Colosseum -Those Who are About to die We -MUSIC ON VINYL LP Grooves.land/Playthek

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1.1 Walking in the Park

1.2 Plenty Hard Luck

1.3 Mandarin

1.4 Debut

1.5 Beware the Ides of March

1.6 The Road She Walked Before

1.7 Backwater Blues

1.8 Those About to Die

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.. About To Die Salute You/ / 180gr/ 750 Cps Gold Coloured

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â? Limitierte Sonderauflage von 750 nummerierten LPs auf Gold Coloured Vinyl â?¢ Audiophiles 180g Vinyl â?¢ Inklusive Beileger â?¢ Das DebÃ¼t-Album 1969 â? "Those Who Are About To Die Salute You" ist das 1969 erschienene DebÃ¼talbum der Progressive-Jazz-Rocker Colosseum. Der Titel ist eine Ã?bersetzung des lateinischen Satzes "morituri te salutant", den Gladiatoren dem Volksglauben nach vor Beginn eines Gladiatorenkampfes an den Kaiser richteten. "Those Who Are About To Die Salute You" ist mit dem flÃ¼chtigen Saxophonspiel von Dick Heckstall-Smith, dem donnernden Keyboardangriff von Dave Greenslade und dem verwirrenden Gitarrenhandwerk von James Litherland ausgestattet. Gemeinsam gleiten Colosseum durch ein lebhaftes musikalisches Spektrum aus Freestyle-Jazz und britischem Blues. Das Album erreichte Platz 15 der UK-Albumcharts. "Those Who Are About To Die Salute You" ist in einer limitierten Auflage von 750 einzeln nummerierten Exemplaren auf goldfarbenem Vinyl erhÃ¤ltlich und enthÃ¤lt eine Beilage. - .. ABOUT TO DIE SALUTE YOU//180GR/750 CPS GOLD COLOURED

Limited edition of 750 individually numbered copies on gold coloured 180-gram audiophile vinyl. Those Who Are About to Die Salute You (1969) is the debut album by progressive Jazz rockers Colosseum. It is one of the pioneering albums of jazz fusion. The title is a translation of the Latin phrase 'morituri te salutant' that according to popular belief gladiators addressed to the emperor before the beginning of a gladiatorial match.

"Those Who Are About to Die We Salute You" is the groundbreaking debut album by Colosseum, released in 1969 and now available as a high-quality LP from Music On Vinyl. This record stands out for its innovative fusion of jazz, rock, and blues elements, creating a unique sound that helped define the progressive rock genre. The album features powerful tracks like "Walking in the Park" and "Beware the Ides of March," showcasing complex arrangements and virtuosic musicianship. Colosseum, formed by drummer Jon Hiseman along with notable members such as Dick Heckstall-Smith and Dave Greenslade, quickly gained acclaim for their dynamic live performances and technical prowess. Over their career, they have been celebrated as pioneers in blending genres within British rock music. Music On Vinyl is renowned for producing audiophile-grade vinyl reissues with exceptional attention to detail in both sound quality and packaging?making this release an essential addition to any serious collection.

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MOVLPC1684

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