Making a Song and Dance: A Complete-Career Collection

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Bill Bruford's career is like his drumming sound -inimitable. Known for his ringing metal snare drum, crisp cymbal work, and knack for complex time signatures, a young Bruford came to prominence in the late '60s with Yes. The drummer completed his British art rock trilogy by briefly joining Genesis in the 1970s and spending a quarter-century with King Crimson through the late '90s. In between King Crimson dates, Bruford led a dazzling self-titled jazz fusion solo band from 1978 to 1980.This 6CD box set covers Bill’s musical journey throughout the years; CD1&2, titled ‘The Collaborator’ – is a collection of songs from Yes, King Crimson, UK & National Health displaying Bill’s formidable talent. CD3&4 titled ‘The Composing Leader’ is where Bill demonstrates his composing ability from his solo career and musical project ‘Earthworks’. The last two CDs titled, ‘Special Guest & Improvisor’ showcase Bill’s natural talent for writing and improvising with a plethora of musicians. Including, Roy Harper, Akira Inoue, Kazumi Watanabe, Steve Howe & many more. There is a detailed biography written by Bill included within the box that features rare and unseen photos. The outer box artwork, gatefold CDs and booklet have been designed by the incredible artist and graphic designer Dave McKean. THE COLLABORATOR (2CD)        CD1       Yes  - I’ve Seen All Good PeopleYes  - Heart of the SunriseYes  - And You & IKing Crimson - Great DeceiverKing Crimson - FractureKing Crimson - One More Red Nightmare King Crimson - StarlessUK - NevermoreCD2       King Crimson - Frame by Frame King Crimson - Neal And Jack And MeKing Crimson - HeartbeatKing Crimson - Waiting ManAnderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe - Brother of Mine King Crimson - Sex Eat Sleep Drink DreamKing Crimson - Larks Tongues in Aspick: Pt 2King Crimson - Three of a Perfect PairKing Crimson - Man With An Open HeartKing Crimson - Elephant TalkKing Crimson - IndisciplineKing Crimson - Big Funk PianoCircus feat. Bill Bruford – The Still Small Voice The Composing Leader (2CD) CD3Bruford - Seems Like a Lifetime Ago: Pt 1Bruford - Seems Like a Lifetime Ago: Pt 2Bruford - One of a Kind: Pt 1Bruford - One of a Kind: Pt 2Bruford - Palewell ParkBruford - Joe FrazierBill Bruford’s Earthworks - It Needn’t End in TearsBill Bruford’s Earthworks - My Heart Declares a HolidayBill Bruford’s Earthworks - DowntownBill Bruford’s Earthworks - Pilgrims’ WayBill Bruford’s Earthworks - Temple of the WindsBill Bruford’s Earthworks - Candles Still Flicker in Romania’s DarkBill Bruford’s Earthworks - NerveBruford, Towner, Gomez - Thistledown  CD4       Bill Bruford’s Earthworks - BeelzebubBruford-Levin - Original SinBill Bruford’s Earthworks - Revel Without a PauseBill Bruford’s Earthworks - TriplicityBill Bruford’s Earthworks - The Sound of SurpriseEarthworks Underground Orchestra  - Speaking in Wooden TonguesBill Bruford’s Earthworks - Modern FolkBill Bruford’s Earthworks - White Knuckle WeddingEarthworks Underground Orchestra  - Footloose and Fancy FreeHeavenly Bodies - Thud! Special Guest & Improviser (2CD) CD5Roy Harper - Grown Ups Are Just Silly ChildrenRoy Harper - Hallucinating LightChris Squire - Lucky Seven (single edit)Chris Squire – Silently FallingAl Di Meola – CalliopeDavid Torn – Voodoo ChileKazumi Watanabe - AndreKazumi Watanabe - Small WonderSteve Howe - The Inner BattleBuddy Rich Big Band - LingoPete Lockett’s Network of Sparks feat Bill Bruford - PrismPianoCircus feat. Bill Bruford & Colin Riley - Achilles FeelCD6       Moraz-Bruford - GalateaMoraz-Bruford  - SymmetryPianoCircus feat. Bill Bruford & Colin Riley - Stalling Between Two FoolsKing Crimson – No WarningMoraz-Bruford - FlagsMoraz-Bruford - Split SecondsDavid Torn - Previous ManDavid Torn - Three Minutes of Pure EntertainmentBruford-Borstlap - 16 Kingdoms of The 5 BarbariansBruford-Borstlap - Stand on ZanzibarEarthworks - With Friends Like These…Bruford-Borstlap - Low Tide, Camber SandsBruford-Borstlap - Kinship