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Scott's avatar

Why Martin P doesn't repress the Away book is beyond me.

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Matt Thompson's avatar

I don't think he has the rights to it. I think he said that was published by the same people who published the Derek Riggs book, which I think was Aardvark Publishing.

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William Craig's avatar

Bo Hansson's "Music Inspired By Lord Of The Rings" album was a huge deal in 1972. The album cover was definitely fantasy. J. Hendrix also loved Hansson's music and included the song "Tax Free" in his set list while on tour.

https://www.electronicsound.co.uk/features/buried-treasure/bo-hansson-music-inspired-by-lord-of-the-rings-silence-1970-charisma-1972/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs0AmruS8Ro&list=PL9DD02F58FF7C27A8

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Matt Thompson's avatar

Thanks for the education about the Hendix connection! I just listened to the Hansson & Karlsson version of "Tax Free" - very cool!

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Phil's avatar

Big fan of Redshift's recent move from sci-fi themed electronica to more ... well, now he's Tolkien (hehehe). https://zenonrecords.bandcamp.com/album/mirkwood

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Matt Thompson's avatar

I will check it out!

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APS's avatar

a striking cover and also awesome record https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWdgH_mpaC0

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Matt Thompson's avatar

Thanks so much for sharing! This is new to me, but the music is completely up my alley. The cover art fits the year of the snake theme as well. Looks like the cover is credited to Helmut Wenske, who did the Nektar covers.

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