3.4 Piece for Symphonic - and Rock Group in a Minor
3.5 The Lamplighter
3.6 Bottle Mind
3.7 On Sunday They Will Kill the World
3.8 Another History
3.9 Rondo
4.1 Ave Maria
4.2 Body Party
4.3 Monlope
4.4 Monkey Dance
4.5 Choral
4.6 Partita No. 2 in C Minor
4.7 Piccadilly Sweet
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Siciliano (Siliciano from Sonata for Flute and Harpsichord in E, MWV 1031)
5.3 Vivace (Alegro from Concerto for Violin and Strings in a Min, BWV 1041)
5.4 For Example / for Sure
5.5 Virginal
5.6 A la Turka (A la Turka from Piano Sonata No. 11 in a, K.331)
5.7 Midbar Session
5.8 Pie
5.9 My Son
5.10 Finale
6.1 Toccata
6.2 The Peruvian Flute
6.3 Dreams
6.4 Smile
6.5 Lonely Chase
6.6 Romance
6.7 Improvisation
6.8 Meddle
6.9 Flight of Bumble Bee
6.10 Finale III
7.1 From Ekseption
7.2 Nightwalk
7.3 Smokey Sunset
7.4 De Fietser [De Fi:Ts?r]
7.5 Sabre Dance '74
7.6 Brother Rabbit
7.7 Sunny Revival
7.8 The Death of Ase
7.9 Bingo-Bingo
8.1 Pick Up the Pieces
8.2 Bourree
8.3 Tramontane
8.4 Electric Swamp
8.5 Ramses
8.6 Mindmirror
9.1 Sonata in F
9.2 Ave Maria
9.3 "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" (Serenade No. 13 in G, K. 525)
9.4 Clarinet Concerto in a, K. 622
9.5 Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64
9.6 "Have Mercy on Me" ("Erbarme Dich"), BWV 244
9.7 Flute Sonata No. 5 in F
9.8 Theme from "Abdelazer"
9.9 "The Moldau" (MÁ VLÁST)
10.1 Again Matthäus Passion BWV 244 "Kommt Ihr Töchter, Helft Mir Klagen"
10.2 Your Home
10.3 Wild Flower
10.4 Signal
10.5 Pearl Concerto No. 11 G Minor, Op. 7,5 2nd Part
10.6 Thoughts
10.7 Summertime
10.8 Nocturne Cantata BWV 140 "Wachet Auf! Ruft Uns Die Stimme"
10.9 Impromptu Impromptus Op. 90
10.10 The Cat
10.11 Jesus Joy Choral from Cantata BWV 147 "Jesus, Bleibet Meine Freude"
10.12 Faith
11.1 The Fifth Symphony (First Part from the 5th Symphony of Beethoven)
11.2 Italian Concerto (First Part from the Italian Concert of J.S. Bach)
11.3 Air (For G-String)
11.4 Rhapsody in Blue
11.5 Peace Planet (Badinerie from Suite for Orchestra No.2 in B-Minor BWV 1067)
11.6 Sabre Dance
11.7 Concerto (First Piano Concert of Tchaikovski in B-Flat Minor Opus 23)
11.8 Dance de Feu (Danse Rituelle Du Feu Pour Chasser Les Mauvais Esprits)
11.9 Adagio
11.10 Dance Macabre (Opus 40)
11.11 Haydn (Trumpet Concert in B-Flat)
11.12 Conchorus
12.1 Spooky
12.2 Ekseptional
12.3 Pure
12.4 Air
12.5 Flying Fingers
12.6 Happiness
12.7 The Artists
12.8 Haydn
12.9 Just for You
12.10 Drawbars
12.11 Jola
12.12 The Firth
12.13 Marlene
12.14 Peace Planet
12.15 Harmony
12.16 A Believe
12.17 My Pianoman
13.1 Tune Na 4 (Land of a 1000 Dancers)
13.2 A.B.C. Blues
13.3 Avila at the Tequila
13.4 Talk About Tomorrow
13.5 Mojo Ann
13.6 Laura
13.7 From Africa with Love
13.8 Cantita - Pt. 1
13.9 Cantita - Pt. 2
13.10 Bank Ekseptional - Pt. 1
13.11 Bank Ekseptional - Pt. 2
13.12 Jesus Joy of Man's Desiring
13.13 Ketèlbey: On a Persian Market
13.14 Bingo-Bingo (Single Version)
13.15 Pick Up the Pieces (Edit)
Description:
"Planet Ekseptional" on CD is a compelling showcase of Ekseption's distinctive fusion of classical motifs and progressive rock, presented by Universal. The album invites listeners into a sound world where intricate arrangements, dynamic tempo changes and virtuosic instrumental passages are at the forefront. Rich keyboard lines, powerful brass sections and a tight rhythm foundation come together to create music that feels both timeless and adventurous. This CD format emphasizes clarity and depth, allowing the detailed orchestrations and subtle nuances of the performances to stand out in an engaging home-listening experience. Universal, as the manufacturer, is known for its broad catalog and careful production standards, helping to preserve and present this release in a high-quality edition that appeals to both long-time fans and curious new listeners.
Ekseption is a Dutch band renowned for blending elements of classical music with rock and jazz, creating a highly recognizable sound that made them stand out in the progressive and symphonic rock landscape. Their interpretations of well-known classical themes, reimagined with modern instruments and rock sensibilities, brought them a loyal following and lasting recognition. Over the years, Ekseption's innovative approach and strong musicianship have cemented their reputation as pioneers of cross-genre experimentation, with several albums achieving notable success in European markets and beyond. "Planet Ekseptional" reflects the band's characteristic mix of technical skill, melodic inventiveness and stylistic diversity, serving both as an introduction for new listeners and a rewarding addition for established fans.
Universal, as a major force in the international music industry, brings extensive experience in catalog management, remastering and global distribution to this release. The label is associated with a wide range of influential artists and genres, and is known for keeping important recordings available in carefully curated editions. With "Planet Ekseptional," Universal contributes to preserving Ekseption's legacy, ensuring that the band's distinctive sound remains accessible in a durable and well-produced CD edition for collectors and music enthusiasts.
Rock&Pop
107.647
- Beat 219- Bombast Rock 125- Classic Rock 15.386- Glamrock 103- Latin Rock 213- Mainstream Rock 72.544- Rockpop 17.891- Soft Rock/Pop Rock 540- Westcoast 523Songwriter 3.440
