ROCK
MUSICIANS:
Ferdi Bolland - vocals
Rob Bolland - vocals
Colin Blunstone - vocals
Falco - vocals
Ian "Maestro" Gillan - vocals
Barclay James Harvest - vocals
Peter Hoffman - vocalsRobert Pot - vocals, keyboards
Suzi Quatro - vocals
Lex Bolderdijk - guitarBert Meulendijk - guitar
Ton Op 't Hof - drums
Ad Van Der Ree - drums
Cees Ten Dam - saxophone
Lisa Boray & Elvira Vallentin - back vocals
In 1990, I was approached Rob and Ferdi Bolland, known by their works like with: Falco (“Rock me Amadeus” and “Jeany”), and Status Quo (“In the Army now”) to go together to work on a concept album-CD. In first discussions we have philosophized concerning what the concept should be about We decided to come to a consensus within a month’s reach and we also made a list of singers we’d like to work with on this project.
A month later I made the proposal to make a CD in relation with the Evolution of our world. This idea, which has been moreover invented by my fiancé then (Tineke Dijkstra), was picked up by Rob and Ferdi and was taken as a starting point. Meanwhile I was introduced to technician: Hans Weekhout who teached me all the “ins and outs” of the “Bolland Studios”.
In a studio I like to work alone, where I can concentrate on my work, not being distracted by anything. Historically this working method comes to me naturally and to me, thereby feeling very pleasantly. After 2 years the project was finished and called: “Darwin - The Evolution” . Several singers collaborated on this album, for instance: Colin Blunstone, Ian Gillan (Deep Purple), Barclay James Harvest, Falco, Suzi Quatro, Peter Hofmann.
It was a fantastic experience working with these guys. Very professional and disciplined, yes I really felt privileged.
ALBUMS:
1991 - "Darwin - the Evolution"
01. Overture (Bolland/Bolland) 1:52
With narration by Ian Gillan
02. Way Of The Evolution (Bolland/Bolland) 5:31
With Colin Blunstone doing lead vocals
03. Stand Up (Bolland/Bolland) 5:46
With Barclay James Harvest doing lead vocals
04. Genie Und Partisan - A Fascinating Man 4:20
With Falco doing lead vocals (Bolland/Bolland/Falco)
05. The Beagle (Bolland/Bolland) 4:43
An instrumental featuring Robert Pot
06. It Is Really True (Bolland/Bolland) 5:30 With Rob Holland doing lead vocals
07. Hey Charly (Bolland/Bolland) 4:27
With Suzi Quatro doing lead vocals
08. Emma My Dear - Love Theme (Bolland/Bolland) 5:25
With Colin Blunstone doing lead vocals
09. After The Rain (Bolland/Bolland) 4:43
Taken instrumental featuring Robert Pot
10. The Beauty Of Life (Bolland/Bolland) 5:23
With Peter Hoffman doing lead vocals
11. The Jungle (Bolland/Bolland) 4:09
Taken instrumental featuring Robert Pot
12. Metamorphic Rocks (Bolland/Bolland) 3:35
With Falco doing lead vocals
13. For A Moment In Time (Bolland/Bolland) 5:19
With Ferdi Holland doing lead vocals
14. Origin Of Species (Bolland/Bolland) 5:01
Taken instrumental featuring Robert Pot
15. Finale (Bolland/Bolland) 1:19
With narration by Ian Gillan
16. Suite-The Long Goodbye/The Final Curtain Falls 9:00
With Ian Gillan doing lead vocals (Bolland/Bolland)
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