Mirage
by Camel
- Type: Album
- Released: 01 Mar 1974
- Label: Deram, Gama
- Country: United Kingdom
- Length: 1:07:46
- Community rating: 4.32/5 from 18 ratings
Artists on this release: Andy Ward, Peter Bardens, Doug Ferguson, Andrew Latimer
Album Notes & Community Reviews
On their second album 'Mirage', Camel solidified their signature symphonic sound, characterized by intricate instrumental passages and a blend of rock, jazz, and melodic subtlety. The album showcases the dynamic interplay between Andrew Latimer鈥檚 lyrical guitar and flute and Peter Bardens' array of keyboards, creating a fluid, atmospheric texture. It is structured around extended, multi-part suites such as the climactic 'Lady Fantasy' and the 'Lord of the Rings' inspired 'Nimrodel/The Procession/The White Rider', which established the band's capacity for elaborate musical storytelling.
Genres
Descriptors: progressive, flute, melodic, suite, virtuosic
Tracklist
- Freefall (05:52)
- Supertwister (03:18)
- Nimrodel - Medley (09:16)
- Earthrise (06:40)
- Lady Fantasy - Medley (12:43)
- Supertwister - Live At The Marquee Club (03:08)
- Mystic Queen - Live At The Marquee Club (06:05)
- Arubaluba - Live At The Marquee Club (07:45)
- Lady Fantasy - Medley / Original Mix (12:59)
Credits
- Andrew Latimer - guitars, flute, vocals
- Peter Bardens - organ, piano, minimoog, mellotron, fender electric piano, hohner clavinet, celesta, vocals
- Doug Ferguson - bass, vocals
- Andy Ward - drums, percussion
- David Hitchcock - producer
- Howard Kilgour - engineer
- Bill Price - engineer, remix
- John Burns - engineer
- Mick Rock - inner sleeve photo
- Modula - design [sleeve]
- Phil Ault - engineer [assistant, backing tracks]
- Richard Collins - engineer [assistant, backing tracks]
- Richard Elen - engineer [assistant, backing tracks]
- Denny Bridges - engineer [assistant, overdubs, air]
- Mike Jones - engineer [assistant, overdubs, decca]
- Nick Raymonde - engineer [assistant, overdubs, decca]
- Pete Henderson - engineer [assistant, overdubs, remix, air]
- Sean Milligan - engineer [assistant, overdubs, remix, air]
- John Punter - engineer [overdubs, air]