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From Tuesday: Common Dodder, a hemiparasitic plant (here on gorse). Upton Heath, #Dorset . Many times I have walked there.
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From Tuesday: Common Dodder, a hemiparasitic plant (here on gorse). Upton Heath, #Dorset . Many times I have walked there.
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Albion – It Was In The Month of May I Review By Mystikus HugebeardSorry, but I can’t resist: It was in the month of May that I sat down to review the newest album by the British folk-rockers Albion, titled It Was In The Month of May I.1 This gaggle of self-declared whippersnappers blew this reviewer away with their 2024 album Lakesongs of Elbid. What started as an unassuming filter piece grew on me more and more to the point it made my (and my co-conspirator Killjoy’s) end-of-year list. Albion’s timeless, joyful folk-rock music has enjoyed constant rotations in the Hugebeard tower since then, and so a new album has been a hotly anticipated affair. Now that it’s in our hands, has Albion continued their trend for quality?
For those unfamiliar with Albion, they play a flute-heavy, wistful sort of progressive folk-rock that draws an obvious comparison to Jethro Tull and reminds me a great deal of Big Big Train. For those a little more familiar, it’s worth mentioning that It Was In The Month of May has somewhat toned down the already limited metal crunch that graced Lakesongs of Elbid. Rest assured, this is no criticism, as this album remains energetic and adventurous in all the right ways. The opening prelude, “Mis Mai,” followed by the first true foray into the album’s essence, “The Green Knight,” demonstrate Albion’s sonic strengths right out of the gates. “Mis Mai” highlights the dulcet pipes of Joe Parrish-James as he lathers the song’s Welsh lyrics in decadent velvet, while “The Green Knight” starts the album in usual Albion fashion with grandiose flute melodies explored atop galloping guitar strumming.
What I love about Albion’s music, and what they maintain in It Was In The Month of May, is a sense of effortlessness. The music is fun, it’s accessible, it’s breezy, it’s comfortably warm and full of well-crafted little moments so crisp and yet so obvious it almost makes you wonder how no one else thought of it first. The pub-rock verse of “Down With The Hero” and the epic call-and-response between the flutes and guitars in the middle of “Calan Mai” come especially to mind. In the album’s longer songs, Albion are quite eager to just let the music run free through the meadow in spacious explorations of riffs and solos, but it never feels aimless. The melodies of “The Green Knight” and “Eldest” in particular see the guitars and flutes bounce merrily along in an endless up-and-down like the rolling hills stretching before you as you prepare for adventure. The closer, “Calan Mai,” is the longest at ten minutes, but even at its most unrestrained, the song’s melodies wield graceful finality in a way that always feels satisfying.
It Was In The Month of May is almost 20 minutes shorter than its predecessor, Lakesongs, which makes for an overall cleaner listening experience. However, the album’s pacing does waver a little by over-saturating the latter half with lower-energy tunes. I really quite love “Hymn to Elbereth,” as it has this gently twisting nature to it that happily makes me think of Glass Hammer, but it’s misplaced between the otherwise pleasantly acoustic “She Is The River” and the ballad “Cherry Hill,” making for an overly languid sequence of songs. “Cherry Hill” in particular leans a bit too heavily on chorus repetition for its six-minute runtime. Still, the album ends on the right note with “Calan Mai,” and there are no other noteworthy structural issues or damaging patterns affecting the album. However, I simply must mention the “la-da-da’s” and “doo-do-do’s” in the chorus of “Down With The Hero.” I don’t mind vocalizations at all and they work perfectly well as little interstitial passages like in “Eldest,” but I find it to be a heavily misguided choice for them to carry the chorus of the album’s most upbeat song.
It Was In The Month of May is warm, adventurous, inviting, and once again, and I simply cannot stress this enough, extraordinarily British. While this album never gripped me quite like Lakesongs of Elbid did, the final word on this review is nevertheless one of eager positivity. Albion is a band I tend to think of no matter the musical flavor I’m looking for, and It Was In The Month of May only furthers that trend. This is music that is just so pleasant to listen to, no matter the day, and there are some damn good bangers to be found here for any fan of folk, British rock, or prog.
Rating: Good!
