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Between

And the Waters Opened (LP)

Label: Wah Wah Records

Format: LP

Genre: Psych

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A truly astounding piece of work that towers on its own in the history Krautrock and Kosmische, Wah Wah's beautiful vinyl reissue of Between's 1972 masterstroke, "And the Waters Opened", levels the playing-field and melts the mind with its sounds.

** 2021 Reissue ** We did already reissue Between's "And The Waters Opened" ten years ago and it sold out very fast. Since then, many of you have kept asking for copies of it, so we've just done a new deal to produce a new run of 500 copies only. This is one of the most interesting kraut LPs, be sure to grab a copy for your collection! First released in Vertigo in 1972 and often regarded as Between's most exotic and beautiful opus, it is a huge droning masterpiece with oriental nuances that might recall Popol Vuh, Fripp and Eno or Taj Mahal Travellers. A classic album from the early German 1970s scene! - Wah Wah Records

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Cat. number: LPS071
Year: 2021
What makes Between so unique is the cross-fertilization of musicians from different backgrounds that is encapsulated in the group.Read more

The Germany-based sextet is probably most well known as representing the baby steps of composer/academician Peter Michael Hamel, who has made a name for himself with his extended organ and keyboard works. However this music bears so little resemblance to his solo material that it really can't be called his own project. (HameI composed one-third of this 1974 album.) In fact he has insinuated himself into the group quite anonymously. What makes Between so unique is the cross-fertilization of musicians from different backgrounds that is encapsulated in the group. In addition to Hamel, there is the orchestral wind player Eliscu; an American hand drum specialist, Cotch Black; along with string player, Roberto D'etree. Two guests round out the ensemble on electronics and percussion. Absent are bass and kit drums. With a member roster like this you would not be amiss in expecting something along the lines of Oregon. But nothing could be further from the truth, for Between betray absolutely no jazz influence. And their brand of exploration is infinitely more meditative, concentrating on the ethereal nature of the music. "Devotion" actually shows them veering into Popul Vuh territory, while "Syn" and the title track are cosmic droning atmospheres. A wistful sort of loose improvisatory environment pervades "Samun" and "Uroboros." Here, Robert Eliscu's oboe playing spins the tale of musical Bedouins. Beginning their journey on the sands of the Sahara, the trek takes them to various other ancient Middle-Eastern lands, most notably , Persia, and North India. If we were to nitpick we could probably say that all these forays aren't completely seamless. Any one style could provide the jumping-off point for an entire album. They don't always quite coalesce. But Hamel and company were definitely on a spiritual quest of commendable proportions, and what's more, despite the skipping around, the mood is never spoiled throughout the entire length of the album.

Amazing and magical instrumental world fusion from the early '70s, composed of a variety of exotic sounds from the most different epochs and cultures, taking the listener on a myndblowing journeyRead more

Amazing and magical instrumental world fusion from the early '70s, composed of a variety of exotic sounds from the most different epochs and cultures, taking the listener on a myndblowing journey

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