How nice it is to hear the audience
"The Chicago-based string genius Joshua Abrams first talked to us about the idea of this album a while back
as Tortoise turned their iconic early songsover to their friends to play with
Includes liner notes by Yusuke Ogawa
Furtive Forest from Novi Sad
THIRD EAR BAND - Third Ear Band LP Sleeves How nice it is toFor many bands, having all their gear stolen would be catastrophic. For Third Ear Band, this unfortunate 1968 incident opened a portal to beneficial change. Leader percussionist Glen Sweeney viewed the heist as a sign to alter Third Ear Band's approach, and they switched to exclusively using acoustic instruments. With electrified psychedelia in full bloom, Sweeney, Paul Minns (oboe, recorder, whistles, flutes) and Richard Coff (violin, viola) struck