Environments Disc 3 [REPOST]

Syntonic Research, Inc. - Environments Disc 3

LP released in 1971

Be-In (A Psychoacoustic Experience)

Sheep Meadow, Central Park, New York City (April 6, 1969)The 1969 Easter Be-In in New York's Central Park has come to be regarded as a sort of high-water mark for the now almost vanished Love Generation. The tremendously diverse crowd kept growing and gathering momentum until almost everyone marveled at this spontaneous "thing' that had taken place in the park. This Be-In was certainly not the biggest gathering of young people to take place in 1969. However, there are many things that happened during this recording that make it a rare, almost magical moment. The recording captures with honesty and total realism this particular instant in time which in retrospect seems more than a bit unreal. Be-In is the real experience of running barefoot in the grass on a beautiful spring day, surrounded by thousands of half-innocents exhibiting little, if any, trace of paranoia or guilt. If you were ever at a massive, totally spontaneous gathering in 1969, we think you know the feeling we mean. This particular disc is unlike anything you've ever heard before; we call it a "psychoacoustic experience". It recreates an event with such realism that it actually seems to be happening again. We think that once you experience the total immersion of this encounter, you'll agree with us that Be-In is something special.

Additional notes: The Be-In recorded during 1969 (on this record) was the third annual Be-In. Notable anti-establishment rock musician David Peel appears on this recording and performs one of his songs "Legalize Marijuana" which another version would be placed on his 1970 album The American Revolution. Later in the day after the recording was finished, there was a confrontation with police that involved rock throwing. Apparently, the Be-In ended on a not-so-happy moment.

Dusk at New Hope, Pennsylvania

(Night Environment) (August 1970)Imagine a warm summer night deep in the verdant backwoods of Eastern Pennsylvania. An infinity of sound stretching out before you. The steady, yet constantly changing drone of countless tiny insects, reminding you of the serenity and timelessness of nature. Far in the distance, a hound occasionally barks. You feel as if you are a thousand miles from the annoyances of city life. If you can imagine such a night, you pretty much know what our recording of Dusk at New Hope is like. This highly realistic stereo sound took almost a year of location work and patient testing to perfect. In its present form, it is a perfect compliment to the other natural sound recordings in the series. In an urban setting, we think you'll be amazed by the profound changes that take place when you play the disc as a background sound. Many people find that the sounds of night in the country are second to none in creating a setting for increased interpersonal relationships. Dusk at New Hope can be left on for very long periods of time without inducing fatigue or boredom. Once you become familiar with the sound, we are certain that you will find many new uses for the effect.

Note: This repost has been re-ripped to 320 kbps and includes scans of the liner notes. The original post was ripped to 192 kbps. This LP was originally posted almost four years ago. If you already got this, you may want to grab the upgraded rip. This was among the first recordings posted at the beginning of this blog on the old blogspot site.

Tracklisting:

Side 1

1. Be-In (A Psychoacoustic Experience) {33:28}

Side 2

1. Dusk at New Hope, Pennsylvania {36:31}

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