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: FLAC
Label: Self-Release
Websites: official | facebook | bandcamp
Releases Worldwide: May 26th, 2026Killjoy
In the year 2021, I unexpectedly became acquainted with the debut EP of a very special folk rock group from England. The potential that Albion showed on Pryderi was immediately obvious, and I longed for more. My wish was granted in 2024 by the whopping 70-minute full-length debut Lakesongs of Elbid, for which my esteemed colleague (and now review partner), Mystikus Hugebeard, wrote a splendid filter piece. Albion has wasted no time since then, here to regale our ears again with cheery tunes. It Was in the Month of May seeks to honor the magical time of year when spring sunsets and will soon cede to warmer temperatures.
Albion’s music is wholesome for the soul, whispering to the part of human consciousness that yearns for carefree meadows and being in nature. They primarily achieve this through the exquisite pairing of flute and guitars (both acoustic and electric). This, of course, invites comparisons to Jethro Tull,2 although Albion perhaps hews a bit closer to folk music. Take, for example, the beautiful acoustic guitar fingerpicking and Welsh singing3 in “Mis Mai.” Further, Albion plays a more modernized style of rock than Jethro Tull. “Down with the Hero” is a rousing, ultra-catchy pub rock number and the guitarwork in “The Green Knight” is elaborate, sounding like a slightly slower and proggier Dark Forest. The way that Albion harmoniously blends the old with the new is genuinely refreshing.
It Was in the Month of May similarly succeeds in striking a balance between humble and epic. In both the quiet and upbeat moments, there is an air of unassuming regality. Therefore, it makes perfect sense that Albion composed a pair of songs about Tolkien’s characters Tom Bombadil and his wife, Goldberry. “Eldest (Tom Bombadil)” contains gorgeous guitar and flute swells evoking endless verdant hillsides, as well as a Celtic folk-influenced jig reminiscent of Tuatha de Danann or Braia. “She Is the River (Goldberry)” is entirely acoustic and percussion-less (save for hand claps), with sunny guitar strumming and pleasantly poetic lyrics. Continuing with Tolkien subject matters, “Hymn to Elbereth” features vocal harmonization by Joe and Rhiannon Parrish-James which is as fair as the elves who Frodo, Sam, and Pippin overheard singing these very words in The Fellowship of the Ring. Rhiannon adds her voice to Joe’s at various other times throughout the record, and I would love to hear her take center stage in the future.
Overall, It Was in the Month of May is sharper and more focused than its predecessor. As much as I loved Lakesongs of Elbid, opening with a 9-and-a-half minute instrumental track didn’t help it find its footing. “The Green Knight,” the first full song here, isn’t much shorter but its structure is more disciplined, never wavering from its gallant, galloping theme. The other 8+ minute songs, “Eldest (Tom Bombadil)” and “Calan Mai,” also mostly justify their lengths, although the latter feels a bit meandering towards the end. But the larger issue with “Calan Mai” has to do with the track that precedes it. “Cherry Hill (Maya II)” hits like a lullaby, which might have been okay if it were 3 minutes instead of 6, so it ends up stifling the momentum leading into the ornate concluding track. I do appreciate that, with a total runtime of 52 minutes, It Was in the Month of May is easier to listen to in one sitting.
It Was in the Month of May is great for drifting away and forgetting one’s troubles for a while. The uplifting compositions are easy on the ears while offering bountiful details to uncover during return visits. “Cherry Hill (Maya II)” is the main thing holding it back from unqualified greatness. That said, if Albion continues refining their songcraft at this pace, the next album will surely shatter our score safety counter. So, kick back and enjoy time outside with loved ones. It Was in the Month of May is an excellent way to ring in summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
#2026 #30 #35 #Albion #BigBigTrain #Braia #BritishMetal #DarkForest #FolkMetal #FolkRock #GlassHammer #ItWasInTheMonthOfMayI #JethroTull #LakesongsOfElbid #May26 #ProgressiveRock #Pryderi #Review #Reviews #TuathaDeDanann -
Albion – It Was In The Month of May I Review By Mystikus HugebeardSorry, but I can’t resist: It was in the month of May that I sat down to review the newest album by the British folk-rockers Albion, titled It Was In The Month of May I.1 This gaggle of self-declared whippersnappers blew this reviewer away with their 2024 album Lakesongs of Elbid. What started as an unassuming filter piece grew on me more and more to the point it made my (and my co-conspirator Killjoy’s) end-of-year list. Albion’s timeless, joyful folk-rock music has enjoyed constant rotations in the Hugebeard tower since then, and so a new album has been a hotly anticipated affair. Now that it’s in our hands, has Albion continued their trend for quality?
