British progressive rock band formed in 1969, known for violin-driven arrangements and vocalist Sonja Kristina.

Formed in 1969; key early members mentioned in the reviews include Sonja Kristina, Darryl Way, Francis Monkman, and Florian Pilkington-Miksa. The band's name references Terry Riley's A Rainbow in Curved Air. Their signature track often cited is "Vivaldi"; major early albums include Air Conditioning, Second Album and Phantasmagoria.

DeBaser reviews present Curved Air as a British progressive band notable for violin-led arrangements and Sonja Kristina's vocals. Key albums discussed: Air Conditioning, Phantasmagoria, Second Album; Live is praised as a strong live document. Air Cut is seen as uneven but containing notable moments.

For:Fans of 1970s progressive rock, listeners who like violin in rock, and admirers of female-fronted prog bands.

 Vivaldi is certainly the highest point ever reached by Curved Air in terms of composition and emotion and will become their signature song.

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 The people are in arms, marching on the town; They rise chanting 'Revolution! Viva la Nation!'; Fire in their eyes, steel in their hands; They rise chanting 'Revolution! Viva la Nation!': Clamouring in the square, the rabble have gone insane; They're over the balustrades, defying the cannon fire; They're into the garrison, they murder the noblemen; Marie Antoinette, Marie Antoinette

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 one of the best live albums I have ever heard

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 this album from 1973 which, although not a masterpiece, is a little gem buried under the layers of time

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