The Incredible String Band - The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion Album

Tracklist

1	Blues For The Muse Bass – Danny ThompsonGuitar, Lead Vocals – Robin WilliamsonHarmonica, Vocals – Mike Heron Written-By – Williamson	2:44
2	Little Cloud Drums, Rattle, Vocals – Robin WilliamsonGuitar, Lead Vocals – Mike Heron Written-By – Heron	3:52
3	Chinese White Guitar, Lead Vocals – Mike Heron Sintir [Bowed Gimbri], Vocals – Robin WilliamsonWritten-By – Heron	3:34
4	The Hedgehog's Song Drums, Vocals – Robin WilliamsonGuitar, Lead Vocals – Mike Heron Written-By – Heron	3:26
5	My Name Is Death Vocals, Guitar – Robin WilliamsonWritten-By – Williamson	2:42
6	First Girl I Loved Bass – Danny ThompsonGuitar, Vocals – Robin WilliamsonWritten-By – Williamson	4:51
7	Gently Tender Guitar, Lead Vocals – Mike Heron Sintir [Bass Gimbri], Drums, Flute, Vocals – Robin WilliamsonVocals – LicoriceWritten-By – Heron	4:45
8	The Mad Hatter's Song Bass – Danny ThompsonGuitar, Vocals – Robin WilliamsonPiano – John HopkinsSitar, Tambora [Tamboura] – SomaWritten-By – Williamson	5:35
9	Way Back In The 1960s Bass – Danny ThompsonGuitar, Lead Vocals – Robin WilliamsonLead Guitar, Vocals – Mike Heron Written-By – Williamson	3:08
10	The Eyes Of Fate Guitar, Lead Vocals – Robin WilliamsonLead Guitar, Vocals – Mike Heron Vocals – LicoriceWritten-By – Williamson	3:56
11	You Know What You Could Be Bass – Danny ThompsonDrums, Flute, Oud [Oud Mandolin], Vocals – Robin WilliamsonGuitar, Lead Vocals – Mike Heron Written-By – Heron	2:44
12	Painting Box Bass – Danny ThompsonFinger Cymbals, Vocals – LicoriceFlute, Lead Guitar, Vocals – Robin WilliamsonGuitar, Lead Vocals – Mike Heron Written-By – Heron	3:58
13	No Sleep Bass – Danny ThompsonFlute, Guitar, Lead Vocals – Robin WilliamsonVocals, Lead Guitar – Mike Heron Written-By – Williamson	3:48

Versions

Category	Artist	Title (Format)	Label	Category	Country	Year
EUKS 7257	The Incredible String Band	The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion ‎(LP, Album)	Elektra	EUKS 7257	UK	1967
EUKS 7257	The Incredible String Band	The 5000 Spirits ‎(LP, Album)	Elektra	EUKS 7257	UK	1967
EKX54010, EKX 54010, EK 54010	The Incredible String Band	The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion ‎(Cass, Album)	Elektra, Elektra, Elektra	EKX54010, EKX 54010, EK 54010	US	1967
FLED 3077	The Incredible String Band	The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion ‎(CD, Album, RM)	Fledg'ling Records	FLED 3077	UK	2010
EKS 74010	The Incredible String Band	The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion ‎(LP, Album, RE)	Elektra	EKS 74010	Canada	Unknown

Credits

• Artwork [Cover], Design [Original Sleeve design] – Simon & Marijke
• Engineer – John Wood
• Photography By [Cover] – Iain Skinner
• Producer – Joe Boyd

Notes

Hannibal (Rykodisc) reissue in US and Canada.

Barcodes

• Barcode (Text): 0 31257 44382 1
• Barcode (Scanned): 031257443821
• Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): DISQUE AMERIC 06VU3<910>HNCD4438

Companies

• Copyright (c) – Elektra Entertainment
• Engineered At – Sound Techniques, London
• Produced For – Witchseason Productions Ltd.
• Licensed From – Elektra Entertainment
• Pressed By – Disque Americ

Short intro

The 5000 Spirits or the Layers of the Onion is the second album by the Scottish psychedelic folk group, The Incredible String Band ISB, and was released in July 1967 on Elektra Records see 1967 in music. The album was recorded following the reformation of the band as a duo consisting of Robin Williamson and Mike Heron. Notably, the album was a change in musical direction for the two as they transitioned from their more conventional folk music structures into complex psychedelic compositions. Incredible String Band. Wee Tam & The Big Huge. The ISB probably weren't the first band to incorporate Eastern modes and instruments into folk music, but they were the first to achieve any manner of noticeable repute doing so. By 1968 the group was selling out venues like the Royal Albert Hall they played at Woodstock. The Incredible String Band sometimes abbreviated as ISB was a psychedelic folk band formed in Scotland in 1966. The band built a considerable following, especially within the British counterculture, before splitting up in 1974. The gThe Incredible String Band sometimes abbreviated as ISB was a psychedelic folk band formed in Scotland in 1966. The g read more. Recorded on a four-track machine, Boyd and Wood proceeded to capture the very best of the dozens of songs Williamson and Heron brought in. Influenced heavily by the era - this was the summer of love, after all - and North African music due to Williamsons recent trip to Morocco, the set is one of the most ambitious albums in the bands catalog. The trio were also accompanied by Danny Thompson on bass on seven tracks, as well as Nazir Jarazbhoy on sitar. Album 1967 13 Songs. The 5000 Spirits or the Layers of the Onion. The Incredible String Band. Released 1967. The 5000 Spirits or the Layers of the Onion Tracklist. Chinese White Lyrics. Show all albums by The Incredible String Band. The Incredible String Band - The Mad Hatter's Song 2010 Remastered Version 05:37, 256Kbs. The Incredible String Band - Way Back In The 1960s 2010 Remastered Version 03:10, 256Kbs. The Incredible String Band - Little Cloud 2010 Remastered Version 04:02, 256Kbs. On this page you can listen to the album, get information about the album, see the list of songs and much more. Most important - you can download the album The 5000 Spirits Or The Layers Of The Onion to your computer or phone absolutely free of charge, and without registration. Listen online and stay in a good mood. Completa la tua Collezione su The Incredible String Incredible String Band - Chinese White. The Incredible String Band - No Sleep Blues. The Incredible String Band - Painting Box. The Incredible String Band - The Mad Hatter's Song. The Incredible String Band - Little Cloud. The Incredible String Band - The Eyes Of Fate. The Incredible String Band - Blues For The Muse. The Incredible String Band - The Hedgehog's Song. The Incredible String Band - First Girl I Loved. The Incredible String Ba. projects talks about The Incredible String Ban'd 1967 LP 5000 Spirits or the. Ducks on a Pond - The Incredible String Band - Продолжительность: 9:12. THE INCREDIBLE STRING BAND - Seasons They Change Unreleased 2LP Album - Продолжительность: 1:18:35 D