The Wait of Glory

The Wait of Glory
Studio album by Proto-Kaw
Released	31 January 2006
Recorded	2005
Genre	Progressive rock
Length	70:41
Label	InsideOut
Producer	Kerry Livgren
Proto-Kaw chronology
Before Became After (2005) The Wait of Glory (2006)

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The Wait of Glory is the third album from Proto-Kaw after their retrospective initial release and Debut new recording Before Became After.

Drumming honors have passed from Brad Schulz to newcomer Mike Patrum. The other newcomer is Jake Livgren on lead and background vocals, alto saxophone, and percussion. Livgren has been with the band since its re-inception, but is officially credited as a member on this album.

The Special Edition release includes the primary eleven tracks, plus a bonus studio track and a DVD with songs from the bands July, 2005 Nearfest Progressive Rock Festival performance.

The album was recorded at:

• Grandyzine Recording Company - Berryton, Kansas (Engineer Kerry Livgren)

Track listing

1. "Nevermore" – 9:17
2. "Relics of the Tempest" – 5:07
3. "When the Rains Come" – 8:56
4. "On the Eve of the Great Decline" – 4:51
5. "Physic" – 5:45
6. "At Morning's Gate" – 3:11
7. "Melicus Gladiator" – 4:52
8. "The Vigil" – 7:20
9. "Old Number 63 (Is What It Always Was)" – 6:51
10. "Osvaldo's Groceries" – 3:17
11. "Picture This" – 6:42

The Band

• Lynn Meredith – vocals
• John Bolton – saxophones, flute
• Kerry Livgren – guitars, keyboards, vocals
• Dan Wright – keyboards, vocals
• Craig Kew – bass, vocals
• Mike Patrum – drums
• Jake Livgren – guitars, alto saxophone, keyboards

1. • bonus studio track - available with special edition
2. "One Fine Day" – 4:32

• Disk 2 - Total time 18:53 (bonus disk - DVD video available with special edition)

1. "The Occasion of Your Honest Dreaming" – 6:12
2. "Words of Honour" – 4:40
3. "Skont" – 8:01

• Songs from July, 2005 Progressive Legends Rock Festival

• All songs written by Kerry Livgren

Musicians

Band members

• Lynn Meredith – vocals, Narration
• John Bolton – saxophones, Flute
• Kerry Livgren – guitars, Piano, keyboards, percussion, Background Vocals
• Dan Wright – Organ, Keyboards, Percussion, Background Vocals
• Craig Kew – bass, Background Vocals
• Mike Patrum – drums
• Jake Livgren – Guitar, Alto Saxophone, Keyboards, Percussion, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals (on Melicus Gladiator)

Guest Musicians

• Daryl Batchelor – Trumpet, Flugelhorn

Others

• Ken Westphal – Cover art

Release details

• 2006, USA, InsideOut Music SPV48772, Release date 31 January 2006, CD
• 2006, USA, InsideOut Music SPV48770, Release date 31 January 2006, CD special edition

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