Tuesday, September 28, 2010

The Pyramids- Lalibela (1973)


The Pyramid's First Album. "Lalibela" is an extended polyrhythmic spiritual-jazz jam, heavily steeped in righteous mid-70s Afrocentrism and ensemble collaboration. A 28 minute experimental acoustic dynamo that builds on a driving organic groove for a good 16 minutes before engaging into freakout mode- a burst of ecstatic "freeness" that never fails (nor is failed by) the groups' apparent devotion to tempo. Great stuff. Never too skronky. Led by saxophonist/composer Idris Ackamoor. More Roland Kirk + Moondog than Anthony Braxton, et al.


Mediafire Download Link: The Pyramids- Lalibela (1973)

5 comments:

Holly said...

This is wonderful! If anyone wants more, look out for a 2 cd Idris Ackamoor comp cd issued by emi Japan - it's easy to find ;-)

Patrick? said...

Thanks! I love the other Pyramids album I've heard (Birth / Speed / Merging), so I can't wait to hear this!

Anonymous said...

Great record!!!! Many Thanks!!!! your blog is incredible.

kokolo said...

Thank you!

Sasha said...

Any chance of a re-up on this bad mother? Thx.