PROGRESSIVE ROCK MADE IN BAVARIA.

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Ougenweide - Ohrenschmaus (Polydor, 1976)

An album with a very peculiar sound that, for its uniqueness, might even bring a smile to listeners, regardless of the sound quality. This is a progressive rock band from Munich, Bavaria, called Ougenweide. Formed in 1970 and active throughout the decade until the early 1980s, they released this LP titled "Ohrenschmaus" in 1976 under contract with Polydor. One must consider Bavaria's geographical location in this context, being distant from other centers in West Germany where more experimental music movements flourished. The album is indeed a progressive music record that clearly incorporates traditional Bavarian folk music elements, which at times can evoke certain Celtic traditions and Northern European sounds. This characteristic emerges in both the more progressive rock tracks and especially in the folkier ones like "Eines Freitags Im Wald," "Engelboltes Tochter Helft Mir Klagen," "Om Wie Jaemerliche," and "Pferdesegen Contra Uermes." Of course, Canterbury shades are also present, and as is often the case with groups from this period with such sounds, the vocal performances of the "prima donna" Minnie Graw should be noted. It’s worth a listen, at least to debunk some myths about Bavarian music and Bavaria in general.

Ougenweide - Ouwe wie jaemerliche

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