''Songs from the Lion's Cage'' is the debut

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group

Arena An arena is a large enclosed platform, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events. It is composed of a large open space surrounded on most or all sides by tiered seating for spectators ...

, released on 25 July 1995. This is the only Arena album to feature

vocalist Singing is the act of creating musical sounds with the voice. A person who sings is called a singer, artist or vocalist (in jazz and/or popular music). Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or without ...

John Carson and

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Cliff Orsi.

Track listing

All songs by

Clive Nolan Clive Nolan (born 30 June 1961) is a British musician, composer and producer who has played a prominent role in the development of progressive rock. He has been the regular keyboard player in Pendragon (1986–present), Shadowland (1992–presen ...

Mick Pointer Michael Pointer (born 22 July 1956) is an English drummer. He is known for his work in the neo-progressive rock bands Marillion and Arena. Away from music, he has also worked as a kitchen designer. Career Pointer was the original drummer and a ...

# "Out of the Wilderness" - 8:02 # "Crying for Help I" - 1:22 # "Valley of the Kings" - 10:10 # "Crying for Help II" - 3:08 # "Jericho" - 6:50 # "Crying for Help III" - 4:24 # "Midas Vision" - 4:36 # "Crying for Help IV" - 5:05 # "Solomon" - 14:37 From Irond Ltd label edition - 2004 # "Chosen" - Live - 6:31 # "Elea" - Live - 2:36 # "Friday's Dream" - Live - 4:33

Personnel

- Keyboards *

- Drums *John Carson - Vocals *Keith More - Guitars *Cliff Orsi - Bass *

Steve Rothery Steven Rothery (born 25 November 1959) is an English musician. He is the original guitarist and the longest continuous member of the British rock band Marillion. Outside Marillion, Rothery has recorded two albums as part of the duo the Wishing ...

- Guest Guitar Solo on "Crying For Help IV"

References

2 https://www.discogs.com/fr/Arena-Songs-From-The-Lions-Cage/release/7415389 {{DEFAULTSORT:Songs From The Lion's Cage 1995 debut albums Arena (band) albums