Album: Merlin: Bard of the Unseen by Kayak (2003)
Genre: Progressive Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Album

Description: "Merlin - Bard Of The Unseen" is the eleventh studio album by the Dutch progressive rock band Kayak . This concept-album is a new version of side 1 of their 1981 album Merlin, with nine new songs added.
At concerts in 2003, the band played this rock-opera in its entirety. Singer Cindy Oudshoorn was credited as special guest on the album, but became a permanent member of the band after the tour.

Artist Background: "Kayak" are a Dutch progressive rock band formed in 1972 in the city Hilversum by Ton Scherpenzeel and Pim Koopman. In 1973, their debut album "See See The Sun" was released, including three hit singles. Their main popularity was in the Netherlands, with their top hit (Ruthless Queen) reaching No. 6 on the Dutch charts in March 1979. They disbanded in 1982 after releasing nine albums. In 1999 the band was asked to perform on the TV show De Vrienden van Amstel Live. After this performance, the... Part of the Netherlands music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Saga, Earth and Fire, Jadis, Knight Area

Music Scene: Part of the Netherlands music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Progressive Rock, Rock/Pop, 2000s, Album

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"Merlin - Bard Of The Unseen" is the eleventh studio album by the Dutch progressive rock band Kayak . This concept-album is a new version of side 1 of their 1981 album Merlin, with nine new songs added.
At concerts in 2003, the band played this rock-opera in its entirety. Singer Cindy Oudshoorn was credited as special guest on the album, but became a permanent member of the band after the tour.

Merlin: Bard of the Unseen

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