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{{Short description|British progressive rock band}}
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| alias =
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| origin = London, England
| origin = [[London]], England
| genre = [[Progressive rock]]
| genre = [[Progressive rock]]
| years_active = 1977–1979
| years_active = 1977–1979
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| past_members = [[Jane Relf]]<br/>[[Jim McCarty]]<br/>[[John Hawken]]<br/>[[Louis Cennamo]]<br/>John Knightsbridge<br/>Eddie McNeill
| past_members = [[Jane Relf]]<br/>[[Jim McCarty]]<br/>[[John Hawken]]<br/>[[Louis Cennamo]]<br/>John Knightsbridge<br/>Eddie McNeill
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'''Illusion''' were a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[progressive rock]] band formed in 1977.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.planetmellotron.com/revi2.htm|title=Planet Mellotron Album Reviews: I2|website=www.PlanetMellotron.com|access-date=2017-11-26}}</ref> They released two albums, ''Out of the Mist'' (1977) and ''Illusion'' (1978) on [[Island Records]], before folding in 1979.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=5128|title=Illusion - ''Out of the Mist'' (1977)|website=ProgArchives.com|language=en|access-date=2017-11-26}}</ref> A third release titled ''Enchanted Caress'' (made up of demos for a proposed 3rd album, from the late 1970s) was released in 1990.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/1199948-Illusion-24|title=Illusion discography, album releases & credits|website=Discogs|language=en|access-date=2017-11-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jtl.us/nlightsweb/lib/renhist.htm|title=The History of Renaissance|website=www.jtl.us|access-date=2017-11-26}}</ref>
'''Illusion''' were a British [[progressive rock]] band formed in 1977.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.planetmellotron.com/revi2.htm|title=Planet Mellotron Album Reviews: I2|website=www.PlanetMellotron.com|access-date=2017-11-26}}</ref> They released two albums, ''Out of the Mist'' (1977) and ''Illusion'' (1978) on [[Island Records]], before folding in 1979. A third release titled ''Enchanted Caress'' (made up of demos for a proposed 3rd album, from the late 1970s) was released in 1990.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/1199948-Illusion-24|title=Illusion discography, album releases & credits|website=Discogs|language=en|access-date=2017-11-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jtl.us/nlightsweb/lib/renhist.htm|title=The History of Renaissance|website=www.jtl.us|access-date=2017-11-26}}</ref>


