For Immediate Release

LEGENDARY KEYSMAN RICK WAKEMAN SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘MELANCHOLIA’

TITLE TRACK FROM THE NEW PIANO OPUS MELANCHOLIA
(out 17^th October on Madfish)

ALBUM COMPLETES A REMARKABLE TRILOGY OF SOLO PIANO WORKS

“One of the most meaningful suites of piano music I have ever written”
– Rick Wakeman

Legendary Yes keyboardist and composer Rick Wakeman CBE has today shared ‘Melancholia’, the first single and title track from his forthcoming new album Melancholia. The single arrives alongside a beautiful new video which is out now.

Speaking about the inspiration behind the track, Wakeman said:

“The album, and indeed the music, was heavily inspired by my wife Rachel, who heard me playing a piece on the piano (which eventually became the track ‘Garo’) and asked me about it. I explained that when I was feeling depressed or sad, I would always sit at the piano and play, as I found it healing – such is the power of music. She immediately said it was something I should share musically, as all the pieces could have a personal meaning to anyone listening… and so ‘Melancholia’ was born.”

WATCH THE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘MELANCHOLIA’

Set for release on 17th October via Madfish, Melancholia stands as the crowning jewel in a remarkable piano trilogy that began with 2017’s Piano Portraits and continued in 2018 with Piano Odyssey – both landmark albums that saw Rick Wakeman reach new heights of popularity and critical acclaim as a solo artist.

While those records looked outward, reinterpreting beloved melodies and exploring sweeping themes, Melancholia turns inward, inviting us into the most personal, introspective, and perhaps profound music of Wakeman’s storied career.

STREAM/DOWNLOAD THE NEW SINGLE ‘MELANCHOLIA’

PRE-ORDER MELANCHOLIA (17^th October)

1. Sitting at the Window [03:24]
2. Reflection [03:41]
3. Pathos [04:13]
4. Dance of the Ghosts [03:57]
5. Alone [04:46]
6. The Morning Light [03:28]
7. Garo [03:50]
8. All in the Mind [05:01]
9. Sea of Tranquility [02:59]
10. Missing [03:39]
11. Watching Life [03:50]
12. Melancholia [03:39]

Melancholia will be released on the following formats:

• CD
• Special Edition 2- disc CD+DVD set – inc. hi-res stereo + ‘Inside Melancholia’ short film
• Silver vinyl LP
• Black vinyl LP
• Digital

“Long live the King of the Keyboards” – Sunday Express

Wakeman, of course, needs little introduction. A virtuoso keyboardist, composer, and arranger, he rose to fame with Yes, helping to define the sound of progressive rock and earning his place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His solo output spans over a hundred albums, from grand concept works to soundtracks and acoustic meditations. In 2021, he was awarded a CBE for services to music and broadcasting. Rick continues to be prolific on the live scene with a UK tour scheduled in October 2025.

Melancholia will be released on 17^th October 2025 on Madfish. Pre-order here.

For more high-res images please see: https://www.madfishmusic.com/media/rickwakeman/

For more information:
https://www.rickwakemansmusicemporium.com/
www.rwcc.com
www.instagram.com/rickwakemanmusic
https://www.facebook.com/RickWakemanMusic
https://twitter.com/GrumpyOldRick

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

For Immediate Release

LEGENDARY KEYSMAN RICK WAKEMAN RETURNS WITH HIS NEW PIANO OPUS MELANCHOLIA (17^th October, Madfish)

COMPLETES A REMARKABLE TRILOGY OF SOLO PIANO WORKS THAT BEGAN WITH PIANO PORTRAITS (2017) AND CONTINUED WITH PIANO ODYSSEY (2018)

“one of the most meaningful suites of piano music I have ever done”
– Rick Wakeman

Madfish are proud to announce the new album from legendary Yes keyboardist and composer Rick Wakeman. The new album Melancholia is set for release on 17^th October and takes its place as the crowning jewel in a remarkable piano trilogy that began with 2017’s Piano Portraits and continued in 2018 with Piano Odyssey – both landmark albums that found Rick reaching new heights of popularity and critical esteem as a solo artist.

But while those records looked outward, reinterpreting beloved melodies and exploring sweeping themes, Melancholia turns inward, inviting us into the most personal, introspective, and perhaps profound music of Wakeman’s storied career.

