RARE 1972 ORIG UK QUINTESSENCE "INDWELLER" EXOTIC PROG PSYCH TRIP

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                               ORIGINAL FIRST PRESS  

           1972 BRITISH PROG/PSYCH CREW                                ..                = QUINTESSENCE =                                                     
                                                                      Indweller
                                                                            UK - RCA - SF 8317 

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ORIGINAL 1972 first pressing by leading underground exotic prog psych crew who excelled the the higher spiritual elements without sounding preachy ...their 'heady' sound spread across Europe gathering throngs of fans....
Quintessence "Indweller" is a combination of British/Indian psychedelic edges infused into melodic rock and whose trippiness has a spiritual / lysergic bend. This 1972 album was their swansong, and although it doesn't break any new ground in the genre, it is a compelling prog-rock exploration, and a heartfelt and ecumenical ode to all things transcendent, including higher key spiritual elements. Highlighted by the extended jamming of "Bliss Trip", gives you an idea of what this band was all about.   Quintessence were formed in April 1969 by Raja Ram in Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill, London. They played a hybrid of psychedelic, progressive rock and Indian Music. The original line-up included Shiva Jones (voice, keys, percussion), Raja Ram (flutes, percussion), Sambhu Baba (bass, guitar), Maha Dev (guitar), Allan Mostert (guitar), and Jake Milton (drums, percussion). Quintessence were tagged a 'spiritual' band and were playing psych/prog rock before the term was born. Although their evangelism in retrospect might seem to be a bit over the top, the music retains its beauty created by some highly individual souls. They rehearsed in All Saints Hall which was a converted church near Portobello Road, and recorded 3 albums for Island Records between 1969 and 1971. two further albums were recorded in 1972 for RCA. The 'Self' entitled first of these was their best with studio material on side one, and the band playing live at Exeter University December 11, 1971 on side two. Their live set was usually mostly improvised as they avoided playing the same riff twice or going into a routine thing. Not unlike the Grateful Dead, they did a lot of collective jamming with an intention to trance out their colourful audiences by a forceful combination of the chanting of mantras with the Krishna flute lines and the lyrical guitar soloing. Often the local Hare Krishna disciples would provide an extra percussion section to the already steamy proceedings. Quintessence had their household guru in Swami Ambikananda who, with his clairvoyant talents and psychic abilities, was known to blow people's minds constantly. They built a reputation on solid club work and were deemed London's Underground Sensation in 1970. Besides appearing at the first two Glastonbury Festivals (then called 'Faires'), in 1970/71, they also were invited to play the Montreux Jazz Festival at a time when jazz was still being played there. At their peak they sold out the Royal Albert Hall twice. Although QUINTESSENCE played many hundred concerts and festivals all over Europe, they never made it to the United States. A concert at New York's Carnegie Hall was alredy lined up in early 1972, they didn't make it for various reasons.
- Shambhu Babaji / bass, acoustic guitar
- Jake Milton / drums, percussion
- Alan Mostert / acoustic & electric guitars, bass
- Raja Ram / flute, bells, chimes, percussion
 Jesus my Life
 Butterfly Music
It's all The Same
 Indweller
Holy Roller
Portable Realm
 Sai Baba
 On the Other Side of the Wall
Dedication
Bliss Trip
Mother of the Universe

                 CONDITION: The cover: rated: near M- very nice for such a delicate UK coverthat normally shows wear and previous use. There are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing  ... well kept final collection worthy upgrade

The vinyl: Rated: M- looks smooth and clear and plays with top level clarity, minty audio   both UK RCA labels are clean       
      A cool addition to anyone's music library!






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