EARTH & FIRE song of the marching DUTCH PSYCH PROG ROCK LP 1971 NL PROGRESSIVE
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Description
EARTH AND FIRE - "Song of the Marching Children" LP, on the Polydor label, 2925 003, from 1971. This is a very rare original Dutch pressing of a rare progressive psych album. The laminated gatefold cover is in near mint condition. The disc is excellent. This record is very hard to find in decent nick.
Here's a review from vintageprog.com:
Their second album was probably their definitive masterpiece in my opinion. The sound from the debut-album had became softer, more polished and much more symphonic as the band now had introduced Mellotron to their sound. And they used it VERY well, especially on the 20-minute title-track on side 2. This was their first attempt at long-scale compositions and remains a classic among 20-minute progressive rock songs. The melodies and themes are extremely strong and the very mighty and powerful Mellotron-arrangement along with the organ, tasty synths and their vocal-harmonies with the distinctive female-voice of Jerney Kaagman in front makes this a truly delightful listen. Side 1 consists of 4 shorter tracks, but of the same high quality. "Ebbtide" sounds like one of the softer and atmospheric tracks from the debut, while the instrumental "In the Mountain" may revealed that they had been listening a bit to their countrymen in Focus. "Carnaval of the Animals" and "Storm and Thunder" were on the other hand more in their new symphonic style. The latter starts with some powerful organ before the Mellotron joins in and Kaagman starts to sing the atmospheric lyrics and then the harpsichord also starts. The track gets gradually more dramatic as the lyrics do the same. Try to get the German pressing from 1975 if you can find it, as it also includes their hit song "Memories" that previously only had been available on single. Highly recommended.
Read the review on progarchives.com
SIDE A:_CARNAVAL OF THE ANIMALS
EBBTIDE
STORM AND THUNDER
IN THE MOUNTAINS
SIDE B:- SONG OF THE MARCHING CHILDREN THEME
OPENING OF THE SEAL
CHILDHOOD
AFFLICTION
DAMNATION
PURIFICATION
THE MARCH
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