RARE 1969 PROMO EAST OF EDEN MERCATOR PROJECTED EASTERN EXOTIC PROG PSYCH
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RARE 1969 ADVANCED RELEASE PROMOTIONAL
~ EXOTIC PSYCHEDELIC PROGRESSIVE ~
MINT VINYL!
EAST OF EDEN
"MERCATOR PROJECTOR"
\ USA - DERAM RECORDS - DES 18023 (PROMO)
MINT CLEAN VINYL !
RARE ADVANCED RELEASE PROMOTIONAL ...
Original 1969 first pressing of a very underestimated UK early progressive band, EAST OF EDEN were formed in 1967 in Bristol by musicians Dave Arbus,Geoff Nicholson and Ron Caines, who had known each other from some past underground groups. The original line-up featured also Steve York on basses and Dave Dufont on drums/percussions. Arbus, after seeing some performances of Jean-Luc Ponty,decided to use the violin as a dominant instrument in the band's sound. In 1968 the band moves to London and signs with Deram Label (responsible for the early prog releases of Decca Records). The next year EAST OF EDEN debuted with ''Mercator projected''.
A spellbinding work from the dawn of the progressive era, Mercator Projected is a harbinger of the progressive future (this album emerged in 1969) and also a challenging and enjoyable LP in its own right. There are few albums to match the status of this one. East Of Eden's true star is Dave Arbus who plays violin, flute, recorder and reeds. This awesomely inventive debut should not be allowed to be forgotten. The lead off track, "Northern Hemispheres" has this incredible low end groove with abrasive violin within a highly infectious melody - a psychedelic head-zone tune that lasts a lifetime. What stays with us also most is the glorious hook of the wonderful "Isadora" ... "Isadora dance, we are entranced" probably works best if you're getting down with the hippie vibe, for dancing flutes and Eastern themes that are draped around deep lyrics. Mercator Projector is also defined by the psychedelic rambles of "Waterways", and perhaps more than anything else the great harp-driven "Centaur Woman " (replete with an impressive fuzz-bass solo courtesy of Steve York).
The melodic side of the band is featured in the melancholic "Bathers," in which violin, organ (from Caines) and recorder are blended to astounding effect. With the subtle drumming of Dave Dufont giving the song added character, this song might well appeal to those who enjoy King Crimson's early ballads. The propulsive "Communion" also features flute prominently, as well as some cute sound effects and even a joke told in another language (they translate everything except the punchline!). "Moth" is another piece that incorporates Eastern style exploration, although it is occasionally interspersed with a glorious Beatlesque melody. It all concludes with the high-octane jazzy/prpg/psych jam "In The Stable Of The Sphinx," which is carried away by fine instrumentations -- spectacular turns on violin and guitar from Arbus and Geoff Nicholson respectively.
- Dave Arbus / electric violin, flute, bagpipe, recorders, two saxophones
- Ron Caines / Soprano & Alto reeds (acoustic & amplified), organ, vocals (4)
- Dave Dufont / percussions
- Geoff Nicholson / guitars, Vocals
- Steve York / bass guitar, Harmonica, Indian thumb piano
Northern Hemisphere (5:03)
Isadora (4:19)
Waterways (7:00)
Centaur Woman (7:09)
Bathers (4:57)
Communion (4:02)
Moth (4:03)
In The Stable Of The Sphinx (8:20)
CONDITION: The Cover: Solid all over, the front cover with shelf wear on far left, VG+(+) a promo sticker at bottom right. The back cover is clean, but the original owner - a radio station D.J. signed his name and added large radio station catalogue file numbers (see photo #2) - get past that and it's fine with original colors, no split seams, no bends, no writing...
The Vinyl: all clean and clear, top copy M- looks and plays fantastic ... clean Deram labels.
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
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All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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