WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2010
Steven Feigenbaum & Tom Scott - "Things are more like they are now than they ever were before" {USA} [1980]
As for information on the artists...I actually know Steve Fiegenbaum, a little. He and I both live in the Washington DC area, and his wonderful project for many years has been the record label he founded and runs, called Cuneiform Records, which includes artists from The Muffins to Univers Zero in its catalogue.
http://www.cuneiformrecords.com/
DanP
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2010
Percewood's Onagram - "Tropical Brainforest" {Germany} [1972]
Hi to all PERCEWOOD'S ONAGRAM fans & friends!
You can hear more P.O. songs/music on:
www.myspace.com/percewoodsonagram
www.myspace.com/wolfgangmichels
www.percewoods-onagram.de
www.youtube.com > search > percewood's onagram
www.youtube.com > search > wolfgang michels
also visit homepage of leadsinger/songwriter/guitarist of P.O. Wolfgang Michels:
www.wolfgang-michels.de
www.michels-zuhause.de(fanpage)
by the way: ALL albums of PERCEWOOD'S ONAGRAM and leadsinger MICHELS are available on the market through Warner Music and www.amazon.de > search > musik > percewood's onagram > and search > michels
best wishes to all of you, wolfgang
You can hear more P.O. songs/music on:
www.myspace.com/percewoodsonagram
www.myspace.com/wolfgangmichels
www.percewoods-onagram.de
www.youtube.com > search > percewood's onagram
www.youtube.com > search > wolfgang michels
also visit homepage of leadsinger/songwriter/guitarist of P.O. Wolfgang Michels:
www.wolfgang-michels.de
www.michels-zuhause.de(fanpage)
by the way: ALL albums of PERCEWOOD'S ONAGRAM and leadsinger MICHELS are available on the market through Warner Music and www.amazon.de > search > musik > percewood's onagram > and search > michels
best wishes to all of you, wolfgang
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 07, 2009
Hi to all PERCEWOOD'S ONAGRAM friends & fans!
You can find more P.O. songs/music here:
www.myspace.com/percewoodsonagram
www.myspace.com/wolfgangmichels
www.percewoods-onagram.de(homepage)
www.wolfgang-michels.de (homepage)
www.michels-zuhause.de (fanpage)
www.youtube.com > search > percewood's onagram - and > wolfgang michels
ALL 4 original P.O. albums are available on the market through Warner Music;also all solo albums of P.O.s leadsinger/songwriter/guitarist/bandleader Wolfgang MICHELS see:
www.amazon.de
>search > musik > percewood's onagram - and > search > musik > michels
by the way: P.O.s leader MICHELS & BAND played as opening act/special guest for NEIL YOUNG the whole Germany Tour last summer...they also played P.O.-songs ! Wow...was really great...
love & peace, wolfgang
You can find more P.O. songs/music here:
www.myspace.com/percewoodsonagram
www.myspace.com/wolfgangmichels
www.percewoods-onagram.de(homepage)
www.wolfgang-michels.de (homepage)
www.michels-zuhause.de (fanpage)
www.youtube.com > search > percewood's onagram - and > wolfgang michels
ALL 4 original P.O. albums are available on the market through Warner Music;also all solo albums of P.O.s leadsinger/songwriter/guitarist/bandleader Wolfgang MICHELS see:
www.amazon.de
>search > musik > percewood's onagram - and > search > musik > michels
by the way: P.O.s leader MICHELS & BAND played as opening act/special guest for NEIL YOUNG the whole Germany Tour last summer...they also played P.O.-songs ! Wow...was really great...
love & peace, wolfgang
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2009
Vãn Züllatt - "O Casulo" {Brasil} [2008]
It's very nice to know that people out of Brazil are enjoying our first album. At this time we're working on two new albums that shall come out at the end of this year but until then you can enjoy this video from a show last year http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TJYDFFC1
More info about Vãn Züllatt on vanzullatt@gmail.com
Cheers,
Vãn Züllatt
Vãn Züllatt
Hi - we just found this posting - we are two of the original members. This record is so rare, we don't even have a copy! Thanks for posting it. We have are still playing, more rock and blues now, so check us out at www.bluetruthchicago.com or www.themauds.com
Joan and Gary Gand, keyboards and guitar with Graced Lightning
Gand
Hey to Gary and Joan...I am yet a third member, Chris Herman, on this record. This was recorded in an odd studio in Pekin Illinois...more or less in the middle of a cornfield. I don't remember why we only put 3 tracks on it (other than the cost of recording)...since we had an abundance of material. Chris Wren just sent this to me. Sadly, the playback is disabled on my computer...I'd love to hear it again.
Since recording is so cheap these days, we should do another!
Chris Herman
Geeze,
Does anyone know what happened to the guitarist? I used to be in a band with him after he was in Mariner - while serving in the USAF on Okinawa Japan, Glenn (Forbes?)formed a band and we toured the military bases on the island - I was drumming. I'd love to get ahold of Glenn, and our other band members - been searching for them for 29 years now!! Dan Fisher on Keys, but I forgot the other band members names. The guitarist on the Mariner II album cover is the man - I was only 19 years old when I left Granada Hills, CA and joined the Air Force and found myself in Okinawa circa 1980. I was dying out there in the military - playing drums really helped. My email address is LSzulc@adelphia.net. Our band was called "Bomber". Hope to hear from any band members! Larry
Larry
All credits go to Düde Dürst (drumer of the band) who's send to me next info:
LP, Image U 764-001, Switzerland
A side (1-6)
B side (7-11)
01 Ye Mariners All
02 Go From My Window
03 Mudle
04 The Beggar
05 Long-A-Growing
06 Benjamin Bowmaneer
07 High Barbaree
08 The Humors Of Donny Brook
09 Lord Of The Dance
10 Kerry Slide Jig
11 Old Changing Way
PS nahavanda allways give more than music! I'ts realy funy loking to more info, like track names etc!
Graaf
graaf24
Hello: I'm Alfonso Lovo, and I'm happy to read the comments about my music. I will send a picture of the front and back cover.
I will release another collection recorded with Chepito Areas from Santana, in New Orleans, soon featuring La Gigantona a rithm form my native Leon, Nicaragua that is really hot.
Thanks again enjoying my work,this is really a thrill.
Alfonso N Lovo
Alfonso
Hello Alfonso N Lovo
I dont know how to start that comment. Im so happy you contacted us. 3 hours browsed the net for informations about you, found nothing just one page where some Nicaraguyan 50 years old teachers told some words about good musicians from his country that was all nothing more was able to find. If you please can contact me on my mail:
RicsiBelan@gmail.com or you will tell me my mail it will be a pleasure for me to spoke with so good musician as you
Many Thanks
Richard
Ricsi
Hello: This is Alfonso again. Thank you for your comments. I Have a copy of the front and back cover. But I dont know how to send it for showing in this website. You could check in wikipedia in spanish in Cantautores Nicaraguenses, someone wrote about me. My email is dario45@aol.com
Alfonso
Hola, Alfonso, me contaron que vinieron a visitarme aqui a El Salvador hace unos 4 años y lastimosamente no nos pudimos ver. Todavía guardamos tu disco Terremoto. Buenísimo. Quisiera contactarme con uds, para saludarlos. Mi correo es lizziegiron@yahoo.com
Saludos a todos por tu casa.
Lizzie de Chacón
Lizzie
Hello, This is Alfonso Lovo, I am releasing an album with Chepito Areas from the original Santana Band, in percussion. It will be in the market in December. Gracias a Lizzie por su mensaje.
Alfonso
Hello to all vistors to this site. I am sending a Video of my historic activities in the 80's in US TV.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OaHdvBpxMM
Alfonso
Hi,
My name is Bob Jones. I was co-leader ( with Fred Burton ) of Southern Comfort. We were Memphis Soul freaks. ( Booker T, Otis, etc. )
I'm not sure I agree with the "covers" evaluation as many songs were original. Wild Western Cheeta, Mountain Girl, Come and Sit, etc. ). Although Mike contributed writing and Nick produced, they did not play.
