A long time lost but now cult 70's progressive folk band from United States. Silmaril (whose name is inspired by the magical world of Tolkien) is a musical collective led by Matthew Peregrine (member of the Christian Pentecostalism). The band recorded their first LP in 1973, called \"Given Time or the Several Roads\", rapidly followed by the publication of \"No Mirrored Temple\". The compilation \"The Voyage of Icarus\" (Locust, 2007) features compositions taken from these LPs. Silmaril's music is gorgeoursly religious, acoustic and ethereal. It inlcudes a large variety of instruments, male / female voices, a nice taste for medieval / ancient music, ethno-folk sonorities, ponctual electric organ / electronic arrangements. A serene acid folk band whose music is highly recommended for fans of The Incredible String Band, Of Wondrous Silence and the bucolic, evocative sides of kraut-folk.
I just pasted that description from progarchives.
I read about this band well looking into another acid folk band I forget which, then I heard on thepsychedelicgarden's channel so thanks to him! I got a friend to download it in full for me so I could put it up here. They are very beautiful.
1. Poustinia 3:43
2. Not Enough 3:54
3. Windbridge (mp3) 2:00
4. Vespers (mp3) 2:31
5. Living Stone 4:43
6. Given Time 2:14
7. Harrow Hill 4:00
8. October Road / Magnificat 6:47
9. Voyage Of the Icarus 2:21
10. Holy Holy 1:58
11. Plymouth Bay 5:13
12. Velvet & Gold 3:21
13. Babylon 2:07
14. Maranatha 2:20
15. Vita Brevis 00:30
16. Coming Storm 00:56
17. Lamb of God 1:21
18. Revelation 2:26
19. Song of the Apocalypse 6:16
I would give anything for the actual 2 albums that this comp are made from if anyone could find!
I have 2 (well 3 now:)) major loves in life one is the writings of Tolkien and the other psychedelic music so no surprise I love this band.
