Despite the unsettled differences between the Andy Powell and Martin Turner, (note: I love both musicians and their current directions), both make a solid stand to be where they are. Wishbone Ash, led by Andy Powell, continues a forward evolution of the band, while Martin Turner does a nostalgia-based celebration of the music of Wishbone Ash past. Neither should be vilified for their directions. The remaining members are content to be on the outside enjoying well-deserved retirements (in the cases of Ted Turner, and Steve Upton), or continuing on as a musical contributor (as with Laurie Wisefield). And now that that’s out of the way, I have this piece of music news related to the music of Wishbone Ash past.
In 2010, Martin Turner celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Wishbone Ash by doing an extended tour of nostalgia with the entirety of Argus being played, as well as a generous helping of classic Wishbone Ash songs. Martin Turner allowed the release of their March 13, 2010 show at the Y Theatre in Leicester, England. The concert was filmed in its entirety for the DVD, which released in 2011. The CDs and the DVD have since sold at shows primarily.
On April 8, the 2CDs and DVD of The Life Begins Tour will be repackaged as a combined set for the first time. The package will give fans a chance to hear and to see the 2010 show in its entirety. Fans of Martin Turner will feel a wave of nostalgia as his band runs through familiar classics (see track list below).
(Note: I am a non-combative fan of Wishbone Ash who rightly sees the situation as it should be viewed. Andy Powell has kept Wishbone Ash going throughout these many decades with new music. That is rightfully his right. Martin Turner, until recently, has performed from a nostalgic angle. I LOVE both of these guys and the creativity they have provided collectively to fans in the past. I continue to enjoy what BOTH do without ill will to either party. I RESPECT what both do and the directions they travel.)
CD1:
01. TIME AND SPACE
02. VAS DIS
03. BALLAD OF THE BEACON
04. ROCK ‘N’ ROLL WIDOW
05. SORREL
06. EVERYBODY NEEDS A FRIEND
07. PHOENIX
08. LOST CAUSE IN PARADISE
09. ERRORS OF MY WAY
10. SHIPS IN THE SKY
11. YOU SEE RED
CD2:
01. TIME WAS
02. SOMETIME WORLD
03. THE KING WILL COME
04. LEAF AND STREAM
05. WARRIOR
06. THROW DOWN THE SWORD
07. BLOWIN’ FREE
08. LIVING PROOF
09. JAILBAIT
DVD (NTSC – Region 0)
THE FULL CONCERT AS ABOVE,
PLUS THE BONUS MATERIALS LISTED BELOW:
- LIFE BEGINS SECOND LEG REHEARSALS
- INTERVIEW WITH MARTIN TURNER
- TRAILER