David Axelrod - 1968-1970 An Axelrod Anthology. Dble LP. (EMI - 7243 4 994051 2) Great compilation of the finest moments of this US '60s orchestrator/arranger who worked with The Electric Prunes (included on this set) and made some highly collectable late '60s albums. Superb epic instrumentals mixing fuzz guitars with melodic orchestral textures and vocal harmonies. Interestingly Mr. Axelrod was a druggie for ten years before the '60s made such a thing fashionable, so this music is quite out there!. Double LP version includes extra track.1 copy left of this now deleted classic comp.

David Axelrod - Anthology II. CD. (Stateside - 5374842) 2nd volume of recordings,arrangements and productions by Mr Axelrod which features his '60's and 70's work with David McCallum, Ray Brown, Lalo Schifrin, Lou Rawls and of course his own unique body of recordings. A CD that saves you vinyl-philes hundreds of dollars/pounds by avoiding the purchase of the original LPs. Superb arrangements from a hip orchestral master.

David Axelrod - Big Country. CD. Recorded in 1995 this was Axelrod's paean to country music and is a surprisingly good tribute to roots music (The Big Country).Axelrod used fifteen top session musicians to give it the Axelrod edge with distorted guitars,bongo's etc.The album is as expansive as it's name. includes the tracks 'I fall to Pieces', 'Help Me Make It Through the Night', 'Always On My Mind', and more

David Axelrod - The Edge - David Axelrod At Capitol Records 1966-1970. Dble LP. (Capitol Records - 311 6171) Double LP by one of Capitol Records' foremost producers during the company's glory years in the 1960s. Under his production, actor David McCallum released four albums; soulster Lou Rawls released a countless number of LPs; Cannonball Adderley released "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy", one of the highest selling jazz albums of all time; and countless artists from Letta Mbulu to Common People released albums that spanned the gamut from funky African folk to psychedelic rock. Axelrod himself released three albums as a solo artist, the first of which even legendary producer Quincy Jones admitted was the immediate precursor to jazz-fusion. This collection includes solo tracks + cuts by David McCallum, Letta Mbulu, Lou Rawls, Don Randi and Cannonball Adderley.

David Axelrod - Earth Rot. CD. (Capitol Records - 521 6092) Odd third album by Mr. Axelrod. A concept piece about the human rape of the earth's environment. Mixing his earlier style with flutes, orchestra's, brass, and choir's in an easy listening style... why not chill out in your polyester '60s leisuresuit and contemplate the destruction of the environment. A weird one.

David Axelrod - Earth Rot. LP. Odd 1970 album by Mr. Axelrod. A concept piece about the human rape of the earth's environment. Mixing his earlier style with flutes, orchestra's, brass, and choir's in an easy listening style... why not chill out in your polyester '60s leisuresuit and contemplate the destruction of the environment.

David Axelrod - Heavy Axe. CD. (BGP - CDBGPM 121) Later release originally issued on Fantasy, containing some superb laid back, jazzy, funky music with Mr. Axelrod's distinctive orchestral/brass arrangements to the fore. The feel is similar to the kind of music associated with "Starsky and Hutch". Regarded as one of the man's finest works and a superb late night chill out album....

David Axelrod - Heavy Axe. LP. (Fantasy - FNTT9456) 1975 album containing some superb laid back, jazzy, funky music with Mr. Axelrod's distinctive orchestral/brass arrangements to the fore. The feel is similar to the kind of music associated with "Starsky and Hutch". Regarded as one of the man's finest works and a superb late night chill out album.

David Axelrod - Messiah. LP. (RCA - LSP-4636) Exact reissue of Mr. Axelrod's 1972 electric orchestral epic loosley based on Handel's Messiah. A logical extension of Mass in F minor but on a far grander scale with choirs, an electric band and a wealth of orchestration.

