Abstract Truth - Silver Trees (1970)

Abstract Truth - Silver Trees (1970)

Excellent early '70s melodic wistful freak rock blends with laid back, almost trance-like sounds featuring assorted instruments like flutes, harpsichord, electric guitars, saxophone, keyboards, percussion etc. A refreshing approach with psychedelic touches. Silver Trees was South African band Abstract Truth's second LP. It is much stronger than their debut, Totum, released earlier the same year (1970). Totum consisted of cover songs approached in the psychedelic folk vein; Silver Trees features solely original compositions and rocks out a lot more.

Tracklist:

1. Pollution
2. All The Same
3. Original Man
4. Silver Trees
5. In A Space
6. Moving Away
7. Two
8. Blue Wednesday Speaks
9. It's Alright With Me

Abstract Truth - Silver Trees (1970)

Moonstone - Moonstone (1973)

Moonstone - Moonstone (1973)

This band was from Alaska, and recorded this on a Canadian label back in 1973. The songs really are exquisite, with excellent acoustic guitar, good electric guitar leads in places, piano, percussion, some flute, and very nice male/female vocal harmonies. Privately released on the obscure Kotai label (KOT3003), the album features predominantly female vocals and crystal clear male-female harmony singing. Imagine the meeting of U.S. West Coast acoustic songwriting and esoteric U.K. folk from the early 70s. This is it! Intimate, compelling...magical! Musical accompaniment minimum. Only acoustic guitar features throughout, with piano and flute occasionally. There's the hint of a gentle electric guitar in there too, but its those intricate, ethereal vocal harmonies that draw the listener. Those who enjoy late night/early morning listening, Linda Perhacs, CSNY, Trader Horne, and 70s folk music in general.



Tracklist:

1. Focus
2. In Case
3. Top Heavy
4. Finas Birthday Song
5. Cointreau
6. Relative Hoak
7. Black Blind Light
8. David (Blue)
9. Murk
10. Said Gently
11. Hope You Come See

Moonstone - Moonstone (1973)

Various Artists - With the Sun in My Eyes: 20 Psychedelic Spins From The UK & Europe (2007)

Various Artists - With the Sun in My Eyes: 20 Psychedelic Spins From The UK & Europe (2007)

With The Sun In My Eyes is a collection of rare psychedelic spins from the UK and Europe. With so many similarly-themed comps around, it's genuinely difficult to come up with 20 killer tracks previously uncomped on CD. However, the Psychic Circle label happily reassures any worried aficionado that the well has not run dry. It may take a little longer for the pebble to hit the water, but when it does, there are still bucketfuls of lysergically-treated fluid to draw up. Here, you'll find Elton John's rhythm section, Hungary's top psych band, an army PE instructor who thought he was the reincarnation of an Egyptian pharaoh, a Swedish Red Indian expert whose brother sold his records door to door, and the man who asked "Where Do You Go To My Lovely?" getting decidedly strange, plus a whole bunch of other psyched-out artistes. Just say yes. Compiled by legendary psych musician and Psychic Circle label-head, Nick Saloman (The Bevis Frond). Artists include: Plastic Penny, Peter Sarstedt, The Mindbenders, Ola & The Janglers, Omega Group, Zion De Gallier, The Gnomes Of Zurich, The Rattles, Foggy, Majority One, Schadel, Sound Network, Youngblood, Ramases, Grand Union, Winston G, Peter & The Wolves, Don Curtis, Giorgio and The Mooche.

Tracklist:

1. Give Me Money - Plastic Penny
2. Mary Jane - Sarstedt, Peter
3. Yellow Brick Road - Mindbenders
4. No One Knows What Happens Round The Corner - Ola & The Janglers
5. Ten Thousand Paces - Omega Group
6. Me - De Gallier, Zion
7. Hang On Baby - Gnomes Of Zurich
8. Lady Love - Rattles
9. She's Far Away - Foggy
10. Get Back Home - Majority One
11. With The Sun In My Eyes - Schadel
12. Watching - Sound Network
13. Don't Leave Me In The Dark - Youngblood
14. Balloon - Ramases
15. She Said - Grand Union
16. Bye Bye Baby - Winston G
17. Woman On My Mind - Peter & The Wolves
18. In The Corners - Curtis, Don
19. Stop - Giorgio
20. Seen Through A Light - Mooche