Illusion were intended to be a reunion of the original line-up of [[Renaissance (band)|Renaissance]] (whose second 1971 album was titled ''[[Illusion (Renaissance album)|Illusion]]''), but singer and guitarist [[Keith Relf]] died before the project was realised.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jamesmccarty.com/bio/renaissance-illusion/|title=Renaissance & Illusion biography by Jim McCarty of The Yardbirds, Renaissance & Illusion|last=|website=www.JamesMcCarty.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-11-26}}</ref> Thereafter, the band's new lineup featured [[Louis Cennamo]] on bass, [[John Hawken]] on keyboards, [[Jim McCarty]] moved from drums to play acoustic guitar and share vocals with [[Jane Relf]], while Eddie McNeill replaced him on drums and John Knightsbridge (from Third World War, and later of Ruthless Blues) played lead guitar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/out-of-the-mist-mw0000365788|title=Illusion - ''Out of the Mist'' (1977) {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|website=AllMusic|access-date=2017-11-26}}</ref>
Illusion were intended to be a reunion of the original line-up of [[Renaissance (band)|Renaissance]] (whose second 1971 album was titled ''[[Illusion (Renaissance album)|Illusion]]''), but singer and guitarist [[Keith Relf]] died before the project was realised.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.jamesmccarty.com/bio/renaissance-illusion/|title=Renaissance & Illusion biography by Jim McCarty of The Yardbirds, Renaissance & Illusion|last=|website=www.JamesMcCarty.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-11-26}}</ref> Thereafter, the band's new lineup featured [[Louis Cennamo]] on bass, [[John Hawken]] on keyboards, [[Jim McCarty]] moved from drums to play acoustic guitar and share vocals with [[Jane Relf]], while Eddie McNeill replaced him on drums and John Knightsbridge (from Third World War, and later of Ruthless Blues) played lead guitar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/out-of-the-mist-mw0000365788|title=Illusion - ''Out of the Mist'' (1977) {{!}} Songs, Reviews, Credits {{!}} AllMusic|website=AllMusic|access-date=2017-11-26}}</ref>
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| title1 = Nights in Paris
| title1 = Nights in Paris
| writer1 = McCarty
| writer1 = McCarty
| length1 = 3:13
| title2 = Walking Space
| title2 = Walking Space
| writer2 = McCarty
| writer2 = McCarty
| length2 = 3:58
| title3 = The Man Who Loved the Trees
| title3 = The Man Who Loved the Trees
| writer3 = McCarty
| writer3 = McCarty
| length3 = 3:28
| title4 = Getting into Love Again
| title4 = Getting into Love Again
| writer4 = McCarty
| writer4 = McCarty
| length4 = 3:32
| title5 = As Long as We're Together
| title5 = As Long as We're Together
| writer5 = McCarty
| writer5 = McCarty
| length5 = 3:41
| title6 = Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
| title6 = Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
| writer6 = [[Richard Rodgers]]
| writer6 = [[Richard Rodgers]]
| length6 = 3:30
| title7 = Living Above Your Head
| title7 = Living Above Your Head
| writer7 = McCarty
| writer7 = McCarty
| length7 = 2:53
| title8 = Crossed Lines
| title8 = Crossed Lines
| writer8 = McCarty
| writer8 = McCarty
| length8 = 3:18
| title9 = You Are the One
| title9 = You Are the One
| writer9 = McCarty
| writer9 = McCarty
| length9 = 4:00
| title10 = All the Falling Angels
| title10 = All the Falling Angels
| writer10 = K. Relf
| writer10 = K. Relf
| length10 = 5:27
}}
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* John Hawken – piano, analogue synthesizers (Moog/ARP), Mellotron (original), Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes electric piano, harpsichord
* John Hawken – piano, analogue synthesizers (Moog/ARP), Mellotron (original), Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes electric piano, harpsichord
* Louis Cennamo – bass guitar (1–5), (7–10)
* Louis Cennamo – bass guitar (1–5), (7–10)
* Eddie McNeil – drums, percussion (1–5), (7–10)
* Eddie McNeil – drums, percussion (1–5), (7–9)
* Keith Relf – vocals, acoustic guitar (10) (See Notes below)
* Keith Relf – vocals, acoustic guitar (10) (See Notes below)


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* [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p44968/biography|pure_url=yes}} Illusion biography by Bradley Torreano, discography and album reviews, credits & releases] at [[AllMusic]]
* [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p44968/biography|pure_url=yes}} Illusion biography by Bradley Torreano, discography and album reviews, credits & releases] at [[AllMusic]]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/1199948-Illusion-24 Illusion discography, album releases & credits] at [[Discogs]]
* [https://www.discogs.com/artist/1199948-Illusion-24 Illusion discography, album releases & credits] at [[Discogs]]
* [http://www.progarchives.com/artist.asp?id=972 Illusion biography, discography, album credits & user reviews] at ProgArchives.com
* [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4knqQjBe5ymjoz7dSDCd4w Illusion albums to be listened] as stream on [[Spotify]]
* [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4knqQjBe5ymjoz7dSDCd4w Illusion albums to be listened] as stream on [[Spotify]]


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Latest revision as of 21:13, 6 August 2024

For the American band, see The Illusion (band).

Illusion
OriginLondon, England
GenresProgressive rock
Years active1977–1979
LabelsIsland Records
Edsel Records
Brisk Production
Promised Land
Past membersJane Relf
Jim McCarty
John Hawken
Louis Cennamo
John Knightsbridge
Eddie McNeill

Illusion were a British progressive rock band formed in 1977.[1] They released two albums, Out of the Mist (1977) and Illusion (1978) on Island Records, before folding in 1979. A third release titled Enchanted Caress (made up of demos for a proposed 3rd album, from the late 1970s) was released in 1990.[2][3]

Illusion were intended to be a reunion of the original line-up of Renaissance (whose second 1971 album was titled Illusion), but singer and guitarist Keith Relf died before the project was realised.[4] Thereafter, the band's new lineup featured Louis Cennamo on bass, John Hawken on keyboards, Jim McCarty moved from drums to play acoustic guitar and share vocals with Jane Relf, while Eddie McNeill replaced him on drums and John Knightsbridge (from Third World War, and later of Ruthless Blues) played lead guitar.[5]

In 2001, McCarty, Cennamo, Hawken and Jane Relf reunited once again to record Through the Fire, an album of new material, under the bandname Renaissance Illusion.[6]

