Name: Wee Tam / The Big Huge
Brand: The Incredible String Band

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Catalogue number

BGOCD1191

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2007-12-10

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

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Standard:20

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2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

The Incredible String Band

Genre GB

Folk

Label GB

BGO Records (Beat Goes On Records) is a British independent reissue label founded in 1987 by owner/manager Andy Gray. With a rich history in the music industry, including being behind Andy's Records, the largest independent record retailer in the UK during the 1990s, BGO specializes in classic and highly collectable recordings from the 1950s to the 1980s. Their extensive catalogue features *groups*, *singers* and *instrumentalists* that have left an indelible mark on music history. Whether you're a dedicated collector or simply looking to explore iconic sounds of yesteryears, BGO offers an authoritative selection of timeless tunes.

The Incredible String Band is a Scottish psychedelic folk band that was founded in 1966. Hailing from Edinburgh and Glasgow, they have become renowned for their unique blend of folk, psychedelia, and world music influences.

With their captivating soundscapes and intricate harmonies, The Incredible String Band has captivated audiences around the world. Their music often incorporates a wide range of instruments such as sitars, flutes, mandolins, and various traditional folk instruments.

Influenced by artists like Pearls Before Swine, Pentangle, and Fairport Convention among others; The Incredible String Band has left an indelible mark on the folk music scene. Their experimental approach to songwriting sets them apart from their contemporaries and continues to inspire musicians today.

originally released as two separate albums in 1968, wee tam&amp; the big huge were audacious then and monumental now. these were, in effect, the incredible string band's fourth and fifth albums; their debut appeared just two years prior. the band expanded their base with more stringed instruments fromaround the world, and increased the song length. more than half the songs are over five minutes in length to accommodate the band's exploration of folkish moods and mysticism. mike heron's "log cabin in the sky" is a classic by any measure, and robin williamson's "the half-remarkable question" shows him in full command of a deeply anchored musical sensibility. the whole set feels like a continuous piece, with the songs rolling into one another with graceful ease.

Wee Tam / The Big Huge

Music GB