MAINHORSE - Patrick Moraz (Yes/Refugee) - Mainhorse,CD

1. Introduction (5:04) 2. Passing Years (3:51) 3. Such A Beautiful Day (4:39) 4. Pale Sky (9:09) 5. Basia (5:27) 6. More Tea Vicar (10:11) 7. God (0:17)

Mainhorse would probably be a footnote in rock history and still be residing in the section of record collectors shops were it not for the inclusion of Swiss Keyboard player Patrick Moraz.

Mainhorse signed originally to Polydor Records in 1970 and released their self-titled debut in 1971. The album whilst showing immense promise enjoyed only limited success commercially and the band disbanded shortly after the album failed to catapult the band to worldwide stardom.

Along with Patrick Moraz the other musician of note was Bryson Graham who would go on to play with Gary Wright in Wonderwheel and then join Wright in a re formed Spooky Tooth in 1972.

The Mainhorse album is an unabashed progressive rock album and over the years has built up a sizeable fan base although its scarcity ensures that the price it commands puts it beyond the casual listener. Tracks featured are Pale Sky, Passing Years and the extended God which is considered a highlight of the album and a good showcase for the style that Patrick Moraz would go on to popularise in Refugee, Yes and his solo work.

The album has never been commercially available on CD making this release its debut in that format. Strong demand in the collectors market will ensure sales for this release allied with demand from the large and dedicated Patrick Moraz fan base and fans of progressive rock for which the album has long been a cherished release. The album has been re mastered personally by Patrick Moraz for this release.

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