Mythology
Finch - Mythology (2013)
EAC Rip | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & iPod M4A(Tracks) & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
Symphonic Prog | ~ 1462 or 1473 or 541 Mb | Covers and Booklet(300dpi, jpg) Included
3CD | Pseudonym Records, CDP-1107
2012 Triple Disc Set of all 3 Studio Albums with 12 Bonus Tracks from Original Masters in Deluxe Digi-Pak with 20-Pages of Rare Photos & memorabilia!
Founded in 1974 and derived from the legendary group Q65, FINCH is still regarded as one of the most leading of the second generation of Dutch instrumental symphonic Prog bands. Complex and harmonic orientated long compositions with lots of space for guitar and synthesizer fills take up three albums and one seven inch single.
The ‘live’ reputation of FINCH is often especially remembered as legendary - 'Nuff said for those who were eyewitness to these events. Others can now enjoy ‘Mythology’, a 26 track Deluxe Triple Disc set that not only re-launches their three studio-albums: ‘Glory Of The Inner Force’ (1975), ‘Beyond Expression’ (1976) & ‘Galleons Of Passion’ (1977) and their ‘Colossus’ 7" single, but also presents three recently unearthed pieces that were recorded by Dutch radio station VPRO: ‘Paradoxical Moods’, ‘Pisces‘ and ‘Register Magister’ which all captured FINCH on stage shortly after the release of their debut album, featuring the first definitive line up of: Joop Van Nimwegen (guitar), Peter Vink (bass), Cleem Determeijer (keyboards) and Beer Klaasse (drums).
The recordings were made in December 1975 in De Tagrijn in Hilversum. Also included is: ‘Necronomicon’, a ‘live’-only track recorded in late 1976 in Berkel en Rodenrijs. The set is completed by eight demos from the pre-production of the 3rd FINCH album: ‘Galleons Of Passion’.
The 20-Page Booklet in this Remastered 3CD Package is completed with the FINCH story and features exclusive interviews with the band members, rare pictures and memorabilia.
‘Mythology’ is released on 28th January 2013.
The foundation of Dutch progrock band FINCH was laid by bass player Peter Vink and drummer Beer Klaasse (both ex-Q65 and The KJOE). They were eager to play progressive music: Peter was impressed by the symphonic rock of YES and BEER by the improvised rock of MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA and CREAM. After some sessions and failed efforts to find a good singer, the new band switched to instrumental music with this line-up: Peter Vink, Beer Klaasse, the 19 year old "guitar virtuoso" Joop van Nimwegen and keyboard player Paul Vink. With two Vink's in the band the name became FINCH, the English translation from this Dutch name. The EMI sub-label Negram was willing to invest in the new progrock band, in '75 this resulted in the debut-album "Glory of the Inner Force" (worldwide sold 20.000 copies). New keyboard player Cleem Determeijer's interplay with guitarist Joop sounded captivating and the first album was hailed by the music press. The single "Colossus" ('75) wasn't successful but it's now a hugh collector's item. In '76 the second album "Beyond Expression" was released, it was acclaimed as Album of the week by radio and tv broadcasting company Veronica and known music magazines were very positive. The future looked bright for FINCH: sold oud concerts, worldwide sales (15.000 copies) and in Japan FINCH became almost as popular as other Dutch progrock bands FOCUS and EARTH & FIRE! Unfortunately Cleem was no longer able to combine the music with his classical study, he was replaced by Ad Wammes and, due to musical disagreement, Hans Borsboom replaced Beer Klaasse. This new FINCH line-up released the third album entitled "Galleons of Passion" in '77, it was not received very well though the sales flagged around the 11.000 copies. It turned out to be the band's swansong until in '99 the Dutch record company Pseudonym Records released a 2-CD, including fine demos of the "Galleons of Passion" album and exciting live material from '76.
The first LP "Glory of the Inner Force" contains four melodic and often swinging compositions with strong echoes from YES. The keyboards sound tasteful (Hammond organ and Mellotron), the guitarwork is great with passionate solos and the rhythm-section plays solid (a grunting Rickenbacker bass). The second album "Beyond Expression" sound more original, inventive and dynamic with furious guitarplay and bombastic keyboards in four captivating and compelling tracks. A splendid album, a bit underrated because of the attention for the other Dutch progrock bands EARTH & FIRE, KAYAK and FOCUS. The third album "Galleons of Passion" is more in the vein of mid-GENESIS and sound pleasant but less captivating and contrasting. The 2-CD "The Making of...Galleons of passion/Stage" '76" is mainly interesting because of the live-material: it's layered with magnificent electric guitarplay (Jan Akkerman once told he was very impressed by Joop!) and great solos from Ad's newly purchased Minimoog synthesizer. The live-CD contains the previously unreleased track "Necronomicon" (over 15 minutes), a 'typically Seventies live progrock composition' with lots of solos on guitar, keyboards and bass. ~ progarchives
Tracklist CD1:
1. Register Magister (9:18)
2. Bridge To Alice (13:10)
3. Pisces (9:27)
4. Paradoxical Moods (10:41)
5. Colossus – Part I (3:28)
6. Colossus – Part II (3:36)
7. Beyond The Bizarre (14:24)
8. Scars On The Ego (8:51)
Tracks 1-6: ‘Glory Of The Inner Force’ 1975 / Tracks 7-8: ‘Beyond Expression’ 1976
Tracklist CD2:
1. Passion Condensed (20:06)
2. With Love As The Motive (9:20)
a. Impulse
b. Reaching
c. Sinful Delight?
3. As One (4:45)
4. Reconciling (8:29)
5. Remembering The Future (4:22)
6. Unspoken Is The Word (7:55)
7. Register Magister [live - 1975] (9:29) * Previously Unreleased Bonus Track *
8. Paradoxical Moods [live - 1975] (11:05) * Previously Unreleased Bonus Track *
Track 1: ‘Beyond Expression’ 1976 / Tracks 2-6: ‘Galleons Of Passion’ 1977
Tracklist CD3:
1. Pisces [live - 1975] (10:44) * Previously Unreleased Bonus Track *
2. Necronomicon [live - 1976] (17:48) * Bonus Track *
3. Unspoken Is The Word [demo] (7:49) * Bonus Track *
4. Phases [demo] (5:32) * Bonus Track *
5. As One [demo] (4:07) * Bonus Track *
6. With Love As The Motive [demo] (9:02) * Bonus Track *
a. Impulse
b. Reaching
c. Sinful Delight?
7. Dreamer [demo] (4:46) * Bonus Track *
8. Reconciling [demo] (8:34) * Bonus Track *
9. Night Walker [demo] (3:04) * Bonus Track *
10. Remembering The Future [demo] (5:01) * Bonus Track *
All Bonus material / Demos are from the ‘Galleons Of Passion’ sessions