"Faceless"? I'm on five other Bloomfield albums. I started with We Five as lead guitar player but was playing drums by Southern Comfort time. Janice wanted Fred and I to join her soul band but we wanted her to use all of the group so it never happened.
One of our bass players ( Karl Severied ) now plays with Robert Cray.
Ron Stallings ( the other singer besides me ) plays with Huey Lewis.
I played with Mike on the road for ten years after SC and eventually returned to my home state of Hawaii where I continue to play.
Thanks for recognizing us and our work. We were popular with the players at the time ( like Tower of Power ) and in the bay area but couldn't get help from CBS to break out nationally.
For more info see www.BobJonesLand.com
Bob Jones
..........................................................................................................................................................................
Also, I have a radio show every wednesday from 2-5pm HST on www.ManaoRadio.com. Also I am finishing up a blues album that sounds pretty good. It will revisit and reprise some of the work I did with Mike B. Tune in for a preview.
Thanks
Bob
Bob. Jones
It's very nice to know that people out of Brazil are enjoying our first album. At this time we're working on two new albums that shall come out at the end of this year but until then you can enjoy this video from a show last year http://www.megaupload.com/?d=TJYDFFC1
More info about Vãn Züllatt on vanzullatt@gmail.com
Cheers,
Vãn Züllatt
Vãn Züllatt
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Graced Lightning - "The Graced Lightning Side" {USA} [1975]
Hi - we just found this posting - we are two of the original members. This record is so rare, we don't even have a copy! Thanks for posting it. We have are still playing, more rock and blues now, so check us out at www.bluetruthchicago.com or www.themauds.com
Joan and Gary Gand, keyboards and guitar with Graced Lightning
Gand
..........................................................................................................................................................................
Hey to Gary and Joan...I am yet a third member, Chris Herman, on this record. This was recorded in an odd studio in Pekin Illinois...more or less in the middle of a cornfield. I don't remember why we only put 3 tracks on it (other than the cost of recording)...since we had an abundance of material. Chris Wren just sent this to me. Sadly, the playback is disabled on my computer...I'd love to hear it again.
Since recording is so cheap these days, we should do another!
Chris Herman
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009
Mariner - "Two (The Ancient Mariner)" {Japan} [1980]
Geeze,
Does anyone know what happened to the guitarist? I used to be in a band with him after he was in Mariner - while serving in the USAF on Okinawa Japan, Glenn (Forbes?)formed a band and we toured the military bases on the island - I was drumming. I'd love to get ahold of Glenn, and our other band members - been searching for them for 29 years now!! Dan Fisher on Keys, but I forgot the other band members names. The guitarist on the Mariner II album cover is the man - I was only 19 years old when I left Granada Hills, CA and joined the Air Force and found myself in Okinawa circa 1980. I was dying out there in the military - playing drums really helped. My email address is LSzulc@adelphia.net. Our band was called "Bomber". Hope to hear from any band members! Larry
Larry
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2008
Skibbereen - "Skibbereen" {Switzerland} [1976]
All credits go to Düde Dürst (drumer of the band) who's send to me next info:
LP, Image U 764-001, Switzerland
A side (1-6)
B side (7-11)
01 Ye Mariners All
02 Go From My Window
03 Mudle
04 The Beggar
05 Long-A-Growing
06 Benjamin Bowmaneer
07 High Barbaree
08 The Humors Of Donny Brook
09 Lord Of The Dance
10 Kerry Slide Jig
11 Old Changing Way
PS nahavanda allways give more than music! I'ts realy funy loking to more info, like track names etc!
Graaf
graaf24
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2008
Alfonso Noel Lovo - "Terremoto Richter 6-25 Managua" {Nicaragua} [1973]
Hello: I'm Alfonso Lovo, and I'm happy to read the comments about my music. I will send a picture of the front and back cover.
I will release another collection recorded with Chepito Areas from Santana, in New Orleans, soon featuring La Gigantona a rithm form my native Leon, Nicaragua that is really hot.
Thanks again enjoying my work,this is really a thrill.
Alfonso N Lovo
Alfonso
..........................................................................................................................................................................
Hello Alfonso N Lovo
I dont know how to start that comment. Im so happy you contacted us. 3 hours browsed the net for informations about you, found nothing just one page where some Nicaraguyan 50 years old teachers told some words about good musicians from his country that was all nothing more was able to find. If you please can contact me on my mail:
RicsiBelan@gmail.com or you will tell me my mail it will be a pleasure for me to spoke with so good musician as you
Many Thanks
Richard
Ricsi
..........................................................................................................................................................................
Hello: This is Alfonso again. Thank you for your comments. I Have a copy of the front and back cover. But I dont know how to send it for showing in this website. You could check in wikipedia in spanish in Cantautores Nicaraguenses, someone wrote about me. My email is dario45@aol.com
Alfonso
..........................................................................................................................................................................
Hola, Alfonso, me contaron que vinieron a visitarme aqui a El Salvador hace unos 4 años y lastimosamente no nos pudimos ver. Todavía guardamos tu disco Terremoto. Buenísimo. Quisiera contactarme con uds, para saludarlos. Mi correo es lizziegiron@yahoo.com
Saludos a todos por tu casa.
Lizzie de Chacón
Lizzie
..........................................................................................................................................................................
Hello, This is Alfonso Lovo, I am releasing an album with Chepito Areas from the original Santana Band, in percussion. It will be in the market in December. Gracias a Lizzie por su mensaje.
Alfonso
..........................................................................................................................................................................
Hello to all vistors to this site. I am sending a Video of my historic activities in the 80's in US TV.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OaHdvBpxMM
Alfonso
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008
Southern Comfort - "Southern Comfort" {USA} [1970]
Hi,
My name is Bob Jones. I was co-leader ( with Fred Burton ) of Southern Comfort. We were Memphis Soul freaks. ( Booker T, Otis, etc. )
I'm not sure I agree with the "covers" evaluation as many songs were original. Wild Western Cheeta, Mountain Girl, Come and Sit, etc. ). Although Mike contributed writing and Nick produced, they did not play.
"Faceless"? I'm on five other Bloomfield albums. I started with We Five as lead guitar player but was playing drums by Southern Comfort time. Janice wanted Fred and I to join her soul band but we wanted her to use all of the group so it never happened.
One of our bass players ( Karl Severied ) now plays with Robert Cray.
Ron Stallings ( the other singer besides me ) plays with Huey Lewis.
I played with Mike on the road for ten years after SC and eventually returned to my home state of Hawaii where I continue to play.
Thanks for recognizing us and our work. We were popular with the players at the time ( like Tower of Power ) and in the bay area but couldn't get help from CBS to break out nationally.
For more info see www.BobJonesLand.com
Bob Jones
..........................................................................................................................................................................
Also, I have a radio show every wednesday from 2-5pm HST on www.ManaoRadio.com. Also I am finishing up a blues album that sounds pretty good. It will revisit and reprise some of the work I did with Mike B. Tune in for a preview.
Thanks
Bob
Bob. Jones
SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2008
Eardance - "Seek Opposites" {USA} [1982]
Although I was one of the producers of this album (at the age of 22), Jim Jacobsen was the mastermind behind this project (with his college U of Wisconsin-Madison friends). My (then) Electric Fantasy Productions business partner, Paul Berolzheimer, did a brilliant job with the engineering/audio production. Obvious Influences were King Crimson, Talking Heads, Frank Zappa, Steve Reich, etc. I believe we pressed 1,000 LPs on Jacobsens "Touch Records" indy label.
Eardance was comprised of the most talented and eclectic group of musicians we had the privilege of recording during that era. Jacobsen taught himself Fripps style of guitar playing and he also mastered the Chapman Stick in just a few weeks (leading up to the start of "Seek Opposites" recording sessions.)
