Fresh Aire VI
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Fresh Aire VI is an album by Mannheim Steamroller
, released in 1986. The music is inspired by Greek mythology
. The album was the band's second album and first Fresh Aire album to peak on the Billboard album chart, reaching #155 in January 1987.
Mannheim Steamroller
Mannheim Steamroller is an American music group founded by Chip Davis and Jackson Berkey, known primarily for its modern recordings of Christmas music. The group has sold 28 million albums in the U.S. alone.-Beginnings:...
, released in 1986. The music is inspired by Greek mythology
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
. The album was the band's second album and first Fresh Aire album to peak on the Billboard album chart, reaching #155 in January 1987.
Track listing
- "Come Home to the Sea" – 4:52
- "Twilight at Rhodes" – 2:00
- "Night Festival at Rhodes" – 3:53
- "Sunrise at Rhodes" – 3:48
- "The Olympics" – 2:24
- "Nepenthe" – 5:30
- "Descent into the Underworld" – 4:08
- "Dialog with the Devil" – 2:07
- "Ascent from Hell" – 4:09
- "Sirens" – 11:53
- "Crash and the Call"
- "The Dance"
- "The Singing Contest"
- "Farewell"
- All tracks composed by Chip Davis
Personnel
- Chip DavisChip DavisLouis F. "Chip" Davis, Jr. is the founder and leader of the music group Mannheim Steamroller.He also wrote the music for C.W. McCall, including the 1975 hit "Convoy".-Biography:...
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person .... - Jackson BerkeyJackson BerkeyJackson Berkey is an American composer, pianist and singer, best known for his work with Mannheim Steamroller, which he co-founded with Chip Davis in 1974.-Early life and education:...
– keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments... - London Symphony OrchestraLondon Symphony OrchestraThe London Symphony Orchestra is a major orchestra of the United Kingdom, as well as one of the best-known orchestras in the world. Since 1982, the LSO has been based in London's Barbican Centre.-History:...
- Cambridge SingersCambridge SingersCambridge Singers is an English mixed voice chamber/choral group formed in 1981 by their director John Rutter with the primary purpose of making recordings under their own label "Collegium"....
- Additional musicians on "The Olympics" - Eric Hansen, Ron Cooley, Dave Kappy, Denny Schneider, Dave Wompler, Jim Schanelic, Craig Fuller
- Sirens/Emulator Voices – Liz Westphalen, Pam Kalal, Denise Fackler
- Liner notes: Jim Shey, Classics Department, University of Wisconsin