Members

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Discography

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Out of the Mist (1977)

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Isadora"Jim McCarty6:56
2."Roads to Freedom"McCarty, John Hawken3:53
3."Beautiful Country"McCarty, Hawken4:21
4."Solo Flight"McCarty, Hawken4:23
5."Everywhere You Go"McCarty3:18
6."Face of Yesterday"McCarty5:45
7."Candles Are Burning"McCarty7:10
Total length:35:55
Personnel
  • Jane Relf – vocals
  • Jim McCarty – vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion
  • John Knightsbridge – electric and acoustic guitar
  • John Hawken – piano, synthesizers, Mellotron, Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes electric piano, harpsichord
  • Louis Cennamo – bass guitar
  • Eddie McNeil – drums, percussion
Notes
  • "Face of Yesterday" was a remake of a song from Renaissance's Illusion album (1971)

Illusion (1978)

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Madonna Blue"McCarty6:46
2."Never Be the Same"McCarty3:18
3."Louis' Theme"Louis Cennamo, Jane Relf7:41
4."Wings Across the Sea"McCarty4:49
5."Cruising Nowhere"McCarty5:01
6."Man of Miracles"Keith Relf,[7] McCarty, Hawken3:27
7."The Revolutionary"McCarty, Hawken6:15
Total length:37:28
Personnel
  • Jane Relf – vocal
  • Jim McCarty – vocal, acoustic guitar, percussion
  • John Knightsbridge – electric and acoustic guitar
  • John Hawken – piano, synthesizers, Mellotron, Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes electric piano, harpsichord
  • Louis Cennamo – bass guitar
  • Eddie McNeil – drums, percussion

Enchanted Caress (1979)

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Nights in Paris"McCarty3:13
2."Walking Space"McCarty3:58
3."The Man Who Loved the Trees"McCarty3:28
4."Getting into Love Again"McCarty3:32
5."As Long as We're Together"McCarty3:41
6."Slaughter on Tenth Avenue"Richard Rodgers3:30
7."Living Above Your Head"McCarty2:53
8."Crossed Lines"McCarty3:18
9."You Are the One"McCarty4:00
10."All the Falling Angels"K. Relf5:27
Personnel
  • Jane Relf – vocal, percussion
  • Jim McCarty – vocal, acoustic guitar, percussion
  • John Knightsbridge – electric and acoustic guitars
  • John Hawken – piano, analogue synthesizers (Moog/ARP), Mellotron (original), Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes electric piano, harpsichord
  • Louis Cennamo – bass guitar (1–5), (7–10)
  • Eddie McNeil – drums, percussion (1–5), (7–9)
  • Keith Relf – vocals, acoustic guitar (10) (See Notes below)
Session personnel
  • Chas Cronk – bass (6)
  • Tony Fernandez – drums (6)
Notes
  • Recorded in 1979 but was released as an album in 1990. Contains demos for a planned third album, plus a 1976 Keith Relf demo and a John Knightsbridge solo instrumental.
  • "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue" features John Knightsbridge, with Chas Cronk on bass and Tony Fernandez on drums.
  • "All the Falling Angels" features Keith Relf, with other musicians including Louis Cennamo on bass. It was Keith's last recording before his death (May 1976).
  • See YouTube video (JimMcCarty and Co) for original Home Demo version of "All the Falling Angels".

Through the Fire (2001)

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."One More Turn of the Wheel"McCarty 
2."Good Heart"McCarty 
3."Glorious One"McCarty 
4."Through the Fire"McCarty 
5."Blowing Away"McCarty 
6."Mystery of Being"McCarty 
7."Beat of the Earth"McCarty 
8."Beyond the Day"McCarty 
9."My Old Friend"McCarty 
10."Through the Fire (reprise)"McCarty 


Personnel

References

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  1. ^ "Planet Mellotron Album Reviews: I2". www.PlanetMellotron.com. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Illusion discography, album releases & credits". Discogs. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
  3. ^ "The History of Renaissance". www.jtl.us. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
  4. ^ "Renaissance & Illusion biography by Jim McCarty of The Yardbirds, Renaissance & Illusion". www.JamesMcCarty.com. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
  5. ^ "Illusion - Out of the Mist (1977) | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
  6. ^ "Renaissance Illusion - Through the Fire (2001) | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
  7. ^ Posthumously uses lyrics written by Keith Relf
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