While we were mixing some of the tracks for this album (at Pierce Arrow Recorders in Evanston, IL), Cheap Trick was laying down tracks (in an adjacent studio) with legendary producer, Roy Thomas Baker for their "One On One" album. including the recording of their smash hit "I Want You".
What are some of the reasons this album didnt receive more attention, sales and distribution? 1) It was produced & released independantly in Chicago by newbies in our early to late 20s. 2) Prog Rock was out of vogue in the early 80s (new wave, punk, power pop & hair/glam metal ruled the charts & A interest. 3) Eardance was too eclectic for mainstream interest. 4) In 1982, there was no: MySpace, Facebook, the Blogosphere, iTunes, Rhapsody, uTube, AOL, live365, jango, AOL, Napster, livewire, Kazaa or imesh to find its core audience.
mharkins
Well...to put to rest the question of THIS Demian's link to Bubble Puppy... there is none. I'm the original guitar player from THIS Demian.. so I should know. This was recorded at Odyssey Sound Studios in Austion, Tx in 1974. And thanks for all the positive comments. It was a hoot seeing this show up after so many years! Signed.... A. Clark
Anonymous
Although I was one of the producers of this album (at the age of 22), Jim Jacobsen was the mastermind behind this project (with his college U of Wisconsin-Madison friends). My (then) Electric Fantasy Productions business partner, Paul Berolzheimer, did a brilliant job with the engineering/audio production. Obvious Influences were King Crimson, Talking Heads, Frank Zappa, Steve Reich, etc. I believe we pressed 1,000 LPs on Jacobsens "Touch Records" indy label.
Eardance was comprised of the most talented and eclectic group of musicians we had the privilege of recording during that era. Jacobsen taught himself Fripps style of guitar playing and he also mastered the Chapman Stick in just a few weeks (leading up to the start of "Seek Opposites" recording sessions.)
While we were mixing some of the tracks for this album (at Pierce Arrow Recorders in Evanston, IL), Cheap Trick was laying down tracks (in an adjacent studio) with legendary producer, Roy Thomas Baker for their "One On One" album. including the recording of their smash hit "I Want You".
What are some of the reasons this album didnt receive more attention, sales and distribution? 1) It was produced & released independantly in Chicago by newbies in our early to late 20s. 2) Prog Rock was out of vogue in the early 80s (new wave, punk, power pop & hair/glam metal ruled the charts & A interest. 3) Eardance was too eclectic for mainstream interest. 4) In 1982, there was no: MySpace, Facebook, the Blogosphere, iTunes, Rhapsody, uTube, AOL, live365, jango, AOL, Napster, livewire, Kazaa or imesh to find its core audience.
mharkins
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 02, 2008
Demian - "Rock Star Farm" {USA} [1974]
Well...to put to rest the question of THIS Demian's link to Bubble Puppy... there is none. I'm the original guitar player from THIS Demian.. so I should know. This was recorded at Odyssey Sound Studios in Austion, Tx in 1974. And thanks for all the positive comments. It was a hoot seeing this show up after so many years! Signed.... A. Clark
Anonymous
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008
Titus Luxor - "Cherry Tree" [1989]
Wow! I'm deleted. Wonder why?
Titus
Anonymous
Thanks again for posting my recordings!
Not sure why somone would deleate it tho haha and Cheers for your comments!
i feel like making more music hehehe
If anyone can give me links to some good drum samples! that would be great! most samples are 4/4 time and it's not very adventerous
Long live Prog-Not-Frog!
Peace
Rixsta
link for dance of balet album.
http://www.ziddu.com/download.php?uid=ZrCcmJapabKhm5mnsqyZlJyiZLCWlJqp4
share from Ballerina.
Ballerina
hi all names al ditrich im one of the co founders of this band(keyboards) other members are michael vidale-bass-boris peric-guitar-jonas thomas-saxes flutes vocals-colin campbell-trumpet this was at the time the most expensive studio album in oz took 6months to produce and a year to finalise all members went on to bigger and greater things our producer ralph cooper went on to drum for air supply for example the band after this was called stepps another lost album which i was part of i am in awe that this turn up on the net any more info email olegditrich@net2go.com.au or broadjam .com/alditrich thank you all im very grateful
olegditrich
Hi All , Thanks for the nice comments . Al Ditrich mentioned this post to me . My name is Michael Vidale , I produced this album with help from Ralph Cooper in 1975 in Sydney , Australia but Al and I would like to know who is selling "Snakes Alive" because we never authorised it . Can someone tell us ? In 2000 I spoke with a music store in New Jersey USA that was selling it ... they sourced it from Poorboy Records in Japan ... but how did Poorboy Records get our album ? who know ?
Email me stjam@helloworld.com
StJAM
How in the world did you people ever get my album....Wrote and produced several children's projects Hanna Barbera, Rhino, Nick...wrote several musicals and shit like that....Don't sing anymore but am actually going to at a concert in louisville ky. Jan 13th
I don' t have this album....how did you get it?
Davidlamb 102@Hotmail.com
Anonymous
Woah, happened upon this post, and looks like Dave did too (that's David Lamb, Chakra vocalist in the last post), BTW, we were a lot better live--the half-inch 8-tack we recorded on caused us to cut back (and the lack of any kind of reverb at the backyard studio didn't help). Hey, but just had to chime in--glad you found and enjoy the album. I keep threatening to take time to put together a website with pix and some rare recordings...
Nigel Redmon (keyboards, Chakra) earlevel@earlevel.com
Anonymous
It's nice, and somewhat surprising, to see the music lives on. I'm with Nigel - this recording really didn't capture the feel of the band. I noticed some edits on a couple of the songs, presumably to cut some defects out of the available recording. Enjoy it.
Mark Blumenfeld - Chakra guitars
markblu@markbludigital.net
Mark
How interesting to find us here. I am grateful for the positive review.
Thanks!
Eric Munson
Eric Munson
Hello, Heff Munson here.
I have set up a website providing free downloads of my songs, including re-done versions of my songs from "Sunrise" by The Seventh Dawn. The site is www.heffmunson.com.
I hope you find something you like.
Heff Munson
Update, April 30, 2008:
1. "Sunrise" has been reissued on CD with four additional "bonus" tracks.
2. "Dreams" (the followup album) has also been reissued on CD with six additional bonus tracks.
3. "YouTube" now contains three free videos (one slideshow plus two live performances) of songs from the "Dreams" CD. The "YouTube" videos can be accessed under "theseventhdawnus".
Anonymous
I was the trombonist on this recording made in Philadelphia
Anonymous
Glad you guys like it!
Dennis Wilen
co-producer
dennis wilen
Zeno Sparkles is my uncle, real name not zeno sparkles obviously. He still plays his guitar and loves it. I have one of these original vinyls, it is a great album.
Anonymous
People may want to check out a "new" release of the last studio tracks we did, at CDBaby---"Rock and Roll Madness"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/grits
Tom Wright
Hello - Lars Frykholm, here.Attended
Kalix Academy Of Media Communications
with Tommy Skotte 1974-75. Tommy and co-writer Erik Ahlstrand asked me to produce the album, which I did (in addition to playing fiddle and the bulk of the percussion). The album was recorded on a Revox A-77 in the Academy broadcasting studio(hence the somewhat newscastesque sound). Tommy went on to become a noted bass player on the swedish avantgarde-jazz scene. I went on to L.A., where I'm nowadays recording/performing as WOLF STEPS. Nice talkin' 2 y'all! -L.F. a.k.a. W.S.
Lars
more information about me
www.lucasamor.com
after full moon two more LP's
then El Voyage duo travelling around Europe LP Human Software
in the 90thies untill now
worldmusicband la Vie en Rose
www.lavieenrose.tv 6 CD's DVD
I made just a soloCD Voyage
and a nice impro CD and DVD with il Fiduci aclasical gypsy flamenco impro duo piano violin.
