RARE 1970 BRITISH ORIG "END OF AN EAR" ROBERT WYAAT Hammond PROG Gem
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ORIGINAL 1970 UK FIRST PRESS WITH SOFT MACHINE & CARAVAN
COMPLEX PROGRESSIVE CLASSIC
M- TOP COPY
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ROBERT WYATT
End Of An Ear
UK - ORANGE - CBS ~ 64189
~MINT~ CLEAN ....
RARE and minty clean 1970 Original first press on the solid orange UK CBS label, exactly as first released ... This is a serious full blown progressive album loaded with complex arrangements and driven by accomplished Canterbury musicians ...
Includes the scarce original printed inner sleeve
Robert Wyatt's 1970 first solo album "End Of An Ear" came out when he was on a voluntary leave of absence from SOFT MACHINE. This was recorded in between SOFT MACHINE's "Third" and "Fourth" albums.The "Fourth" would be Wyatt's last with that band. He gets help on this one from fellow SOFT MACHINE members Elton Dean and Mark Charig, while CARAVAN's David Sinclair is on Hammond organ. Sinclair would join Wyatt in the band MATCHING MOLE that Robert would form after leaving SOFT MACHINE. Wyatt's half brother Mark Ellidge is playing keys on this album as well.This record is perhaps the earliest(1970) Rio / Avant example there is. Wyatt never did another one like it. This is so experimental that many fans just can't get into it at all. There is a complex prog-jazzy flavor to much of this, no doubt about that, but often we get outbursts of intricate sounds instead of real melodies. Lots of atmosphere as well, and check out Wyatt's vocal melodies that go from amazing to funny on the first track.
"Las Vagas Tango Part 1 (repeat)" opens softly with vocal melodies that build. Assorted sounds come and go like keys, sax, cornet and drums as Wyatt uses his voice like another instrument. Amazing. It gets very experimental 4 1/2 minutes in. "To Mark Everywhere" is in tribute to his brother Mark playing keys.This one has a nice heavy beat as the winds blast away.The beat stops 1 1/2 minutes in as it gets psychedelic on us to the end of the song. "To Strictly Bridget" is dedicated to Bridget St.John a solo artist (singer and song writer) who would go on to play with Kevin Ayers and Mike Oldfield. A great bass line in this one as winds come and go and drums beat away. Some dissonant sax late as the song blends into "To Oz Alien Daevyd And Gilly". Of course the Daevyd here is Daevid Allen from GONG who was an early member of SOFT MACHINE. And the Gilly is Gilli Smyth who co-founded GONG with Allen. She was also known as Shakti Yoni. This song naturally is quite out-there. Haha! A dissonant soundscape that blends into "To Nick Everyone". This is for Nick Evans who played with SOFT MACHINE and on KING CRIMSON's "Lizard" album. It opens with Wyatt beating on the drums seemingly at random while the sax comes and goes. Cool sound; Keys comes in a minute in with impressive drum work by Robert on this one.
"To Caravan And Brother Jim" is dedicated to the band CARAVAN of course and Jimmy Hastings. Another great track as a steady beat is heard while keys plays over top. The Hammond organ all sounds normal, but not for long. The keys becomes dissonant and the drums become odd-metered. "To The Old World (Thankyou For The Use Of Your Body, Goodbye)" is a strange one with weird arrangements. Keys and drums come and go quickly. No melody to this one -- experimental all the way. "To Carla, Marsha And Caroline(For making everything beautifuller)" refers to American Jazz pianist Carla Bley who collaborated with Wyatt, PINK FLOYD, Jack Bruce and others. Marsha Hunt was a model, singer and actress who also released a very collectible album. And Carolie Coon was a political activist, journalist and artist who inspired Wyatt's "O Caroline" song. This song here features Hammond organ, bass and drums with more experimental sounds. "Las Vegas Tango Part 1" opens with keyboards and crazy vocal melodies; the percussion creates a beat -- this is the longest song at 11 minutes.
Robert is truly a genius. A brilliant album for any Rio-Avant fans out there --check this criminally underrated album out.
- Robert Wyatt - Vocals, drums & effects
- Mark Ellidge / keyboards
- David Sinclair / Hammond organ
- Marc Charig / cornet
- Elton Dean / alto saxello
- Neville Whitehead / bass
- Cyril Ayers / assorted percussion
Las Vegas Tango Part 1 (Repeat) (8:13)
To Mark Everywhere (2:26)
To Saintly Bridget (2:22)
To Oz Alian Daevid and Gilly (2:09)
To Nick Everyone (9:15)
To Caravan and Brother Jim (5:22)
To the Old World (Thank You for the Use of Your Body, Goodbye) (3:18)
To Carla Marsha and Caroline (For Making Everything Beautifuller) (2:47)
Las Vegas Tango Part 1 (11:07)
CONDITION: The cover: rated: M- the fragile UK cover in TOP shape, front & back & all seams are flat & solid...46 years old and looks great as an upgrade or first time score! There are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ... VERY collection worthy progressive UK rarity...
The vinyl: Rated: M- TOP COPY, all smooth and clear - playing with very enjoyable CLEAN audio ...play back will not reveal alarming distracting surface problems ... both UK orange CBS labels are clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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