{"product_id":"ian-carr-belladonna-2021-half-speed-re-master","title":"IAN CARR - Belladonna (2021 Half Speed Re-Master)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial half-speed mastered reissue of \u003cstrong\u003eIan Carr\u003c\/strong\u003e's iconic jazz-fusion-rock hybrid \u003cem\u003eBelladonna\u003c\/em\u003e from 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released on the Vertigo label, complete with the collectable \"Swirl\" record centre design, this sought-after jazz-rock fusion rarity features some of the cream of the UK jazz musicians of the '70s. Comprised of players from groups such as \u003cstrong\u003eNucleus\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eBrian Auger's Band\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSoft Machine\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eStan Tracey Group\u003c\/strong\u003e, the musicians included \u003cstrong\u003eBrian Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e (tenor and soprano saxophones, alto and bamboo flutes), legendary guitarist \u003cstrong\u003eAllan Holdsworth\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDave MacRae\u003c\/strong\u003e (Fender electric piano), and bassist \u003cstrong\u003eRoy Babbington\u003c\/strong\u003e, to name but a few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeen as a benchmark point in Ian Carr's career, \u003cem\u003eBelladonna\u003c\/em\u003e is awash with atmospheric excursions and ethereal qualities, as well as a darker fusion aesthetic and prog-rock sensibility from Holdsworth's exceptional guitar playing. The moody, yet funky, vibe of the album has echoes of \u003cstrong\u003eMiles Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e' electronic era à la \u003cem\u003eIn A Silent Way\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album is best enjoyed played in its entirety. There are ebbs and flows, with certain tracks shining along the way. Standouts include the beautiful downtempo track \u003cem\u003eSummer Rain\u003c\/em\u003e, which has a soundtrack\/library-style brilliance and emotional electric piano soloing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough recorded in the '70s, the track has a timeless sound, a melancholic funk so often used in hip-hop and beat tape productions to this day. \u003cem\u003eMayday\u003c\/em\u003e's \u003cem\u003eShaft\u003c\/em\u003e-like extended intro builds the drama until the percussive release when the drums drop more than three minutes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo give a record of such quality the treatment it deserves, we have once again been lucky to enlist the services of mastering and lacquer-cutting engineer \u003cstrong\u003eMiles Showell\u003c\/strong\u003e at Abbey Road Studios to cut a brand-new half-speed master and let the music speak for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Bongo","offers":[{"title":"Black Vinyl LP - Half Speed Re-Master","offer_id":58676677280089,"sku":"SDZ-15959","price":26.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/bella.png?v=1784912010","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/ian-carr-belladonna-2021-half-speed-re-master","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}