Bible Album
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 in 1977. 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" Alexander, Lawrence Pizzuto (aka Jonas), David Rugely (aka Simon Black), Russell McClelland (aka Jeremiah Singer), Micah "Teddy Bear" Fridley, Michael Listen, Demis Roussos (non-member), and Jeane 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.[1]
The album was produced by Paul Buckmaster and Martyn Ford. Martyn Ford conducted all the sessions.
(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 | Time | Singer | Composer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Track 1
|
"The Greatest Story / Creation" | 3:21 | Micah | Fridley-McClelland |
| Track 2
|
"The Garden of Love / Adam and Eve" | 2:27 | Simon and Joan | Allen-Martin |
| Track 3
|
"Cain and Abel / Cain and Abel" | 3:35 | Jonas | Pizzuto-Pizzuto |
| Track 4
|
"Noah / The Flood" | 2:26 | Sam | McClurg-Allen |
| Track 5
|
"Father of Faith / Abraham and I" | 4:10 | Simon | Fridley-McClelland |
| Track 6
|
"They've Got to Be Free / Exodus" | 4:45 | Jonas and Jeremiah | McClelland-Fridley |
| Track 7
|
"The Commandments / Laws of Moses" | 2:58 | Sam | McClurg-Allen |
| Track 8
|
"Beyond the Years / 40 years in the Wilderness" | 2:28 | Jeane Manson | McClurg-Rugely |
| Track 9
|
"The Land Across the River / The Promised Land" | 3:12 | All | Allen-McClelland |
| Track 10
|
"Love Will Grow / Ruth" | 1:41 | Joan | McClurg-Martin |
| Track 11
|
"Perfect Man / Job" | 4:34 | Kirk | Fogarty-Fogarty |
| Track 12
|
"Shepherd Boy / David" | 1:53 | Joan, Micah, and Jonas | Fridley-Allen |
| Track 13
|
"I Will Not Fear / David" | 2:19 | Simon | Trudel-Rugely |
| Track 14
|
"All is Vanity / Solomon" | 2:53 | Demis Roussos | Rugely-Martin |
| Track 15
|
"Prophet of Doom / Jeremiah" | 2:23 | Jeremiah | Fridley-Allen |
| Track 16
|
"Opening the Book / Daniel" | 3:10 | Kirk, Micah, and Michael | Pizzuto-McClelland |
| Track 17
|
"Build it Again / Return from Captivity" | 1:50 | John | McClurg-Martin |
| Track 18
|
"I Can Hardly Wait for the Day / Isaiah" | 3:55 | Micah | Fridley-Martin |
The Bible Album – Volume II (New Testament)
| Track | Biblical Event / Title or Character | Time | Singer | Composer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track 1
|
"There is Born a Child / Birth of Jesus" | 3:37 | Jeane Manson | McClurg-Allen |
| Track 2
|
"Change Your Ways / John the Baptist" | 3:41 | Jeremiah | Rugely-Rugely |
| Track 3
|
"Come and Follow Me / Calling the Disciples" | 3:18 | Jonas | Pizzuto-Rugely |
| Track 4
|
"Words From the Mountain / Sermon on the Mount" | 3:01 | Micah and Jonas | Pizzuto-Trudel |
| Track 5
|
"Born Again / Jesus and Nicodemus" | 4:25 | Jonas and Simon | Pizzuto-Martin |
| Track 6
|
"Law of Love / St John Chapter VIII" | 2:48 | Simon | McClurg-Rugely |
| Track 7
|
"I Hope You Know / Cleansing the Temple" | 2:07 | Jonas | Fridley-Pizzuto |
| Track 8
|
"Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled / Last Supper" | 3:06 | Jonas | Fridley-Martin |
| Track 9
|
"What Did He Do to You? Betrayal and Trial" | 2:04 | Micah | McClurg-McClelland |
| Track 10
|
"Thy Will Be Done / In the Garden of Gethsemane" | 3:46 | Jonas | Pizzuto-McClelland |
| Track 11
|
"It is Finished / Crucifixion" | 3:58 | Kirk | Fridley-Allen |
| Track 12
|
"He is Risen / Resurrection / Tell the Whole World / Great Commission" | 3:39 | Sam, Joan, and Jonas (All) | Martin-McClelland |
Credits and Information
Album title: The Bible, A Rock Testament
By: Family of Love
Album registration number: PD-2-9301
Distributed by: Polygram Distribution Incorporated.
Manufactured and marketed by: Polydor Incorporated, 810 Seventh Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
Publisher: Melodieu Music B.V. (Companies in The Netherlands use "B.V." for Besloten Vennootschap, which is equivalent to limited partnership)
Recorded at: Trident and Air Studios-London (1977)
Engineered by: Jerry Smith
Produced and conducted by: Paul Buckmaster and Martyn Ford
Arranged by: Paul Buckmaster (2-4-5-6-23-24-25-28-29-30), Martyn Ford (1-9-11-15-16-17-20-22-26-27), Nick Harrison (3-7-8-10-12-13-14-18-19-21)
Recorded by: The Martyn Ford Orchestra
Art Director: Raymond Chevalier/Studio RC
Leaders: Richard Studt and Gavyn Wright
Executive Producer: Andre Djaoui
Sung by: Kirk, Jonas, Windy, Micah, Michael, Simon, Joan, Jeremiah; with Special Guest Appearances by Jeane Manson and Demis Roussos
Rhythm Track 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
Photographer: Gene Fenn
Inside cover pictures: Kirk, Jonas, Windy, Micah, Michael, Demis Roussos, Jean Manson, Simon, Joan, Ray Russell, Paul Buckmaster, Andre Djaoui, and Martyn Ford.
Album Covers
The Bible Album (cover)
The Bible Album (sleave back)
The Bible Album (cover)
The Bible Album (sleave back)
The Bible Album (cover image)
See also
Related Family publications
- The Jeane Manson Prayer — by David Berg; ML#595 DFO; 1977-07-19.
- The Jeane Manson Revelations — by David Berg; ML#811 DO; 1977-11-03.
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.
