RARE '76 RED WAX SKY SUNLIGHT COSMIC YAHOWAH SEEDS
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RARE... 1976 INCREDIBLY STRANGE PRIVATE PRESS
(((THE SEEDS))) (((YaHoWah)))
SKY SUNLIGHT SAXON
LOVERS COSMIC VOYAGE
\ HAWAII = local PRIVATE PRESS = (Golden Flash) - GS 571231
SUPER RARE Original 70's PRIVATE first pressing vinyl on blood red vinyl... The press size is unknown, probably was 500 or less copies and the LP is more than hard to find today. It came only in a black cover.
Sky's obscure 1976 LP "Lovers Cosmic Voyage" is one of several one-off projects he had going in the 1970s. It leans towards the cosmic Yahowha side of his output, as opposed to the Seeds "rock" heritage. The album is quite an experience, although more in an "Incredibly Strange" manner than the deep meditational soundtrack it may have been intended as.
While the existence of Sky Saxon's obscure 1976 LP "Lovers Cosmic Voyage" has long been recognized by collectors, finding out anything about its contents has been difficult. It's obviously not the type of album that would appeal to a fan of "Evil hoodoo" or such, but it is surprising that word on it hasn't got around more among people of the Incredibly Strange/Real People persuasion. Because this is one far out piece of vinyl, let me tell you. Known as "the meditation album" among Sky's cosmic brotherhood pals it is obviously intended as a backdrop for a spiritual journey undertaken by the listener -- hallucinogenic drugs optional.
This LP is so off-the-wall, so unbelievably goofy that it works as an express shuttle that zooms you past several stations of disbelief and amusement and deep into a Twilight Zone of musical appreciation. It's unreal; it's beyond whatever you may imagine Sky might pull off with a "meditation album". The music is keyboards (mostly Sky running his fingers up and down the keyboard) and what sounds like a classical harp, played by someone who has been instructed to provide a "harmonious" background. It may in fact be sounds derived from dragging one's nails across the strings inside a grand piano, rather than a real harp.
On top of this soothing soundscape Sky intones in his inimitable voice whatever cosmic stuff was passing through his head at the moment, and it should be no surprise that this dealt mainly with the holiness of dogs and the universe. You must bear in mind that the great man had cut off any ties with "straight" music biz people long ago and hung around with LA/Hawaii hippie robes for several years, which means that he had no idea when to quit, and none of his buddies were in a position to define that either. See what I'm getting at? No? Well, maybe a few direct quotes from tracks such as "Follow Your Dream With Your Dog" will help you attain insight:
Follow your dream and play with your dog... woof! woof! [Sky barks]... Oh, Lassie, Lassie, noble... and when I look in your eyes sweetheart, it reminds me of my dog... it's your soft brown eyes... come away, just you and I and our dog, and we will... sail the universe... climb the mountains and play in the valleys... running and skipping through the flowers...
This goes on for about 14 minutes...It may look from the label shot like there's a whole bunch of tracks on there, but in actuality it's an unbroken piece of music on each side. There is no sense of development or structure, more like a distinct mood introduced and allowed to remain unchanged, while Sky waxes poetically. If you were in on the dog-worshipping trip I guess it could work as a decent soundtrack of contemplation, but unfortunately that particular cult never gathered many members outside the streets of 1970s Los Angeles. Today "Lovers Cosmic Voyage" stands as a relic from an era and spirit that seems very distant, not for its beliefs and ambitions, but for its total lack of reality checks and common sense.
The LP was released as by "Sunlight" only, with no references to Sky Saxon or the Seeds, which is rare for his 1970s outings. Released in 1976 it was sold via ads in music papers such as BOMP magazine, where it was picked up mainly by record collectors. Sky also took copies to health food stores and spiritual book stores around town. The label is usually listed as Golden Flash but there's a reference to Emerald Light publishing, which is also the imprint used for one of Sky's mid-1970s 45s.
Organic Kingdom
I am In Love With You
Take You To Venus
Children Of The Sun
II
Splashing Colurs Of Magick
Heading Out To The Country
Follow Your Dream With Your Dog
Sail The Universe
Dancing With My Love While The Dogs And Wolves Are Playing
CONDITION: The Cover: in all black cover, just as released, "EX" (excellent) no problems
The Vinyl: the blood red vinyl is clean "EX" (excellent) plays highly enjoyable and both "Flash" labels are clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
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All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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