A 2018 definitive edition of phenomena ii dream runner from 1987. At the time of original release there wasnt really the appetite in the industry for elaborate concept pieces and the visual element of galleys concept was never properly realised. Phenomena appreciation thread steve hoffman music forums. Phenomena iii innervision 1993 completed the trilogy and retains sturgis, johansen and gorham whilst adding brian may on what about love and a whole lot of love and original airrace vocalist keith murrell. Dream runner definitive remaster three years after their warmly received but in many ways unrealised debut album the phenomena project was back, although this time the brothers galley returned with a largely different group of musicians. Over the course of eight years, three albums were released phenomena 1985, phenomena ii. Digitally remastered edition of this album from the prog rock band.
Ray gillan, glenn hughes, john wetton, max bacon guitar. Glenn hughes and bailey contributed to phenomena ii dream runner 1987 however ray gillen whod just left black sabbath and max. Asia or glenn hughes deep purple, hughesthrall band, you need to stop here and pick this up as this band features both in the lineup for this album. Contributors were leading rock musicians such as glenn hughes, brian may, and john wetton, amongst others. Phenomena is a rock music concept formed by record producer tom galley and his brother. Created by tom galley, the album features john wetton, glenn hughes, mel galley, neil. Raymond arthur gillen may 12, 1959 december 1, 1993 was an american rock singersongwriter. Phenomena psycho fantasy 2006, ecobook, cd discogs. Definitive editions of all three legendary phenomena. Discography information about the cd phenomena released by phenomena. Phenomena 1985, phenomena ii dream runner 1987 and phenomena iii inner vision 1993. Hard rain is the debut studio album by british melodic rock band hard rain. Phenomena is a rock concept around a supergroup formed by record producer tom galley, metalhammer. Rock concept around a supergroup formed by record producer tom galley, metalhammer magazine founder w.
Phenomena dream runner vinyl records, lp, cd on cdandlp. Contributors were leading rock musicians such as glenn hughes, brian may, tony martin and john wetton amongst others. Glenn hughes and bailey contributed to phenomena ii dream runner 1987 however ray gillen whod just left black sabbath and max bacon also feature on vocals along with john wetton who contributes to the hit single did it all for love. Phenomena is a rock music concept conceived by record producer. The second phenomena album, phenomena ii dream runner, was released in 1987 and was welcomed with a similarly. Dream runner licensed to youtube by the orchard music on behalf of explore rights management. In phenomena, annie jacobsen explores the governments research into things that go bump in the night.
He is best known for his work with badlands, in addition to his stint with black sabbath in the mid1980s and recording most of the vocals on phenomena s dream runner. If you like hughes, aor, lots of keys or 80s sounds youll like phenomena, otherwise stay away. Rimensberger and toms brother, whitesnake guitarist mel galley. After an olympic contender is injured in an automobile accident, a form. This song features scott gorham and it was from his involvement with the project that he formed. In 1987 he appeared on phenomena ii dream runner and sang lead. Phenomena is a hard rock styles prog related artist from usa. Phenomena dream runner japan glenn hughes ray gillen aor a32d30 d4. Phenomena dream runner vinyl records and cds for sale. John wetton glenn hughes mel galley neil murray ray gillen max bacon richard bailey michael sturgis scott gorham.
In the mid1980s, hughes recorded several different albums with bands and artists including phenomena phenomena, phenomena ii. The music discographies on this site are works in progress. The albums highlights are a pair of fantastic guitar and keyboard driven burners that are hard, eerie, and moody all at once, kiss of fire and whos watching you. Dream runner by gail mcfarland goodreads share book. It was released in 1996 on german record label semaphore gmbh.
Phenomena is a project created by tom galley, featuring special guests including glenn hughes, john wetton, brian may, and cozy powell. Albums include phenomena, dream runner, and inner vision. Best sellers prime video todays deals help new releases books. Phenomena is a rock concept around a supergroup formed by record producer tom galley, metalhammer magazine founder wilfried rimensberger and toms brother, whitesnake guitarist mel galley. Phenomena dream runner japanese edition remastered. The album features two cover songs, back on the streets, written by former kiss guitarist vinnie vincent with country artist richard kinky friedman and originally recorded by the band 3speed for a 1984 movie. Phenomena ii dream runner is an allstar album from 1987, created by tom galley, and. Anthology the phenomena projectconcept was launched in the mid 80s by tom galley with some help from his brother mel galley whitesnake, trapeze.
The second phenomena album phenomena ii dream runner was released in 1987 and was welcomed with a similarly warm response. If you see any errors or omissions in the cd information shown above, either in the musician credits or song listings cover song credits, live tracks, etc. A good follower 2nd disc by this project band phenomena. Phenomena featuring glenn hughes, john norum, neil murray. Following the demise of magnum in 1995, guitarist and songwriter tony clarkin and vocalist bob catley set off in search of a slight change in musical direction. Mel galley,kyoji yamomoto, scott gorham, john thomas bass. In 1987 he appeared on phenomena ii dream runner and sang lead vocals on did it all for love, which turned out to be a no. During the course of a busy career john guested on numerous projects. It was released in 1987, after john norum left the band, following the release of the final countdown album and the tour that followed. The truth is out there, and the feds paid to find it the. Phenomena dream runner import united kingdom import on. Agreed a great track, although just to be clear, it appears on the second phenomena album dream runner.
Stop, surrender, did it all for love, hearts on fire, jukebox, double 6, 55. There is also a band artist picture, the discography on cd, albums on vinyl. Drawing on a theme supernatural phenomena, tom wrote most of the lyrics and some of the music, while mel rounded up singers, musicians, and other writers to bring it all to life. As of 2015, cherry red are proud to represent 30 hertz as part of our family of associated labels.
Phenomena received high critical acclaim in the press and extremely good sales. It feels like an opportunity lost, as there are undoubtedly some fine songs on here including of course did it for all love which features great vocals from john wetton and could have easily have come from the debut asia album it actually comes from phenomena ii dream runner. Phenomena is a rock music concept formed by record producer tom galley and his brother, whitesnake guitarist mel galley. Containing hits, deep cuts and rarities, this 25th anniversary compilation has been compiled by tom galley. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. During the recording of phenomena i, they were joined by metalhammer founder wilfried rimensberger. Very good and very 80s aor from glenn hughes band phenomena. After ive given it a listen well talk i just remembered i think this lp came with a comic book toovery important to get the finer points. Shop 32 records for sale for album dream runner by phenomena on cdandlp in vinyl and cd format.
Dream runner, gary moore run for cover, and black sabbath seventh star. Check out dream runner by phenomena on amazon music. Phenomena dream runner 1987 album photo by heart of steel. Gillen is also featured in phenomenas did it all for love music video.
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