David Axelrod - Pride. LP. (Fantazia - F-1848) Very rare album by the Electric Prunes arranger who did "Release of an Oath" and "Mass in F Major". Unusually this album has some vocals but is still filled with David's trademark arrangements (guitars / drums /bass /harpsichord /strings etc) and some beautiful psychedelic arrangements throughout.LAST COPY

David Axelrod - Requiem:the Holocaust. CD. (Stateside - 5329752) This strange 1993 Axelrod album displays a strong social conscience as well as an insistent creative imagination durring 4 lengthy tracks have a forceful and direct sound. An amazing body of work that combines modern classical, jazz and performance art to harsh effect.

David Axelrod - Song Of Innocence. CD. (Capitol Records - 521 5882) In 1968 arranger David Axelrod composed and arranged this suite having worked with The Electric Prunes on "Mass in F Minor" and "Release Of An Oath". This album is similar to those and is based upon the writings of William Blake. Entirely instrumental it's filled with trippy electric guitar, and lashings of orchestration. A gem of an album.Fully detailed booklet.

David Axelrod - Song Of Innocence. LP. (Capitol Records - 2982H) In 1968 arranger David Axelrod composed and arranged this suite having worked with The Electric Prunes on "Mass in F Minor" and "Release Of An Oath". This album is similar to those and is based upon the writings of William Blake. Entirely instrumental, with trippy electric guitar, and lashings of orchestration. A gem of an album..... Vinyl is exact reissue with glorious psych sleeve...

David Axelrod - Songs Of Experience. CD. (Stateside - 521 5892) More lush and spell-binding orchestral arrangements from the one-time Electric Prunes arranger. First released in 1969, this is a perfectly crafted piece of work that complements his other albums.Fully detailed booklet.

David Axelrod - Songs Of Experience. LP. (Capitol Records - 338H) More lush and spell-binding orchestral arrangements from the one-time Electric Prunes arranger. First released in 1969, this is a perfectly crafted piece of work that complements his other albums.Housed in the original gatefold sleeve this really is one of Axelrod's best albums.

David Axelrod - The Auction. LP. (Decca - 75355) Very limited pressing of this very scarce Axelrod album from 1972 that was his musical interpretation of Paul Dunbar's Slave poetry. [Dunbar was the first African-American to gain national eminence as a poet in the late 19th century]. Produced by David Axelrod and Cannonball Adderley this album is a great example of the soundscapes Axelrod could come up with.This exact repro features the lavish gatefold that was originally found on the on Decca Records release.

David Axelrod - The Axelrod Chronicles. CD. (Fantasy - FCD 9685) Tracks:- Get Up Off Your Knees - Cast Your Fate To The Wind - You're So Vain - My Family - Mucho Chupar - Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing - It Ain't For You - Everything Counts - Gene Ammons - Cantaro; Gene Ammons - Solitario; "Big Man" - Gonna Give Lovin' A Try; "Big Man" - Stayin' Place; Nat Adderley - Quit It; Hampton Hawes - Bach; Hampton Hawes - Sierra Morena; Funk Inc - Goodbye So Long;

David Axelrod - The Edge - David Axelrod At Capitol Records 1966-1970. CD. (Capitol Records - 311 6182) David Axelrod is best known as one of Capitol Records' foremost producers during the company's glory years in the 1960s. Under his production, actor David McCallum released four albums; soulster Lou Rawls released a countless number of LPs; Cannonball Adderley released "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy", one of the highest selling jazz albums of all time; and countless artists from Letta Mbulu to Common People released albums that spanned the gamut from funky African folk to psychedelic rock. Axelrod himself released three albums as a solo artist, the first of which even legendary producer Quincy Jones admitted was the immediate precursor to jazz-fusion. This collection includes solo tracks + cuts by David McCallum, Letta Mbulu, Lou Rawls, Don Randi and Cannonball Adderley.

David Axelrod - 1968-1970 An Axelrod Anthology. CD. (EMI - 7243 4 99405 2) Great compilation of the finest moments of this US '60s orchestrator/arranger who worked with The Electric Prunes and made some highly collectable late '60s albums. Superb epic instrumentals mixing fuzz guitars with melodic orchestral textures and vocal harmonies. Interestingly Mr. Axelrod was a druggie for ten years before the '60s made such a thing fashionable, so this music is not quite as square as you might think.

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