Westfauster "In a King's Dream" RARE PSYCH-PROG 1971 Vinyl LP record

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Westfauster ?– In A King's Dream

Label: Nasco ?– Nasco 9008

Format: Vinyl, LP

Country: US

Released: 1971

Genre: Rock

Style: Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock

Tracklist

A1 Where Are You 3:26

A2 Everyday 8:55

A3 Blind Man 3:16

A4 Blind Man's Epitaph 2:54

B1 In A King's Dream 10:08

B2 A Sunny Day 3:18

B3 Low Sun 2:53

B4 Did It Or Didn't It (Take Us High) 5:09

Companies, etc.

Recorded At – Woodland Studios

Credits

Engineer – Lee Hazen Jr.*

Flute, Alto Saxophone, Vibraphone – Michael Newland

Producer – Charles West Fauster, Stanley B.Hertzman

Vocals, Percussion, Backing Vocals – Stephen Helwig

Vocals, Piano, Harpsichord, Bass, Keyboards – C. W. Fauster*

Written By – C. W. Fauster*

A review - 

They may sound like the quintessential English prog band but, in fact, Westfauster hailed from the rust belt, Cincinnati to be precise, and 

this gem of an album was initially released on the Nasco label in 1971. A guitar-free trio, the band did encompass a rhythm section, a variety 

of keyboards from harpsichord to Moog synthesizer, and a flute and saxophone within their multi-instrumental ranks. The Moody Blues and 

the Beatles were Westfauster's avowed influences, and you could hear subtle inflections of both on In a King's Dream. Blissful jazz ripples 

through the epic "Everyday," one of a clutch of flute-led numbers on the set. On that song, it's twinned with piano and organ; on 

"Blind Man's Epitaph" the flute flutters and flies amidst the harpsichord and choral vocals; and the harpsichord itself is 

showcased again on the Beatles-esque "Low Sun." In contrast, the title track, the album's other epic number, is resplendent with 

smoky sax, the darker, more majestic flip of the breezier, lighter "Everyday." All three bandmembers obviously had some jazz background, 

and it's their ability to fold elements of that style gently into the musical mix that perhaps truly sets Westfauster apart, notably 

on the two epics, "Where Are You" and the album closer "Did It or Didn't It (Take Us High)." That and the delicate textures 

of their songs and the wonderfully shimmering and dreamy quality of their atmospheres. With its subtle shifts in mood and style, 

luminescent sound, and lovely, reverberated harmonies, King's Dream reaches transcendental heights. Unlike their more extravagant 

contemporaries, Westfauster never flamboyantly highlight the musical journey or magnificent musicianship, preferring a more elegant, 

understated stance that allows this album to glow in all its glory.

Westfauster biography

This obscure band released the album "In A King's Dream" in 1971. The music is Prog Rock with psychedelic and jazz tones and featuring flute. 

Despite their British influence with bands like MOODY BLUES and PROCOL HARUM, the band is from Cincinnati. The atmosphere of the music is 

dreamy with some delicate textures in their songs. The band is a trio with no guitars but the use of others instruments and the craft of the musicians 

is all you need to enjoy this 70's music.

Vinyl is used but in good or very good condition with very little hiss or popping - a surprisingly very listenable item - 

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