Space (and other Singles)

A compilation of 'shorts' for those new to the work of Rory Ridley-Duff and Protos.  Twelve accessible prog/jazz rock and classical tracks (37 mins playing time).

Sample Track: Space (click to load into your media player, or right-click to save to disk).

This introductory CD contains tracks from Passing Decades, A Question of Expression and One Day a New Horizon.  In addition, there are three bonus 'live' tracks from Protos's "farewell" concert in 1983 (two of which are unavailable on any other CD). Sold inexpensively in a card wallet, this album is ideal for anyone who wants an accessible introduction, or 'single' length prog/symphonic rock tracks for radio programmes.  Full-length tracks from other albums (Space, Suite for Piano, Marimba and Vibraphone, The Fugitive and Protos) have been edited to fit into radio slots.

Catalogue Number: NHM001

Release Date: 18th October 2006.

Tracks: 12

Playing Time: 37 minutes

Artists: Rory Ridley-Duff, Stephen Anscombe, Iain Carnegie, Nigel Rippon, Justin Warburton-Brown, Neil Goldsmith.

Composers: Rory Ridley-Duff, Stephen Anscombe, Iain Carnegie, Nigel Rippon.

Reviews

"The pieces move between the territory set by Mike Oldfield, Vangelis and electronic prog (from 1970 to 1980). They are the product of high quality songwriting and supported by solid musical technique. This collection really is a surprise to me as it opens the doors into a world where symphonically tinged prog rock lives in eternal splendour, it's beauty and magnificence never fading away... Enjoy this heady, well-packed expression of devoted prog rock by descendents of the masters of the genre, but also darting ahead towards new and stimulating territories. This is a collection designed to help you discover Protos' magic as well as Rory Ridley-Duff's clever solo outings."

- Fabio Rancati, 9th December 2006, published at www.hardsounds.it, translated by Charlie at Progressive Ears

"...their music is interesting, has a unique quality, and it will be interesting to see what the music press think now it is available worldwide....the compositions are of high quality and the artists show themselves to be tremendous live performers."

- CD Baby Review, November 2006, published at www.cdbaby.com/cd/ridleyduffprotos1

"...Superb!!  What lovely flowing, but not predicitable music, some great passages of play.  You could play these tracks over and over again and not get bored with them. What talent !!..."

- Andy Smith, 2nd November 2006, e-mail feedback

"Today I received your CD. WWWOOOOOWWWWW!!!!! IT'S FANTASTIC. Congratulations. I love your music."

- Sergio Vilar, 13th November 2006, Web-master/Reviewer, Nucleus Progressive Rock Web-Site.