Description: "JOHN BERBERIAN & THE MID-EASTERN ENSEMBLE- MIDDLE EASTERN ROCK"1969 CANADA Verve Forecast FTS-3073 labelThe condition of the cover is EX with a small drill hole in the lower right corner (see photos), no seam splits or writing. The condition of the disc is also EX and it plays nicely.Highly sought after (for good reason) 1969 Original Canada first pressing of a more often than not killer eastern/psych jammer...John Berberian was a master OUD player (Eastern stringed instrument) and we believe it, for he sounds in parts like he's tearing the strings off in fury complimented by burning fuzz guitar within the rhythms time changes. For those who dig the Eastern psych jams of early albums by EMBRYO and the like... One of the ‘classic’ albums that bridge classical Arab lute playing with rock music, and beyond, is this one, partly because of the involvement of Joe Beck and his fuzz guitar adding electric guitar skills, grounded in blues and R&B, trying to open up one world and bridging with the other. Other members were Bill LaVorgna on drums and Peter Spargo and Harvey Cowen, not really knowing who was responsible for the groovy reeds and mix of Arab/Middle eastern and rather jazz drumming. Armenian born John Berberian is a masterly oud player, while this album might still be his most rewarding performance. But besides the excellent oud/fuzz opener, most tracks, with some more peaceful calmed down moments, quickly build up it’s groove through rhythmical drives (from 4/4 to 6/8 on the first few tracks). They build up brilliantly like complex jazz rock, even when they are in fact based upon traditional Middle Eastern folk, with fusing reeds and guitar and a rock energy. “The Oud and the fuzz” is an original sound that derived from the Druze tribe of Northern Africa. “Chem-O-Chem” is a popular Armenian song. 6/8 is the traditional rhythm for Armenian dances. This features lead vocalist Bob Tashjian . “Flying Hye” (with ‘hye’ referring to “(flying) Armenian”) starts in 9/8 which changes to 6/8, and has a melody taken from the Greek dance form of Tsamiko. Also “3/8 + 5/8= 8/8” refers to how complex Middle Eastern melodies can build up, based upon Turkish classical music. Because here, the 8/8 is broken up it gives the piece a special and also typical Turkish drive. “The Magic Ground” is a based upon A minor (or Kurdi for Arab music), which takes off in 2/4, then breaks into a swing.The variety of bursting cooperative energies, calmer and just a few smooth moments makes this album a perfect listen. A must-have.RARE 1969 ORIGINAL CANADA VINYL IN NICE KEEPER CONDITION!COMBINED SHIPPING RECOMMENDED! INTERNATIONAL: $5 PER ADDITIONAL LP'S UP TO 4 POUNDS & DOMESTIC: IS $1 PER ADDITIONAL LP'SALL LP'S SHIPPED IN A PROFESSIONAL LP MAILER WITH STIFF INSERTSTHANK YOU & GOOD LUCK!
Price: 49.99 USD
Location: San Pedro, California
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Artist: John Berberian
Speed: 33RPM
Record Label: Verve Forecast
Release Title: Middle Eastern Rock
Custom Bundle: No
Material: Vinyl
Edition: First Pressing
Modified Item: No
Type: LP
Record Grading: Excellent (EX)
Format: Record
Release Year: 1969
Language: English
Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)
Era: 1960s
Style: 1960s, Folk Rock, Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock
Record Size: 12"
Features: Import
Genre: Rock
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
