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| − | '''''The Bible Album, A Rock Testament''''' was conducted and arranged by Martyn Ford (The Martyn Ford Orchestra) and recorded at Trident and Air Studios in London. Simon Phillips played the drums for some of the songs. Most of the songs were written and sung by members of the [[The Family International]]. Singers include Joan of Arc, [[Lawrence Pizzuto]] (aka Jonas), [[Simon Rugely]] (aka Simon Black), | + | '''''The Bible Album, A Rock Testament''''' was conducted and arranged by Martyn Ford (The Martyn Ford Orchestra) and recorded at Trident and Air Studios in London. Simon Phillips played the drums for some of the songs. Most of the songs were written and sung by members of the [[The Family International]]. Singers include Joan of Arc, [[Lawrence Pizzuto]] (aka Jonas), [[Simon Rugely]] (aka Simon Black), Jeremiah Singer, Micah Teddy Bear, Michael Listen, Demis Roussos (non-member), and Jean Manson (non-member). |
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| + | ==Background== | ||
| + | Andre Djaoui, who financed the albums, saw the group performing in the streets in Paris. He was so taken with their talent that he wanted to get involved. He was Jean Manson's boyfriend, which was how she became involved in the recordings. Demis Roussos also saw them performing the street and wanted to perform with them.<ref>Personal correspondence by Martyn Ford to an xFamily.org editor, 2007-08-05.</ref> | ||
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| + | The album was produced by Paul Buckmaster and Martyn Ford. Martyn Ford conducted all the sessions. | ||
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'''Album registration number:''' PD-2-9301<br /> | '''Album registration number:''' PD-2-9301<br /> | ||
'''By:''' Family of Love<br /> | '''By:''' Family of Love<br /> | ||
| − | '''Arranged | + | '''Arranged by:''' Paul Buckmaster, Martyn Ford, and Nick Harrison<br /> |
| + | '''Produced by:''' Paul Buckmaster and Martyn Ford<br /> | ||
'''Recorded by:''' Martyn Ford Orchestra<br /> | '''Recorded by:''' Martyn Ford Orchestra<br /> | ||
'''Leaders:''' Richard Studt and Gavyn Wright<br /> | '''Leaders:''' Richard Studt and Gavyn Wright<br /> | ||
| − | '''Executive Producer:''' Andre | + | '''Executive Producer:''' Andre Djaoui<br /> |
'''Publisher:''' Melodieu Music B.V. (Companies in The Netherlands use "B.V." for Besloten Vennootschap, which is equivalent to limited partnership)<br /> | '''Publisher:''' Melodieu Music B.V. (Companies in The Netherlands use "B.V." for Besloten Vennootschap, which is equivalent to limited partnership)<br /> | ||
'''Music & Lyrics are credited as:''' Fogarty-Fogarty, Pizzuto-Rugely, Martin-Mc Clelland, Fridley-Mc Clelland, etc. (others include: Jonas, Sam, Joan, Micah, and Kirk)<br /> | '''Music & Lyrics are credited as:''' Fogarty-Fogarty, Pizzuto-Rugely, Martin-Mc Clelland, Fridley-Mc Clelland, etc. (others include: Jonas, Sam, Joan, Micah, and Kirk)<br /> | ||
| − | '''Inside cover pictures:''' Kirk, Jonas, Windy, Micah, Michael, Demis Roussos, Jean Manson, Simon, Joan, Ray | + | '''Inside cover pictures:''' Kirk, Jonas, Windy, Micah, Michael, Demis Roussos, Jean Manson, Simon, Joan, Ray Russell, Paul Buckmaster, Andre Djaoui, and Martyn Ford.<br /> |
'''Musicians:'''<br /> | '''Musicians:'''<br /> | ||
