Alan Simon - Excalibur I: The Legend of the Celts (1998/2018/2021) [Official Digital Download]

Alan Simon is a French folk-rock musician and composer, best known for his rock operas performed with noted rock musicians guesting. Simon is associated with Breton Celticism, and his most ambitious works are typically on themes linked to Celtic myth and history. Simon achieved fame with his rock opera Excalibur, La Légende des Celtes (Excalibur, The Legend of the Celts) (Sony) in 1999, of which he was both songwriter and producer. The first part of an intended trilogy, Excalibur blended musical styles and was performed by Roger Hodgson (ex-Supertramp), Fairport Convention, Dan Ar Braz, Tri Yann, Angelo Branduardi, Didier Lockwood and Gabriel Yacoub. Within weeks, the album went top 10 and gold in France. Five concert performances took place between October 1999 and June 2000, including one at Paris-Bercy. A live recording, released as Excalibur, le concert mythique (Excalibur, the legendary concert) (CD and DVD) was recorded at the first performance in Rennes, October 12, 1999.

Tracklist:
1. Dihun (feat. Alan Simon) (01:49)
2. Pour L'amour De Le Reine (feat. Alan Simon) (03:48)
3. The Elements (feat. Alan Simon) (04:23)
4. Castel Rock (feat. Alan Simon) (02:52)
5. Morning Song (feat. Alan Simon) (03:29)
6. Celtic Dream (feat. Alan Simon) (03:57)
7. Ad Libitum (feat. Alan Simon) (02:54)
8. Morgane (feat. Alan Simon) (04:29)
9. The Gest of Gauvain (feat. Alan Simon) (04:34)
10. Davet Ar Badadoz (feat. Alan Simon) (02:03)
11. La Complainte De Perceval (feat. Alan Simon) (04:27)
12. The Quest (feat. Alan Simon) (01:08)
13. The Will of God (feat. Alan Simon) (04:27)
14. Camlann (feat. Alan Simon) (04:40)
15. L' Appel De Galahad (feat. Alan Simon) (01:16)
16. Excalibur (feat. Alan Simon) (02:53)
17. Vers L'ile D'avalon (feat. Alan Simon) (01:30)


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