Country: Austria
Genre: Symphonic Progressive Rock/Rock Opera
Year of publication: 1975
Audio codec: MP3
Rip type: tracks
Audio bitrate: 320 kbps
A one-off project from Austrian musicians - keyboardist/vocalist Richard Schönherz and drummer Manuel Rigoni. A monumental symphonic rock opus featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the Vienna Academy Chamber Choir. The concept album itself talks about youth, rebellion against authority, war and cruelty. It is based on a story about a young guy, his thoughts and unwillingness to submit to adults and their perception of the world. The album was recorded and mixed at the legendary Abbey Road Studios.
Tracklist:
Victor (Part 1) 18:41
1.The Invitation
2.The Head Of The Circus Sings For His Beloved Audience
Victor (Part 2) 15:52
3.Who Is Victor?
4.Victor's Song For Himself
Victor (Part 3) 17:32
5.Victor's Song For His Father
6.Where is Victor?
Victor (Part 4) 22:31
7.Victor's Dream
8.Victor's Song For The White Man
9.The Song Of Life
Personnel:
Keyboards,Lead Vocals – Richard Schoenherz
Lead Vocals – Kurt Hauenstein (track: 9)
Lead Vocals – Achim Buchstab (tracks: 3, 6)
Synthesizer[Arp] – Peter Wolf (track: 1)
Bass – Kurt Hauenstein
Choir – Wiener Akademie Kammerchor
Drums,Percussion – Manuel Rigoni
Guitar – Harry Stojka,Johan Daansen
Lyrics,Music,Arranged By – Manuel Rigoni,Richard Schoenherz
Orchestra – Royal Philharmonic Orchestra