Selections from Song of the Avatars : The Lost Master Tapes, by Robbie Basho

Selections from Song of the Avatars : The Lost Master Tapes

by Robbie Basho

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Familiar Spirit An absolute treasure.

Charlie Moonbeam Basho is fully channeling on this sampler collection from the lost master tapes. A spellbinding sound.

Not all excellent guitar players have a nice voice, but Basho's vocals are transcendent. Favorite track: Golden Palomino.

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	1.	If I Had Possession 04:19
	2.	Gypsy Rosary 13:06
	3.	Come to Me 03:57
	4.	Golden Palomino 06:25
	5.	American Sunday 03:17
	6.	Bride of Thunder 04:59
	7.	Califia 04:55

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Selections from Song of the Avatars : The Lost Master Tapes
A 5CD Box set. Available December 4th, 2020.

Robbie Basho (1940-1986) is widely regarded as one of the progenitors of what's commonly known today as American Primitive guitar. Growing up in Maryland alongside neo-traditional guitar explorers John Fahey and Max Ochs, Basho's path would take a decidedly different turn, bringing Hindi, Indian, Japanese and Native American musical traditions into his work. His albums for Takoma and Vanguard have left an indelible trail of influence across generations of musicians, from William Ackerman and Pete Townshend to Ben Chasny and William Tyler.

Liam Barker first became aware of Basho having purchased Tompkins Square's reissue of Venus in Cancer, released in 2006. This led him on an incredible fact-finding expedition, unraveling the many layers of mystery surrounding Basho's life and death, all deftly compiled and depicted in his documentary film, Voice of the Eagle : The Enigma of Robbie Basho.

During the research process, Barker came across a large cache of unheard Basho tapes recorded throughout his career, ranging roughly from 1965-1985. By arrangement with Basho's Estate and the original custodians of the tapes, Tompkins Square is set to release Song of the Avatars : The Lost Master Tapes, a 5CD set of previously unreleased material. The label has released a single disc vinyl LP as well. The set includes notes by Barker, Henry Kaiser, Steffen Basho-Junghans, Glenn Jones and Richard Osborn, as well as many unseen photographs.

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Tompkins Square label, established in 2005, has released acclaimed recordings by artists such as William Tyler, Gwenifer Raymond, Ryley Walker and Michael Chapman as well as reissues of folk, old-timey, gospel and American Primitive Guitar. The label has received 8 Grammy nominations. ... more

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