Various Artists - With the Sun in My Eyes: 20 Psychedelic Spins From The UK & Europe (2007)

Various Artists - The Room Of Loud Sound - Heavy Psych From The USA 1968-1972 (2008)

Various Artists - The Room Of Loud Sound - Heavy Psych From The USA 1968-1972 (2008) The Psychic Circle label presents a follow-up to the White Lace & Strange: Heavy Psych and Power Fuzz from the U.S.A. 68-72 compilation, further delving into the less-frequented areas of late '60s and early '70s heavy psych rock from the USA. On this volume, you'll hear the band that would spawn Cheap Trick, a former member of Dion's Belmonts getting all funked up, the drummer of The Knickerbockers working under a pseudonym, the young Leslie West stretching out, and a whole lot more besides. Enter The Room Of Loud Sound and live to tell the tale. Twenty never-before comped burners specially compiled by legendary Psych musician and Psychic Circle label-head, Nick Saloman (The Bevis Frond). Artists include: Hot Soup, Bump, Fuse, Carlo, Five By Five, Plant & See, Morning Sun, Today's Special, Fantasy, Mister Beeler, Peace & Quiet, Six Pak, Salem Witchcraft, The Vagrants, Hammer, Blowtorch, Locomotive, Eagle, The Mystic Number National Bank and Silk. Tracklist: 1. Hot Soup – You Took Me By Surprise 2. Bump – Got To Get You Back 3. Fuse – Permanent Resident 4. Carlo – Fever 5. Five By Five – Good Connection 6. Plant & See – Put Out My Fire 7. Morning Sun – Dark Hair 8. Today's Special – Krista 9. Fantasy – Understand 10. Mister Beeler – Henrietta 11. Peace & Quiet – You Can Wait Till Tomorrow 12. Six Pak – Tombstone Shadow 13. Salem Witchcraft – Rock & Roll Lover 14. Vagrants, The – Beside The Sea 15. Hammer – Something Easy 16. Blowtorch – C'mon & Get It 17. Locomotive – Get On Away 18. Eagle – Pack Up 19. Mystic Number National Bank, The – Beautician Blues 20. Silk – Skitzo Blues Various Artists - The Room Of Loud Sound - Heavy Psych From The USA 1968-1972 (2008)

Hieronymus Bosch Garden Of Earthly Delights Detail Postcard

Hieronymus Bosch Garden Of Earthly Delights Detail Postcard

A detail from the middle panel of "The Garden Of Earthly Delights". Whereas some believe that the middle panel, which depicts a fantastical world of nudes in sexual engagement, large fruits, and other suggestive elements, is simply an illustration of paradise lost, others believe that it is a moral warning, which will lead you to hell, as it is depicted in the third panel of the series. 

Hieronymus Bosch Garden Of Earthly Delights Detail Postcard

Jan & Lorraine - Gypsy People (1969)

Jan & Lorraine - Gypsy People (1969)

This is British duo Jan Hendin and Lorraine Lefevre, and their superb collection of acid-tinged folk and pop has been acclaimed as one of the best female psychedelic albums of the late 1960s, with contents varying from fragile ballads to rousing rock and roll, set to complex arrangements and gorgeous vocal harmonies. Recorded in London but only released in the US and Canada, it features support from musicians including Terry Cox (Pentangle), Brian Odgers (Al Stewart, Van Morrison, John McLaughlin, John Surman), Keshav Sathe (Magic Carpet) and legendary session drummer, Clem Cattini. Amongst the most enigmatic recordings of its time and full of mostly original songs (and one song co-written by Davy Graham), it makes its long-awaited CD debut here complete with explanatory liner notes.

Tracklist:

1. Break out the Wine
2. Bird of Passage
3. Gypsy People
4. Foolin' Myself
5. Old Tyme Movie
6. Life's Parade
7. Snow Roses
8. The Assignment Song-Sequence
9. Number 33
10. Don't You Feel Fine

Jan & Lorraine - Gypsy People (1969)

Heaven & Earth - Refuge (1973)

Heaven & Earth - Refuge (1973)

Beautiful psychedelic folk by a female duo, featuring the gorgeous voices of Pat Gefell and Jo D. Andrew. Their sole album was released in 1973. Very well-crafted folk, pop and psychedelic sound which should appeal to fans of Wendy & Bonnie, Linda Perhacs, Christine Harwood, Sunforest, Margo Guryan, Lyn Christopher, Barbara & Ernie...





