One of the biggest mysteries of Anthony Phillips' work is his Masquerade musical project. With the release of the Masquerade Tapes in the frame of this boxset, it was obvious to take a closer look at this project and its background.
All tracks of the album Archive Collection Volume II included in the 5CD set are reviewed individually in this article.
For years, Anthony Phillips' albums have been reissued, drawing on the archives for interesting bonus material. His two Archive Collection albums were reissued in early 2022 as a 5CD set with a bonus CD.
All tracks of the album Archive Collection Volume I, which is included in the 5CD set and extended by some tracks, are discussed individually in this article.
In April 1980, the Brand X Songs of the Night Band (the 1979 sessions) were released. The album was called Do They Hurt?.
The first part of the Anthony Phillips Recording Compendium deals with his musical beginnings up to the making of the albums The Geese And The Ghost and Private Parts & Pieces.
In the course of his career, Anthony Phillips has made an ever greater name for himself in the genre of library music. His works in this métier are relatively confusing and Steffen Gerlach has also tried to put them in order.
Anthony Phillips has produced a rather confusing musical output since leaving Genesis. The Compendium is an attempt to sort out these recordings. This introduction gives an overview of the structure of the compendium.
The basic details about the project and especially the release of the album can be found here. We also give you details about how to order the CD. We also have a special birthday greeting from Peter Gabriel.
What are the reasons for the track selection of the album A Light On The Hill? Why were they chosen? Find out background info and details about instrumentation here.