Alan Simon (the Excalibur thread)

[jioffe]

I don't know how much interest or awareness folks have regarding Alan Simon and his projects, mainly The Excalibur Trilogy, but I'm sure many of you will know that Martin was involved with this for five or six years along with Fairport Convention, who also boast Peggy, and other ex-Tullies and Tull collaborators, so I'd be surprised if there wasn't some.

If you don't know, the Excalibur Trilogy, which Martin was mostly involved with, comprises of three albums created over a 12 year period, all an eclectic blend of Celtic folk, rock, some prog-ish and orchestral music. As well as Martin and the Fairports, Alan Simon enlisted the support of many prog and folk luminaries, including Jon Anderson (Yes), Justin Hayward (Moody Blues), Jon Wetton (Asia, Family, King Crimson), Jeremy Spencer (Fleetwood Mac), Jacqui McShee (Pentangle), Maddy Prior (Steeleye Span) and Moya Brennan (Clannad),  who all make contributions.

Here's a clip - Jon Wetton (with Martin and the Fairports). Lugh



My own personal journey of discovery peaked in July '12, when the Good Lady Stoyne and myself arranged a few days in Brittany to take in this:



A clip from the gig:



Thanks for your time.

Cheers,
jioffe.

[Tulltapes]

 Was aware of Excalibur but never saw this. That's quite the cast of musicians.. All in kilts mind you.. That was pretty cool thanks.

[Gerrald Bostock]

jioffe thanks for the info on Excalibur trilogy by Alan Simon. I stil have to make those addition to Martin's discography thank you for the additional information.