{"product_id":"the-nice-ars-longa-vita-brevis-x-ray-marbled","title":"The Nice - Ars Longa Vita Brevis [X-Ray Marble]","description":"\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInitially 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54211804168521,"sku":"5060767444399","price":0.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/7329\/9785\/files\/4426978-3394213.jpg?v=1776398365","url":"https:\/\/vintagespinvinyl.com\/products\/the-nice-ars-longa-vita-brevis-x-ray-marbled","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}