Private Parts and Pieces
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Private Parts and Pieces is officially the fourth (though technically the third) solo album from guitarist Anthony Phillips
. Unlike his previous releases, this one was assembled as a collection of instrumental music, rather than as an explicit attempt at a commercial album. It was first released in the U.S.
in November 1978. The April 1979, UK
release was a limited edition sold with the first 5,000 copies of Sides
. Although the album itself came at an awkward time for Phillips, whose contract with Arista had run its course, the non-commercial Private Parts and Pieces format proved successful or useful enough to him to become a series of albums in its own right.
While Phillips had previously credited a good deal of his non-guitar work under pseudonyms, on this album the credits were straightforward. Peter Cross
did the artwork for the album.
The 1990 CD reissue of Private Parts and Pieces included two new, solo recordings of material that date from Phillips' time in Genesis
. These songs were a new recording of “Stranger” and a demo version of “Silver Song”.
In 2010, as part of Voiceprint’s
re-issue campaign of Phillips' back catalogue, the album was re-issued as a double CD where the second CD was the second in the PP&P series: Private Parts and Pieces II: Back to the Pavilion
. This release is newly re-mastered by Simon Heyworth, retains the two bonus tracks from the previous CD release, and adds a new bonus track, “Movement IV from Guitar Quintet”, which was recorded in 1976 and had never been released.
was released anywhere. In addition, the cover of Sides
makes references to the covers of previous works, with Private Parts and Pieces clearly being the third (after The Geese And The Ghost and Wise After The Event).
Anthony Phillips
Anthony Edwin "Ant" Phillips is an English multi instrumentalist, best known as a founding member of the band Genesis. He played guitar and sang backing vocals until leaving in 1970, following the recording of their second album, Trespass...
. Unlike his previous releases, this one was assembled as a collection of instrumental music, rather than as an explicit attempt at a commercial album. It was first released in the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
in November 1978. The April 1979, UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
release was a limited edition sold with the first 5,000 copies of Sides
Sides (album)
Sides is officially the third solo album from former Genesis guitarist Anthony Phillips. It was released in 1979 by Passport Records. For a limited period it was sold bundled with a complimentary copy of his Private Parts and Pieces album.This album was produced by Rupert Hine and intended for a...
. Although the album itself came at an awkward time for Phillips, whose contract with Arista had run its course, the non-commercial Private Parts and Pieces format proved successful or useful enough to him to become a series of albums in its own right.
While Phillips had previously credited a good deal of his non-guitar work under pseudonyms, on this album the credits were straightforward. Peter Cross
Peter Cross
Peter Cross is a British illustrator.He first worked as a technical illustrator for Hawker Siddeley.His style features lifelike drawings of British wildlife, in cartoon-like situations...
did the artwork for the album.
The 1990 CD reissue of Private Parts and Pieces included two new, solo recordings of material that date from Phillips' time in Genesis
Genesis (band)
Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently comprises the longest-tenured members Tony Banks , Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins . Past members Peter Gabriel , Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips , also played major roles in the band in its early years...
. These songs were a new recording of “Stranger” and a demo version of “Silver Song”.
In 2010, as part of Voiceprint’s
Voiceprint Records
Voiceprint Records is a company and record label based in England, founded in 1990 by Rob Ayling. They specialise in re-releasing old material, especially progressive rock, but also have new releases, all under the Voiceprint and other imprints....
re-issue campaign of Phillips' back catalogue, the album was re-issued as a double CD where the second CD was the second in the PP&P series: Private Parts and Pieces II: Back to the Pavilion
Private Parts and Pieces II: Back to the Pavilion
Private Parts and Pieces II: Back to the Pavilion is the second "generic" album by Anthony Phillips. The album is composed of previously recorded pieces that had been parts of or intended for other projects. The album was released at a time when Phillips was between his Arista Records and RCA...
. This release is newly re-mastered by Simon Heyworth, retains the two bonus tracks from the previous CD release, and adds a new bonus track, “Movement IV from Guitar Quintet”, which was recorded in 1976 and had never been released.
Track listing
All songs written by Anthony Phillips except where indicated- "Beauty and the Beast" – 4:08
- "Field of Eternity" (Anthony Phillips, Mike RutherfordMike RutherfordMichael John Cleote Crawford Rutherford is an English musician. He is a founding member of Genesis, initially as a bassist and backup vocalist. In later incarnations of Genesis, he assumed the role of lead guitarist. He is one of only two constant members in Genesis . He also fronts Mike + The...
) – 5:10 - "Tibetan Yak-Music" – 6:09
- "Lullaby — Old Father Time" – 1:15
- "Harmonium in the Dust (or Harmonius Stradosphore)" – 2:29
- "Tregenna Afternoons" – 7:49
- "Stranger" (Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford) – 6:08 (CD reissue bonus track)
- "Reaper" – 7:38
- "Autumnal" – 5:57
- "Flamingo" – 11:06
- "Seven Long Years" – 2:58
- "Silver Song" (demo) (Anthony Phillips, Mike Rutherford) – 3:19 (CD reissue bonus track)
- "Movement IV from Guitar Quintet" – 7:08 (2010 CD reissue bonus track)
Personnel
- Anthony PhillipsAnthony PhillipsAnthony Edwin "Ant" Phillips is an English multi instrumentalist, best known as a founding member of the band Genesis. He played guitar and sang backing vocals until leaving in 1970, following the recording of their second album, Trespass...
: 12 String Guitar, Classical Guitar, Piano, Electric Guitar, Pin Piano, Harmonium, Vocals - Harry WilliamsonHarry WilliamsonHarry Williamson is a British musician, producer and inventor.He is the son of noted author Henry Williamson and his second wife Christine Duffield. Divorced, one daughter Bee Williamson...
: "Graphics" on "Tibetan Yak Music"
- Produced by Anthony Phillips
- Except "Tibetan Yak Music" - produced by Harry Williamson
Miscellanea
Though Private Parts and Pieces is officially considered Anthony Phillips' fourth album, it was actually released in North America a few months before SidesSides (album)
Sides is officially the third solo album from former Genesis guitarist Anthony Phillips. It was released in 1979 by Passport Records. For a limited period it was sold bundled with a complimentary copy of his Private Parts and Pieces album.This album was produced by Rupert Hine and intended for a...
was released anywhere. In addition, the cover of Sides
Sides (album)
Sides is officially the third solo album from former Genesis guitarist Anthony Phillips. It was released in 1979 by Passport Records. For a limited period it was sold bundled with a complimentary copy of his Private Parts and Pieces album.This album was produced by Rupert Hine and intended for a...
makes references to the covers of previous works, with Private Parts and Pieces clearly being the third (after The Geese And The Ghost and Wise After The Event).