TAMAN SHUD- EVOLUTION Australian OZ Rare LP ALBUM

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TAMAN SHUD -EVOLUTION Their first LP, recorded at the end of 1968, has been justly hailed by Ian McFarlane as: "... one of the first wholly original rock albums issued in Australia". It was made independently, the session financed by filmmaker Paul Witzig to provide music for his surf film Evolution (the first Australian surf film to abandon narration and accompany the images with music alone). Four tracks -- Evolution, I'm No-One, Mr Strange and Lady Sunshine -- were used in the film. These four tracks were later re-recorded, along with eight other originals, for what became Tamam Shud's debut album Evolution . Most of Witzig's budget was committed to the considerable expense of transporting and filming surfers in exotic overseas locations (air travel was very expensive back then, relative to today) so the budget for the music was minuscule. Consequently, the twelve songs that make up Evolution were recorded live, with very basic equipment, in a single 2-1/2 hour session, and mixed in a mere 1-1/2 hours. Evidently most if not all of the tracks are first takes. The spontaneity is delightfully revealed by the intro to the bluesy Feel Free; the song breaks down just after the count-in and Bjerre is heard to laughingly say "Wait until the bass turns his amp on." Barron had indeed forgotten to switch on! Although the recording quality is fairly rough, both the material and the performances are very strong, and it stands up extremely well today. Arrangements are excellent, performances are very energetic; Bjerre's strong, soulful vocals carry the songs with ease, Zytnic contributes some tasty acid-tinged lead breaks, and Barron and Davidson provide a solid and supple backing throughout. The standout track is without doubt the beautiful, jazzy Lady Sunshine, which was included on Raven's Golden Miles anthology in 1994. In the Freedom Train interview Lindsay named Falling Up as his personal favourite. Evolution is now rare indeed; a good copy - if you can find one -- will set you back several hundred dollars on the collector's market CONDITION: The album many times but sull looks like presentable. Vinyl is in very good condition with only some atmospheric crackles in the quiet sections. Front cover has some rin wear at the top and a slight crease at the bottom left, Back cover has ring wear. Cover photo shows the SHUD looking young and happy. All in all a suitably repectable copy of a great grunge surf album. This is a not an easy album to part with as I have fond memories of every track. Good luck with your bidding. TERMS & CONDITIONS WE SHIP WORLD WIDE. For International Customers paypal is preferred. For Australian Customers Direct deposit is preferred (email for Commonwealth Bank BSB and Account Number details). Payment arrangements should be finalized within 3 days of close of auction. International postage for LPs is $13.50 USD; Australian customers postage for LPs is $6.50 Australian dollars; Australian customers postage for EPs or 45s is $4.00 Australian; Australian customers postage for CDs is $3.00 Australian GENERAL Please contact me for any special shipping needs and quotes for insurance of item if required. We do our best to ensure all items arrive promptly but cannot be held responsible for items going astray in the postal system. The Australian postal system is usually is rather good but insurance is recommended if you are at all nervous. Email for quotations on specific insurance requirements. We strive to describe items as accurately as possible. Email with any additional questions we haven't thought of before close of auction. Good luck with your bidding on this very hard to find Australian LP.