Name: Live In Rome 1973
Brand: Brainticket

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

PRLE3303.1

Colour

Colour details

Red/Yellow Splatter

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-12-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

889466330315

Total Cap

1 / LP / Red

Artist

Brainticket

Genre US

Krautrock

Label US

Purple Pyramid

Obscure Krautrock band, *Brainticket*, emerged from a 60's jazz group led by Belgian born keyboardist Joel Vandroogenbroeck. Based in Switzerland, they are hailed as pioneers of early European psychedelic and spaced-out cosmic music. Throughout the early 1970s, Brainticket showcased their unique sound with exotic instruments and jazz-inspired compositions. Despite lineup changes over the years, Vandroogenbroeck remained the sole constant member until his passing in 2019.
The band initially went by another name but eventually became known as *Brainticket* after releasing their debut album in 1971. The album caused controversy due to its association with psychedelic drugs and was even banned in some countries. Following the tragic death of guitarist [a442103], Vandroogenbroeck relocated to Italy where he met American musician Carole Muriel. Together with Swiss musicians Rolf Hug and Martin Sacher, along with percussionist Barni Palm, they released the more accessible and song-oriented album "Psychonaut" in 1972.
Brainticket's progressive journey continued with collaborations such as the rock opera *Orfeo9* before delving into an ambitious project based on the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Their acclaimed release "Celestial Ocean" (1973) depicted Egyptian kings traversing space and time from deserts to pyramids. After disbanding for a period

A vintage live album from groundbreaking psychedelic rock act Brainticket.&nbsp;

Features selections from the critically adored Brainticket album Celestial Ocean and several improvisational segments where bandleader Joel Vandroogenbroeck leads his musicians in a mind-melting musical freakout!

Live In Rome 1973

Music US