The Go-Go Music Of Mark Wirtz Orchestra & Chorus covers recordings made for both Ember and EMI's Studio 2 label, including the complete Wirtz album "Mood Mosaic", a scarce and collectable LP in its own right. There's also added bonus cuts from a German only release with all but one track reissued here and on CD for the very first time!

The Northern Soul classic "A Touch Of Velvet, A Sting Of Brass" (one time DLT/Radio Caroline Theme tune, and also the theme from Germany's "Beat Club" TV show), was the starting point for the original "Mood Mosaic" album, a piece Mark had cut as an independent producer before he began work at EMI. Similarly the single release of "Fantastic Fair", credited to Elmer Hockell (aka Mark Wirtz), was taped during the "Teenage Opera" period. Unsurprisingly there were further overlaps in Mark's work at this time - for example "Grocer Jack " and "Theme For A Teenage Opera" were both Mood Mosaic productions originally - the latter even carrying the Mood Mosaic credit when it was issued as a single.

Thus in its own right and as a way of introducing Mark's music, The Go-Go Music Of Mark Wirtz Orchestra & Chorus is perfect. A unique Mark Wirtz production sound permeates the whole album, coupled with a laid back foot tappingly swinging '60s groove which carries the listener away...

Packaging & Liner Notes
CD: Standard jewel case with huge fold-out booklet containing a wealth of background information and pictures.