Who is Eddie Jobson?
In a world full of different people with varying ideas and diverse cultural identities,
what do we all agree on?

We all agree that Eddie Jobson has made the world a great place to listen to music - especially the brilliant music that he has brought to us as violinist, keyboardist and composer.

He thrilled us with his 70s and 80s contributions to Curved Air, Roxy Music, the Frank Zappa band, and Jethro Tull. He revolutionized music with the formation of the supergroup U.K. and his Zinc project. He pioneered work in electronic music and commercial soundtracks. He brought Eastern music to Western ears with the Bulgarian Women's Choir and the Tuvan Throat Singers. Eddie has inspired us, set high ideals for us, and made our dreams real for us. As fans and members of his official website forum, we wanted to thank him in some small way for everything he has meant to us.

--Gogo and Friends

 

The Story of the CD:
Just a month after Eddie Jobson opened his first-ever official Internet message forum in January 2006, a few of us who congregated there (and got to know each other as if we had been friends for many years) decided to make this CD for Eddie. Rather than imitate or interpret his great works, we agreed to pay tribute to him by contributing original pieces, ones showing how he has inspired us to stretch beyond our limitations and strive for the amazing levels of excellence he has demonstrated in every aspect of his work. Over the course of seven months, we received 15 contributions from 9 countries. Most contributors created new music especially for this CD, while some drew upon previously composed works that proved especially fitting for this album. In the course of making this CD, it developed into something greater than we ever imagined. We hope you get a similar sense when listening to this album.


--Ben P. Stein

 
The tracks
  1. Day - Helen Lindhout and Bobby Simons (South Africa/USA) lyrics
  2. Excerpts from the Unknown Synthland - Dave Baxley (USA) homepage
  3. Who's Flying Over Me? - Kostarev Group (Russia) homepage
  4. No Violintentions - Marcel Faas (Netherlands) sample homepage
  5. Alysheba (3423) - Steve Robinson (USA) sample homepage
  6. Where it all Began/Slowdowns and Adrenaline - Marco Mattei (Italy) sample lyrics
  7. Goin' it Alone - Dogs Welcome (Germany) lyrics homepage
  8. Bicycleride - Lennart Ståhle (Sweden) sample homepage
  9. Presto - Bobby Simons (USA) sample
  10. Observatory - Paul Hartzog (USA) homepage
  11. Krimimusic - Ferry Zantman (Netherlands)
  12. Long-Haired Funky Friends of Jesus - Super Groovy Band (Canada) sample lyrics homepage
  13. Rainfall - C.Cat (UK)
  14. Uncharted Destination - Ben One (USA) homepage
  15. Night - Helen Lindhout and Lennart Ståhle (South Africa/Sweden) lyrics

 
Video

Bicycleride - Lennart Ståhle

Download it here, or watch it on YouTube below.

 

Buy the CD!
Globe Music Media Arts (California - US West Coast)

TOA Records (Maryland - US East Coast)

The CD costs $10 US, plus shipping ($3 within US, $7 outside US).
$1US for every CD sold will go to the Breast Cancer Fund, in memory of Eddie's sister-in law.

 

Reviews

Eddies reaction after listening to the CD can be found here
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"I was surprised how good this was. It was obviously a labor of love for all involved, and definitely touched Eddie. The music on this CD ranges from good to outstanding. If you are an EJ fan it is very well worth your while! "
Rob LaDuca
Co-founder, NEARfest (www.nearfest.com)
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Review at Dutch Progressive Rock Page is here


Contact

More questions about the CD can be sent to Ben P. Stein at bpstein@gmail.com
 

 

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