PEL Presents NEM#168: Clive Nolan (Arena, Pendragon, etc.) Moves Forward Relentlessly

<p>Clive is a keyboardist, orchestrator, singer, and composer of three musicals and several concept albums as a solo artist or collaborator. He's played with Pendragon since 1986 and has led the bands Shadowlands and Arena since the 90s.</p> <p>We discuss "Dragon Fire" from his most recent solo album, <a href="https://amzn.to/3qku38w"><em>Song of the Wildlands</em></a> (2021), "Silent Words" from his musical <a href="http://clivenolan.net/index.php/releases/2016-03-01-12-02-11/king-s-ransom/159-king-s-ransom-special-edition-box-set"><em>King's Ransom</em></a> (2017), and "The Tinder Box" by Arena from <a href="https://amzn.to/351zr9m"><em>The Seventh Degree of Separation</em></a> (2011). We conclude by listening to "A Descent into Madness" by Clive Nolan and Oliver Wakeman from <a href="https://amzn.to/3IriwKI"><em>Dark Fables</em></a> (2021). Intro: "The Key" by Strangers on a Train from <a href="http://clivenolan.net/index.php/releases/2016-03-01-11-51-14/strangers-on-a-train/44-the-key-part-1-the-prophecy"><em>The Key Part 1: Prophecy</em></a> (1990). More at <a href="http://clivenolan.net/">clivenolan.net</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nakedlyexaminedmusic.com/">Hear more Nakedly Examined Music</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nemusicpodcast/">Like our Facebook page</a>. <a href="http://patreon.com/nakedlyexaminedmusic">Support us on Patreon</a>.</p> <p>Sponsors: Upgrade your showering at <a href="https://nebia.com/nem">nebia.com/nem</a> (code NEM). Get 15% off at at <a href="https://www.masterclass.com/examined">MasterClass.com/examined</a>.</p>