The Rainbow Theatre

Irma Victoria And The Martin Hall Orchestra

Format:	CD, LP
Released:	November 1990
Label:	Mind And Media
Catalogue:	MMCD1000

Lyrics:	Martin Hall
Music:	Martin Hall
Producer:	Martin Hall
Cover:	John L. Christensen
Photo:	Familiefoto

Tracklist:

1. Life Is But A Dream 3:03 2. The Avoi-Dance 4:01 3. Rock Bottom 2:01 4. Animal Culture 0:14 5. The Abyss, The Void And The Beyond 3:04 6. Pomp And Pathos 2:27 7. European Need 2:59 8. A Prayer For The World 4:24 9. The Veil 2:55 10. 2nd Drama Experience 0:44 11. The Vision 3:00 12. Honky-Tonk Feeling 3:14 13. Cabaret Of Silence 3:37 14. Fight It Part 1 1:59 15. Fight It Part 2 2:21 16. The Monument 1:22 17. Let Go 4:47 18. Angels And Devils 1:37 19. The Vortex 1:07 20. Shine The Light On Me 3:33

Musicians:

Aud Wilken: backing vocals Irma Victoria: vocals Martin Hall: backing vocals, instruments Ole A. Laursen: backing vocals Peter Westh: backing vocals

Recorded and mixed at Mind And Media, summer 1990. Edited at Mainstream.

Notes:

'The Rainbow Theatre' was the debut album for Danish "diva" Irma Victoria, a singer that at the time of its release was 67 years old. Having sung cabaret songs in an early age, a career in the Danish military ended this outlet. She then re-appeared many decades later on the MH production 'The Hall Of Mirrors', making her contribution, the 'Memorial' song, an unforgettable experience. Encouraged by this success she took part in the recording of the 7" EP 'Palladium' which let to the release of the debut album only a couple of months later. During the first months of 1991 Irma Victoria astounded the Danish press and music industry by being nominated to a grammy in the category "Best Female Singer", thereby duelling with high-ranking names on the local scene such as Hanne Boel (multi-platinum artist) and Annisette (from legendary Danish act Savage Rose). However, she did not win.