at £15, adding a further £5 donation, and a ‘generous’ option at £20, adding a further £10 to the basic donation.
The Poppy appeal, organised by the Royal British Legion, was first started in 1921 with the aim of remembering and honouring serving soldiers and veterans as well as providing vital funding for the care and rehabilitation of soldiers wounded in action.
The band encourages people to give generously.
Track list:
1. Sequences – 2018 (23.24)
2. Sequences – Instrumental (23.23)
3. Sequences – Interpretations (9:55)
– Your Country Needs You
– I’m So Scared
– Homecoming
For more information and pre-ordering:
https://www.twelfthnight.info
https://www.progrock.co.uk
