Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Stream bruder des schattens, sohne des lichts by popol vuh and tens of millions of. I apologize in advance to those who should have been remembered here but were not. Jun 24, 2009 probably my favorite popol vuh album is seligpreisung, but given that all cds for this one are needle drops, i found a minty french pressing on vinyl. If you dont know the film it doesnt matter because this holds up on its own as a masterpiece. These were a branch of the maya that dominated the western highlands of modern day. Welcome home in hyperspace where hunabku loves in lakesh all the funds incoming from this label its used to support the nahual can eco village proyect a piece of land located in front of the piramids of the king pakal the great astronaut of time and space located in palenque chiapas mexico. The german spv label did a more ambitious second attempt.
Popol vuh, maya document, an invaluable source of knowledge of ancient mayan mythology and culture. In 2006 spv rereleased the album with one bonus track that was originally released on the remix compilation sing, for song drives away the wolves in 1993. Popol vuh can be a bit to obscure for their own good most of the time but with this cd you are given some of the finest music from the german 70s alternative scene available. Mar 09, 2018 affenstunde is the first album by german band popol vuh. The french spalaxlabel did a first try rereleasing the complete popol vuhcatalogue. All tracks composed by florian fricke except track number 1 composed by daniel fichelscher, and. If you do know the film you will hear music that was not used in the film. The popul vuh, which has been translated as book of the council, book of the community, book of the people, and the sacred book, is the creation account of the quiche mayan people. The popol vuh is a sacred maya text which narrates the maya creation myths and describes the early maya dynasties. In an effort to make the popol vuh more widely available and reduce nonessential handling of the text, the newberry has worked with ohio state university to make this invaluable text available through this online resource. Hosianna mantra is a music studio album recording by popol vuh krautrockprogressive rock released in 1972 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. Most previous translations have relied on spanish versions rather than the original kichemaya text. When i read the book for the first time, i got ideas all of a.
The popol vuh quotes showing 14 of 4 the first men to be created and formed were called the sorcerer of fatal laughter, the sorcerer of night, unkempt, and the black sorcerer they were endowed with intelligence, they succeeded in knowing all that there is in the world. It was originally released in 1976 on united artists records. The popol vuh was first transcribed in the quiche language, but in latin characters, in the middle of. Between 2004 and 2006 they rereleased all original albums on 19 cds, except four.
Founded in 1970 in munich, popol vuh were pioneers of electronic music and progressive rock. Now 28 years old, for you and me was the 17th lp from popol vuh, the german legends who helped define a sound in the 70s and worked closely with the director werner herzog on many of his films. I scoured record stores, went to record conventions and finally started obtaining. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Popol vuh were a german musical collective founded by keyboardist florian fricke in 1969. If youre not familiar with the band florian fricke, really, know that this is the most beautiful album youll ever own. It isnt featured on any of their other records, and while it can be found on spvs cd version of the nosferatu album found in the herzog soundtrack box set, the.
This record is dedicated to the followers of yoga recorded at bavaria tonstudio, munich produced by florian fricke with indian musicians all music by popol vuh. The first album affenstunde 1970 is an early jaunt into electronic music with its massive use of the moog synthesizer as well as added percussion. The first album affenstunde 1970 is an early jaunt into. Popol vuh on vinyl, cd and tape at norman records uk. The authors of the alphabetic popol vuh were members of the three lordly lineages that had once ruled the quiche kingdom. The popol vuh mayan creation stories animated secret. Popol vuh biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.
Popol vuh also popol wuj or popul vuh or pop vuj is a text recounting the mythology and history of the k. The book is well printed, featuring a brief history of this classic krautrock band, rare studio shots. The popol vuh is the most important example of maya literature to have survived the spanish conquest. Features earliest experiments with moog synthesizer. With only three musicians, a handful of instruments and one basic theme, they created a stunning album. Popol vuh the sacred book of the mayas written by editor vopus the popol vuh kiche for council book or book of the community. Popol vuh is one of the great books about the creation of the world. Cult first record by electronic music pioneers popol vuh. Simply, hosianna mantra is the most beautiful album ever recorded. Affenstunde is the first album by german band popol vuh. Basically, if there is tape, you will probably be fine with either zyx, spalax or spv discs. Record collector is the worlds leading authority on rare and collectable records. Tracks 1, 3 originally on bruder des schattens sohne des lichts track 1 is an edited version. The popol vuh is a lifeline thrown into the sea of our history by an unknown scholar, at the time of the spanish conquest.
Generally regarded as americas oldest book, the popol vuh, in fact, corresponds to our christian bible, and it is, moreover, the most important of the five pieces of the great library treasures of the maya that survived the spanish conquest. Popol vuh the werner herzog soundtracks record collector. The soundtrack to werner herzogs acclaimed aguirre is probably popol vuh s simplest, even if that isnt how it sounds. Written in kiche a mayan language by a mayan author or authors between 1554 and 1558, it uses the latin alphabet with spanish orthography. It chronicles the creation of humankind, the actions of. The french spalaxlabel did a first try rereleasing the complete popol vuh catalogue. Aguirre i is beautiful and sad, based on a choral effect and a. Feel free to share your impressions of popol vuhs music and what it means to you. The 2004 german spv edition features one previously unreleased bonus track.
