Merlin (Kayak album)
# Merlin (Kayak album)

Merlin is the eighth studio album by Dutch band Kayak. The first half of the original LP (tracks 1 through 5) is a concept fantasy story about Merlin the Magician. The second half of the LP is a collection of individual songs.

In 2003, Kayak released a re-worked and longer version of the Merlin-story, under the title Merlin - Bard of the Unseen.

## Track listing

* "Merlin" - 7:23
* "Tintagel" - 2:41
* "The Sword In The Stone" - 3:31
* "The King's Enchanter" - 2:42
* "Niniane (Lady Of The Lake) - 7:22
* "Seagull" - 4:10
* "Boogie Heart" - 4:11
* "Now That We've Come This Far" - 4:29
* "Can't Afford To Lose" - 3:19
* "Love's Aglow" - 6:03

All songs composed by Ton Scherpenzeel, lyrics by Ton Scherpenzeel and Irene Linders

## Lineup

* Edward Reekers - lead (all but 10) and backing vocals
* Johan Slager - electric and acoustic guitars, banjo, flute
* Ton Scherpenzeel - keyboards, backing and lead (10) vocals
* Peter Scherpenzeel - bass guitar, recorder
* Max Werner - drums, percussion, backing vocals
* Irene Linders - backing vocals
* Katherine Lapthorn - backing vocals

## Guest musicians

Rein v/d Broek - Brass instruments

Benny Behr c.s. - Strings