| − | :Ray | + | :Ray Russell: Acoustic and electric guitar (a British freelance professional guitarist, arranger, and producer) |
:Hugh Burns: Acoustic and electric guitar. | :Hugh Burns: Acoustic and electric guitar. | ||
:Ann Odell: Grand piano, clavinet. | :Ann Odell: Grand piano, clavinet. | ||
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:Alan Jones: Bass guitar. | :Alan Jones: Bass guitar. | ||
:Simon Phillips: Drums. | :Simon Phillips: Drums. | ||
| − | : | + | :Barry de Souza: Drums. |
:Brother James: Congas. | :Brother James: Congas. | ||
:Ray Cooper: Congas, tambourines. | :Ray Cooper: Congas, tambourines. | ||
:Moris Pert: Tambourines, tympani, shakers, cabaza, zulu bells, cowbells, tubular bells, bell tree, vibraphone, crotales, windchimes. | :Moris Pert: Tambourines, tympani, shakers, cabaza, zulu bells, cowbells, tubular bells, bell tree, vibraphone, crotales, windchimes. | ||
| − | :Graham | + | :Graham Prescott: Solo Violin. |
:John Marson: Harp. | :John Marson: Harp. | ||
'''Colour illustrations:''' Andrzej Malinowski<br/> | '''Colour illustrations:''' Andrzej Malinowski<br/> | ||
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*[http://gallery.xfamily.org/thumbnails.php?album=4 Paris Show Group / Les Enfants de Dieu - Photo Gallery] | *[http://gallery.xfamily.org/thumbnails.php?album=4 Paris Show Group / Les Enfants de Dieu - Photo Gallery] | ||
*[[Paris Show Group]] | *[[Paris Show Group]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 01:40, 6 August 2007
The Bible Album, A Rock Testament was conducted and arranged by Martyn Ford (The Martyn Ford Orchestra) and recorded at Trident and Air Studios in London. Simon Phillips played the drums for some of the songs. Most of the songs were written and sung by members of the The Family International. Singers include Joan of Arc, Lawrence Pizzuto (aka Jonas), Simon Rugely (aka Simon Black), Jeremiah Singer, Micah Teddy Bear, Michael Listen, Demis Roussos (non-member), and Jean Manson (non-member).
Background
Andre Djaoui, who financed the albums, saw the group performing in the streets in Paris. He was so taken with their talent that he wanted to get involved. He was Jean Manson's boyfriend, which was how she became involved in the recordings. Demis Roussos also saw them performing the street and wanted to perform with them.[1]
The album was produced by Paul Buckmaster and Martyn Ford. Martyn Ford conducted all the sessions.
Album Covers
Contents
(Editor's Note: File sizes of the individual tracks range from 1.7 – 4.4 MB.)
The Bible Album – Volume I (Old Testament)
| Track | Biblical Event / Title or Character | Singer |
|---|---|---|
 Track 1 |
"The Greatest Story / Creation" | Micah |
| Track 2 |
"The Garden of Love / Adam and Eve" | Simon and Joan |
| Track 3 |
"Cain and Abel / Cain and Abel" | Jonas |
| Track 4 |
"Noah / The Flood" | Sam |
| Track 5 |
"Father of Faith / Abraham and I" | Simon |
| Track 6 |
"They've Got to Be Free / Exodus" | Jonas and Jeremiah |
| Track 7 |
"The Commandments / Laws of Moses" | Sam |
| Track 8 |
"Beyond the Years / 40 years in the Wilderness" | Jeane Manson |
| Track 9 |
"The Land Across the River / The Promised Land" | All |
| Track 10 |
"Love Will Grow / Ruth" | Joan |
| Track 11 |
"Perfect Man / Job" | Kirk |
| Track 12 |
"Shepherd Boy / David" | Joan, Micah, and Jonas |
| Track 13 |
"I Will Not Fear / David" | Simon |
