Beneath The Waves melds the talents of over two dozen artists and ensembles into an astonishing album of rare depth, emotion and intensity. Held together by a vocal performance of spine tingling power from Steve Balsamo (Jesus Christ Superstar) and co-ordinated by celebrated producer / composer Rob Reed (Magenta, ChimpanA) , the album features a jaw-dropping array of musical talent including:
Steve Hackett (Genesis) – Nylon Guitar; Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) – Drums; Nick Beggs (Steve Hackett Band, Kajagoogoo) – Chapman Stick; Troy Donockley (Nightwish, Bad Shepherds) Uilleann Pipes, Whistles; Nick Barrett (Pendragon) – Guitar, Neil Taylor (Tears for Fears, Robbie Williams) – Guitar; Jakko Jackzyk (20th Century Schizoid Band) – Guitar; Francis Dunnery (ex It Bites) – Guitar, John Mitchell (It Bites, Frost*) – Guitar, Mel Collins (King Crimson, Camel) – Sax, BJ Cole (Elton John, David Gilmour) – Pedal Steel Guitar, Chris Fry (Magenta) – Guitar and Christina Booth (Magenta) – Backing Vocals – and introducing the vocal talents of Angharad Bryn in the role of Lily.
Adding to the epic quality of the album are celebrated vocal ensemble Synergy, The English Chamber Choir conducted by Guy Protheroe, the London Session Orchestra conducted by Dave Stewart plus renowned opera singers Rhys Meirion and Shan Cothi.
01. Exordium
02. Lost
03. Lilly
04. Mercy Of The Sea
05. The Storm
06. Beneath The Waves
07. Sole Survivor
08. Alone
09. Il Tempo E Giunto
10. A Moment Of Clarity
11. One Small Step
12. Reunion