Black Fire Land

1. Black Fireland

2. Last Day of Real Existence

3. Craft of Death

4. Eternal Dream

5. Bloody Hate...and Souls of Dead Dreams

6. War

7. Metal Warriors

Tracks:

Bay of Kings
Journey
Kim
Marigold
St. Elmo's Fire
Petropolis
Second Chance
Cast Adrift
Horizons
Black Light
Barren Land
Calmaria
Time Lapse at Milton Keynes
Tales of the Riverbank
Skye Boat Song

Customer Reviews:

Hackett Is King.......2005-11-01

"The acoustic guitar is a small orchestra housing other instruments," says former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett. "Pianos, cellos and harps are hidden away beneath it." Steve definitely proves his point with his 1983 acoustic masterwork, "Bay Of Kings." This is an exquisitely gorgeous album, with Steve working his magic touch on acoustic guitar and the occasional dash of keyboard, while brother John Hackett guest stars on flute. Pieces such as the title track, "Kim," "Second Chance," Steve's old Genesis fave "Horizons," and "The Barren Land" simply sparkle. This is wonderfully soothing music, the perfect disc to play for relaxing, or for that all-important quality time with your special someone. "Bay Of Kings" is a marvelous Steve Hackett album.

A change of pace.......2005-06-13

I have the original 1983 UK LP on Lamborghini Records (a now-defunct indie of no known relation to the Italian luxury motorcar). It has a nude cover painted by Steve's artist wife Kim Poor, but she did a new cover of him for the CD. Of course, I don't have any bonuses on mine! Maybe I'll get this edition. We'll see.
Old tracks like "Kim" and "Horizons" are redone, plus new tracks that are all instrumental and "Unplugged" classical guitar (something Randy Rhoads would be doing if he were still alive), after several prog-rock releases for Charisma. Even now, he's doing an acoustic tour in the EU, and it may feature what you get on this album.

Classical Genius.......2005-01-12

A beautifully produced album of acoustic pieces, including Kim from "Please Don't Touch". Steve had hinted at his acoustic prowess as long ago as "Horizons" with Genesis, but this was his first album (I believe), of all acoustic/classical material. It includes a number of gems, including the wonderful Tales From The Riverbank from the children's show, which I remember fondly from childhood. Steve followed this with "Momentum" which is equally as good. Thank you Steve and keep gracing us with your mixture of acoustic and rock material.

A melange of acoustic beauty.......2004-05-29

Mr. Hackett virtuosity and compostion skills are on full display. From the opening with its beautiful Brazillian feel
to a reworking of the hymn like Kim, to the wonderful dissonant sound of Petropolis. This is a guitar, dare I say, masterpiece.
The entire work has a watery sound, obviously by design.
But it is clear enough to present themes and up neck work.
Very good listen, I highly recommend

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Black Fire Land
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Manufacturer: This Dark Reign
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001K2JUI
Release Date: 2000-02-29

Tracks:

Black Fireland
Last Day of Real Existence
Craft of Death
Eternal Dream
Bloody Hate...and Souls of Dead Dreams
War
Metal Warriors

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Land of Heart's Desire

Manufacturer: Hyperion
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003003
Release Date: 1997-12-09

Tracks:

Land Of Heart's Desire
Love Songs And Laments, Lullabies And A Wedding Song: An Eriskay Love Lilt
Love Songs And Laments, Lullabies And A Wedding Song: Loch Broom Love Song
Love Songs And Laments, Lullabies And A Wedding Song: Loch Leven Love Lament
Love Songs And Laments, Lullabies And A Wedding Song: Caristiona
Love Songs And Laments, Lullabies And A Wedding Song: An Eriskay Lullaby
Love Songs And Laments, Lullabies And A Wedding Song: Kirsteen
Love Songs And Laments, Lullabies And A Wedding Song: A Thirteenth-Century Love Lilt
Love Songs And Laments, Lullabies And A Wedding Song: Benbecula Bridal Procession
Songs Of The Supernatural: The Witchery Milking Croon
Songs Of The Supernatural: The Uncanny Mannikin Of The Cattlefold
Songs Of The Supernatural: Skye Water-Kelpie's Lullaby
Songs Of The Supernatural: The Harper
Work Songs: The Cockle Gatherer
Work Songs: Birds At The Fairy Fulling
Work Songs: Uist Cattle Croon
Work Songs: The Crone's Creel
Work Songs: Islay Reaper's Songs
Work Songs: A Spinning Song
Seafaring And Sea-Rapture Songs: The Ship At Sea
Seafaring And Sea-Rapture Songs: Sea Wandering
Seafaring And Sea-Rapture Songs: Sea-Longing
Seafaring And Sea-Rapture Songs: The Reiving Ship
Seafaring And Sea-Rapture Songs: The Birlinn Of The White Shoulders
Seafaring And Sea-Rapture Songs: Heart Of Fire-Love
Seafaring And Sea-Rapture Songs: The Coolin Of Rhum
Seafaring And Sea-Rapture Songs: The Leaping Galley
Seafaring And Sea-Rapture Songs: Isle Of My Heart
Seafaring And Sea-Rapture Songs: Kishmul's Galley
Seafaring And Sea-Rapture Songs: Sleeps The Noon In The Deep Blue Sky
Seafaring And Sea-Rapture Songs: The Wild Swan
Seafaring And Sea-Rapture Songs: The Black Loorgin (A Hebridean Seafaring Song)
Mouth Music And Valediction: Dance To Your Shadow
Mouth Music And Valediction: Aignish On The Machair

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