Bernie Krause
Citadels of Mystery
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (US) 1979
MFSL 1-505 (LP) Audiophile. w/insert, flyer, card.
sleeve : VG+( SPSE: crack on spine, wear on side and corner, collapse on two corners, some dirts)
media : EX/EX(somer slightly noise)
Featured in the first edition of the guidebook Obscure Sound. A 1979 masterpiece by electronic musician and field-recording artist Bernie Krause, who was active alongside Paul Beaver as a synthesizer demonstrator from the early days of the instrument and went on to create numerous landmark recordings. Conceived as a concept album inspired by L. Sprague de Camp’s novel Citadels of Mystery, the record features musicians including Kenneth Nash, Andy Narell, and Mark Isham. Each piece incorporates elements of traditional music from different parts of the world, including Peru, Brazil, Haiti, and Zimbabwe, resulting in beautifully spacious and deeply atmospheric ethno-jazz. The sound quality is superb, with such vivid depth and presence that closing your eyes almost seems to conjure the landscapes behind the music. This is the half-speed mastered edition by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab. A rare copy complete with the label insert, promotional flyer, questionnaire card, and other original materials.
A1: Festival of the Sun
A3: Flight to Urubamba
B1: Jambo, Jambo