NoMad music and Blue Gold are two CD's with compilations of all the Cd's info lucasamor@gmail.com
have a nice time and thanks for the compliments
Lucas Amor
lucas amor
lucasamor@gmail.com
www.lucasamor.com
lucas amor
Hi,
This is Peter Lindahl moving in to have some heads chopped off! No don´t let me frighten you my dear blogsters! The garden of mysteries cannot be reissued anyway (for various reasons which are too stupid to even mention in this forum) so why not get it out so that everyone can share it!
All I demand is that tracks like "Sagarmatha" and "Return to Andorra" (if anyone recognizes these) are to be left alone as they are now part of two new ITL albums, or in fact one reissue of Walking on clouds (distributed by Peacework and soon also iTunes) and one of two forthcoming ITL album releases called Samas antaral.
The idea of advertising music on the web is a good idea as long as the add doesn´t rule out the product itself. Or else folks like me will sooner or later run out of steam and hesitate when it comes to bringing out new music to the public and maybe some of you will realize that in the long run this could affect what´s out there for you to harvest!
Ok, that was all for now!
Especially to Yann I would like to thank you for being so supportive and helpful over the years!
Take care!
Peter
Anonymous
Hi Isabel
Of course you did a great job by posting "The Garden of Mysteries". Like i said, this album is sold out and (quasi) impossible to find (because the first line-up had split, this album will never (?) be reissued, just a question of duties).
The sales can be better for the other albums, that's right.
I think Peter Lindahl is happy to see his music spread on the Web line. Be sure he appreciates that.
There is no misunderstanding.
He just told me : please don't spread "Walking on Clouds" and "Dryad". He knows i'm a blogger. My intention was only to prevent all users that posting these 2 albums would represent a risk for his next project (he has no label today).
Be sure that Peter thanks you for your effort to present his work.
I totally agree the PNF feelings which bring the best of unknown bands.
And your English is perfect (-:
Greetings
Yann
Yann
Hi,
This is Peter Lindahl moving in to have some heads chopped off! No don´t let me frighten you my dear blogsters! The garden of mysteries cannot be reissued anyway (for various reasons which are too stupid to even mention in this forum) so why not get it out so that everyone can share it!
All I demand is that tracks like "Sagarmatha" and "Return to Andorra" (if anyone recognizes these) are to be left alone as they are now part of two new ITL albums, or in fact one reissue of Walking on clouds (distributed by Peacework and soon also iTunes) and one of two forthcoming ITL album releases called Samas antaral.
The idea of advertising music on the web is a good idea as long as the add doesn´t rule out the product itself. Or else folks like me will sooner or later run out of steam and hesitate when it comes to bringing out new music to the public and maybe some of you will realize that in the long run this could affect what´s out there for you to harvest!
Ok, that was all for now!
Especially to Yann I would like to thank you for being so supportive and helpful over the years!
Take care!
Peter
Anonymous
Anyone want to buy original LPs?? Or newly mastered CDs?? Go to www.newageneptuned.com for purchase information directly from the composer, Jordan Oliver. Or email jordanoliver101@yahoo.com. VERY few original LPs, but well worth it. This music is amazing - especially when you think a teenager pulled it together. Today - he's a prolific composer and pianist - always looking for opportunities to spread his music.
lavieafond
It is great fun to hear that people are still enjoying our music. Thanks for listening!
Rick Cutler
Rick
Wow! I'm deleted. Wonder why?
Titus
Anonymous
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008
Rixsta - Rixsta {UK} [2007]
Thanks again for posting my recordings!
Not sure why somone would deleate it tho haha and Cheers for your comments!
i feel like making more music hehehe
If anyone can give me links to some good drum samples! that would be great! most samples are 4/4 time and it's not very adventerous
Long live Prog-Not-Frog!
Peace
Rixsta
THURSDAY, JANUARY 03, 2008
Ballerina - "Dance of Ballet" {Indonesia} [2006]
link for dance of balet album.
http://www.ziddu.com/download.php?uid=ZrCcmJapabKhm5mnsqyZlJyiZLCWlJqp4
share from Ballerina.
Ballerina
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2007
Snakes Alive - "Snakes Alive" {Australia} [1974]
hi all names al ditrich im one of the co founders of this band(keyboards) other members are michael vidale-bass-boris peric-guitar-jonas thomas-saxes flutes vocals-colin campbell-trumpet this was at the time the most expensive studio album in oz took 6months to produce and a year to finalise all members went on to bigger and greater things our producer ralph cooper went on to drum for air supply for example the band after this was called stepps another lost album which i was part of i am in awe that this turn up on the net any more info email olegditrich@net2go.com.au or broadjam .com/alditrich thank you all im very grateful
olegditrich
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Hi All , Thanks for the nice comments . Al Ditrich mentioned this post to me . My name is Michael Vidale , I produced this album with help from Ralph Cooper in 1975 in Sydney , Australia but Al and I would like to know who is selling "Snakes Alive" because we never authorised it . Can someone tell us ? In 2000 I spoke with a music store in New Jersey USA that was selling it ... they sourced it from Poorboy Records in Japan ... but how did Poorboy Records get our album ? who know ?
Email me stjam@helloworld.com
StJAM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2007
Chakra - "Chakra" {USA} [1979]
How in the world did you people ever get my album....Wrote and produced several children's projects Hanna Barbera, Rhino, Nick...wrote several musicals and shit like that....Don't sing anymore but am actually going to at a concert in louisville ky. Jan 13th
I don' t have this album....how did you get it?
Davidlamb 102@Hotmail.com
Anonymous
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Woah, happened upon this post, and looks like Dave did too (that's David Lamb, Chakra vocalist in the last post), BTW, we were a lot better live--the half-inch 8-tack we recorded on caused us to cut back (and the lack of any kind of reverb at the backyard studio didn't help). Hey, but just had to chime in--glad you found and enjoy the album. I keep threatening to take time to put together a website with pix and some rare recordings...
Nigel Redmon (keyboards, Chakra) earlevel@earlevel.com
Anonymous
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It's nice, and somewhat surprising, to see the music lives on. I'm with Nigel - this recording really didn't capture the feel of the band. I noticed some edits on a couple of the songs, presumably to cut some defects out of the available recording. Enjoy it.
Mark Blumenfeld - Chakra guitars
markblu@markbludigital.net
Mark
MONDAY, AUGUST 06, 2007
Seventh Dawn "Sunrise" {USA} [1976]
How interesting to find us here. I am grateful for the positive review.
Thanks!
Eric Munson
Eric Munson
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Hello, Heff Munson here.
I have set up a website providing free downloads of my songs, including re-done versions of my songs from "Sunrise" by The Seventh Dawn. The site is www.heffmunson.com.
I hope you find something you like.
Heff Munson
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Update, April 30, 2008:
1. "Sunrise" has been reissued on CD with four additional "bonus" tracks.
2. "Dreams" (the followup album) has also been reissued on CD with six additional bonus tracks.
3. "YouTube" now contains three free videos (one slideshow plus two live performances) of songs from the "Dreams" CD. The "YouTube" videos can be accessed under "theseventhdawnus".
Anonymous
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2007
Good God - "Good God" {USA} [1972]
I was the trombonist on this recording made in Philadelphia
Anonymous
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Glad you guys like it!
Dennis Wilen
co-producer
dennis wilen
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Zeno Sparkles is my uncle, real name not zeno sparkles obviously. He still plays his guitar and loves it. I have one of these original vinyls, it is a great album.