WATCH THE TRAILER FOR MELANCHOLIA

1. Sitting at the Window [03:24]
2. Reflection [03:41]
3. Pathos [04:13]
4. Dance of the Ghosts [03:57]
5. Alone [04:46]
6. The Morning Light [03:28]
7. Garo [03:50]
8. All in the Mind [05:01]
9. Sea of Tranquility [02:59]
10. Missing [03:39]
11. Watching Life [03:50]
12. Melancholia [03:39]

PRE-ORDER MELANCHOLIA (17^th October)

Melancholia will be released on the following formats:
• CD
• Special Edition 2- disc CD+DVD set – inc. hi-res stereo + ‘Inside Melancholia’ short film
• Silver vinyl LP
• Black vinyl LP
• Digital

The album began, as so much of Wakeman’s finest work has, with a quiet moment at the piano. One afternoon, his wife Rachel overheard him playing a contemplative piece – what would later become “Garo” – and was struck by its quiet emotional power. And because she knew well that he often turned to the piano in times of sadness or inner turbulence, using music as a kind of emotional compass, she encouraged him to share it.

What followed was not a conceptual record in the traditional sense, but a deeply cohesive suite, written intuitively at first and later shaped in collaboration with long-time producer and engineer Erik Jordan at The Granary Studio in Norfolk and recorded on a beautiful Steinway Model D.

“Long live the King of the Keyboards” – Sunday Express

Wakeman, of course, needs little introduction. A virtuoso keyboardist, composer, and arranger, he rose to fame with Yes, helping to define the sound of progressive rock and earning his place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His solo output spans over a hundred albums, from grand concept works to soundtracks and acoustic meditations. In 2021, he was awarded a CBE for services to music and broadcasting. Rick continues to be prolific on the live scene with a UK tour scheduled in Autumn 2025.

Melancholia will be released on 17^th October 2025 on Madfish. Pre-order here.

For more high-res images please see: https://www.madfishmusic.com/media/rickwakeman/

For more information:
https://www.rickwakemansmusicemporium.com/
www.rwcc.com
www.instagram.com/rickwakemanmusic
https://www.facebook.com/RickWakemanMusic
https://twitter.com/GrumpyOldRick

Press inquiries: Keith James, Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

For Immediate Release

Keyboard Legend Rick Wakeman’s THE OFFICIAL BROADCAST COLLECTION 15-Disc Set (10 x CD’s + 5 x DVD’s) – OUT NOW!

Rick Wakeman’s THE OFFICIAL BROADCAST COLLECTION is a remarkable anthology that captures the virtuosity and creativity of one of progressive rock’s most iconic keyboardists. This collection features a curated selection of live performances and broadcasts spanning Wakeman’s illustrious career, showcasing his unparalleled skill on the piano, synthesizers, and other keyboards. From his early days with YES to his solo projects, these live recordings highlight his ability to blend classical influences with rock innovation, creating a unique and timeless sound.

Fans are treated to a mix of well-known pieces and rare performances, offering an extremely comprehensive look at Wakeman’s evolution as an artist. Each track reflects his flair for dramatic storytelling through music, often accompanied by elaborate arrangements and intricate solos.

This 15-disc set, a mixture of TV and Radio broadcasts, captures his mind-blowing talent, his engaging stage presence and humor, which have endeared him to audiences worldwide for decades.

The contents are:

NOTTINGHAM 1990

CD ONE

CATHERINE PARR ELIZABETHAN ROCK MAKE ME A WOMAN ANNE BOLEYN JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH

CD TWO

HANGMAN SEA HORSES KING ARTHUR

DVD

CATHERINE PARR ELIZABETHAN ROCK MAKE ME A WOMAN ANNE BOLEYN JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH

Line Up

Rick Wakeman – Keyboards & Stories Ashley Holt – Vocals and Electronic Percussion Tony Fernandez – Drums and Percussion David Paton – Bass

BRAZIL 2001 17th APRIL 2001

CD ONE

INTRO JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH ARTHUR THE LAST BATTLE SIR LANCELOT AND THE BLACK KNIGHT CATHERINE HOWARD 1984

