Private Parts and Pieces II: Back to the Pavilion
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Private Parts and Pieces II: Back to the Pavilion is the second "generic" album by Anthony Phillips
. The album is composed of previously recorded pieces that had been parts of or intended for other projects. The album was released at a time when Phillips was between his Arista Records
and RCA
recording contracts, but still had a distribution deal with U.S.
label Passport Records.
Several tracks were instrumental links recorded for Wise After the Event
(1978), when that release was still conceived as an album coupled with an EP
. The "Scottish Suite" brings together work originally commissioned as part of an aborted project to set Macbeth
to music. These tracks feature musical contributions from Mike Rutherford
and former King Crimson
and Greenslade
drummer Andy McCulloch.
The 1990 CD reissue included a new recording of a song that dates from Phillips' time in Genesis
called “Lucy: An Illusion”.
In 2010, as part of Voiceprint’s
re-issue campaign of Ant’s back catalogue, the album was re-issued as a double CD where the first CD was the first in the PP&P series: Private Parts and Pieces
. This release is newly re-mastered by Simon Heyworth, retains the bonus track from the previous CD release, and adds new sleeve-notes detailing the recording of the individual tracks.
Anthony Phillips
Anthony Edwin "Ant" Phillips is an English multi instrumentalist, best known as a founding member of the band Genesis. He played guitar and sang backing vocals until leaving in 1970, following the recording of their second album, Trespass...
. The album is composed of previously recorded pieces that had been parts of or intended for other projects. The album was released at a time when Phillips was between his Arista Records
Arista Records
Arista was an American record label. It was a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operated under the RCA Music Group. The label was founded in 1974 by Clive Davis, who formerly worked for CBS Records...
and RCA
RCA
RCA Corporation, founded as the Radio Corporation of America, was an American electronics company in existence from 1919 to 1986. The RCA trademark is currently owned by the French conglomerate Technicolor SA through RCA Trademark Management S.A., a company owned by Technicolor...
recording contracts, but still had a distribution deal with U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
label Passport Records.
Several tracks were instrumental links recorded for Wise After the Event
Wise After the Event
Wise After the Event is the second solo album from former Genesis guitarist Anthony Phillips. It was released in 1978 by Passport Records. It marks the only time Phillips sang lead vocals on an entire album....
(1978), when that release was still conceived as an album coupled with an EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
. The "Scottish Suite" brings together work originally commissioned as part of an aborted project to set Macbeth
Macbeth
The Tragedy of Macbeth is a play by William Shakespeare about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607...
to music. These tracks feature musical contributions from Mike Rutherford
Mike Rutherford
Michael John Cleote Crawford Rutherford is an English musician. He is a founding member of Genesis, initially as a bassist and backup vocalist. In later incarnations of Genesis, he assumed the role of lead guitarist. He is one of only two constant members in Genesis . He also fronts Mike + The...
and former King Crimson
King Crimson
King Crimson are a rock band founded in London, England in 1969. Often categorised as a foundational progressive rock group, the band have incorporated diverse influences and instrumentation during their history...
and Greenslade
Greenslade
Greenslade is an English progressive rock band. It was originally formed in the autumn of 1972 with the following line-up:* Dave Greenslade - keyboards...
drummer Andy McCulloch.
The 1990 CD reissue included a new recording of a song that dates from Phillips' time in Genesis
Genesis (band)
Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently comprises the longest-tenured members Tony Banks , Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins . Past members Peter Gabriel , Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips , also played major roles in the band in its early years...
called “Lucy: An Illusion”.
In 2010, as part of Voiceprint’s
Voiceprint Records
Voiceprint Records is a company and record label based in England, founded in 1990 by Rob Ayling. They specialise in re-releasing old material, especially progressive rock, but also have new releases, all under the Voiceprint and other imprints....
re-issue campaign of Ant’s back catalogue, the album was re-issued as a double CD where the first CD was the first in the PP&P series: Private Parts and Pieces
Private Parts and Pieces
Private Parts and Pieces is officially the fourth solo album from guitarist Anthony Phillips. Unlike his previous releases, this one was assembled as a collection of instrumental music, rather than as an explicit attempt at a commercial album. It was first released in the U.S. in November 1978...
. This release is newly re-mastered by Simon Heyworth, retains the bonus track from the previous CD release, and adds new sleeve-notes detailing the recording of the individual tracks.
Track listing
All songs written by Anthony Phillips- "Scottish Suite:
(i) "Salmon Leap" – 2:46 - (ii) "Parting Thistle" – 2:26
- (iii) "Electric Reaper" – 3:03
- (iv) "Amorphous, Cadaverous and Nebulous" – 4:53
- (v) "Salmon’s Last Sleepwalk" – 2:07
- "Lindsay" – 3:50
- "K2" – 8:53
- "Postlude: End of the Season" – 0:32
- "Heavens" – 4:22
- "Spring Meeting" – 3:52
- "Romany’s Aria" – 0:50
- "Chinaman" – 0:41
- "Nocturne" – 4:05
- "Magic Garden" – 1:56
- "Von Runkel’s Yorker Music" – 0:41
- "Will O’ the Wisp" – 3:30
- "Tremulous" – 1:06
- "I Saw You Today" – 4:34
- "Back to the Pavilion" – 2:51
- "Lucy: An Illusion" – 3:52 (CD reissue bonus track)
- Notes:
- Tracks 11, 12, 15 were originally recorded for Wise After the EventWise After the EventWise After the Event is the second solo album from former Genesis guitarist Anthony Phillips. It was released in 1978 by Passport Records. It marks the only time Phillips sang lead vocals on an entire album....
. - Tracks 14 and 17 were recorded during the Wise After the Event sessions.
Personnel
- Anthony PhillipsAnthony PhillipsAnthony Edwin "Ant" Phillips is an English multi instrumentalist, best known as a founding member of the band Genesis. He played guitar and sang backing vocals until leaving in 1970, following the recording of their second album, Trespass...
: 12 String guitar, classical guitar, electric guitar, piano, vocals, polymoog - Andy McCulloch: Drums and percussion
- Mike RutherfordMike RutherfordMichael John Cleote Crawford Rutherford is an English musician. He is a founding member of Genesis, initially as a bassist and backup vocalist. In later incarnations of Genesis, he assumed the role of lead guitarist. He is one of only two constant members in Genesis . He also fronts Mike + The...
: Bass (1, 4) - Rob Phillips: Oboe (15)
- Mel CollinsMel CollinsMel Collins is a British saxophonist and flautist and session musician.He has worked in a wide variety of contexts ranging from R&B and blues rock to jazz, but is perhaps known for his work in progressive rock, as with King Crimson, Camel and the Alan Parsons Project.-Career:Collins has worked...
: Flute (17)
- Produced by Anthony Phillips, except:
- Tracks 1-5 - Produced by Anthony Phillips & Anton Matthews
- Tracks 11, 12, 14, 16 - Produced by Rupert HineRupert HineRupert Neville Hine is an English musician, songwriter and prolific record producer, having produced albums for artists including Kevin Ayers, Tina Turner, Howard Jones, Saga, The Fixx, Bob Geldof, Thompson Twins, Stevie Nicks, Chris de Burgh, Suzanne Vega, Rush, Underworld, Duncan Sheik, and ...
External links
- Back to the Pavilion interview