It’s been 25 years since Guy Manning released his critically acclaimed debut album, “Tall Stories For Small Children.” Following 14 further solo albums and numerous contributions to the musical projects, he is back with a very special, first-time-on-vinyl, 25th Anniversary edition, remastered by the legendary Sean Timms (Unitopia, Southern Empire). This edition comes with the 2010 bonus track, “The Willow And The Pine” and two original versions of tracks, “Clocks” and “In Swingtime.” Whilst these were on later albums, they were originally recorded 1999 for Tall Stories and are worthy of inclusion on this exclusive vinyl package.
This album has all that in spades, remarkable for a first foray. It still has astonishing appeal and it is as fresh as the day it was conceived. Packed full of ideas from various eras harking back to the golden era of Symphonic Progressive Rock in the 70’s, progressing through some Neo Prog influences of the 80’s and 90’s, and it even has a tinge of the Canterbury Scene with rhythmic Folk overtones.
This will be a very limited vinyl run and a strictly one-off pressing in this format, a double LP in a 5mm wide spine sleeve and accompanied by a signed insert. Over 80 minutes of memorable Progressive Rock covering themes from all eras from the last half century.
Guy Manning states on his official website:
“So…a very Happy Birthday to my debut album “Tall Stories for Small Children”, 25 years old in October! It was critically very well received on its launch in 1999
and I think it still maintains that value today.
I recently put out an anonymous online survey asking if those interested in my music would like to own a copy of special limited edition vinyl release.
The response was favourable enough to convince me go ahead and arrange for this edition to be produced.
If you said YES to the online survey, I thank you
very much!
So, now we just need you to pledge your money upfront to secure your copy at the substantially discounted initial price to put towards the production costs, please note that once the cost of production target has been reached, the price will increase to retail.
This is the first time this album has been made available on vinyl, specially remastered by the legendary Sean Timms (Unitopia, Southern Empire), including the full original track list plus other tracks recorded in the same sessions, but not released at the time, to provide you with over 80 minutes of music. (See Background information below)
It’s a double LP on 180gram vinyl and comes with an autographed insert of lyrics, pictures and credits in a single sleeve. It’s a quality product. It will be a limited run, first come first served!
This will be the 2nd release on Wild Thyme Records
I cannot stress enough how important these early pledges are to the project.
Without covering the manufacturing costs, we cannot proceed further and so it really is in your hands now
Here is the pre-order link: https://fairsound.com/product/guy-manning-tall-stories-for-small-children/
I have also been invited to put together a show and perform at this year’s prestigious Summer’s End Festival in October to celebrate this milestone. I will be performing many pieces from the album and am putting together an ‘All Stars’ lineup to help me splendidly deliver the songs!
I do hope to see some of you there
Thank you very much for all the support over the years, much appreciated for sure 🙂
All the best
Be Safe, Be Well, Be Happy
Guy x“
Tracklist:
Side A
01. The Last Psalm
i) The Preacher
ii) Windows
iii) A Beacon
iv) The Last Psalm
02. The Voyager
Side B
01. White Waters
02. The Fall & Rise of Abel Mann?
i) Grand Fanfare
ii) Waiting On A Ledge
iii) Grand Fanfare (Revisited)
iv) Post-Mortem: Three Score Years & Ten
v) Post-Mortem: In My Life
Side C
01. The Candyman
02. Castaways
03. Clocks (Previously Unreleased)
04. In Swingtime (Previously Unreleased)
Side D
01. The Willow & The Pine (10th Anniversary Bonus Track)
02. Holy Ireland
i)The Land
ii) A Soldier’s Story
iii) The Widow’s Tale
iv) Priest Song
v) The Land (Reprise)
