A Fleeting Glance ?– A Fleeting Glance UK 1970 ,Prog Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Acid Rock
One of the most astonishing British private pressing rarities, only two copies have surfaced of this 1970 concept album. Telling the story of a woman's life from her own conception to giving birth, the LP was put together by a variety of musicians at a social club, and allegedly includes an uncredited appearance by Billy Fury. Linked by narration and sound effects, the music runs the gamut from heavy space-rock jamming (including a snatch of 'Interstellar Overdrive') to folk rock (an acoustic cover of 'Light My Fire' & a stunning version of 'Watch The Stars') avante-garde choirs, krautrock-styled interludes and even trad jazz. The result is among the trippiest albums I have ever heard, comparable only to Jumble Lane in terms of eccentricity, although the music is infinitely better, with a strong Pink Floyd spacy edge. Indeed, had Syd Barrett remained with the Floyd, one could well imagine 'Dark Side of The Moon' might have sounded thus." The album was made solely to raise money for a charitable cause and a limited number were pressed, All the musicians gave their time and effort for free. A couple of these sound like Can circa Ege Bamyasi or Future Days (Theme of the Beginning and the absolutely worth finding pronto Fly To The Moon). Most of the tracks begin and/or end with a street noise sound collage or other found sound/effects, which (such as in the case of the 11 minute closer) is sometimes longer than the "proper" song it's contained in. There's a lot of spoken word as well. They've got a male and female singer, the former of which affects an American accent for a couple of tracks, notably a rather terrible Light My Fire cover.
There are also two tracks that are literally straight Dixieland jazz.
A1 Theme Of The Beginning 0:00 A2 Light My Fire 5:30 A3 Rosetta 10:26 A4 Fly To The Moon 12:24 B1 Watch The Stars 21:09 B2 Tiger Rag 26:50 B3 Symphony Of Love - Finale 30:10
