Fantasy was founded from Gravesend in Kent, UK, in 1970 and were originally known as Chapel Farm, after their rehearsal space. The disbanded in 1974 and reformed briefly in 1976-1977
The story of this band started at the Chapel Farm, a farmhouse near Gravesend (Kent) were the band had their first rehearsals. It was the family home of singer Paul Petley, other musicians were Geoff Whitehorn (electric guitar), Paul Lawrence (acoustic guitar/vocals), David Metcalfe (keyboards), David Read (bass guitar) and Brian Chatham (drums), later replaced by John Webster. The lead guitar was by the promising Bob Vann but he died in a car accident, he was replaced by Pete James.
The new line-up FANTASY sent a demo tape to the label Decca and changed their name in FIREQUEEN. But Polydor was also interested and they pursuaded the band to sign for them. Again the band decided to change their name, it became FANTASY, a name that fitted more to the style and flavour of the music. The debut album was called "Paint A Picture" and released in 1973. Soon FANTASY belonged to the past, the tapes for a next album remained in the vaults of time.
Fortunately the label Audio Archives released these tapes as a CD called "Beyond The Beyond" (originaly made in 1974). This one is an absolute beauty and it contains nine very refined compositions with warm vocals and 12-string acoustic guitars, flowing and sensitive electric guitar and lots of Hammond organ and Mellotron.
Paint a Picture : https://youtu.be/E7E-JCd6nx8 :
Beyond the Beyond: https://youtu.be/wkWP0dOTWRg :
Discography:
- Paint a Picture (1973)
- Beyond the Beyond (1974)
Sources: different sites on internet
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