Tracklist:

1. Jenny
2. Voice In The Wind
3. To A Flame
4. Tomorrow Is A Long Time
5. Refuge
6. Sixty Years On
7. Song For Craig
8. Tell Me How To Know You
9. A Light Is Shining
10. Feel The Spirit
11. Voice In The Wind (Single Mix)
12. Jenny (Single Mix)
13. Home For Christmas
14. Country Women
15. We All Need A Friend
16. You're The Reason
17. Unknown
18. Joy
19. Jenny (Alternate Take)
20. Voice In The Wind (Alternate Take)
21. Refuge (Alternate Take)
22. Song For Craig (Alternate Take)
23. A Light Is Shining (Alternate Take)
24. Country Women (Alternate Take)
25. Hawg For You Baby
 
Heaven & Earth - Refuge (1973)

Hieronymus Bosch - The Garden Of Earthly Delights Poster

Hieronymus Bosch - The Garden Of Earthly Delights Poster

This is a high resolution art print/poster of The Garden Of Earthly Delights. An incredible masterpiece. The  triptych was painted by the Early Netherlandish master Hieronymus Bosch. It has been housed in the Museo del Prado in Madrid since 1939. Dating from between 1490 and 1510, when Bosch was about 40 or 50 years old, it is his most famous and unconventional work. The three scenes of the inner triptych are probably intended to be read chronologically from left to right. The left panel depicts God presenting Eve to Adam, the central panel shows a luscious garden with a broad panorama of figures, fantastical animals, oversized fruit and hybrid stone formations. The right panel is a hellscape and portrays the torments of damnation. This painting was probably made for the private enjoyment of a noble family.

Hieronymus Bosch - The Garden Of Earthly Delights Poster (1490 - 1510)

Abstract Art iPad Case on Zazzle

Philip Bowman: Color Fields - Modern Abstract Art iPad Case Design

Philip Bowman has been working since several years as a self-employed artist in Berlin, Germany. Numerous of his paintings are part of international and private collections such as the Press collection in Hannover, ntv Berlin, Gesutra GmbH, Unilever, Constantin Medien Berlin. Exhibitions at Kunsthaus Tacheles (Berlin) and the well-known art markets at "Straße des 17. Juni" and Museum Island Berlin. All of his original artwork is handmade, and materials such as leaf gold, copper and silver are used in an innovative way, thus rendering a special, individual touch to the paintings.

Philip Bowman: Color Fields - Modern Abstract Art Rose & Lavender Geometric Art

Case-Mate Barely There iPad Case

The Case-Mate Barely There iPad 2/3/4 Case is an ultra-thin plastic case that protects the back and sides of the iPad without adding bulk. This glossy finish case features easy access to all ports, sensors, cameras, and controls and smart cover compatibility.

Designed for the Apple iPad 2/3/4.

Abstract Art Modern Geometric Color Fields Retro by artprintsonline
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Galwad Y Mynydd - Galwad Y Mynydd (2007)

Galwad Y Mynydd - Galwad Y Mynydd (2007)

2007 release, the third installment in Finders Keepers' critically acclaimed Welsh Rare Beat series, combines the two ultra rare Galwad Y Mynydd EPs from the early '70s on one CD for the first time ever! Galwad Y Mynydd defined a Dyfed-centric harmonic gentle vocal sound. Galwad Y Mynydd (The Call of The Mountain) ticked all the right boxes in their quest to deliver in their own words 'a new style of contemporary Welsh folk music'. They were, however, never to achieve their ambition of becoming a fully formed professional outfit, rather they were the opening act of a scene of bands that eventually morphed into smooth folk rock college super group; Hergest.

