They had some similarities with Principal Edwards Magic Theatre insofar as their act was a sort of travelling theatre incorporating music, drama and mime. Two Souls In Space, one of the two tracks from their first session in '73 features a solo Mellotron string part to die for Black Rills have done a fantastic job on this reissue, and seeing as how a vinyl original (only 200 pressed) will set you back several limbs, this CD really should suffice.Ī progressive outfit from Birmingham who played some of the most esoteric and experimental music released on the Harvest label. The bonus tracks are almost as good, particularly Honey Moon, with swathes of strings over a driving bassline, and Chinese Dragon, where they come over all Gentle Giant, both from their unreleased second album from 1977. There's a fair bit of 'Tron use from keyboard man Richard Rothenberger on the original album (tracks 1-4), with strings all over Ouverture and Zugabe, and flute parts on Finale and Our Power. It's less strong melodically, but with plenty of genuine power, particularly on Zugabe. Their style was essentially complex, slightly Crimsonesque progressive, but with less of the lushness than Crimson could conjure up on a good day. I think it's probably proof that I should never try to review something after a single listen, especially in the progressive field! I started by saying that I didn't think it stood up too well now, but after only a second listen, I'm beginning to appreciate its worth. Kedama were a one-shot instrumental Swiss progressive trio whose sole release, Live at Sunrise Studios, was presumably the cheapest way they could find of getting their music to the listening public. ANd are maybe Norways first alternative release. These album was only made in 250 copies and with a lyricsheet. ![]() These guys have been recording an album named "have your own feeling, have your own way"(HArmoni K 1278) back in 1971. Kjell Arne Pleym piano, vocalsand Ray Briseid bass. Other members of the band was Rolf Andersen Guitar, voclas and After St Helena he palyed in Cobra and a solo project bendiksen have also been a member in Flax, Blond on Blond and Perfect Crime.Įllingsen was before he was a member in St Helena a member of Akasha. They laterīecomed members of the legendery norwegian group Höst. During this recording session Willy Bendiksen drumsįezza Ellingsen guitar,vocals,fluite,piccolo,percusion these 2were the center of the band. The differnce between Akasha was that St helena were more typical progressiv and was more inspiredīy Jethro Tull and Gensis (the early period). (during a period they used the name Foppen but later they took back the name St Helena). ![]() The last planned released album on BAt Records was a demo recording with the band St Helena
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