Merlin - Bard Of The Unseen is the 11th studio album by the Dutch progressive rock band Kayak. This concept-album is a new version of side 1 of their 1981 album Merlin, with nine new songs added.Dutch Charts - Kayak albums chart positions
At concerts in 2003, the band played this rock-opera in its entirety. Singer Cindy Oudshoorn was credited as special guest on the album, but became a permanent member of the band after the tour.
Track listing
"Merlin" - 7:50 "Tintagel" - 2:49 "The Future King" - 2:58 "The Sword In The Stone" - 3:43 "When The Seer Looks Away" - 4:18 "Branded" - 3:51 "At Arthur's Court" - 3:15 "The Otherworld" - 7:59 "The Purest Of Knights" - 5:48 "Friendship And Love" - 5:13 "The King's Enchanter" - 2:31 "Niniane (Lady Of The Lake)" - 7:08 "The Last Battle" - 8:11 "Avalon" - 3:44
Words by Irene Linders and Ton Scherpenzeel. Music by Ton Scherpenzeel, except tracks 3, 5, 8, 13: Pim Koopman
Lineup Ton Scherpenzeel - keyboards, vocals, percussion Pim Koopman - drums, backing vocals, voice-over Bert Heerink - lead and backing vocals Bert Veldkamp - bass guitar Joost Vergoossen - guitars Rob Vunderink - guitars, lead and backing vocals
Guest musicians Cindy Oudshoorn - lead and backing vocals The New Philharmonic Orchestra
References
External links Official homepage