{"product_id":"pre-order-donovan-the-hurdy-gurdy-man-impex-lp","title":"Donovan - The Hurdy Gurdy Man - Impex LP { Vinyl LP }","description":"\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudiophile 180g Vinyl LP!\u003cbr\u003eAll Analog Mastering by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering!\u003cbr\u003ePressed at RTI!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Although Donovan had already captivated listeners with hits like 'Sunshine Superman' (a #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit in September of 1966) and 'Mellow Yellow' (#2 on the chart in December of that year), it's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hurdy Gurdy Man\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eissued in the fall of '68 that became a benchmark of the psychedelic era. The album artfully captured the essence of the moment with its fresh, smart and stylistic approach to songwriting, endearing melange of rock, pop, drone, folk, world and jazz overtones (coupled with deeper psychological undertones, i.e. transcendental consciousness and a yearning for an 'ideal' world).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Musically, Donovan and [producer Mickie] Most made liberal use of multiple feels inspired by a wide range of styles, most remarkably the drone: a harmonic effect in which a note or chord is continuously repeated throughout a composition and commonly forms the tonality on which the piece is built. This brought an unusual and memorable quality to many tunes on the album, as did Donovan's whimsical, spiritual-esque vocals. Then, too, both 'The Hurdy Gurdy Man' and its namesake album reflect a tougher rock sound than the singer's earlier recordings.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—Charles S. Granata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur AAA HQ-180 33.3-rpm LP was mastered from Epic Records' analog master tapes by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, plated and pressed at RTI for flat and silent surfaces and incredible detail. The 4-page insert features a new appreciation by producer, author, and historian Charles S. Granata that puts in context the positive effects of Donovan's clever, innovative writing and performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAA Audiophile 180g Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Analog Mastering by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressed at RTI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpex Treatment packaging featuring a 4-page heavy-stock booklet with rare photos and new historical notes by producer\/author\/historian Charles L. Granata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"selections\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSelections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide 1:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hurdy Gurdy Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeregrine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Entertaining of a Shy Girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs I Recall It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet Thy Bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi It's Been a Long Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWest Indian Lady\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide 2:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJennifer Juniper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe River Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTangier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Sunny Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Sun Is a Very Magic Fellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Elusive Disc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56666026967372,"sku":"196588147012","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/2913\/4412\/files\/imxlp6055__24175.jpg?v=1770367387","url":"https:\/\/vinylpulses.com\/products\/pre-order-donovan-the-hurdy-gurdy-man-impex-lp","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}