THE BRIDGEWATER HALL MANCHESTER FRIDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2018.
Camel are an English Progressive Rock Band from Guilford Surrey Formed in
October 1971 . The Group originally featured Guitarist , Flautist & Vocalist
Andrew Latimer & Bassist & Vocals Doug Ferguson Keyboardist & Vocals
Peter Barnes & Drummer Andy Ward . Their Fourth Studio Album Moon-
madness same as the Tour 2018 is played in it’s entirety plus other classic
tracks . They have released Fourteen Studio Albums & Fourteen Singles ,
plus numerous Live Albums & DVD’s . Without achieving mass popularity ,
the Band gained a Cult Following in the 1970s with Albums such as” Mirage”
( 1974 ) & ” The Snow Goose ” ( 1975 ) . They moved into the Jazzier more
commercial direction in the early 1980 , but then went on an extended
Hiatus since 1991 their has been a few changes in the Band . The Band
has been independent releasing Albums on their own Label . Their Debut
Studio Album Camel ( 1973 ) their Fourth Studio Album ( Played on the Tour)
” Moonmadness ” ( 1976 ) Last Album ” Last Album ” A Nood & A Wink
( 2002 ) but they are still Touring . Genres Progressive Rock . Year Active
( 1971 -1984 ) ( 1991 – 2024 ) Labels MCA / Derum / Gama / Janus / Decca
& Independent Camel Productions Line Up Andrew Latimer ( Only Original
Member Left ) Guitar / Flute / Recorder / Keyboards / Bass & Vocals ( 1971-
2024 ) ex. ex. ex. Colin Bass Bass / Keyboards / Acoustic Guitar& Vocals
(1979 -1981 ) ( 1964 -2024 ) ex. ex. ex. Denis Clement Drums / Percussion/
Bass / Keyboards & Recorder ( 2000 -2024 ) ex. ex. ex. Peter Jones Keyboards/
Synthesisers / Saxophone & Vocals ( 2016 -2024 ) ex. ex. ex. Great Musicians.
SET ONE. MOONMADNESS ALBUM
INTRO B/T ARISTILLUS ex. Instrumental . Amazing arrangement Just Magical.
SONG 1. Song Within A Song ex. Intro Instrumental . ” The sun has left the sky”
” Now you can close your eyes ” ” Leave all the world behind until tomorrow ”
SONG 2. Chord Change ex. Instrumental . Another amazing arrangement .
SONG 3. Spirit Of The Water ex. ” See the lights out on the water ” ” Come &
go , to & fro ” ” In time it takes to find them ” ” You can live , you can die ”
SONG 4. Another Night ex. ” Fog rubs before our eyes ” ” Can’t face the morning
skies ” ” Day comes a day too soon ” ” I’m waiting for that silver moon ” Love It.
SONG 5. Air BORN ex.” High ,flying glider , spread your wings”” Flying High on a cloud”
” Born on the air , spiral around ” ” So busy making circles ” ” You never touch
the ground ” Amazing Song writing & overall Playing & Vocals. Just Pure Magic.
SONG 6. Lunar Sea ex. Another amazing arrangement. Crowd going Wild .
INTERVAL.
SET TWO.
SONG 7. Uneven Song ex. ” Sleepless Nights , Restless Days ” ” Memories of
the gently ways ” ” Love looked out looks for a home ” ” A place to find a shelter
from the storm ” Outstanding overall sounds with out of this World Playing .
SONG 8. Hymn To Her ex. ” Look to the mirror ” ” I can tell no lies ” ” Time
drawing nearer ” ” Still I wonder why ” Brilliant Mixing & Lights. Just Love It.
SONG 9. End Of The Line ex. ” Well I’m walking this lonely street ” ” But I’m
far from bein’ alone ” ” Cause everyone I meet ” ” Has nowhere to call home ”
” So the move on from day to day ” ” Just to stand in line ” Fantastic Sounds.
SONG 10. Coming Of Age ex. Instrumental . Amazing Arrangement & Playing.
SONG 11. Rajaz ex. ” When the dessert sun has passed horizons final light ”
” And the darkness takes it’s place ” ” We will pause to take a rest ” ” Sharing
songs of love ” ” Tales if tragedy ” Outstanding overall sounds & Vocals. Love It.
SONG 12. Ice ex. Another amazing Instrumental which fills the Air with Magic .
SONG 13. Mother Road ex. ( C ) ” Ma , will we make out ? ” ” Do you think this
old car will last ? ” ” Pa , is there some doubt ” ” If our bad luck will stay in the
past, Ah ? ” They are such brilliant Songwriters & amazing overall Sounds.
SONG 14. Hopeless Anger ex. Instrumental . Brilliant Arrangement & Playing.
SONG 15. Long Goodbyes ( C ) ” Long Goodbyes ” ” Make me so sad ” ” I have
to leave right now ” ” & though I hate to go ” ” I know it’s for the better ” Magic.
ENCORE.
SONG 16. Lady Fantasy ex. ( C ) Intro Instrumental . ” I can see clearly ” ” A
Face in the Sky ” ” Moons in your eye ” ” You’re passing me by ” This has been
Amazing Show from this very Talented Band of Fantastic Musicians at the
Wonderful Bridgewater Hall Manchester where all your Dreams Come True.