Affenstunde hour of the monkey is the first album by german band popol vuh. Popol vuh means roughly council book, and had been used for centuries by mayan leaders to give them instruction when making important decisions. Other important members during the next two decades included djong yun, renate knaup, conny veit, daniel fichelscher, klaus wiese and robert eliscu. Florian frickes use of the moog was shortlived before he turned to religion and the piano and ditching electronics. It certainly belong to the great works of world literature. It was originally released in 1977 on brain records. Discussion in music corner started by scope j, jun 24. The great classic of central american spirituality, translated from the original maya text. The popol vuh is the story of creation according to the quiche maya of the region known today as guatemala. It was originally released in 1978 on brain records. The book, of great historical and spiritual value, has been called sacred book. Most of the maya books were destroyed by zealous priests during the colonial era.
The great classic of central american spirituality, translated from the original maya text allen j. Popol vuh the werner herzog soundtracks by florian fricke. The transcendent music of popol vuh perfect sound forever. Julian cope presents head heritage the book of seth popol vuh. If you already know popol vuh, but not this album, rest assured that this will be your favorite popol vuh album. Popol vuh is one among a very few full text books that exists from the mesoamericans cultures. Popol vuh were a german musical collective founded by keyboardist florian fricke in 1969 together with holger trulzsch percussion, frank fiedler recording engineer and bettina fricke tablas and production. Creation stories of the maya animated, secret teachings the drawings which animate this film are taken directly from classic maya pottery. Track 5 first appeared as kyrie on hosianna mantra track 6 first appeared as ja, sie sollen gottes kinder hei. In 2005 spv rereleased the album with three bonus tracks. How gods created mankind, according to the popol vuh. Originally released in 1970 in germany by liberty records, it has been reissued several times by various international labels.
In 2005 spv rereleased the album with two bonus tracks. The name popol vuh is usually translated as book of the council, but opinions differ 2. To connect with popol vuh records, join facebook today. The description of popol vuh was brief, but utterly alluring, especially to my nineteenyear old mind, hungry for new and exciting sounds outside the mainstream. Its a good a starting place as any into the world of prime period popol vuh music, and it boasts some beautiful packaging, as do all the spv releases in digipack format.
The great advantage of the spv releases is the collaboration of the fricke. In the beginning, the world is spoken into existence with one word. A stunning, beautiful record from one of the most interesting bands from the krautrock. In the 16th century, the conquistadors, accompanied by intolerant and fanatical monks, systematically eradicated all traditions and destroyed by fire all the documents of the mayanquiche people. It is a notable early example of the moog synthesizer being used for the production and composition of original music. It is also one of the worlds great creation accounts, comparable to the beauty and power of genesis. So the remarkable popol vuh records events from the beginning of time to the present day of its writers, switching from myth to history, and tying the two together to guide the maya. It was her love for the maya people and passion for their language that reminded me why we take on overwhelming tasks such as this, and why its worth the price in life and heart that we put into them.
Thinking back over my work on the popol vuh brings a great many people to mind. Aguirre i is beautiful and sad, based on a choral effect and a weeping electric guitar that gives it a pulse. Not only was this popol vuhs 1974 personnel lineup but djong yun is. Find books like the popol vuh from the worlds largest community of readers. Inflluenced everyone starting with brian eno, kraftwerk and numerous 70s krautrock and kosmische bands and ending with aphex twin, emeralds and oneohtrix point never.
Download the popol vuh in full text here, english pdf ebook. The cds on spv and arcangelo records seem to be the closest to what fricke. Popol vuh could easily have fallen into the experimental catagory of pretentious novelty that john cage and other early electronic artists fell into if it werent for one thing. This is a great tragedy, because until about five hundred years ago the maya were the most literate. Shepherds symphony hirtensymphonie is the nineteenth album by popol vuh. Even spv has thrown their hat in the ring of popol vuh compilations with its title 70s progressives. It was originally released in 1997 on mystic records. Ok, i also have to point out aguirre was also recorded during this phase, but released sometime after. In 2004 spv rereleased the album with a different cover. Popol vuh describes the mayans creation myth, its epic tales of the hero t. The popol vuh is considered sacred by modern maya and is a priceless resource for understanding.
View all records by popol vuh for sale on cdandlp in lp, cd, 12inch, 7inch format. Popul vuh an extensive look at their catalog perfect sound forever. Goodreads members who liked the popol vuh also liked. A list of bands distributed by spv gmbh records either on house labels or through distribution deals. The popol vuh is the sacred book of the quiche maya indians of southern guatemala, central america. There are no inhabitants, and no sunonly the broad sky, silent sea, and sovereign framer and shaper. Well, its more of a mediumsized box actually, but spv have done a good job. The popol vuh which is translated as the book of the community or book of advice is an ancient work of literature, a collection of mythical, legendary and historical narratives of the kiche people, the guatemalan maya people. The album spirit of peace is not included due to problems with rights celestial harmonies. Bmg are issuing some key works of german electronic avantgarde band popol vuh next month. Popol vuh nosferatu the vampyre original sound track. Maybe something similar to the little book published recently on roedelius with a biography and critique of all of the popol vuh albums at the back. Pioneers of german krautrock music, popol vuh was the creature of florian fricke 19442001.
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