CD TWO

BAND INTRO MERLIN THE MAGICIAN STARSHIP TROOPER ELEANOR RIGBY END CREDITS

DVD

INTRO JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH ARTHUR THE LAST BATTLE SIR LANCELOT AND THE BLACK KNIGHT CATHERINE HOWARD 1984 BAND INTRO MERLIN THE MAGICIAN STARSHIP TROOPER ELEANOR RIGBY END CREDITS

Line up

Rick Wakeman – Keyboards Damian Wilson – Vocals Anthony Fernandez – Drums Lee Pomeroy – Bass Antony Glinne – Guitar Adam Wakeman – Keyboards

LONDON 1st OCTOBER 1987

Dedicated to the memory of my dear friend Ramon

CD ONE

MYTHS AND LEGENDS EXCERPTS SEA HORSES WELCOME THE STAR THE HOUR GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN CATHERINE HOWARD ROBOT MAN

CD TWO

WHITE ROCK ANNE BOLEYN SUMMERTIME OVERTURE FROM 1984 JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH MERLIN THE MAGICIAN

Line Up

Rick Wakeman – Keyboards & Stories Tony Fernandez – Drums David Paton – Bass Ashley Holt – Vocals Ramon Remidias – Vocals & Narration

SWANSEA 12th OCTOBER 1989

CD

ARTHUR THE LAST BATTLE MAKE ME A WOMAN MERLIN THE MAGICIAN JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH CATHERINE PARR

DVD

ARTHUR THE LAST BATTLE MAKE ME A WOMAN MERLIN THE MAGICIAN JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH CATHERINE PARR

Line Up

Rick Wakeman- Keyboards & Stories Tony Fernandez – Drums David Paton – Bass Ashley Holt – Vocals Special Thanks to Simon Howe for saving this recording.

SWEDEN 5th OCTOBER 1980

CD

CATHERINE PARR NO EARTHLY CONNECTION MEDLEY THE WARNING THE PRISONER ANNE BOLEYN HAPPY BIRTHDAY KARLS KRONA KING ARTHUR MEDLEY: GALAHAD, THE LAST BATTLE, MERLIN THE MAGICIAN JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH MEDLEY: JOURNEY OVERTURE, THE JOURNEY, THE HANSBACH, THE BATTLE, THE FOREST

DVD

CATHERINE PARR NO EARTHLY CONNECTION MEDLEY THE WARNING THE PRISONER ANNE BOLEYN HAPPY BIRTHDAY KARLS KRONA KING ARTHUR MEDLEY: GALAHAD, THE LAST BATTLE, MERLIN THE MAGICIAN JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH MEDLEY: JOURNEY OVERTURE, THE JOURNEY, THE HANSBACH, THE BATTLE, THE FOREST

Line Up

Rick Wakeman- Keyboards, Piano Tony Fernandez – Drums Ashley Holt – Vocals Tim Stone – Guitars Steve Barnacle – Bass

ARGENTINA 20th October 2014

CD ONE

THE JOURNEY THE RECOLLECTION THE BATTLE

RIDE OF YOUR LIFE ENCORE (THE BATTLE)

ARGENTINA 2014

DVD

THE JOURNEY THE RECOLLECTION THE BATTLE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE ENCORE (THE BATTLE)

Line Up

Rick Wakeman – Keyboards Dave Colquhoun – Guitar Tony Fernandez – Drums Ashley Holt – Vocals Florencia Benitez – Vocals Ivan Espeche – Narration

Disc 1. Live in Nottingham 1990 CD1 Disc 2. Live in Nottingham 1990 CD2 Disc 3. Live in Nottingham 1990 DVD

Disc 4. Live in Brazil 2001 CD1 Disc 5. Live in Brazil 2001 CD2 Disc 6. Live in Brazil 2001 DVD

Disc 7. The RW Experience London CD1 Disc 8. The RW Experience London CD2

Disc 9. Live in Swansea 1989 CD Disc 10. Live in Swansea 1989 DVD

Disc 11. Live in Sweden Live 1980 CD Disc 12. Live in Sweden Live 1980 DVD

Disc 13. Live in Argentina 2024 DVD Disc 14. Live in Argentina 2024 CD1 Disc 15. Live in Argentina 2024 CD2

To purchase: https://www.rickwakemansmusicemporium.com/products/rick-wakeman-the-official-broadcast-collection

Press inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 828-350-8158 (USA), glassonyonpr@gmail.com

For Immediate Release

Rick Wakeman’s “The Prog Years: Redux” 32-Disc Box Set Available February 23, 2024!

