CLEAN 1969 THE FOURTH WAY SUN & MOON Complex Prog Jazz
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RARE 1969 ORIGINAL COMPLEX PROGRESSIVE ~ LOST ARTIFACT OF THE UNGERGROUND
THE FOURTH WAY
The Sun & The Moon Have Come Together
\ USA - HARVEST RECORDS - SKAO 423
RARE 1969 first pressing in GREAT clean condition...thick gatefold, altogether is usually found in poor shape, this one has been kept in TOP shape (see details below) ...
The Fourth Way delivers their complex "Sun and Moon Have Come Together" in interesting fashion. Structure is never abandoned at a song's expense and, when the group heads outward, any sense of aimlessness is avoided. No band member exemplifies this better than bassist Ron McLure. Satisfied playing a traditional walking bassline, he is just as comfortable straying from strict time. On "Farewell Goodbye," McLure breaks out of his conventional role, testing the possibilities of his instrument. His playing spans the spectrum, twisting time, bending notes, making strange leaps, and managing it all exceptionally. A similar fluidity can be felt with every member of the band. Only half of the songs on The Sun and Moon (a live recording from 1969) follow a standard complex progressive/jazz structure. On "Strange Love," solos emerge out of the group's interplay rather than taking place within a given number of choruses. Sometimes, the musicians sidestep jazz altogether, picking up weird instruments or approaching their own with a childlike creativity. On "Ebony Plaza," they employ a thumb piano and recorder. The song's melody (which sounds as if it could have been composed on the spot) is simple, repetitive, and very strangely exotic. Roles are reversed again on "Skiffling," where McLure takes up the basic tune, repeating it throughout. Over this foundation, the others add embellishments of plucked violin strings (Michael White) and strummed keyboard chords (Mike Nock). It is this openness to approach that makes the performances so captivating. The oddest moment is reserved for the closing "Strange Love." Beginning with an elliptical theme, the musicians break the song down as far as they can until its starting point seems lost for good. Before it disintegrates completely, however, they take up the melody again, only to end it with a fevered exchange between White's violin and McLure's bowed bass. Fourth Way's career was short-lived and all of the band's recordings remain rare and collectible. It's a shame, given the credentials and talent of every band member, that they are merely a footnote in the history of underground prog/jazz.
The Sun And Moon Come Together
Ebony Plaza
Blues My Mind
B:
Farewell Goodbye
Skiffling
Strange Love
CONDITION: The gatefold cover, usually found worn (if found) is the cleanest we've seen for this album...all solid, "EX" (excellent)
The vinyl is all glossy clean and smooth M-
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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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 SHIPPING: (Attention: Items are sent out every Friday of each week) USA: $4.00 = Media Mail = U.S.A / delivery confirmation included (add 1.00 each additional LP/disc) $8.50 = Priority = U.S.A. /delivery confirmation included. (add $1.00 each additional LP) CANADA shipping is $8.50 AIRMAIL ...please add $1.50 for each additional LP MEXICO shipping is $9.95 AIRMAIL ... please add $1.50 for each additional Lp NOTE: Please wait until receipt of OUR invoice for proper shipping charges ***To our international OVERSEAS customers*** Due to the increase in U.S.A. postal shipping rates, we are forced to restructure shipping charges. Please see chart below. It is our hopes to provide you with our best possible service and keeping your shipping costs as low as possible. We have had problems with many international shipping orders costing us more than actual (higher) charges; The more Lp's you get in one parcel, the better the shipping costs, so we urge you to take advantage that we will HOLD your purchases to save YOU on shipping costs. IMPORTANT: Pay each invoice you receive, and, if you wish, ask us to HOLD your order reach lowest shipping costs. We value ALL our customers and will continue to list MANY interesting "rare" 60's & 70's Lp's that we obtain in our constant search and travels over all parts of the U.S. Thank you for your continued interests. International AIR MAIL shipping charges (all countries apply): 1 Lp = $14.00 2 Lp = $18.00 3 Lp's = $24.00 4 Lp's = $30.00 5 Lp's = $36.00 6 Lp's = $42.00 7 Lp's = $45.00 8 Lp's = $48.00 9 Lp's = $51.00 10 Lp's = $54.00 11 Lp's = $57.00 12 Lp's = $60.00 13 Lp's = $63.00 14 Lp's = $66.00 15 Lp's = $69.00 MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (double Lp count as 2-Lp, etc.) Items In All Parcels Are Well Protected = The disc of an LP will always be separated from its cover (avoiding seam splits,etc) ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END Appropriate Feedback Is Left AFTER Yours Is Left 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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