Name: Mosaics – The Albums 1969-1972
Brand: Third Ear Band

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ECLEC32771

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Limited edition

Release date

2021-07-30

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Cherry Red (ADA)

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5013929477186

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3 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Third Ear Band

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Prog Rock

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The Third Ear Band is a British experimental rock and folk cross-culture band that emerged from the 1960's London underground scene. Originally formed by members of two bands, they started as a psychedelic rock and jazz group before evolving into an all acoustic ensemble. Their unique sound combines medieval influences with Eastern ethnic elements, creating a genre of instrumental music that is both avant-garde and aesthetically "rock". They gained recognition for their soundtrack to Roman Polanski's "Macbeth" and continued to evolve through the 1970s and beyond, recording several albums.
Unquestionably the strangest band on the Harvest label, the Third Ear Band has been enthusiastically championed by DJ John Peel. Their music showcases a fusion of genres, blending traditional instruments such as hand drums, violin/viola, oboe/recorder, and cello. Despite facing challenges such as stolen equipment early in their career, they persevered and reformed multiple times over the years.
In the 1980s, after reforming for a special one-off performance at an Italian festival, a new incarnation of the Third Ear Band was born. This lineup went on to record several more albums than the original band did during its existence. With their rich history of live appearances and radio sessions documenting their evolution throughout different decades, this influential band continues to captivate listeners with their innovative approach to music.

Meticulously curated box sets featuring exceptional audio quality, stunning visuals, and exclusive bonus content. Explore genres, eras, and artists to find the perfect addition to your collection.

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Third Ear Band was one of the earliest signings to EMI’s Progressive imprint, Harvest Records. The band was formed in 1968 around a nucleus of Glen Sweeney (percussion), Paul Minns (Oboe), Richard Coff (Violin, Viola) and Mel Davis (cello). 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. Their debut album, Alchemy, released in July 1969, was championed by legendary DJ John Peel and is regarded as one of the most striking and original works of the era with its unique gothic improvisational music.

The band’s self-titled second album was released in June 1970. Third Ear Band gained good reviews in the underground music press, but the group was always fluid with their line-ups and Ursula Smith and Richard Coff departed the band in September 1970 to be replaced by Ben Cartland and Paul Buckmaster. Cartland soon departed and Denim Bridges was recruited on Electric Guitar along with former High Tide member Simon House on Violin and VCS 3 synthesiser. 

This line-up of the group were approached by film director Roman Polanski to write and record the soundtrack to his gritty film adaption of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”. The darkly evocative and eerie music of Third Ear Band fitted perfectly with Roman Polanski’s cinematic vision of the acclaimed Shakespearian drama which starred Jon Finch, Francesca Annis and Martin Shaw. In March 1972 the soundtrack album Music for Macbeth was released on Harvest, but it would be the band’s final album. Mosiacs - The Albums 1969-1972 gathers together the three Third Ear Band albums released by Harvest in a clamshell box and is the ideal introduction to the band and their uniquely haunting and evocative music.

Mosaics – The Albums 1969-1972

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