Name: Macbeth
Brand: Third Ear Band

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MR410

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-08-21

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Shellshock

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

8435008841010

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Third Ear Band

Genre GB

Prog Rock

Label GB

Munster

Munster Records is a Spanish label founded by CEO [a1905630] and [a1187670]. The label originated in 1983 as a fanzine called "[l103736]", which later evolved into the renowned Munster Records. As a division of Distrolux SL, Munster Records is closely affiliated with sister label Vampi Soul. With their expertise in compilation and production, they have consistently delivered exceptional music to their audience.

Based in Santurtzi - Santurce (Bizcaia - Vizcaya), [a1728375] manages Munsterama distribution under Weirdo Musika, S.L. company. While operating independently from Munster Records, this separate entity plays an integral role in the success of the label.

If you are looking for high-quality music that spans various genres and eras, look no further than Munster Records. Their dedication to discovering unique talent and delivering exceptional releases has made them a trusted name among music enthusiasts worldwide.

The Third Ear Band is a British experimental rock and folk cross-culture band that emerged from the 1960's London underground scene. Originally formed by members of two bands, they started as a psychedelic rock and jazz group before evolving into an all acoustic ensemble. Their unique sound combines medieval influences with Eastern ethnic elements, creating a genre of instrumental music that is both avant-garde and aesthetically "rock". They gained recognition for their soundtrack to Roman Polanski's "Macbeth" and continued to evolve through the 1970s and beyond, recording several albums.
Unquestionably the strangest band on the Harvest label, the Third Ear Band has been enthusiastically championed by DJ John Peel. Their music showcases a fusion of genres, blending traditional instruments such as hand drums, violin/viola, oboe/recorder, and cello. Despite facing challenges such as stolen equipment early in their career, they persevered and reformed multiple times over the years.
In the 1980s, after reforming for a special one-off performance at an Italian festival, a new incarnation of the Third Ear Band was born. This lineup went on to record several more albums than the original band did during its existence. With their rich history of live appearances and radio sessions documenting their evolution throughout different decades, this influential band continues to captivate listeners with their innovative approach to music.

Commissioned by the acclaimed film director Roman Polanski, the English cult band Third Ear Band faced the challenge in order to insert a hell of imagination and creativity to his very own, author cinematographic version of Macbeth, a play by William Shakespeare. The resulting 44 minutes of imaginative sounds, divided in 16 outstanding pieces, is an astonishing example of an archaic, twisted, abstract psychedelia, rooted on medieval and classical textures. A Monster-Munster gem!

Macbeth

Music GB