3 CDs
Digitally remastered and expanded three CD edition.
Esoteric Recordings is pleased to announce the expanded release of the self-titled 1970 album by Third Ear Band.
Formed in 1968 around a nucleus of Glen Sweeney (percussion), Paul Minns (oboe), Richard Coff (violin, viola) and Ursula Smith (cello), the Third Ear Band were unique in their exploration of exotic baroque music fused with experimental rock. Signing to Blackhill Enterprises in 1969, the quartet opened for many of the legendary Hyde Park free concerts by Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones and Blind Faith.
One of the early signings to EMI’s progressive imprint, Harvest, their debut album, Alchemy was released in June 1969.
This, the band’s second album, was issued in June 1970 and gained good reviews in the underground music press.
Always fluid with their line-ups, Ursula Smith and Richard Coff departed the band in September 1970, some weeks after recording a soundtrack to a German television film, Abelard and Heloise, to be replaced by Ben Cartland and Paul Buckmaster. At this point the Third Ear Band began to explore a more experimental rock direction, stating that they would go “electric” for their next album, tentatively entitled The Dragon Awakes.
Despite an album’s worth of studio sessions being recorded at Abbey Road studios in late 1970 and the Spring of 1971, the project was eventually shelved. This digipack edition of Third Ear Band features eleven previously unreleased tracks; the entire Dragon Awakes sessions, all previously unreleased, along with alternate session takes, two BBC John Peel sessions from 1970 and 1971 and a newly remastered version of the Abelard and Heloise soundtrack produced from recently discovered first generation master tapes.
The set also includes a booklet with new essay by Third Ear Band aficionado Luca Ferrari.
Fast Shipping and Professional Packing
We can offer a variety of shipping options due to our long-term partnership with UPS FedEx DHL. Our warehouse staff are highly trained and will pack your goods in accordance with our exact and precise specifications. Your goods will undergo a thorough examination and will be properly packaged prior to being delivered. We ship to thousands of customers each day from multiple countries. The fact that we are committed to becoming the biggest online retailer in the world is obvious. Warehouses and distribution centers are located throughout Europe as well as the USA.
Note: Orders with more than one product are assigned a particular processing time based on the individual product.
Prior to shipping, we check the item carefully before shipping. The majority of orders are delivered within 48 hrs. The delivery time will be between 3-7 days.
Returns
The stock is dynamic and we cannot completely manage it because of the fact that several parties are involved, including our warehouse and factory. The actual stock levels can fluctuate at any moment. It is possible that inventory could run out once the order has been made.
Our policy lasts for thirty days. If it's been more than 30 days since the date you purchased your item We're sorry to say that we can't offer you a full refund or exchange.
You are able to return a product when it's unopened and is in the same condition as when you first received it. You must have the item in the original packaging.
Related products
Compact Disc
Compact Disc
Compact Disc
Compact Disc
2CD – Ahmad Jamal – Emerald City Nights: Live At The Penthouse 1966-1968 Encore Records Ltd
Compact Disc
Compact Disc
Compact Disc
Compact Disc
2CD – Art Ensemble Of Chicago – The Sixth Decade: From Paris To Paris Encore Records Ltd
Compact Disc
2CD – And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of The Dead -Tao Of The Dead Encore Records Ltd
Compact Disc
Compact Disc
10CD/BluRay – The Who – Who’s Next / Life House Super Deluxe Edition Encore Records Ltd
Compact Disc
Compact Disc
Compact Disc
Compact Disc
Compact Disc
Compact Disc
Compact Disc