Spectra Ex Machina A Sound Anthology Of Occult Phenomena Vol. 2 Vinyl LP New

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UK stock with immediate same day dispatch if ordered before 3pm Spectra Ex Machina A Sound Anthology Of Occult Phenomena 1920 - 2017 Vol. 2 (2023) Featured,Sub Rosa Various Artists Limited Edition vinyl. Vol 2 of one of the creepiest recording compilations ever cut to wax!!! The Anthology Spectra Ex Machina brings together rare documents pertaining to so-called occult phenomena, most of them taken from little-known archives. In the course of three volumes, this series traces an audio history of parapsychology through the exploration of spiritualism and haunted houses (vol. 1); musician mediums (vol. 2 The link between music, sound and the paranormal is manifested in many different ways. Gerard van der Leeuw, the Dutch historian and philosopher, wrote “Music represents the great struggle of reaching the wholly other, which it can never express”. Furthermore, “The effect of music on the emotions is so mysterious as to seem magical. There is no logical explanation why a particular combination of musical notes, whether in the form of a tune or of a simple chord, can affect the heart. Nothing in nature has perhaps so persistently resisted explanation”, as said Derek Parker, the British journalist. Since music is arguably the most intangible of the arts and since the paranormal, in all its manifestations, continues to intrigue people, the placing of these two subjects together seems obvious. This second volume of musical and audio anomalies continues and expands upon the works initially reproduced in the latter. Rosemary Brown makes a welcome re-appearance, especially with a performance of Grübelei via Liszt, as well as the Caruso-inspired tenor Leo May making a repeat performance. Few people realize that both Anton LaVey and Aleister Crowley were quite fine musicians and Alex Sanders was also interested in music. The background music of Wagner’s Tannhäuser used by the latter combines both pagan and Christian elements. So close your eyes and let the magic of sound take over! Check Out The Psilowave Ebay ShopSubscribe To Our Ebay Newsletter This is a psilowave featured and recommended item.
Specifically curated featured releases that are currently getting heavy rotation at Psilowave HQ. Old or new, the fire here deserves observation and further investigation. From around the globe, these recordings are curated from the most interesting labels at the vanguard of Soundtrack, Ambient and Electronic music. Format Vinyl LP
Special Feature Limited Edition
Origin Euro Import
Type Compilation LP
Media Condition N
Sleeve Condition N
Condition New

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Track List Number Title Length 01 A Séance with Elvis (1979) 4:13 02 Intro (1973) & Grubeleï (1969) 4:49 03 The Spirit of Reuben sings (1939) 2:20 04 Les premiers pas (c. 1975) 1:54 05 Gwen Byrne and her spirit son Russel (1983) 2:48 06 Séance with Chopin (1956) 1:23 07 E lucevan le stele from Tosca by Puccini, transmitted by Caruso (1993) 2:18 08 The Elvis Presley Séance (1979) 2:54 01 I Cannot Answer You (1974) 2:47 02 Réincarnation (1982) 3:43 03 I Hear A New World (1960) 2:38 04 Intro & The Song of Saturn (1957) 2:22 05 The Call of The First Aethyr (1942) 1:55 06 Initiation (1970) 3:02 07 The Satanic Mass (1968) 1:25 08 Witch's Love Song (1971) 2:52 09 Ron Aimee Fugue (1974) 2:24 Featured

Specially curated featured releases that are currently getting heavy rotation at Psilowave HQ. Old or new, the fire here deserves observation and further investigation. From around the globe, these releases are curated from the most interesting labels at the vanguard of Soundtrack, Ambient and Electronic music. Collected here together for your inspiration and delectation. Audio samples and further album art and imagery are inside the product listing. Listed below are this weeks Featured Releases, for a full history of recommended and featured recordings please click the "Featured Releases" button in the header bar or "Psilowave Recommends" in the "Shop" menu on the header bar.    

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