Byrd,Joe American Metaphysical Circus: Remastered Edition CD

Digitally remastered edition of this classic 1969 Psychedelic / Experimental album. Joseph Byrd was a key member of the highly influential American Psychedelic group United States Of America. The band's self-titled album from 1968 was a ground-breaking work in American popular music, although Byrd departed the band to pursue new musical interests. Securing the backing of Columbia Records, he assembled a new group of musicians (including noted saxophonist Tom Scott) and a series of recording sessions produced The American Metaphysical Circus. Even more experimental than his work with United States of America, Joseph Byrd produced a masterpiece that was to feature clever use of tape loops and some of the earliest use of synthesizers in rock music. A stunning album that would influence future generations of musicians, The American Metaphysical Circus is now regarded as a landmark release of American music in the late 1960s. Features a booklet with a new essay.

1. Kalyani û ( The Sub-Sylvian Litanies) 2. You Can't Ever Come Down û ( The Sub-Sylvian Litanies) 3. Moonsong : Pelog û ( The Sub-Sylvian Litanies) 4. Patriots Lullabye - ( American Bedmusic 1: Four Dreams For A Departing President) 5. Nightmare Train - ( American Bedmusic 1: Four Dreams For A Departing President) 6. Invisible Man - ( American Bedmusic 1: Four Dreams For A Departing President) 7. Mister 4th Of July - ( American Bedmusic 1: Four Dreams For A Departing President) 8. Gospel Music û( Gospel Music For Abraham Ruddell Byrd III) 9. The Sing-Along Song û (The Southwestern Geriatrics Arts And Crafts Festival) 10. The Elephant At The Door û (The Southwestern Geriatrics Arts And Crafts Festival) 11. Leisure World û (The Southwestern Geriatrics Arts And Crafts Festival) 12. The Sing-Along Song (Reprise) û (The Southwestern Geriatrics Arts And Crafts Festival)