{"title":"Mandalaband","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"legacy-the-story-of-mandalaband-1975-1978","title":"Legacy: The Story of Mandalaband 1975 - 1978","description":"\u003cp\u003eOverview Mandalaband began life in the early 1970's, gaining cult status as one of the most forward-thinking prog outfits of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brainchild of David Rohl, who brought in an array of the best musicians at the time including future Sad Cafe members Vic Emerson, Ashley Mulford, John Stimpson, Tony Cresswell and vocalist Dave Durant as well as the entire Barclay James Harvest, Eric Stewart (10cc), Maddy Prior (Steeleye Span), Justin Hayward (Moody Blues), Graham Gouldman, Lol Creme \u0026amp; Kevin Godley (10cc) and Paul Young. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMandalaband received critical acclaim and gained admirers from tastemakers of the day, with legendary BBC radio DJ John Peel a particularly strong supporter, while sophomore The Eye of Wendor: Propheciestold a Tolkienesque fantasy through different vocalists playing the roles of the leading characters in the story. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe are now proud to present the most comprehensive collection of Mandalaband's early music to date, collating all their recordings during those Chrysalis years of 1975 - 1978. Including both Mandalaband and The Eye of Wendor: Prophecies, remastered from the original tape transfers at Air Mastering with a newly created 2024 David Rohl remix of both albums, nine bonus tracks of rarities and archival treasures with a booklet featuring liner notes and previously unseen photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Nearly fifty years on, a veil of sonic mist has been lifted from these unique recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chrysalis","offers":[{"title":"CDx4.","offer_id":50396436169035,"sku":"2167489","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/67606600-8afa-4a2d-b474-ba80a7cf385b_685a487f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726482099"},{"product_id":"the-eye-of-wendor-prophesies","title":"The Eye Of Wendor: Prophesies","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second Mandalaband album - \u003ci\u003eThe Eye of Wendor: Prophecies\u003c\/i\u003e - took two full years to create.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecorded at Strawberry Studios with the help of Barclay James Harvest plus a plethora of musician friends and colleagues with whom David had worked with over the years including Eric Stewart (10cc), Maddy Prior (Steeleye Span), Justin Hayward (Moody Blues), Graham Gouldman, Lol Creme \u0026amp; Kevin Godley (10cc) and Paul Young (Sad Cafe \/ Mike and the Mechanics). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative is based on a Tolkienesque fantasy of a magical gemstone, set in prehistory, the music and lyrics telling the tale through different vocalists playing the roles of the leading characters in the story. The Mandalaband founder carefully created this classic symphonic rock album on a budget of just £8,000. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs well as presenting the original album remastered, David gained access to the original 24-track analogue master tapes, having them restored and digitised at Abbey Road Studios before reinforcing the sound and instrumentation before remixing the entire album. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eListening to David's newly remixed version is a stunning sonic journey, with elements of prog, electronica, soft rock and instrumental soundscapes, the influence of these recordings on prog-music that followed is clear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chrysalis","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2.","offer_id":50396438004043,"sku":"2167486","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/daa1b294-f40c-472c-8114-8bbbaf5bc9b9_780b8194_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726482121"},{"product_id":"mandalaband-expanded-edition","title":"Mandalaband (Expanded Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMandalaband began life in the early 1970's, gaining cult status as one of\nthe most forward-thinking prog outfits of the time\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brainchild of David Rohl, who formed a lineup featuring future Sad Cafe\nmembers Vic Emerson (keyboards), Ashley Mulford (guitars), John Stimpson\n(bass guitar and backing vocals), Tony Cresswell (drums) and vocalist Dave\nDurant.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMandalaband received critical acclaim with legendary BBC radio presenter John\nPeel playing the entire album on his show before promptly re-broadcasting the\nwhole thing immediately after. Unfortunately, at the time, this didn't translate to\nsales and Mandalaband fell into obscurity. However, with the advent of the\ninternet, their legend grew, exciting a new generation of prog fans.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChrysalis are now pleased to make these recordings available again and offer a chance\nto dig into some of the most interesting progressive music of the '70s. As well as\npresenting the original album remastered, David gained access to the original 24-\ntrack analogue master tapes, having them restored and digitised at Abbey Road\nStudios before reinforcing the sound and instrumentation before remixing the\nentire album.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly fifty years on, a veil of sonic mist has been lifted from these unique\nrecordings.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chrysalis","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2.","offer_id":50396442067275,"sku":"2167485","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/d78f4f65-71e2-4de0-86e1-5d215a05ce4d_a99778ca_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726482146"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/mandalaband.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}