Tracklist:

1. Cân Cadwaladr
2. Un Cynnig Olaf
3. Niwl y Môr
4. Galwald y Mynydd [Instrumental]
5. Merch yn Eistedd Ar y Bryn
6. Byth yn Mynd yn Ôl
7. Nid Yr Hen Gwestiynau Oedd Wrth y Lliw
 8. Mynd i Bysgota

Galwad Y Mynydd - Galwad Y Mynydd (2007)

V.A. - Prae-Kraut Pandaemonium Vol. 1 (1994)

Prae-Kraut is a term that was coined to describe the mid-60's music of Germany and other European countries like Austria and parts of Switzerland with natives talking in teutonic tongue, seperating from the upcoming Kraut Rock stamp that dominated by the turn of the century. Cultural roots rather than national borders define the subject of interest and even foreign bands, who spent most or all of their career here, get incorpora-ted now and then. UK-bands like The Shamrocks, The Governors or The Rackets were literally unknown back home, but integral parts of the German scene. And the US-Monks still say: "We are a German band!" to this very day.
The pandaemonium part of the monicker wasn't chosen without thought as well. A new generation tried to shake off the evil demons of the past and wanted to build a new society by doing everything exactly the other way around, while the new establishment usually was the bosses in disguise, who feared the spirit of freedom like the devil hates holy water. Demons, ghosts and zombies everywhere...

While the old still couldn't get over the trauma of having lost World War 2, many of the young despised their parents for not having prevented fascism and the resulting atrocities. This may explain why many of the songs are about quite unlikely and ambitious things like philosophy, medicine, warfare or homosexuality, written in a foreign language, while most of the english speaking garage bands still sang about lost love and juvenile lust.


Of course the Germans couldn't express what was on their mind in proper English, but their failures were glo-rious and the immaculate intentions of the early days still sound better than anything that followed. And that's what the Prae-Kraut Pandaemonium is all about. An archaeo-logical project and a tribute to the decade, when living in Germany still was exciting and adventurous. It isn't dedi-cated to the few well known names like The Lords, The Rattles or The Rainbows, but to the many total unknowns, who scratched together their last coins to get their record released on a tiny label, when the majors wouldn't touch them with a barge pole. (prae-kraut.de)

Note: Mercy is a US-band. 101 Strings are a US-studio group. Meta & The Bowling Boys are a German band, but the song was recorded in the 80's.

Side 1

1 Novak's Kapelle: Doing That Rhythm Thing
2 The Prophets: You Missed By A Mile
3 The Improved Sound LTD.: Leave This Lesbian World
4 The Dragons: Heart Transplantation
5 The Inner Space: Agilok And Blubbo
6 Mercy: Fireball
7 Malepartus II: Ich Glaub' Die Hole Mich Ab
8 Kaplan Flury: Jimi Hendrix

Side 2

1. The Petards: Tartarex
2. The Blackbirds: Space
3. Rene & The Ten Less Five: Ever
4. The Shaggys: Only An Hour
5. Ric & The Skyliners: Convicted
6. Dakotas: Don't Know The Reason
7. Dave Gordon & His Rebel Guys: Call Me
8. 101 Strings: Karma Sitar
9. Meta & The Bowling Boys: Und Ich

Jade - Fly On Strangewings (1970)

Jade - Fly On Strangewings (1970)

This little known UK Folk Rock classic was released in the early '70s. Issued in England under the band name "Jade", it's a fantastic album featuring the Sandy Denny-like vocals of Marian Segal. Orchestrated, melodic songs, powerful folk rock with electric guitar harpsichord, and soaring vocal harmonies, this has to be up in the top ten UK folk rock albums of the period. Jade were a British electric folk trio led by Marian Seagal. The style is similar to Sandy Denny's non-traditional stuff like "Who Knows Where the Time Goes?"
Guesting on the album are some famous session players including Pete Sears (later Jefferson Starship), Micky Waller (Jeff Beck Group / Rod Stewart) and John Wetton (Crimson). If you like this be sure to check out her album made 35 years later in collaboration with Circulus.

Tracklist:

1. Amongst Anenomes
2. Raven
3. Fly On Strangewings
4. Mayfly
5. Alan's Song
6. Bad Magic
7. Clippership
8. Five Of Us
9. Reflections On A Harbour Wall
10. Mrs Adams
11. Fly Me To The North
12. Away From The Family
13. September Song Live 2
14 Big Yellow Taxi
15. Carolina In My Mind
16. Chicago Radio Spots

Jade - Fly On Strangewings (1970)