For those unfamiliar with Albion, they play a flute-heavy, wistful sort of progressive folk-rock that draws an obvious comparison to Jethro Tull and reminds me a great deal of Big Big Train. For those a little more familiar, it’s worth mentioning that It Was In The Month of May has somewhat toned down the already limited metal crunch that graced Lakesongs of Elbid. Rest assured, this is no criticism, as this album remains energetic and adventurous in all the right ways. The opening prelude, “Mis Mai,” followed by the first true foray into the album’s essence, “The Green Knight,” demonstrate Albion’s sonic strengths right out of the gates. “Mis Mai” highlights the dulcet pipes of Joe Parrish-James as he lathers the song’s Welsh lyrics in decadent velvet, while “The Green Knight” starts the album in usual Albion fashion with grandiose flute melodies explored atop galloping guitar strumming.
What I love about Albion’s music, and what they maintain in It Was In The Month of May, is a sense of effortlessness. The music is fun, it’s accessible, it’s breezy, it’s comfortably warm and full of well-crafted little moments so crisp and yet so obvious it almost makes you wonder how no one else thought of it first. The pub-rock verse of “Down With The Hero” and the epic call-and-response between the flutes and guitars in the middle of “Calan Mai” come especially to mind. In the album’s longer songs, Albion are quite eager to just let the music run free through the meadow in spacious explorations of riffs and solos, but it never feels aimless. The melodies of “The Green Knight” and “Eldest” in particular see the guitars and flutes bounce merrily along in an endless up-and-down like the rolling hills stretching before you as you prepare for adventure. The closer, “Calan Mai,” is the longest at ten minutes, but even at its most unrestrained, the song’s melodies wield graceful finality in a way that always feels satisfying.
It Was In The Month of May is almost 20 minutes shorter than its predecessor, Lakesongs, which makes for an overall cleaner listening experience. However, the album’s pacing does waver a little by over-saturating the latter half with lower-energy tunes. I really quite love “Hymn to Elbereth,” as it has this gently twisting nature to it that happily makes me think of Glass Hammer, but it’s misplaced between the otherwise pleasantly acoustic “She Is The River” and the ballad “Cherry Hill,” making for an overly languid sequence of songs. “Cherry Hill” in particular leans a bit too heavily on chorus repetition for its six-minute runtime. Still, the album ends on the right note with “Calan Mai,” and there are no other noteworthy structural issues or damaging patterns affecting the album. However, I simply must mention the “la-da-da’s” and “doo-do-do’s” in the chorus of “Down With The Hero.” I don’t mind vocalizations at all and they work perfectly well as little interstitial passages like in “Eldest,” but I find it to be a heavily misguided choice for them to carry the chorus of the album’s most upbeat song.
It Was In The Month of May is warm, adventurous, inviting, and once again, and I simply cannot stress this enough, extraordinarily British. While this album never gripped me quite like Lakesongs of Elbid did, the final word on this review is nevertheless one of eager positivity. Albion is a band I tend to think of no matter the musical flavor I’m looking for, and It Was In The Month of May only furthers that trend. This is music that is just so pleasant to listen to, no matter the day, and there are some damn good bangers to be found here for any fan of folk, British rock, or prog.
Rating: Good!
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: FLAC
Label: Self-Release
Websites: official | facebook | bandcamp
Releases Worldwide: May 26th, 2026Killjoy
In the year 2021, I unexpectedly became acquainted with the debut EP of a very special folk rock group from England. The potential that Albion showed on Pryderi was immediately obvious, and I longed for more. My wish was granted in 2024 by the whopping 70-minute full-length debut Lakesongs of Elbid, for which my esteemed colleague (and now review partner), Mystikus Hugebeard, wrote a splendid filter piece. Albion has wasted no time since then, here to regale our ears again with cheery tunes. It Was in the Month of May seeks to honor the magical time of year when spring sunsets and will soon cede to warmer temperatures.
Albion’s music is wholesome for the soul, whispering to the part of human consciousness that yearns for carefree meadows and being in nature. They primarily achieve this through the exquisite pairing of flute and guitars (both acoustic and electric). This, of course, invites comparisons to Jethro Tull,2 although Albion perhaps hews a bit closer to folk music. Take, for example, the beautiful acoustic guitar fingerpicking and Welsh singing3 in “Mis Mai.” Further, Albion plays a more modernized style of rock than Jethro Tull. “Down with the Hero” is a rousing, ultra-catchy pub rock number and the guitarwork in “The Green Knight” is elaborate, sounding like a slightly slower and proggier Dark Forest. The way that Albion harmoniously blends the old with the new is genuinely refreshing.