Here is some exciting news for those who pre-ordered Rick Wakeman’s “The Prog Years 1973-1977” CD+DVD box set: the expansive collection will now include 17 discs’ worth of never-before-released concert material totaling 300-plus minutes – or a whopping five hours – of live recordings all previously unreleased.

Now known as “The Prog Years: Redux,” the 32-disc box set is back in production, with a brand-new list of content and a new release date of 23rd February 2024. Explaining the decision to overhaul the collection at the 11th hour, compiler Rob Ayling says that he had a duty to do it for the fans:

“Totally out of the blue came a wave of previously unreleased concert recordings. I couldn’t believe it when I discovered them. I generally know what was recorded and what wasn’t – and then to find entire gigs from the 70s that had never before been released… I simply couldn’t ignore them! Especially if they got released later, the fans would rightly ask the question, why weren’t these recordings in the ‘Prog Years’ ?

“It was a really tough decision to make, to stop a box set in full production. But it was also a no-brainer to remove releases which have already been available in different formats over the years  and replace them with a trove of music no one will own.

“My feeling is that the true fans will already have most if not all of the previously planned ‘Prog Years’ content, like the Winterland Ballroom and Hammersmith Odeon shows. They have been officially available for years. Yet how many fans have Rick Wakeman’s full 1975 concert from Boston Music Hall, or the opening night of that year’s Japanese tour, with the orchestra, or the Montreux concert from 1979?

“The newly discovered material will replace these recordings in what we’re calling ‘The Prog Years: Redux,’ which now boasts over five hours of previously unreleased music! That, to me, is a game-changer. I know it means fans will have to wait a little longer to receive the box but given that it will contain these newly unearthed gems, I hope everyone will understand why I had to make this decision. I am convinced that everyone will enjoy the gigs as much as I do.

“I also want to thank everyone who has pre-ordered the release for their patience, and promise that it will be worth the wait when ‘The Prog Years: Redux’ lands on your doorstep!”

The previously unreleased discs are:

1). The Six Wives… alternative versions
2). The Three Wives: Radio session, 27 February 1973
3). Boston Music Hall, Massachusetts, 10 October 1975, Part 1
4). Boston Music Hall, Massachusetts, 10 October 1975, Part 2
5). Missing Pieces and interviews
6). Apollo Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland, 7 May 1976
7). Koseinenkin Hall, Osaka, Japan, 21 January 1975, Part 1
8). Koseinenkin Hall, Osaka, Japan, 21 January 1975, Part 2
9). Nakano Sunplaza, Tokyo, Japan, 16 January 1975, Part 1
10). Nakano Sunplaza, Tokyo, Japan, 16 January 1975, Part 2
11). Live in Anaheim, 11 November 1975, Part 1
12). Live in Anaheim, 11 November 1975, Part 2
13). Reflections Of Winter (White Rock sessions), Part 1
14). Reflections Of Winter (White Rock sessions), Part 2
15). White Rock Original soundtrack music and FX soundtrack
16). Live From London 1979
17). Live at Montreux 1979

Previously released:

18). Live in Melbourne, 4th February 1975, Part 1*
19). Live in Melbourne, 4th February 1975, Part 2*
* this concert was previously released but in an edited form to fit on one CD. We are releasing the full concert, now fully remastered.

To purchase: https://www.musicglue.com/rick-wakeman-the-prog-years/

US Purchase link: https://www.popmarket.com/the-prog-years-redux-1973-1977-27cd-5dvd-box-set/5056083212941

Press Inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 1-828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com

For Immediate Release

Rick Wakeman “The Prog Years 1973-1977” CD/DVD Box Set Now Available!

1,500 units for the CD/DVD version

Rick Wakeman’s “The Prog Years 1973-1977” CD/DVD box set is now available!

Journey to the centre of the Earth? In a career that’s now well into its sixth decade, Rick Wakeman has voyaged through time and out to the furthest reaches of sound. And now, the 32-disc “The Prog Years 1973-1977” box set turns back the clock to the caped crusader’s imperial phase, when, as a solo artist, he released some of the most ambitious, virtuosic and just plain stunning music ever committed to tape.

