Oliver Wakeman – Anam Cara 2024

Spirit of Unicorn Music are delighted to announce the release of “Anam Cara”, the eleventh studio album from piano and keyboard virtuoso, Oliver Wakeman.

Award-winning Oliver, eldest son of the legendary Rick Wakeman, is one of progressive rock’s hardest working musicians. He has appeared on over 60 albums and has performed in just about every corner of the globe! He was a member of prog rock veterans YES and has also toured and recorded with The Strawbs, as well as being responsible for a number of well-received collaborations with the likes of Steve Howe, Gordon Giltrap and Clive Nolan – to name but a few. The album features a stellar collection of musicians who contribute to a multitude of musical styles, bringing each vignette to life. Amongst these are Hayley Griffiths (Riverdance), Troy Donockley (Nightwish), Oliver Day (Fragile) and Scott Higham (Pendragon).

The album has been mixed by Karl Groom (Threshold) and recorded by John Mitchell (It Bites, Frost*, Lonely Robot). Album artwork is by world renowned artist Anne Sudworth. “Anam Cara” will be released on May 17th, 2024, and will be available on CD or via streaming services. It is released on Spirit of Unicorn Music and can be obtained via Cherry Red Records.

1. The View From Here
2. The Queen’s Lament
3. Here In My Heart
4. 1000 Autumns
5. Marble Arch
6. In The Moonlight
7. Miss You Now
8. Instead of My Fear
9. Lonely
10. Golden Sun in Grey

Oliver Wakeman – Keyboards, piano, guitars
Hayley Griffiths – Vocals
Troy Donockley – Pipes, whistle
Oliver Day – Acoustic guitars, lute, mandolin
Scott Higham – Drums and percussion
David Mark Pearce – Electric guitar
Robert McClung – Violin
Steve Amadeo – Bass guitar
Mick Allport – Saxophone, clarinet