Anonymous
FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2007
Grits - "Rare Birds" {USA} [1976]
People may want to check out a "new" release of the last studio tracks we did, at CDBaby---"Rock and Roll Madness"
http://cdbaby.com/cd/grits
Tom Wright
SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2007
Spilld Mjölk - "Svart Mjölk" {Sweden} [1975]
Hello - Lars Frykholm, here.Attended
Kalix Academy Of Media Communications
with Tommy Skotte 1974-75. Tommy and co-writer Erik Ahlstrand asked me to produce the album, which I did (in addition to playing fiddle and the bulk of the percussion). The album was recorded on a Revox A-77 in the Academy broadcasting studio(hence the somewhat newscastesque sound). Tommy went on to become a noted bass player on the swedish avantgarde-jazz scene. I went on to L.A., where I'm nowadays recording/performing as WOLF STEPS. Nice talkin' 2 y'all! -L.F. a.k.a. W.S.
Lars
MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007
Full Moon - "Moon Fools" {Netherlands} [1971]
more information about me
www.lucasamor.com
after full moon two more LP's
then El Voyage duo travelling around Europe LP Human Software
in the 90thies untill now
worldmusicband la Vie en Rose
www.lavieenrose.tv 6 CD's DVD
I made just a soloCD Voyage
and a nice impro CD and DVD with il Fiduci aclasical gypsy flamenco impro duo piano violin.
NoMad music and Blue Gold are two CD's with compilations of all the Cd's info lucasamor@gmail.com
have a nice time and thanks for the compliments
Lucas Amor
lucas amor
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lucasamor@gmail.com
www.lucasamor.com
lucas amor
FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2007
In The Labyrinth - "The Garden Of Mysteries" {Sweden} [1994]
Hi,
This is Peter Lindahl moving in to have some heads chopped off! No don´t let me frighten you my dear blogsters! The garden of mysteries cannot be reissued anyway (for various reasons which are too stupid to even mention in this forum) so why not get it out so that everyone can share it!
All I demand is that tracks like "Sagarmatha" and "Return to Andorra" (if anyone recognizes these) are to be left alone as they are now part of two new ITL albums, or in fact one reissue of Walking on clouds (distributed by Peacework and soon also iTunes) and one of two forthcoming ITL album releases called Samas antaral.
The idea of advertising music on the web is a good idea as long as the add doesn´t rule out the product itself. Or else folks like me will sooner or later run out of steam and hesitate when it comes to bringing out new music to the public and maybe some of you will realize that in the long run this could affect what´s out there for you to harvest!
Ok, that was all for now!
Especially to Yann I would like to thank you for being so supportive and helpful over the years!
Take care!
Peter
Anonymous
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Hi Isabel
Of course you did a great job by posting "The Garden of Mysteries". Like i said, this album is sold out and (quasi) impossible to find (because the first line-up had split, this album will never (?) be reissued, just a question of duties).
The sales can be better for the other albums, that's right.
I think Peter Lindahl is happy to see his music spread on the Web line. Be sure he appreciates that.
There is no misunderstanding.
He just told me : please don't spread "Walking on Clouds" and "Dryad". He knows i'm a blogger. My intention was only to prevent all users that posting these 2 albums would represent a risk for his next project (he has no label today).
Be sure that Peter thanks you for your effort to present his work.
I totally agree the PNF feelings which bring the best of unknown bands.
And your English is perfect (-:
Greetings
Yann
Yann
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Hi,
This is Peter Lindahl moving in to have some heads chopped off! No don´t let me frighten you my dear blogsters! The garden of mysteries cannot be reissued anyway (for various reasons which are too stupid to even mention in this forum) so why not get it out so that everyone can share it!
All I demand is that tracks like "Sagarmatha" and "Return to Andorra" (if anyone recognizes these) are to be left alone as they are now part of two new ITL albums, or in fact one reissue of Walking on clouds (distributed by Peacework and soon also iTunes) and one of two forthcoming ITL album releases called Samas antaral.
The idea of advertising music on the web is a good idea as long as the add doesn´t rule out the product itself. Or else folks like me will sooner or later run out of steam and hesitate when it comes to bringing out new music to the public and maybe some of you will realize that in the long run this could affect what´s out there for you to harvest!
Ok, that was all for now!
Especially to Yann I would like to thank you for being so supportive and helpful over the years!
Take care!
Peter
Anonymous
SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2007
The New Age - "Neptuned" {USA} [1980]
Anyone want to buy original LPs?? Or newly mastered CDs?? Go to www.newageneptuned.com for purchase information directly from the composer, Jordan Oliver. Or email jordanoliver101@yahoo.com. VERY few original LPs, but well worth it. This music is amazing - especially when you think a teenager pulled it together. Today - he's a prolific composer and pianist - always looking for opportunities to spread his music.
lavieafond
SATURDAY, JANUARY 06, 2007
Show Of Hands "Formerly Anthrax" {USA} [1970]
It is great fun to hear that people are still enjoying our music. Thanks for listening!
Rick Cutler
Rick
SATURDAY, JANUARY 06, 2007
Hansford Rowe "No Other" {Canada} [1999]
Salut,
Just stumbled onto this blog. Thanks for the warm thoughts about my one and only solo album. Have a look at what I'm doing with Gongzilla these days when you have a moment.
www.myspace.com/gongzilla
Cheers et merci,
Hansford
Hansford Rowe
Hi everybody,
My name is François Dumont d'Ayot, and I am one the the 2 foundators (with Olivier Lamorthe, keyboards player) of Anamorphose (a french group of Annecy in haute Savoie, not a belgian one).
If you ever need informations about this group, or eventually an exemplary of this LP, I still own a couple of them and could let one or two go to a passionate listener.
Tahnks to contact me at : fdumont.dayot@gmail.com
or 33(0) 6 75 47 23 96 (mobile phone)
François
François Dumont d'Ayot
Salut,
Just stumbled onto this blog. Thanks for the warm thoughts about my one and only solo album. Have a look at what I'm doing with Gongzilla these days when you have a moment.
www.myspace.com/gongzilla
Cheers et merci,
Hansford
Hansford Rowe
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2006
Anamorphose - "Palimpseste" {Belgium} [1986]
Hi everybody,
My name is François Dumont d'Ayot, and I am one the the 2 foundators (with Olivier Lamorthe, keyboards player) of Anamorphose (a french group of Annecy in haute Savoie, not a belgian one).
If you ever need informations about this group, or eventually an exemplary of this LP, I still own a couple of them and could let one or two go to a passionate listener.
Tahnks to contact me at : fdumont.dayot@gmail.com
or 33(0) 6 75 47 23 96 (mobile phone)
François
François Dumont d'Ayot
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2006
P.L.J. Band - "Armageddon" {Greece} [1982]
Hello
My name is Pavlos Kikrilis and i am one of the composers in this record. I am so glad that i hear so many people still like our record!!!
for more information... www.termitesband.com
there you can read (in Greek) the story of PLJ band later as Termites Band.
Thanks alot all of you.
pavlos@9ballclub.com
Anonymous
Hello
My name is Pavlos Kikrilis and i am one of the composers in this record. I am so glad that i hear so many people still like our record!!!
for more information... www.termitesband.com
there you can read (in Greek) the story of PLJ band later as Termites Band.
Thanks alot all of you.
pavlos@9ballclub.com
Anonymous
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2006
Acid - "Acid" {Austria} [1974]
Leider hat uns unser Freund Robert Zidek am 11.August 2009 plötzlich und unerwartet verlassen!
RUHE IN FRIEDEN!!!
letzte Grüsse von seinem innigen Freund Rudi Polsak
Anonymous
I am Al Rosenberg's son and he is starting to get his stories together. Anyone interested can email me at benkross@gmail.com and I would be happy to pass on qualified referrals.
Cheers,
Ben
Ben Ross
Leider hat uns unser Freund Robert Zidek am 11.August 2009 plötzlich und unerwartet verlassen!
RUHE IN FRIEDEN!!!
letzte Grüsse von seinem innigen Freund Rudi Polsak
Anonymous
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2006
Evergreen Blueshoes - "The Ballad of Evergreen Blueshoes" {USA} [1968]
I am Al Rosenberg's son and he is starting to get his stories together. Anyone interested can email me at benkross@gmail.com and I would be happy to pass on qualified referrals.
