{"product_id":"the-nice-ars-longa-vita-brevis-lp","title":"The Nice - Ars Longa Vita Brevis ( VINYL )","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eX-ray Marbled Colored Vinyl, Limited Edition, 140 Gram Vinyl, Remastered, Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial reissue of The Nice's innovative second album, presented in stunning remastered quality and featuring striking color x-ray marbled vinyl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1968, this recording propelled progressive rock into unexplored realms, merging psychedelic rock, jazz elements, and classical influences to shape the genre's trajectory into the 1970s. Initially recorded with the original lineup of Keith Emerson, Lee Jackson, Davy O'List, and Brian Davison, the album took a transformative turn when O'List departed mid-session, leaving The Nice to complete it as a commanding, organ-driven trio. Side One continues the path set by the band's debut, The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack, featuring shorter, pop-psychedelic compositions interwoven with avant-garde elements. Tracks such as Daddy Where Did I Come From and Little Arabella highlight Emerson's groundbreaking keyboard layering, incorporating piano and Hammond organ textures. Meanwhile, Side Two unveils the album's true centerpiece-the epic title track Ars Longa Vita Brevis, an audacious 19-minute fusion of rock trio and full symphonic orchestra, marking one of the earliest and most innovative collaborations between rock and classical music.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTracks\u003cbr\u003e1 Daddy Where Did I Come from\u003cbr\u003e2 Little Arabella\u003cbr\u003e3 Happy Freuds\u003cbr\u003e4 Intermezzo from the Karelia Suite\u003cbr\u003e5 Don Edito El Gruva\u003cbr\u003e6 Ars Longa Vita Brevis - Symphony for Group and Orchestra\u003cbr\u003e7 Prelude\u003cbr\u003e8 1st Movement: Awakening\u003cbr\u003e9 2nd Movement: Realisation\u003cbr\u003e10 3rd Movement: Acceptance \"Brandenburger\"\u003cbr\u003e11 4th Movement: Denial\u003cbr\u003e12 Coda-Extension to the Big Note\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59547474722897,"sku":"5060767444399","price":8.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1034\/5778\/3889\/files\/4426978-3394213.jpg?v=1779333289","url":"https:\/\/c09u90-kd.myshopify.com\/products\/the-nice-ars-longa-vita-brevis-lp","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}