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From the mid to late sixties, quite a good number of bands were borrowing elements of Eastern music to add a little mystery and exotica to their sound. Some examples of this trend include the Kinks' '' See my friends'' , the Beatles' '' Norwegian wood'' , the Byrds' '' Eight miles high'' or the Rolling Stones' '' Paint it black'' . Less known than the aforementioned acts, but acknowledged in some circles as masters of the form were the Cedars (also known as Sea- ders). Only, for them it wasn't a case of flirting with foreign culture - they tapped right into the source in their own backyard. Formed in Beirut, Lebanon, around 1964 and originally known as the Top 5, by 1966 they became the Sea- ders (or Cedars!), and recorded a total of 10 tracks until their end in 1968. Two of them were never released, and unavailable. The other eight are now here altogether for the first time, with great remastered sound. The blend of occidental and Eastern music that they delivered is simply amazing.....the classic '' For your information'' (big hit in Turkey at the time as well) is astounding , so are some others as '' Thanks a lot'' or '' Hide if you want to hide''.
From the mid to late sixties, quite a good number of bands were borrowing elements of Eastern music to add a little mystery and exotica to their sound. Some examples of this trend include the Kinks' '' See my friends'' , the Beatles' '' Norwegian wood'' , the Byrds' '' Eight miles high'' or the Rolling Stones' '' Paint it black'' . Less known than the aforementioned acts, but acknowledged in some circles as masters of the form were the Cedars (also known as Sea- ders). Only, for them it wasn't a case of flirting with foreign culture - they tapped right into the source in their own backyard. Formed in Beirut, Lebanon, around 1964 and originally known as the Top 5, by 1966 they became the Sea- ders (or Cedars!), and recorded a total of 10 tracks until their end in 1968. Two of them were never released, and unavailable. The other eight are now here altogether for the first time, with great remastered sound. The blend of occidental and Eastern music that they delivered is simply amazing.....the classic '' For your information'' (big hit in Turkey at the time as well) is astounding , so are some others as '' Thanks a lot'' or '' Hide if you want to hide''.
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Gringo - Gringo 1971 (UK, Canterbury Scene, Progressive Rock)
Artist: Gringo
Location: England
Album: Gringo
Released: 1971
Genre: Canterbury Scene, Progressive Rock
Duration: 48:61 (with bonuses)
The only album. Listed in the directory Canterbury, but I would have said that he belongs to the early (progressive fatal) Canterbury. No jazz here. Drummer Simon Byrne, guitarist / keyboardist Henry Marsh and bassist John G. Perry started with a bit of the group Utopia Somerset. In the late 60s was the same group of Toast. Then they came to the Irish singer Casey (reminiscent of the voice of Maddy Prior) and the group became known as Gringo. Earned additionally in the resorts of France, then in England, opened the concert Barclay James Harvest and Caravan. They noticed a Decca Records offered to release the plate and gave the producers of Tony Cox. After the release of records Decca (that is experiencing financial difficulties) refused to support the group. The band broke up. Simon Byrne joined the Brotherhood of Man, and then became a session musician. Henry Marsh became a member of the Sailor. John G. Perry was a member of Spreadeagle, Caravan, Quantum, Jump, Curved Air. Casey became a session singer ... Outstanding album, I highly recommend for fans of the sound 70.
Tracks:
All songs written by Simon Byrne, Henry Marsh, John G. Perry, Casey Synge.
01. Cry The Beloved Country - 5:54
02. Im Another Man - 4:15
03. More And More - 4:41
04. Our Time Is Our Time - 5:03
05. Gently Step Through The Stream - 3:54
06. Emma And Harry - 3:53
07. Moonstone - 4:37
08. Land Of Who Knows Where - 4:06
09. Patriotic Song - 5:12
Bonuses:
10. Im Another Man (single A-side) - 3:36
11. Soft Mud (single B-side) - 3:16
Personnel:
- Casey (Casey Synge) - female vocals
- Henry Marsh - guitar, keyboards, vocals
- John G. Perry - bass, vocals
- Simon Byrne - drums, vocals
- Tony Cox - producer")