Cheers,
Ben
Ben Ross
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2006
Edge - "Edge" {USA} [1970]
I am the drummer for this band. Does anyone actually have the song Seing through the eys?
Anonymous
I am the drummer for this band. Does anyone actually have the song Seing through the eys?
Anonymous
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 03, 2006
Stark Naked - "Stark Naked" {USA} [1971]
Hi, So Glad you like the Album-
Lyne Bunn here: Vocalist from STARK NAKED (now known in the music world as Joey Lyne) It's been a wild & fun ride! In answer to your question, yes, vinyl can be found internationally thru' archive websites; The album was recently Re-Released on Fallout Records/Forced Exposure on CD, August 2006 with 2 bonus/single tracks...It is for purchase everywhere online and chain stores Internationally.
BTW, We were all ready to record an even greater album when everything went crazy with crooked management...we all ended up in different bands.
I'll keep you posted on my new project - Paul Venier also has some music out on the net if you want to search him out.
I just got back from a Patti Smith concert at NYC's Bowery Ballroom...the main point is no matter what our styles of music are we need to use our VOICES...it's up to the Artists and Musicians to make the changes in this world. Don't be afraid to holler!
Keep it Rockin', Ciao!
LaVidaRockera
I'd be happy to give anyone the real story behind this album. Check the back of the cover for the guitarist name. I am that guitarist. I am flattered that this album has made it so far around the internet from humble beginnings in Singapore. I am also shocked to see comments concerning the value of an original pressing.
I can be reached at howardkukla@yahoo.com.
Howard
hi all,
I was curious about details this great band, then I sent e-mail to Howard, the guitarrist, and he sent me an very interesting text about past and present of members of band (copy/paste authorized).
isabelbc
Why Yes, son, I Am a Rock Icon
By Kim Bengs ‘75, Bryan Hall ‘77, Greg Kemp ’75, Howard Kukla ’75, and Guy Rittger ‘77
The email
Life took an interesting twist on May 22, 2008 when Howard Kukla (SAS Class of ‘75) sent all of us an email listing a website (http://andthenthechimneyspoke.blogspot.com/) where he had been interviewed about events that happened in Singapore over 33 years ago.
The Album
Circa 1975 - It was a cold, long winter in Singapore….oops, hot, humid winter and a group of guys who were members of the band Crystalaugur were trying to figure out what they wanted to do for Interim Semester. To quote Howard in his interview, “So the band went to the administration with a proposal to make an album (you know, those big round vinyl things most of your parents have in the attic collecting dust). We would write our own music, record it, have it pressed to vinyl and distribute. The result was Terranaut. It is our own work. One of our classmates (Greg Kemp ’77) recorded it on a TEAC or AKAI 4 track reel-to-reel with over-dub of vocals and other sound effects. The artwork was done by the bass player's step-mother. We had the recording pressed by BMI Ltd in Singapore. Only about 200 copies were pressed. We gave them away to friends and family. It was never meant to be a money making venture, just meant to get us through the 2 week semester break.”
Like many groups, Crystalaugur started out by learning a variety of the popular music of the time, including songs by Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and Grand Funk Railroad. However, Howard and Kim had already been writing original songs prior to joining the band, and Crystalaugur made the decision to move forward into including original material in performance and recording. A number of these original songs later appeared in the group's "Terranaut" recording.
The album was recorded in the teacher's lounge at King’s Road (in the old headmaster's quarters), and in the school auditorium. The acoustics in the auditorium proved to be quite a challenge, so the group constructed an ad-hoc recording booth made up of free-standing room partitions, pillows, and assorted odds and ends found in the auditorium that day.
Imagine our shock when we ‘Googled’ the name Crystalaugur and found over 1700 hits! Turns out that a European bootleg operation had taken our album and re-released it on CD in 2001. We found that original vinyl copies have sold for over $1000, and cuts from the album have shown up on radio playlists. Some websites called the album "a perfect example of ‘70’s psychedelic rock"; rumors circulated that the album was actually cut by a group of “Native American” Vietnam vets on R&R in Singapore. No, just a bunch of creative teenagers making music together, for a very memorable year.
The most fun we have had with this revelation is that we have been able to receive the unbridled awe and respect of our teenagers, friends and coworkers. Why yes, we are Rock Icons.
isabelbc
Then and Now
Kim Bengs, vocals, guitar, piano was boarding in Singapore for school. Kim later played in his college jazz band, and in rock bands in college and beyond. He's continued to study guitar, especially rock, jazz, and fingerstyle, and is planning to record music for release on the Internet in the near future. He has also worked in the radio side of music off and on since college, currently in a part-time position at 94.9 KLTY in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Kim lives in North Texas with his two teenaged kids.
Bryan Hall, drums, came to Singapore in 1974. He lives in Nashville with his wife Regina and three teenagers. Bryan is a consultant and writer who still travels extensively. Last summer, while in Thailand, he was able to visit with Kim’s parents who are still in the area. He has two books coming out in the next six months, Mano a Mano, a father/son devotional written with his two sons, and What Child is This?, a novel set in Singapore and Malaysia dealing with child slavery. Watch out for them on Amazon.
Howard Kukla, guitar, went on to get an Engineering degree. Howard and his wife Lisa have three kids. Lisa is a nurse with a hospice company in Dallas, Ben is in Athens getting his degree, Jacob is trying to finish HS and Marcus wants his learner’s permit. No wonder he has a full head of grey!
Guy Rittger, bass, arrived in Singapore in 1971. Thirty-three years later, he finds himself in relative middle class comfort, planted in Northern California wine country with a lovely wife, two faithful pit bulls, and a challenging-enough corporate career in information technology. Music remains an important part of his life, filling in the gap between his primary passion - racing sailboats - and the often soul-numbing monotony of his job.
Greg Kemp, sound-man, and technical guru, whose dad is still in Singapore, has wandered the globe and is now in Australia.
But where would we be without our groupies!!! Not! We were, however, blessed to be influenced by some great young ladies, Cara Smith Palier ‘75 was dating Kim and was a major contributor to the project (heck, we all had a crush on her). Married (Mike) with three kids, she spends most of her time drawing, painting, sculpting and designing wearable artwork. Pam Campbell Gerritsen ’77 was dating Howard (earlier in the year she had dated Guy) and was the inspiration for “Pam’s Song”, one of the hits. Pam and her husband of 19 years, Gary, live near Austin, Texas with 4 cats and a yard full of wildlife and birds.
The long hair is now short, gray or gone. Our musical skills have been left to the next generation. But we can shout, WE ARE CRYSTALAUGER. We might even consider a gig next summer at the SAS reunion in Houston.Thanks a lot Howard
Isabel
isabelbc
hello Joe Dunnett ,This is Koto I met you when I was in Germany long time ago.
Are you still with Liz Long?
I remember we used to listen to this album.
Anonyomous
Hi koto yes i rember you ,i havent seen liz for over 30 years have you seen tetsu
Anonymous
anonymous.... I've been waiting for this to come out on cd since they were invented. A all-time favorite LP that really should be heard. Like to know who has the master tape. Spoke to the editor of Collectors Choice Music months ago about researching this one. If YOU have the master, give CCM a call and talk about licensing. Just trying to help the music go round and round.
Julian
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Midnightsun....I have the vinyl. In fact I have 2 copies. I've been trying to contact anonymous as well. There is a Master Tape somewhere that really needs to be remastered to CD. Collector's Choice Music would be interested in this one. I would imagine they would first like to hear a copy which I would gladly supply. I have already contacted to editor of CCM and have also had contact with the Mag. Goldmine. This really needs to be reissued and heard by the masses. A GREAT lost gem undermined by lack of support from the label. Later...Julian
Julian
Hello, I'm the anonymous poster. I'm sorry I haven't checked back in a while. The last time I did, there were no more comments. I'd like to help in your efforts but I have no idea where the original master tapes would be if they still exist. I will access the site mentioned and attempt to upload some of the songs I have. Hope you enjoy them. BTW - my name is Gary.
