The popol vuh is the story of creation according to the quiche maya of the region known today as guatemala. Even tho this piece is obviously strongly linked to the hohelied solomonsthe song of solomon, it definately has a different sound overall from that lp. Amon duul iis drummer and guitarist daniel fischelscher joined popol vuh for seligpreisung pilz, september 1973, which features again eliscu, veit and wiese. Popol vuh s first album, affenstunde the time of the monkey king was a strong reflection of frickes interest in mayan lore and his attraction to the devotional aspects of music. The title is the german name for the beatitudes, from christs sermon on the mount. Popol vuh successfully combined sacred musical traditions from. Instead, the title that has been passed down, the popol vuh, appears to be the specific title given to a particular copy of these tales. Limited edition gatefold lp with liner notes, insert and colour poster. Popol vuh live at baumberg kirche 1973 bootleg youtube.
Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. The original book, written long ago, existed, but its. Other important members during the next two decades included djong yun, renate knaup, conny veit, daniel fichelscher, klaus wiese and robert eliscu. Gone are the hypnotic gregorian chants and overtone layers of drone.
It includes the mayan creation myth, the exploits of. The first album affenstunde 1970 is an early jaunt into electronic music with its massive use of the moog synthesizer as well as added percussion. The name popol vuh translates as book of the community, book of counsel, or more literally as book of the people. The popol vuh which is translated as the book of the community or book of advice is an ancient work of literature, a collection of mythical, legendary and historical narratives of the kiche people, the guatemalan maya people. The album saw the band blend elements of western classical music, asian music, and space rock.
The popol vuh is considered sacred by modern maya and is a. Hosianna mantra is the third album by german band popol vuh. Popol vuh also popol wuj or popul vuh or pop vuj is a text recounting the mythology and history of the k. In the beginning, the world is spoken into existence with one word. This was the first album of a mystic trilogy devoted to holy books. Not only was this popol vuhs 1974 personnel lineup but djong yun is nowhere to be heard on this entirely instrumental album.
If there is such a reassuring prospect as an afterlife, then popol vuhs. Seligpreisung is a music studio album recording by popol vuh. Popol vuh seligpreisung 1973, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Pioneers of german krautrock music, popol vuh was the creature of florian fricke 19442001. Popol vuh s 90s period was stymied by the unheralded popularity of new age music and the inclusion of new collaborator guido hieronymus.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. At its heart, however, the popul vuh is really about the origin of the creation myth of the quiche maya peoples. It was originally released in 1972 on the german record label pilz. Unlike most of the worlds sacred books the quran, the bible or the iching for example nobody knows the universal name, if there ever was one, for the mayas collection of myths. It was originally released in 1973 on record label kosmische musik. The definitive edition of the mayan book of the dawn of life and the glories of by dennis tedlock 7 feb 1996 4. Though side one contains three separate tracks, the side itself is called hosianna mantra.
Seligpreisung by popol vuh album, neoclassical new age. Seligpreisung is the fourth album by german band popol vuh. This was to be the first album of a mystic trilogy devoted to holy books. Other artists featured on this album are eliscu, veit and wiese.
For the release, bandleader florian fricke abandoned electronic synthesizers and instead employed acoustic instruments such as piano, oboe, and. In their place is a kind of shimmering, spacy jazzrock where, despite a few instances of florian fricke chantsinging, the effect is one where his piano becomes the steadiest backdrop. Seligpreisung is a music studio album recording by popol vuh krautrockprogressive rock released in 1973 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Seligpresung the 4th album released by popol vuh is a group effort, more so than any other set in the 70s. Licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of spv recordings. It was originally preserved through oral tradition until approximately 1550 when it was written down. Seligpreisung, an album by popol vuh on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Most of the maya books were destroyed by zealous priests during the colonial era. Its difficult not to listen to any popol vuh music, and, after being seduced by the depth and spirituality of the piece, not feel the need to rate the music with a 5, or at least a 4. Released in 1973, seligpreisung was, if anything, a complete shock after the gorgeous religious rock of hosianna mantra. There are no inhabitants, and no sunonly the broad sky, silent sea, and sovereign framer and shaper. The popol vuh is an important text for understanding late postclassic and early colonial maya religion, myth, and history, but also because it also offers interesting glimpses into classic period.
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