Merlin – Bard of the Unseen

Merlin - Bard Of The Unseen is the 11th studio album by the Dutch progressive rock band Kayak. This concept-album is a new version of side 1 of their 1981 album Merlin, with nine new songs added.

At concerts in 2003, the band played this rock-opera in its entirety. Singer Cindy Oudshoorn was credited as special guest on the album, but became a permanent member of the band after the tour.

Track listing

 * 1) "Merlin" - 7:50
 * 2) "Tintagel" - 2:49
 * 3) "The Future King" - 2:58
 * 4) "The Sword In The Stone" - 3:43
 * 5) "When The Seer Looks Away" - 4:18
 * 6) "Branded" - 3:51
 * 7) "At Arthur's Court" - 3:15
 * 8) "The Otherworld" - 7:59
 * 9) "The Purest Of Knights" - 5:48
 * 10) "Friendship And Love" - 5:13
 * 11) "The King's Enchanter" - 2:31
 * 12) "Niniane (Lady Of The Lake)" - 7:08
 * 13) "The Last Battle" - 8:11
 * 14) "Avalon" - 3:44

Words by Irene Linders and Ton Scherpenzeel. Music by Ton Scherpenzeel, except tracks 3, 5, 8, 13: Pim Koopman

Lineup

 * Ton Scherpenzeel - keyboards, vocals, percussion
 * Pim Koopman - drums, backing vocals, voice-over
 * Bert Heerink - lead and backing vocals
 * Bert Veldkamp - bass guitar
 * Joost Vergoossen - guitars
 * Rob Vunderink - guitars, lead and backing vocals

Guest musicians

 * Cindy Oudshoorn - lead and backing vocals
 * The New Philharmonic Orchestra