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From the very moment that Steeleye Span first married electric instruments and traditional music,
Maddy Prior has always been an innovator. Throughout her career, both with the band and in her 
solo career. 2006, however, saw her undertake he most challenging project yet – The Quest. 
Inspired by the legend of the Holy Grail, it was to be a tour of the UK that visited some of the most 
historic and dramatic location in the country, many of which were tied into the myths that surround 
the holy vessel. Maddy Prior has always been fascinated by the stories and legends of these isles 
and has written or adapted most (if not all) of the great folk tales over the years. Of late, however, 
she has begun to explore perhaps the most enduring myth of all – that of King Arthur and the Holy Grail. 
The question whether the Grail made a journey through Britain, whether Joseph of Arimathea did visit 
here as a trader, even if he brought a young Jesus with him, has enthralled both artists and historians 
down the ages. The Quest is another in a long line of creative endeavours designed to engage with 
the story. Accompanied by her long-term musical colleagues Nick Holland and Troy Donnockley, the tour 
saw Maddy revisit her solo catalogue for the first time in some years. The Quest DVD includes material
from "Flesh & Blood", "Year" and "Ravenchild" releases, the trio of albums that she released to critical 
acclaim during the nineties. However the centrepiece of the live set comes in the form of the song cycle 
from "Arthur The King", which deals with one of the key figures at the centre of the myth of the Grail. 
Yet there was more to The Quest than just the music. This was to be the first interactive music tour, 
whereby internet watchers the world over would be able to follow the progress of Maddy, musicians 
and crew online as they were followed every step of the way by a film crew. Each day new footage, 
both on and off stage, was posted on the Quest website to provide a unique insight into the touring 
process. The best of these is available with a special bonus DVD that accompanies the album, featuring
many of the most memorable performances from the tour alongside some fascinating and often hilarious 
behind the scenes footage. The Quest may have come to its conclusion, but this is a document that will
ensure that the special atmosphere that created will never be forgotten.

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