07. "Can you understand (Live At BBC Radio One 3rd January 1974)"
08. "Let it grow (Live At BBC Radio One 3rd January 1974)"
09. "Ashes are burning (Live At BBC Radio One 3rd January 1974)"
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Description:
Digitally remastered and expanded edition of the classic 1973 album by Renaissance, Ashes Are Burning. Formed in 1969 by former Yardbirds members Jim McCarty and Keith Relf, by the 1971 Renaissance had undergone a series of line-up changes and had evolved into a completely different band from the one that had recorded the albums Renaissance and Illusion. By June 1972, Renaissance had signed to EMI's Sovereign label and had settled into a line-up featuring the highly gifted vocalist Annie Haslam. Featuring such classic material as 'Can You Understand', 'Carpet Of The Sun', 'At The Harbour' and the epic title track (featuring Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash on electric guitar). Released in October 1973, Ashes Are Burning would establish Renaissance as one of the finest symphonic progressive rock acts. This Esoteric Recordings edition has been remastered from the original Sovereign Records master tapes and adds a previously unreleased thirty minute live performance for BBC Radio One's In Concert programme in 1974 (recently discovered in the archives). The booklet features a new essay and exclusive interviews with Annie Haslam and Terry Sullivan and fully restores the original album artwork.
"Ashes are Burning: Remastered & Expanded Edition" on CD by Renaissance, released by Cherry Red Records, presents a lovingly restored version of one of the defining albums of 1970s symphonic progressive rock. This expanded edition offers a freshly remastered sound that highlights the album's sweeping dynamics, from delicate acoustic passages and classically influenced piano lines to powerful, choir-like vocal climaxes. The songs unfold in long, carefully structured compositions, blending rock instrumentation with orchestral colours and strong melodic themes. The title track, a multi-part epic, stands at the emotional core of the album and showcases the band's ability to build tension and atmosphere over extended running time. Bonus material (where included in this edition) provides extra value for collectors and fans, such as single edits, live versions or alternative mixes that shed new light on this classic work. The CD package is typically accompanied by detailed liner notes, archival photos and background information, making it attractive both as an audiophile listening experience and as a document of progressive rock history.
Renaissance are a British band known for their unique fusion of progressive rock, classical influences and folk-tinged melodies, distinguished above all by Annie Haslam's soaring, five-octave voice and intricate keyboard work. Emerging in the early 1970s, they gained international recognition with albums such as "Ashes Are Burning", "Turn of the Cards" and "Scheherazade and Other Stories", which became cornerstones of symphonic prog and earned them a dedicated following, particularly in Europe and North America. Their long, suite-like compositions, refined vocal arrangements and literate lyrics set them apart from many contemporaries and have ensured a lasting legacy, with their classic albums regularly reissued and celebrated by fans and critics alike.
Cherry Red Records is a long-established independent UK label renowned for its carefully curated catalogue of reissues, archival releases and genre classics. Since the late 1970s, the company has specialised in presenting important albums from rock, pop, prog, punk and many other styles in definitive editions, often with remastered audio, bonus tracks and extensive booklet material. Their reissue campaigns are widely appreciated for attention to detail and respect for the original recordings, making Cherry Red a trusted name for collectors and music enthusiasts who value both sound quality and historical context. With this "Remastered & Expanded Edition" of "Ashes are Burning", Cherry Red once again underlines its commitment to preserving significant albums and making them accessible to new generations of listeners.
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