Anonyomous
Well, the record label was Greene Bottle Records. That label was a subsidiary of Gulf & Western, and they sold the label to ABC/Dunhill, who in turn was sold to MCA/UMG. The master tape is probably in the vaults of Universal Music. So contact them.
Anonyomous
These guys are still performing in the Canton, Ohio area under the name Jimmy and the Soulblazers. If you wanted to get information, their website would be a good place to start.
Anonymous
www.soulblazers.com is the website for Jimmy and the Soul Blazers. You can find the bands email address on that site, which goes directly to the band leader, Jimmy Korleski.
jkorleski
If you really want to listen to the Arkay IV and the other bands that Skip Niebauer was involved in, come by and see the myspace pages that are being setup as I post. Let us know of any requests and send us any pictures you might have from that time. We are currently working on finding the best method of distribution for the digital music.
http://www.myspace.com/lakelandrangers
http://www.myspace.com/officialloosechangeband
http://www.myspace.com/theofficialarkayiv
Billy Holland
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....and you know:
I would like to listen (or to read) to all of the story.
Why don't you write it here?
:-)
Orfeus
Hi, So Glad you like the Album-
Lyne Bunn here: Vocalist from STARK NAKED (now known in the music world as Joey Lyne) It's been a wild & fun ride! In answer to your question, yes, vinyl can be found internationally thru' archive websites; The album was recently Re-Released on Fallout Records/Forced Exposure on CD, August 2006 with 2 bonus/single tracks...It is for purchase everywhere online and chain stores Internationally.
BTW, We were all ready to record an even greater album when everything went crazy with crooked management...we all ended up in different bands.
I'll keep you posted on my new project - Paul Venier also has some music out on the net if you want to search him out.
I just got back from a Patti Smith concert at NYC's Bowery Ballroom...the main point is no matter what our styles of music are we need to use our VOICES...it's up to the Artists and Musicians to make the changes in this world. Don't be afraid to holler!
Keep it Rockin', Ciao!
LaVidaRockera
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2006
Crystalaugur - "Terranaut" {USA} [1973]
I'd be happy to give anyone the real story behind this album. Check the back of the cover for the guitarist name. I am that guitarist. I am flattered that this album has made it so far around the internet from humble beginnings in Singapore. I am also shocked to see comments concerning the value of an original pressing.
I can be reached at howardkukla@yahoo.com.
Howard
..........................................................................................................................................................................
hi all,
I was curious about details this great band, then I sent e-mail to Howard, the guitarrist, and he sent me an very interesting text about past and present of members of band (copy/paste authorized).
isabelbc
..........................................................................................................................................................................
Why Yes, son, I Am a Rock Icon
By Kim Bengs ‘75, Bryan Hall ‘77, Greg Kemp ’75, Howard Kukla ’75, and Guy Rittger ‘77
The email
Life took an interesting twist on May 22, 2008 when Howard Kukla (SAS Class of ‘75) sent all of us an email listing a website (http://andthenthechimneyspoke.blogspot.com/) where he had been interviewed about events that happened in Singapore over 33 years ago.
The Album
Circa 1975 - It was a cold, long winter in Singapore….oops, hot, humid winter and a group of guys who were members of the band Crystalaugur were trying to figure out what they wanted to do for Interim Semester. To quote Howard in his interview, “So the band went to the administration with a proposal to make an album (you know, those big round vinyl things most of your parents have in the attic collecting dust). We would write our own music, record it, have it pressed to vinyl and distribute. The result was Terranaut. It is our own work. One of our classmates (Greg Kemp ’77) recorded it on a TEAC or AKAI 4 track reel-to-reel with over-dub of vocals and other sound effects. The artwork was done by the bass player's step-mother. We had the recording pressed by BMI Ltd in Singapore. Only about 200 copies were pressed. We gave them away to friends and family. It was never meant to be a money making venture, just meant to get us through the 2 week semester break.”
Like many groups, Crystalaugur started out by learning a variety of the popular music of the time, including songs by Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and Grand Funk Railroad. However, Howard and Kim had already been writing original songs prior to joining the band, and Crystalaugur made the decision to move forward into including original material in performance and recording. A number of these original songs later appeared in the group's "Terranaut" recording.
The album was recorded in the teacher's lounge at King’s Road (in the old headmaster's quarters), and in the school auditorium. The acoustics in the auditorium proved to be quite a challenge, so the group constructed an ad-hoc recording booth made up of free-standing room partitions, pillows, and assorted odds and ends found in the auditorium that day.
Imagine our shock when we ‘Googled’ the name Crystalaugur and found over 1700 hits! Turns out that a European bootleg operation had taken our album and re-released it on CD in 2001. We found that original vinyl copies have sold for over $1000, and cuts from the album have shown up on radio playlists. Some websites called the album "a perfect example of ‘70’s psychedelic rock"; rumors circulated that the album was actually cut by a group of “Native American” Vietnam vets on R&R in Singapore. No, just a bunch of creative teenagers making music together, for a very memorable year.
The most fun we have had with this revelation is that we have been able to receive the unbridled awe and respect of our teenagers, friends and coworkers. Why yes, we are Rock Icons.
isabelbc
..........................................................................................................................................................................
Then and Now
Kim Bengs, vocals, guitar, piano was boarding in Singapore for school. Kim later played in his college jazz band, and in rock bands in college and beyond. He's continued to study guitar, especially rock, jazz, and fingerstyle, and is planning to record music for release on the Internet in the near future. He has also worked in the radio side of music off and on since college, currently in a part-time position at 94.9 KLTY in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Kim lives in North Texas with his two teenaged kids.
Bryan Hall, drums, came to Singapore in 1974. He lives in Nashville with his wife Regina and three teenagers. Bryan is a consultant and writer who still travels extensively. Last summer, while in Thailand, he was able to visit with Kim’s parents who are still in the area. He has two books coming out in the next six months, Mano a Mano, a father/son devotional written with his two sons, and What Child is This?, a novel set in Singapore and Malaysia dealing with child slavery. Watch out for them on Amazon.
Howard Kukla, guitar, went on to get an Engineering degree. Howard and his wife Lisa have three kids. Lisa is a nurse with a hospice company in Dallas, Ben is in Athens getting his degree, Jacob is trying to finish HS and Marcus wants his learner’s permit. No wonder he has a full head of grey!
Guy Rittger, bass, arrived in Singapore in 1971. Thirty-three years later, he finds himself in relative middle class comfort, planted in Northern California wine country with a lovely wife, two faithful pit bulls, and a challenging-enough corporate career in information technology. Music remains an important part of his life, filling in the gap between his primary passion - racing sailboats - and the often soul-numbing monotony of his job.
Greg Kemp, sound-man, and technical guru, whose dad is still in Singapore, has wandered the globe and is now in Australia.
But where would we be without our groupies!!! Not! We were, however, blessed to be influenced by some great young ladies, Cara Smith Palier ‘75 was dating Kim and was a major contributor to the project (heck, we all had a crush on her). Married (Mike) with three kids, she spends most of her time drawing, painting, sculpting and designing wearable artwork. Pam Campbell Gerritsen ’77 was dating Howard (earlier in the year she had dated Guy) and was the inspiration for “Pam’s Song”, one of the hits. Pam and her husband of 19 years, Gary, live near Austin, Texas with 4 cats and a yard full of wildlife and birds.
The long hair is now short, gray or gone. Our musical skills have been left to the next generation. But we can shout, WE ARE CRYSTALAUGER. We might even consider a gig next summer at the SAS reunion in Houston.Thanks a lot Howard
Isabel
isabelbc
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2006
Samurai - "Kappa" {Japan} [1971]
hello my name is joe dunnett i've just found this site i wrote ,sang and played guitar on this album brings back some great memories sad about john ,tetsu where are you .