It Was in the Month of May similarly succeeds in striking a balance between humble and epic. In both the quiet and upbeat moments, there is an air of unassuming regality. Therefore, it makes perfect sense that Albion composed a pair of songs about Tolkien’s characters Tom Bombadil and his wife, Goldberry. “Eldest (Tom Bombadil)” contains gorgeous guitar and flute swells evoking endless verdant hillsides, as well as a Celtic folk-influenced jig reminiscent of Tuatha de Danann or Braia. “She Is the River (Goldberry)” is entirely acoustic and percussion-less (save for hand claps), with sunny guitar strumming and pleasantly poetic lyrics. Continuing with Tolkien subject matters, “Hymn to Elbereth” features vocal harmonization by Joe and Rhiannon Parrish-James which is as fair as the elves who Frodo, Sam, and Pippin overheard singing these very words in The Fellowship of the Ring. Rhiannon adds her voice to Joe’s at various other times throughout the record, and I would love to hear her take center stage in the future.
Overall, It Was in the Month of May is sharper and more focused than its predecessor. As much as I loved Lakesongs of Elbid, opening with a 9-and-a-half minute instrumental track didn’t help it find its footing. “The Green Knight,” the first full song here, isn’t much shorter but its structure is more disciplined, never wavering from its gallant, galloping theme. The other 8+ minute songs, “Eldest (Tom Bombadil)” and “Calan Mai,” also mostly justify their lengths, although the latter feels a bit meandering towards the end. But the larger issue with “Calan Mai” has to do with the track that precedes it. “Cherry Hill (Maya II)” hits like a lullaby, which might have been okay if it were 3 minutes instead of 6, so it ends up stifling the momentum leading into the ornate concluding track. I do appreciate that, with a total runtime of 52 minutes, It Was in the Month of May is easier to listen to in one sitting.
It Was in the Month of May is great for drifting away and forgetting one’s troubles for a while. The uplifting compositions are easy on the ears while offering bountiful details to uncover during return visits. “Cherry Hill (Maya II)” is the main thing holding it back from unqualified greatness. That said, if Albion continues refining their songcraft at this pace, the next album will surely shatter our score safety counter. So, kick back and enjoy time outside with loved ones. It Was in the Month of May is an excellent way to ring in summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
#2026 #30 #35 #Albion #BigBigTrain #Braia #BritishMetal #DarkForest #FolkMetal #FolkRock #GlassHammer #ItWasInTheMonthOfMayI #JethroTull #LakesongsOfElbid #May26 #ProgressiveRock #Pryderi #Review #Reviews #TuathaDeDanann -
Y para terminar, uno de mis músicos favoritos, el también baterista #NickDVirgilio. Interpretando a la batería un tema del último disco de #BigBigTrain, 'Woodcut'. Una maravilla de álbum conceptual. #rockprogresivo https://youtu.be/xFkeeGgioxc?si=0cU6k_JBYI9W8i3a
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BIG BIG TRAIN – Counting Stars (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
https://youtube.com/watch?v=eS1zeA6nkdc&si=dRedqcuulDnAObweBig Big Train - Counting Stars
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Clothes are off and this is on and it's not even released until tomorrow 😊
It sounds fantastic ❤️
#clothesfreeliving #naturist #prog #bigbigtrain #woodcut #insideout #newrelease #vinyl #vinylrecords -
Arrived yesterday, the new album by Big Big Train, Woodcut. A double, concept album on green vinyl, no less. Every release is always a journey and I expect this to be the same. Love BBT. #BigBigTrain #BBT #woodcut #vinyl #LP #record #VinylRecord #album #prog #ProgRock
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Recensie: Big Big Train – Woodcut ★★★★★
https://wimbeta.nl/dev/albumrecensie/big-big-train-woodcut/#Music #Rock #BigBigTrain #InsideOut/SonyMusic #SonyMusic
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Recensie: Big Big Train – Woodcut (EN) ★★★★★
https://wimbeta.nl/dev/albumrecensie/big-big-train-woodcut-en/#Music #Rock #BigBigTrain #InsideOut/SonyMusic #SonyMusic
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Recensie: Big Big Train – Woodcut (EN) ★★★★★
https://writteninmusic.com/albumrecensie/big-big-train-woodcut-en/#Music #Rock #BigBigTrain #InsideOut/SonyMusic #SonyMusic
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Recensie: Big Big Train – Woodcut ★★★★★
https://writteninmusic.com/albumrecensie/big-big-train-woodcut/#Music #Rock #BigBigTrain #InsideOut/SonyMusic #SonyMusic
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CD-Review - BIG BIG TRAIN - Woodcut
https://www.hooked-on-music.de/review/cd-review-big-big-train-woodcut/16516
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https://www.wacoca.com/news/2695012/ Big Big Train（ビッグ・ビッグ・トレイン）『Woodcut』英国の多国籍プログレッシヴ・ロック・バンドによる最新スタジオ・アルバム – TOWER RECORDS ONLINE #BigBigTrain（ビッグ・ビッグ・トレイン）『Woodcut』英国の多国籍プログレッシヴ・ロック・バンドによる最新スタジオ・アルバム #CD #DVD #Music #UK #UnitedKingdom #イギリス #オンラインショッピング #タワーレコード #タワーレコードオンライン #タワレコ #英国 #音楽
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Big Big Train'den yeni albüm 'Are We Nearly There Yet?'
