Light – The Story Of Moses(1972 Netherlands Prog Rock)Full Album

Light biography Light' plays Art-Rock with influences of 'Ekseption' and 'Nice' and integrates jazzy brass elements like 'Colosseum' and Latin-American percussion work similar to 'Santana'. Light were formed in the town of Gouda in the 1960s and toured through the provinces of the Netherlands in the late 60s. The band members were Adri Vergeer (piano, organ, mellotron, keyboards, vocals), Gerard Steenbergen (acoustic guitar), Joop Slootjes (bass), Hans de Bruin (saxophone, flute) and Sjaco van der Speld (drums, vocals). Eddy Barclay brought the band - then called " Light Formation" - to the attention of producer Bert Schouten. In 1972 "The Story of Moses" was published, having been recorded at Phonogram Studio in Hilversum. On the album Guus Willemse (bass), Hans Hollestelle (electric guitar) and Marian Schatteleyn and Robbie Dale (voices) appeared as guest musicians. The recording was a concept album, telling the story of the biblical figure of Moses. It was the only album ever recorded by Light. Tracks: 1. The Water (A.Vergeer/H.v.Rookhuyzen/Will Luikinga) - 00:00 2. The Blackberry Bushes (A.Vergeer/H.v.Rookhuyzen) - 08:49 3. White Turns Into Black (A.Vergeer/H.v.Rookhuyzen) - 19:44 4. The Nuisances (A.Vergeer/H.v.Rookhuyzen/Robbie Dale) - 26:17 5. The Desert (A.Vergeer/H.v.Rookhuyzen) - 33:10 6. The Red Sea (A.Vergeer/H.v.Rookhuyzen) - 34:47 Personnel: - Adri Vergeer - piano & organ, celeste, mellotron, keyboards, vocals - Gerard Steenbergen - acoustic guitar - Joop Slootjes - bass guitar - Hans de Bruin - saxophone, flute - Sjaco van der Speld - drums, vocals + - Hans Hollestelle - electric guitar - Guus Willemse - bass guitar - Marian Schatteleyn - voices - Robbie Dale - voices