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Journey of the Yak CD Sampler
Album: Yak
Released: Nov 6, 2008
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General Info

  • Genre: Ambient / Progressive

    Location Ursa Minor, UK

    Profile Views: 21752

    Last Login: 9/1/2011

    Member Since 4/29/2006

    Website http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3Lnlha3NvbmdzLmNvbQ==

    Record Label often located in the centre of the record

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    ....Yak were formed out of the ashes of Acid Fantasy in 1982 and folded in 1984. However, Martin Morgan (Keys) kept the "concept" alive for the next 20 years & finally got round to releasing a CD of 8 Yak tracks - emulating the 4 piece band electronically - in 2004. This CD was called Dark Side of the Duck..... The band reformed on the back of this and the 1st rehearsal in 20 years was held in 2005 & hi-lights released as the CD "Does your Yak Bite?"..... In 2006 a second rehearsal manifested itself in Rutland & the jamming from this session too is also available as "The Rutland Chronicles" CD.... Since the latter half of 2007 I have been working with Drummer David Speight who also plays drums for Peter Banks (ex-Yes) as well for Nick May's band 'Whimwise' (ex-The Enid) and also for the band 'Yesterdays' (he's a busy chap!). Together with Gary Bennett on bass (from the REGA Project) .... Between April & August of 2008 we recorded the "Journey of the Yak" album which was released on 14th November of that year. .... So far it has sold 750 copies & raised several thousand for the charity Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary .... The Sanctuary is run by Fiona Oakes who looks after over 400 rescues on her own. Fiona is also an elite marathon runner coming 22nd in London in 2006 and 17th in Berlin. Check her site out at ..www.towerhillstables.com...... If you want to buy the new CD or any previous albums, simply make a donation with the PayPal button below & say which albums you want. The suggested donation is £10 per album - nothing is deducted for admin or any kind of expense - all donations go 100% towards the feed costs of the rescued animals.... You can use this button to make an ad hoc donation too.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... A compilation album called "The First Ring" was released in September '09 which features a re-work of the track Aragorn, first released in 2004. The album features 12 different bands & is themed in memory of JRR. .... Thanks for stopping by - hope you like the tunes - more on the Yak website & also at ..www.last.fm...... Mail me if you want the score for Firth of Fifth as I just worked it out - note for note ! .. ...... .... .......... .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..!!! Start Code To Apply Top Banner !!!!.. ...... ...... .. Custom top banner code by Eileen.. .. .. .. .. ...... ...... ..!!! End Code To Apply Top Banner !!!..

  • Members

    Original line up.. Keys - Martin Morgan.. Guitar - Robin Hodder.. Bass - SySnell.. Drums - John Wynn.... 'Dark Side of the Duck' line up (2004).. Keys - Martin Morgan (solo project).... 'Live' albums line up (2005/6).. Keys - Martin Morgan.. Guitar - Robin Hodder.. Bass - Max Johnson.. Drums - John Wynn.... 'Journey of the Yak' line up (2007-9).. Keys - Martin Morgan.. Drums - Dave Speight.. Bass - Gary Bennett..

  • Influences

    Camel, Yes, Genesis, Bo Hansson, Pink Floyd, Weather Report, UK, Eddie Jobson, Steve Hillage, Greenslade and Badger Beers

  • Sounds Like

    Yak

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  • Sunuthar -- !!! New Ac…

    Hi There




    Sunuthar




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    !!!!!! Out Now !!!!!!!




    Contact me at




    sunuthar@bluewin.ch


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    Over the Sunuthar Mailbox




    for order informatin.




    All Horns Up and best regards

    Simu



    1 year ago
  • eyeball eyeball

    upcoming eyeball eyeball shows .Stourbridge , Manchester and Leeds . come on down !

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    1 year ago
  • Căluşari

    Hey Martin, best £10 I ever spent!  The first two tracks were very ambient post rock - reminded me a lot of Boards of Canada who I absolutely love.  I used to play in a band similar (but without the keyboards) called Argelico, and this was the level we always aspired to reach.  Great cause too, I'm happy I was able to contribute to your project in a small way... Thanks again for the CD!

    1 year ago
  • Epic Conversation

    You should have named the one recording 'Journey to the Center [centre] of the Yak'....


     


     


     

    1 year ago
  • Drew Cedolia

    great music.

    1 year ago
  • DElIlah BArrIentez

    I love your music.

    1 year ago
  • HAKEN

     

    Hi. Thanks for your friendship, which we appreciate.
    AQUARIUS is out now on Sensory Records.
    WATER IS THICKER THAN BLOOD. Cheers.

    1 year ago
  • Dave Hopton

    Hi Martin,
    Great selection of music on The Dividing Line Show - mine wouldn't have been much different :)
    Hope you are all well
    Take Care
    Dave

    1 year ago
  • DElIlah BArrIentez

    I really enjoy your music

    1 year ago
  • Whimwise

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