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Four Moments is the debut studio album by the Australian symphonic rock band Sebastian Hardie and was released in August 1975 by Polydor Records.[1] It was their most commercially successful release. The single from the album was the instrumental "Rosanna", which peaked at #55 on the National singles chart.[2] The title track takes up side one of the original vinyl LP release and is a suite of four parts. All tracks were written by lead vocalist / lead guitarist Mario Millo either on his own or with fellow band members Toivo Pilt, Alex Plavsic and Peter Plavsic.[3] The distinctive logo, which would feature on future Sebastian Hardie releases, was designed by Larraine Hall (see infobox at right). The album was produced by former band member Jon English.[1]
Details
Four Moments features dramatic arrangements, seamlessly flowing with its impeccable musicianship displaying influences of European progressive rock bands Genesis, King Crimson, Focus and Yes.[1] Millo, in a 2002 interview, reflected on the creation of the album: Шаблон:Quote
According to Millo: "Glories Shall Be Released" was partly inspired by a boyhood friend's drug experiences - his distorted sense of reality and subsequent suicide, "Rosanna" was named for Millo's older sister who was an emotional support, and "Openings" evolved from the band's jamming.[4]
Reception
The Australian said, "Australians were resistant to prog rock and never really took to Mario Millo's brilliant bands – Sebastian Hardie and, later, Windchase. The outstanding Four Moments (produced by Jon English) and its symphonic instrumental highlight, "Rosanna", scraped the charts and disappeared."[5]
At the 1975 Australian Record Awards, the album won Best Australian-Designed Cover.[6]
Track listing
Songwriters according to Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA).[3]
- "Four Moments" (Mario Millo, Toivo Pilt, Alex Plavsic, Peter Plavsic) – 20:41
- "Glories Shall Be Released" (Millo) – 6:42
- "Dawn of Our Sun" (Millo) – 5:05
- "Journey Through Our Dreams" (Pilt, A. Plavsic, P. Plavsic, Millo) – 6:43
- "Everything is Real" (Millo) – 2:11
- "Rosanna" (Millo) – 6:02
- "Openings" (Millo, Pilt, A. Plavsic, P. Plavsic) – 13:03
- "Day After Day" (Millo) – 5:18 (Bonus track on Japanese CD Release Avalon MICY-1115 1999)
Personnel
Sebastian Hardie members
- Mario Millo – vocals, lead guitar, mandolin
- Toivo Pilt – keyboards (Hammond organ, piano, Mellotron, Moog)
- Peter Plavsic – bass guitar
- Alex Plavsic – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
- Greg Bushell – congas, bells, tambourine
- Bob Payne – tambourine on "Journey Through Our Dreams"
Recording details
- Arranger: Sebastian Hardie
- Producer: Jon English
- Recording and mixing engineer: Richard Lush at EMI Studios, Sydney
Art work
- Symbol design: Larraine Hall
- Photography: David Miller
Charts
| Chart (1975) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[7] | 12 |
Certifications
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References
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 1,2 Шаблон:Cite book
- ↑ Шаблон:Cite book NOTE: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1970 until ARIA created their own charts in mid-1988.
- ↑ 3,0 3,1 Шаблон:Cite web Note: requires user to input song title e.g. FOUR MOMENTS
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