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Post by BAMBOOZLE on Jan 6, 2004 18:42:39 GMT -5
Has anyone else got a vinyl of Alpha Omega ? this was a musical written by Yusuf's brother David Gordon in the late 70's Yusu sings Child for a Day on it - other artists appear on it as well including David Essex and Suzanne Lynch who used to do the Fantasy Ring publications sings on it as well - don't know how rare this is but have never heard anyone mention it before
Meg
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Post by Vivian on Jan 6, 2004 21:36:00 GMT -5
Well some time ago, I asked about getting a CD or video or ANYTHING on Alpha Omega, and never got a response, so I don't know! I sure would love to have a copy, though!
Peace,Vivian
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Post by DJ on Jan 7, 2004 3:09:40 GMT -5
Meg, You'll find some short sound files which will give you a flavour of 'Alpha-Omega' at this link ... www.peacechild.net/Alpha_Omega_Revelations/Alpha_Omega_Music/alpha_omega_music.htmlThis is David's own website with some more details about this interesting project. Although David did co-write 'Child for a day' (with Paul Travis), Cat does not sing on David's album, as Cat did his own version on the 'Izitso' album. Here's another link to the same site with a little information about David ...http://www.peacechild.net/David_Gordon/david_gordon.html You might also be interested in the lovely story David's 'Peace child' charity was inspired by...http://www.peacechild.net/Peace_Child_International/The_Peace_Book/the_peace_book.html DJ |
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Post by FJSimon on Jan 7, 2004 6:23:23 GMT -5
I was just listening to Izitso whilst taking down the Xmas tree. I've had the CD for a short time, but never really listened to it. I was familiar with Old School Yard and Child for a Day. I bought the CD for the later which is a from Peace Child as above.
Izitso kind of made me laugh. it's such a wild combination of pop, rock, jazz and country western with a slight disco influence. I guess it is a product of it's time. This is not a criticism. There are some good sounds in there.
Has anyone listened to the Child for a Day version fro Pease Child on the David Gordon Site? Wow what a contrast!
FJS
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Post by Vivian on Jan 7, 2004 10:31:54 GMT -5
I've checked out David's site on many occasions, but never noticed those sound files! I had better check them out when I get home later! Well, that is if my real player cooperates! I can bet it sounds great! Now, speaking of CHILD FOR A DAY, who has seen Cat's final performance of this at the YEAR OF THE CHILD concert, when David Essix came on and helped Cat/Yusuf finish that song! WOW!!! WHAT A TEAR JERKER!!! Of course, heres to hoping that some day there will be an official release of Alpha Omega!
Peace,Vivian
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Post by Vivian on Jan 7, 2004 11:37:41 GMT -5
DANG, I had better check out E BAY more often! I THOUGHT I already did! Hard to believe I never caught that one! Hopefully, one day, it will be released on CD!
Peace,Vivian
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Post by Lucy13 on Jan 7, 2004 22:11:28 GMT -5
Hmm... I've been forgetting all about David lately. And his work. Something to look out for ... for my collection. I knew I was wanting to get back into the collecting mode again (after a few weeks off...)
(rubbing my hands together avariciously...)
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Post by Lucy13 on Jan 7, 2004 22:20:41 GMT -5
Hey cool... I just went through my state's cooperative library system and put in a request to borrow both The Peace Book and Peace Child (a study guide by DG).
They're on their way to me now... (rubbing my hands together...) It'll be nice to have them in my hands in a few days...
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Post by Vivian on Jan 7, 2004 22:52:09 GMT -5
Maybe I need to try the library, here in Gainesville, since I am there, so often, anyway! But I STILL want my own copy!!
Peace,Vivian
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Post by DJ on Jan 8, 2004 6:29:58 GMT -5
Hello there, I have the Alpha Omega LP, it's on ebay fairly regularly if you keep an eye out for it. Actually Cat does sing 'Child for a Day' on the LP -- I'm pretty sure it's a different recording than the Izitso track, have to double check; but the files you linked to, DJ, aren't the LP versions. It seems from David's site that Alpha Omega was a work in progress spanning a few years. So the files on the site aren't from the LP, they are from a later performance at Coventry Cathedral. The LP is an earlier version of this music...  Oops, I thought they must have been the originals, but thanks for the correction, Lady D. Well, at least it pointed a few towards David's work that had maybe overlooked it. It looks like you have a collector's album there. What other artists appear on the original, and what are your impressions of it? |
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Post by DJ on Jan 8, 2004 6:55:42 GMT -5
Hey cool... I just went through my state's cooperative library system and put in a request to borrow both The Peace Book and Peace Child (a study guide by DG). They're on their way to me now... (rubbing my hands together...) It'll be nice to have them in my hands in a few days... I don't know if the book that you're borrowing is the Bernard Benson version, but I just found this link...http://www.outoftheark.com/PeaceChild.htm ..which looks like a nice version based on the same idea. There's also a musical version too for schoolkids to perform. |
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Post by Lucy13 on Jan 8, 2004 20:54:52 GMT -5
Yep, it's the Bernard Benson book. I should have it by Monday... oughta be fun!
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Post by Vivian on Jan 8, 2004 23:00:57 GMT -5
I hope it comes on E BAY! I want to have my own copy! On second thought, I MIGHT go broke bidding on it!
Peace,Vivian
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Post by tom07889485827 on Sept 15, 2019 14:29:32 GMT -5
Hi all, Waking up an old thread admittedly, but just in case anyone was interested... As you know, Yusuf is releasing his 40 years anniversary box set which will include Remastered versions of Alpha Omega. David Gordon's Alpha Omega (which later became the Peace Child musical for children) is setting sail in its own right as a fully-fledged musical. If you are interested in following the progress, there's a launch on 5th October and the website is; www.alphaomegamusical.com |
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