Anonymous
hello my name is joe dunnett i've just found this site i wrote ,sang and played guitar on this album brings back some great memories sad about john ,tetsu where are you .
Anonymous
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hello Joe Dunnett ,This is Koto I met you when I was in Germany long time ago.
Are you still with Liz Long?
I remember we used to listen to this album.
Anonyomous
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Hi koto yes i rember you ,i havent seen liz for over 30 years have you seen tetsu
Anonymous
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 02, 2006
Clockwork - "Clockwork" {USA} [1973]
Wow! There's no end to what you can find on the Internet these days. A lot of the music on this album was arranged and rehearsed in my parents' basement in Alliance, Ohio. My brother Dave helped put the band together in the mid 60's. The guys were, and still are, one of the top blue-eyed soul bands around. This was their effort to break out with their own material but the record company never really got behind them. Thanks to all of you who appreciate a good thing when you hear it. If somebody can tell me how, I could upload Country Side Woman.
Anonyomous
Wow! There's no end to what you can find on the Internet these days. A lot of the music on this album was arranged and rehearsed in my parents' basement in Alliance, Ohio. My brother Dave helped put the band together in the mid 60's. The guys were, and still are, one of the top blue-eyed soul bands around. This was their effort to break out with their own material but the record company never really got behind them. Thanks to all of you who appreciate a good thing when you hear it. If somebody can tell me how, I could upload Country Side Woman.
Anonyomous
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anonymous.... I've been waiting for this to come out on cd since they were invented. A all-time favorite LP that really should be heard. Like to know who has the master tape. Spoke to the editor of Collectors Choice Music months ago about researching this one. If YOU have the master, give CCM a call and talk about licensing. Just trying to help the music go round and round.
Julian
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Midnightsun....I have the vinyl. In fact I have 2 copies. I've been trying to contact anonymous as well. There is a Master Tape somewhere that really needs to be remastered to CD. Collector's Choice Music would be interested in this one. I would imagine they would first like to hear a copy which I would gladly supply. I have already contacted to editor of CCM and have also had contact with the Mag. Goldmine. This really needs to be reissued and heard by the masses. A GREAT lost gem undermined by lack of support from the label. Later...Julian
Julian
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Hello, I'm the anonymous poster. I'm sorry I haven't checked back in a while. The last time I did, there were no more comments. I'd like to help in your efforts but I have no idea where the original master tapes would be if they still exist. I will access the site mentioned and attempt to upload some of the songs I have. Hope you enjoy them. BTW - my name is Gary.
Anonyomous
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Well, the record label was Greene Bottle Records. That label was a subsidiary of Gulf & Western, and they sold the label to ABC/Dunhill, who in turn was sold to MCA/UMG. The master tape is probably in the vaults of Universal Music. So contact them.
Anonyomous
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These guys are still performing in the Canton, Ohio area under the name Jimmy and the Soulblazers. If you wanted to get information, their website would be a good place to start.
Anonymous
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www.soulblazers.com is the website for Jimmy and the Soul Blazers. You can find the bands email address on that site, which goes directly to the band leader, Jimmy Korleski.
jkorleski
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2006
Arkay IV - "For Internal Use Only" {USA} [1968]
If you really want to listen to the Arkay IV and the other bands that Skip Niebauer was involved in, come by and see the myspace pages that are being setup as I post. Let us know of any requests and send us any pictures you might have from that time. We are currently working on finding the best method of distribution for the digital music.
http://www.myspace.com/lakelandrangers
http://www.myspace.com/officialloosechangeband
http://www.myspace.com/theofficialarkayiv
Billy Holland
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2006
Tharsin Hri – "Tharsin Hri" {Greece} [1974]
Big surprise for me...
You see....
I 'm a member of this band and by coincidence, I 'm the songwriter of your favorite songs.
Well...
Thank you very much and...
....be well!!!!
:-)
Orfeus
Big surprise for me...
You see....
I 'm a member of this band and by coincidence, I 'm the songwriter of your favorite songs.
Well...
Thank you very much and...
....be well!!!!
:-)
Orfeus
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Yesterday i couldnt sleep..I tried but i couldnt..
Instead of sleeping..I think what kind of a magical world we are living in.
I wrote only a small part of the story..
Wow i still couldnt believe!!
Thank you a lot Orfeus :)
Best wishes
nahavanda
Yesterday i couldnt sleep..I tried but i couldnt..
Instead of sleeping..I think what kind of a magical world we are living in.
I wrote only a small part of the story..
Wow i still couldnt believe!!
Thank you a lot Orfeus :)
Best wishes
nahavanda
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Would you like to send me your e-mail please?
:-)
Orfeus
Would you like to send me your e-mail please?
:-)
Orfeus
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....and you know:
I would like to listen (or to read) to all of the story.
Why don't you write it here?
:-)
Orfeus
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this is my e-mail: nahavanda(at)hotmail.com
i am sorry for my late reply..i went to my parents city for a small visit :)
i will write whole the story as soon as possible..here and e-mail
i am very happy & lucky to meet with you Giorgos :)
nahavanda
Hi you Psych-heads out there !
My name is Dominic and I am the player of the Bass on the chambers LP , my wife Anke sings and playes the flute . The 5th song is called "Inside" and the 6th is named "Velvet Shadows" . Also there is a song in the tracklist "Watching the Fush" which is correctly "Watching the Fish" .
"Acid Comes" , "Velvet Shadows" and "Just a little song " are composed by my wife and me ,and I´ve played the Guitar at "Just a little song".
Hope you enjoy our music , Greets from Bremen/Germany
Dominic and Anke
Contact: dschattefor@web.de
Dominic
Hi all. I was Roger Bunn's lyricist. I thank you for your comments on his behalf. John Mackie
I had a great time recording this album. The unreleased version has a different slant on my music.
Empty Monkey was us endeavouring to be commercial, Ho Ho Ho.
Cheers,
Barrie McAskill.
I'm still Singing & PlaYing.
Barrie McAskill
Netherlute.com or nederluit.nl are sides you can download Bram Laan Mp 3
The side of his producer and co-writer Don Willard Owner of the Music Farm Studio.
The Nether Lute Dude
don willard
this is my e-mail: nahavanda(at)hotmail.com
i am sorry for my late reply..i went to my parents city for a small visit :)
i will write whole the story as soon as possible..here and e-mail
i am very happy & lucky to meet with you Giorgos :)
nahavanda
TUESDAY, AUGUST 01, 2006
The Living Room – “Chambers” {Germany} [1997]
Hi you Psych-heads out there !
My name is Dominic and I am the player of the Bass on the chambers LP , my wife Anke sings and playes the flute . The 5th song is called "Inside" and the 6th is named "Velvet Shadows" . Also there is a song in the tracklist "Watching the Fush" which is correctly "Watching the Fish" .
"Acid Comes" , "Velvet Shadows" and "Just a little song " are composed by my wife and me ,and I´ve played the Guitar at "Just a little song".
Hope you enjoy our music , Greets from Bremen/Germany
Dominic and Anke
Contact: dschattefor@web.de
Dominic
MONDAY, JULY 24, 2006
Roger Bunn - "Piece of Mind" {UK} [1970]
Hi all. I was Roger Bunn's lyricist. I thank you for your comments on his behalf. John Mackie
THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2006
Levi Smith's Clefs - "Empty Monkey" {Australia} [1970]
I had a great time recording this album. The unreleased version has a different slant on my music.
Empty Monkey was us endeavouring to be commercial, Ho Ho Ho.
Cheers,
Barrie McAskill.
I'm still Singing & PlaYing.
Barrie McAskill
SUNDAY, APRIL 02, 2006
Bram Laan - "Aloft in a Baloon" {Netherlands} [1980]
Netherlute.com or nederluit.nl are sides you can download Bram Laan Mp 3
The side of his producer and co-writer Don Willard Owner of the Music Farm Studio.
The Nether Lute Dude
don willard
