Robert Reed Kompendium - Beneath The Waves - The Director's Cut
(CD Deluxe Edition)
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The Deluxe Edition package consists of:
- Beneath The Waves - The Director's Cut CD
- 28-page 7inch book
- Album artwork postcards - one signed by Robert Reed
The new Director's Cut of Beneath The Waves will be released September 4, 2026.
The album format harks back to the classic story-based concept albums of the 1970s. Robert Reed (Magenta/ChimpanA/Cyan/Sanctuary) is joined by an all-star cast of performers. The original album was releases in 2012 and was welcomed with rave reviews. This ‘Director’s Cut’ has been expanded, remixed and re-arranged with three new tracks and now has a run time of 77 minutes. It also features new guest contributions, not limited to Peter Jones (Camel/Tiger Moth Tales/Cyan) and Les Penning (Mike Oldfield).
Besides the musical contributions of Robert Reed on bass guitar, piano, acoustic and electric guitars, he invited a plethora of excellent musicians and singers. Centre stage of the album is the stunning vocals of Steve Balsamo (Jon Lord/Superstar/ChimpanA) and Angharad Brinn (Sanctuary/Cyan/ChimpanA).
On drums, there is Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree/Pineapple Thief) who provides the album with a wonderful groove.
The guitar parts are performed by great players like Steve Hackett (ex-Genesis), Nick Barrett (Pendragon), Neil Taylor (Tears For Fears, Robbie Williams), Jakko Jackzyk (King Crimson), Francis Dunnery (It Bites), Chris Fry (Magenta), John Mitchell (Arena, Frost*, It Bites) and BJ Cole (ex-Elton John, ex-David Gilmour).
On Chapman Stick, we hear Nick Beggs (Kajagoogoo, ex-Steve Hackett, Steve Wilson Band). Mel Collins (King Crimson, ex- Camel) contributed on sax. Undoubtedly, one of the most important musicians is Troy Donockley (Nightwish, Bad Shepherds) as his parts performed on the Uilleann pipes and the whistles provided the album a certain melancholic feel and, above all, a distinct Irish-Gaelic atmosphere.
Furthermore, you can enjoy contributions of The English Chamber Choir conducted by Guy Protheroe, the London Session Orchestra conducted by Dave Stewart (Egg, Hatfield and the North, National Health) and renowned opera singers like Rhys Meirion and Shan Cothi.
Check it out:
https://youtu.be/8trx9UZjzQE?list=PLNRU5JCuIkZQfBIJZ_-pG6_XIwJVIL90Q
https://youtu.be/ALNa7348lYA?list=PLNRU5JCuIkZQfBIJZ_-pG6_XIwJVIL90Q
https://youtu.be/kOvH6VNpib8?list=PLNRU5JCuIkZQfBIJZ_-pG6_XIwJVIL90Q
Tracks:
- 1. Exordium
- 2. Lost
- 3. Lilly
- 4. My Soul Laid Bare
- 5. Mercy Of The Sea
- 6. Stars
- 7. The Storm
- 8. Beneath The Waves
- 9. The Calling
- 10. Sole Survivor
- 11. Alone
- 12. Il Tempo e Giunto
- 13. A Moment Of Clarity
- 14. One Small Step
- 15. Reunion
Format: CD
Artist: Robert Reed Kompendium
Release Date: September 4, 2026