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The American Metaphysical Circus

The American Metaphysical Circus Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Experimental / Psychedelic / Rock

    Location California, US

    Profile Views: 39343

    Last Login: 3/31/2011

    Member Since 9/20/2006

    Record Label Columbia & One Way

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    .... The American Metaphysical Circus is a landmark psychedelic recording of the late 1960's. .. .. It was recorded by Joseph "Joe" Byrd after his departure from the band The United States Of America, and featured some of the earliest recorded work in rock music utilizing extensive use of synthesizers, along with an extended group of West Coast studio musicians he named as Joe Byrd and the Field Hippies. .. .. ..The American Metaphysical Circus on Wikipedia.. .. .. This site will also provide new historical information currently being assembled from interviews with Joseph Byrd, who is aware of and has approved this site... .. ..Joseph Byrd on Wikipedia.. .. .. .......... ..

  • Members

    Pot - Piano, Conductor, Harpsichord .. Ed Sheftel - Trumpet, Flugelhorn .. Christie Thompson - Vocals, Singer .. Ernest "Ernie" Anderson - Voices .. Fred Selden - Clarinet, Saxophone, Flute .. Ted Greene - Guitar .. Joseph Hunter Byrd - Organ, Singer, Producer, Vocals, Keyboards, Conductor, Synthesizer .. Larry Kass - Tabla .. Michael Whitney - Guitar (Classical) .. Chuck Bennett - Trombone, Trombone (Bass) .. Victoria Bond - Vocals, Voices, Singer .. Bob Breault - Engineer .. Ray Cappocchi - Tuba, Trombone (Tenor), Horn .. Dana Chalberg - Flute, Wind, Piccolo .. John Clauder - Percussion, Drums .. Susan de Lange - Vocals, Singer .. Meyer Hirsch - Flute, Saxophone, Wind .. Don Kerian - Trumpet, Cornet .. Gregg Kovner - Drums .. Tom Scott - Clarinet, Saxophone, Woodwinds, Flute .. Harvey Newmark - Bass (uncredited on album) .. Harihar Rao - Tabla (uncredited on album) .. Paul Welborne - audio reproduction consultant ..

  • Influences

    John Cage, Charles Ives, Don Ellis, Indian Classical Music

  • Sounds Like

    The United States Of America...and not much else...

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  • Christine Leakey

    Hey there fellow myspacer in outer space! I hope all is well in your world! Please go to my BandCamp page to download 3 FREE songs from my upcoming album, Christine Leakey: Tapping Trees in a Trinket Box of Treasure. Also, if you purchase a pre-sale copy, you will get an original piece of art by Christine. http://christineleakey.bandcamp.com/ ;

    1 year ago
  • Lana BEasley



    Hello!thanx for the add!

    2 years ago
  • penny and ashtray

    thank you ;)

    2 years ago
  • UFOLSD

    "waiting to die for the 17th time"

    that is the most accurate description of a hard trip

    your music is awesome and is similar in certain ways to white noise


    2 years ago
  • Some Bizarre


    Some Bizzare

    2 years ago
  • Phantom Pilots

    pretty cool music you have here! Please continue making it. Greetings from 75% humid Syracuse, New York!

    2 years ago
  • Joxfield ProjeX

    Joxfield ProjeX vs. Ambient DarkWhite
    Ambient DarkWhite's noir piece Death of a Sirloin Steak has reached its destiny through a Joxfield ProjeX' psychedelic ambient noise RMX, The Steak.
    Capture it on the player - Shake yer legs Yeh Yeh Bla Bla!
    Might be released as a split single in Futura - open for suggestions
    The Joxfield ProjeX Dance Patrol

    3 years ago
  • Pink Marines




    the new wave of sex!! and we want YOU on top babe!!!!!




    3 years ago
  • electric moon

    ...stay mooned!




    3 years ago
  • Gentleman John

    WOULD'NT YOU RATHER LISTEN TO THIS ALBUM IF YOU WERE ON HOLD?

    3 years ago
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