#Bigbigtrain #prog #progrock #rock
https://los-endos.com/big-big-train-are-we-nearly-there-yet/
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Big Big Train'den yeni albüm 'Are We Nearly There Yet?'
#Bigbigtrain #prog #progrock #rock
https://los-endos.com/big-big-train-are-we-nearly-there-yet/
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Recensie: Big Big Train – Bard (2025 rerelease) & Scop
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Bu Hafta Yayınlanan Progresif Rock Albümleri
#progrock #rock #prog #bigbigtrain
https://los-endos.com/bu-hafta-yayinlanan-progresif-rock-albumleri-21-mart/
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Bu Hafta Yayınlanan Progresif Rock Albümleri
#progrock #rock #prog #bigbigtrain
https://los-endos.com/bu-hafta-yayinlanan-progresif-rock-albumleri-21-mart/
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"A long time ago
When stories and legends were born
At the edge of the world
They made a stand before the storm" -
"A long time ago
When stories and legends were born
At the edge of the world
They made a stand before the storm" -
Recensie: Big Big Train – A Flare On The Lens (EN) ★★★★½
https://writteninmusic.com/albumrecensie/big-big-train-a-flare-on-the-lens-en/#Music #Rock #BigBigTrain #InsideOut/SonyMusic #SonyMusic
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Recensie: Big Big Train – A Flare On The Lens ★★★★½
https://writteninmusic.com/albumrecensie/big-big-train-a-flare-on-the-lens/#Music #Rock #BigBigTrain #InsideOut/SonyMusic #SonyMusic
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More Big Big Train goodies, the new release of their latest live opus, "A Flare On The Lens". Love this band, they're sonically wonderful.
#BigBigTrain #Mastovinyl #Vinylodon #vinyl #Prog #ProgRock #AFlareOnTheLens #VinylRecords
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More Big Big Train goodies, the new release of their latest live opus, "A Flare On The Lens". Love this band, they're sonically wonderful.
#BigBigTrain #Mastovinyl #Vinylodon #vinyl #Prog #ProgRock #AFlareOnTheLens #VinylRecords
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https://youtu.be/saA2bMLvD2g?si=clTdP0gZrKN6fqb_
#BigBigTrain #ProgressiveRock #Prog
A great performance that deserves a regular repost. Like Genesis? Pink Floyd? You'll love this.
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https://youtu.be/saA2bMLvD2g?si=clTdP0gZrKN6fqb_
#BigBigTrain #ProgressiveRock #Prog
A great performance that deserves a regular repost. Like Genesis? Pink Floyd? You'll love this.
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Try this :)
https://youtu.be/soTQntXZnUE?si=Vwu60Ua1E6Y-IJ7T
When the guitar, the flute, the brass all play together, i get goosebumps, or cry, every time.
Fyi @GeePawHill
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Try this :)
https://youtu.be/soTQntXZnUE?si=Vwu60Ua1E6Y-IJ7T
When the guitar, the flute, the brass all play together, i get goosebumps, or cry, every time.
Fyi @GeePawHill
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@Shaltiar Hey, I just realized that I have TWO albums titled "Folklore" that I like!