Gathering together the original ‘The Six Wives Of Henry VIII’, ‘Journey To The Centre Of The Earth’, ‘The Myths And Legends Of King Arthur And The Knights Of The Round Table’, ‘Lisztomania’, ‘No Earthly Connection’ and ‘White Rock’ albums, plus alternate recordings and a slew of live performances, from radio sessions to full concerts, the CD/DVD edition of “The Prog Years 1973-1977” is a must-have for all Rick Wakeman collectors.

Complete with a 60-page hardback scrapbook, 10 x postcards, 8 x full-size replica promotional photos and 4 x A3 posters, plus reproduction press kits.

The first 500 copies of this extremely limited box set will also come with a numbered certificate signed by Rick himself.

Order now, and prepare to immerse yourself in half a decade of prog-rock genius.

Check out the video below to see the full range of contents: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nER9BgLka1w

The Deluxe 32 disc CD & DVD box set contains rare live material, demos, alternative mixes and live film footage all from the era of:

The Discs

1. ‘Six Wives of Henry VIII’

CD1 – Original Album
CD2 – Six Wives Alternative Versions
CD3 – The Three Wives – Radio Session 27th Feb 1973
DVD –Live in Melbourne 4th Feb 1975

2. ‘Journey To The Centre Of The Earth’

CD1 – Original Album
CD2 – The Other Half
CD3 – Live in Melbourne 4th Feb 1975  part 1
CD4 – Live in Melbourne 4th Feb 1975  part 2

3. ‘King Arthur…’

CD1 – Original Album
CD2 – King Arthur on Ice – Live at Wembley 1975 + Koseinenkin Hall, Osaka, Japan January 21st 1975 part 1
CD3 – Koseinenkin Hall, Osaka, Japan January 21st 1975 part 2
DVD – King Arthur on Ice – Live at Wembley 1975

4. ‘White Rock’

CD1 – Original Album
CD2 – Original Music and FX Soundtrack.
CD3 – The 1974 Canadian Broadcast
DVD – White Rock Film

5. ‘Lisztomania’

CD1 – Original Album
CD2 – The Real Lisztomania
CD3 – Live from the Winterland Ballroom 11th Feb 1975.
DVD – Lisztomania film.

6. ‘No Earthly Connection’

CD1 – Original Album
CD2 – Live at the Maltings 1976.
CD3 – The Apollo Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland May 07, 1976
DVD – Live at the Maltings 1976.

7. ‘The 1976 Concert’

CD1 – Live at Hammersmith 1976
CD2 – Christmas in Rio Live December 21st 1975
CD3 – Missing Pieces  and Interviews
DVD – Live at Hammersmith 1976 (quad mix) +Success Story, The Story of Journey and other TV Extras

8. ‘And the rest…’

CD1 – Live in Anaheim 11th November 1975 live part 1
CD2 – Live in Anaheim 11th November 1975 live part 2
CD3 – Reflections of Winter (White Rock Sessions) part 1
CD4 – Reflections of Winter (White Rock Sessions) part 2

THE GOODIES:

HARDBACK BOOK
60 x page 12″ x 12″ SCRAP BOOK

POSTCARDS:X 10

FULL SIZE REPLICA PROGRAMMES
1974 Journey debut 8 pages
1974 Crystal Palace Garden Party 16 pages
1974/5 US tour 16 pages
1975 Japanese tour 24 pages
1975 Japanese tour 24 pages
1976 UK TOUR AKA FA Challenge 24 pages
1976 UK In Concert 8 pages
1977 White Rock Premier 24 pages

POSTERS:
Poster 1 – Myths and Legends
Poster 2 – Journey…
Poster 3 – Lisztomania – Movie Poster
Poster 4 – White Rock – Movie Poster

REPRODUCTION PRESS FOLDER CONTAINING:
PRESS RELEASES
Lisztomania x 4 sheets
Myths and Legends x 6 sheets
No Earthly Connection x 2 sheets
White Rock x 6 sheets

PRESS PHOTOS:
6 X Photos

To purchase: https://www.musicglue.com/rick-wakeman-the-prog-years/

US Purchase link: https://www.amazon.com/Prog-Years-1973-1977-Postcards-Reproduction/dp/B0C827QDGF/

Press Inquiries: Glass Onyon PR, PH: 1-828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com