COSMIC SPACE PROG "FLUENCE" + HELDON - 1975 ORIG - PROG / PSYCH + FLOATING ORGAN
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ORIGINAL 1975 FIRST PRESS SPACEY ORGAN DOMINATED PROG-SPACE-COSMIC ..|/\|...............................................|/\|..
"INFLUENCE"
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France - Tapioca - TP 10012
Gotten rare ....Original 1975 "Tapioca" Records first print... a quite enjoyable progressive slice of a magical spacey adventure dominated by atmospheric organ swells hangining in the midst like fog or clouds while drifting melody take form and flows moving forward... the famous "Heldon" distortion guitarist Richard Pinhas plays an important role on this album and its his massive fuzz-shreddding guitar that cuts through the proceeds like a dominating knife - worth alone the price to obtain...
Best words related to this album from the "fan-man" and his thoughts per the "INFLUENCE" LP ::::
" The first cut here called "A few Reasons To Stay, A Few Reasons To Split" is one of the most eerie pieces of music I've heard in a long while. Consisting of these floating levitating organs that hover slowly over the ground - like a majestic bird of prey caught in a glitch in the matrix - forever multiplying, rotating, going back to the point where they started, - they act as something airy and intangible. Eerie, wafting organ sculptures that to some people may come off sounding rather monotonous, but once caught in the upwinds of these electronic tailwinds, something just happens, and I personally feel entranced and hypnotized to the point where I loose myself - forget my name and just float away like a small leaf in a draft. I always think of Franco Battiato's strange micro tonal Sequenze e frequenze, whenever I listen to this. Joined at the hip, France and Italy are - even if they aren't aware of it...
Then comes the middle track which acts as something of a clown. A sonic comedian suddenly popping up between two giants - washing out the distinct taste of birds and winds in your mouth - now ready for a whole new thing, with clear and refreshed taste buds. It is no more than a twee Spanish tango, but it fulfills its purpose - getting you ready for the dramatic ending.
On the last track, we are treated to the delicate sounds of Richard Pinhas - kindly dropping by to inject his guitar. Funny thing is, that most of you people out there who have listened to this man play guitar, you're probably not going to describe his talents and way of approaching said instrument as delicate. I know I wouldn't. This is why I was completely caught off guard by the overt tranquillity of this piece. Named Schizo - lasting about 20 minutes of your life, this one safely takes you up, cradles you, rocks you back and forth with the gentle touch of a 100 mothers. The closest thing I can get to explaining the sound and feel of this thing, is stating just how much I'm reminded of the love scene in Zabriskie Point - y'know the Antonioni movie, where two youngsters roam around in the desert to the smooth and sensuous sounds of Jerry Garcia's guitar. If you know this scene, then imagine the music being incorporated into these light and beautiful electronic textures, and you effectively get "Schizo." I love this track. I love it I love it I love it!!!!!
Recommended not only to the prog electronic nuts out there, but also to fans of gentle experimenting music, that seems to be the safest way for us humans to fly with all the grace and beauty of a soaring bird. This is beautiful stuff..."
A:
A Few Reasons to Stay - A Few Reasons to Split
Barcelona Tango
B:
Schizo
CONDITION: The cover: rated: M- very fragile, after 42 years in GREAT shape, no issues. Maybe IF a lucky find chances are being dirty and bent but here the survivor cover collectors would hope for...NO wear and 4 sharp corners - look no further! Has no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ... VERY collection worthy ...
The vinyl: Rated: "EX" (excellent) would be hesitant to grade any Tapioca label product over "EX" (excellent) as a notorious pressing... this one looks VERY clean, maybe a slight (soft) scuff, plays as well as it did upon the first day it was released! Both Tapioca labels are clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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