#taylorswift 's and #bigbigtrain 's! -
Listening to *Folklore* by #bigbigtrain is giving me that "first-time-listening-to-Genesis-Nyrsery-Cryme-in-the-70s" vibe.
My enjoyment of tracks like "London Plane" mirrors how I felt when I listened to "The Musical Box" for the first time, as a 14yr old. -
We have some sort of ice situation here, but Meg made it to work with less sliding than my shoes would have provided.
I guess it's just me today at the office, blasting my newfound musical obsession, #bigbigtrain and allegedly working.
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Late to the party:
I'd never heard of Big Big Train until less than an hour ago - and, oooh boy... I got me a whole lot of catching up to do! -
Late to the party:
I'd never heard of Big Big Train until less than an hour ago - and, oooh boy... I got me a whole lot of catching up to do! -
Big Big Train - The Likes of Us
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Big Big Train - The Likes of Us
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If anyone within a 7 hour drive of E. Rutherford, NJ and likes good music, come see #BigBigTrain tonight.
You won't be disappointed.
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If anyone within a 7 hour drive of E. Rutherford, NJ and likes good music, come see #BigBigTrain tonight.
You won't be disappointed.
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Happy New BIG BIG TRAIN album release day. "The Likes Of Us" marks the first LP release since the sad passing of songwriter, vocalist, and flautist, David Longdon. I've heard good things about this and I'm eagerly excited to see them again in September. #BigBigTrain #TheLikeOfUs #OliveGreenVinyl #Vinyladon #Prog #ProgRock #InternationalProgCollective #BuzzinForTheBassPedals
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Racing through the circling lines
A rocket in blue
Two miles a minute
Embers stream along her sides
From this far away now
She flies with them
Into sky
Into history
Into legend
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Do you remember when snow fell
At Christmas?
Do you remember the joy?
That seems a long time ago
And so far from here
Perhaps it was a dream#BigBigTrain #ProperJackFroster #Christmas #Poignant #ProgRock
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Meet me at the mead hall in winter
Set the world to right
With songs, science and stories
Hold back the fading light
Artists and dreamers and thinkers
Right here by your side
Finding truth in those travellers' tales
On this brief flight of life#BigBigTrain #SurroundSound #ProgRock #ProgRockEpic
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Tomorrow is a great day.
Tomorrow, we will release #NeoFinder 8.5!
We are very proud and happy with the new version, and our very unofficial song for the release is "The Second Brightest Star" by the British ProgRock band Big Big Train:
https://bigbigtrain.bandcamp.com/track/the-second-brightest-star
We recently had the pleasure of seeing the band live in a concert, and it was very nice!
#ProgRock #BigBigTrain #Software #Release #macOS #Apple #MusicLibrary
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Tomorrow is a great day.
Tomorrow, we will release #NeoFinder 8.5!
We are very proud and happy with the new version, and our very unofficial song for the release is "The Second Brightest Star" by the British ProgRock band Big Big Train:
https://bigbigtrain.bandcamp.com/track/the-second-brightest-star
We recently had the pleasure of seeing the band live in a concert, and it was very nice!
#ProgRock #BigBigTrain #Software #Release #macOS #Apple #MusicLibrary
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In all the excitement of #Voyager2 being lost then found, I meant to post this at the time.
#BigBigTrain performing #Voyager, such a beautiful song, again showcasing the vocal talents of #DavidLongdon (RIP) and the magical musicianship of the band. And it's a lovely tale.
#Prog #ProgRock #ProgressiveRock #BBT #SongsAboutSpaceships #Space #ICouldWatchNickDVirgiolioDrumAllDay
Big Big Train - Voyager (Emperor)
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#NowPlaying Big Big Train "The Transit Of Venus Across The Sun" live at the Boerderij, Holland - September 2022."
This was the very first #BigBigTrain song I'd heard and this is the first time I've heard it with the new vocalist, Alberto Bravin. As with all BBT songs, it's wonderful. Opening with some brass then violin before the band join in. And it includes another fantastic Rikard Sjöblom guitar solo. Amazing. #ProgRock #TheTransitOfVenusAcrossTheSun #RikardSjoblom #AlbertoBravin #NickDVirgilio
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I’d forgotten what a kick-ass track this is.
When I first heard it, I’d kind of hoped that #BigBigTrain would be a more rocking version of #JethroTull. That’s not really what they are - this track is an aberration. But they have many other fine songs.