| Track 14 |
"All is Vanity / Solomon" | Demis Roussos |
| Track 15 |
"Prophet of Doom / Jeremiah" | Jeremiah |
| Track 16 |
"Opening the Book / Daniel" | Kirk, Micah, and Michael |
| Track 17 |
"Build it Again / Return from Captivity" | John |
| Track 18 |
"I Can Hardly Wait for the Day / Isaiah" | Micah |
The Bible Album – Volume II (New Testament)
| Track | Biblical Event / Title or Character | Singer |
|---|---|---|
| Track 1 |
"There is Born a Child / Birth of Jesus" | Jeane Manson |
| Track 2 |
"Change Your Ways / John the Baptist" | Jeremiah |
| Track 3 |
"Come and Follow Me / Calling the Disciples" | Jonas |
| Track 4 |
"Words From the Mountain / Sermon on the Mount" | Micah and Jonas |
| Track 5 |
"Born Again / Jesus and Nicodemus" | Jonas and Simon |
| Track 6 |
"Law of Love / St John Chapter VIII" | Simon |
| Track 7 |
"I Hope You Know / Cleansing the Temple" | Jonas |
| Track 8 |
"Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled / Last Supper" | Jonas |
| Track 9 |
"What Did He Do to You? Betrayal and Trial" | Micah |
| Track 10 |
"Thy Will Be Done / In the Garden of Gethsemane" | Jonas |
| Track 11 |
"It is Finished / Crucifixion" | Kirk |
| Track 12 |
"He is Risen / Resurrection / Tell the Whole World / Great Commission" | Sam, Joan, and Jonas (All) |
Credits and Information
Manufactured and marketed by: Polydor Incorporated, 810 Seventh Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
Distributed by: Polygram Distribution Incorporated.
Album title: The Bible, A Rock Testament
Album registration number: PD-2-9301
By: Family of Love
Arranged by: Paul Buckmaster, Martyn Ford, and Nick Harrison
Produced by: Paul Buckmaster and Martyn Ford
Recorded by: Martyn Ford Orchestra
Leaders: Richard Studt and Gavyn Wright
Executive Producer: Andre Djaoui
Publisher: Melodieu Music B.V. (Companies in The Netherlands use "B.V." for Besloten Vennootschap, which is equivalent to limited partnership)
Music & Lyrics are credited as: Fogarty-Fogarty, Pizzuto-Rugely, Martin-Mc Clelland, Fridley-Mc Clelland, etc. (others include: Jonas, Sam, Joan, Micah, and Kirk)
Inside cover pictures: Kirk, Jonas, Windy, Micah, Michael, Demis Roussos, Jean Manson, Simon, Joan, Ray Russell, Paul Buckmaster, Andre Djaoui, and Martyn Ford.
Musicians:
- Ray Russell: Acoustic and electric guitar (a British freelance professional guitarist, arranger, and producer)
- Hugh Burns: Acoustic and electric guitar.
- Ann Odell: Grand piano, clavinet.
- Tony Hymas: Grand piano, clavinet, rhodesfender and hammond organ.
- Scott McClurg: Grand piano.
- Paul Buckmaster: Synthesizer.
- Francis Monkman: Synthesizer.
- Paul Westwood: Bass guitar.
- Doni Harvey: Bass guitar.
- Dave Marquee: Bass guitar.
- Alan Jones: Bass guitar.
- Simon Phillips: Drums.
- Barry de Souza: Drums.
- Brother James: Congas.
- Ray Cooper: Congas, tambourines.
- Moris Pert: Tambourines, tympani, shakers, cabaza, zulu bells, cowbells, tubular bells, bell tree, vibraphone, crotales, windchimes.
- Graham Prescott: Solo Violin.
- John Marson: Harp.
Colour illustrations: Andrzej Malinowski
Libretto illustrations: George Misrany, Etiene Morel Eman
See also
References
- ↑ Personal correspondence by Martyn Ford to an xFamily.org editor, 2007-08-05.
External Links
- Martyn Ford
- "The Bible Album" + "The Paris Show Group — Discussion of this album on our xFamily.org Forum.
