Popol Vuh

‘In den Garten Pharaos’ was the second album by Popol Vuh, a collective of musicians founded in Germany by Florian Fricke in 1969. The record successfully fused the experimental sounds of the Moog synthesiser with ethnic percussion which resulted in an album of stunning originality. The record was an influence on successive generations of musicians and it continues to inspire. This Esoteric Recordings edition has been cut at Abbey Road studios and replicates the original album artwork.

The third album by Popol Vuh, a collective of musicians founded in Germany by Florian Fricke in 1969. ‘Hosianna Mantra’ was a departure from the band’s first two records. Leader Florian Fricke abandoned the use of the Moog synthesiser and instead employed acoustic instrumentation such as piano, oboe and tambura. The record also featured evocative vocals by Korean singer Djong Yun and guitar contributions from Conny Veit. The resulting album was one of the most inspiring, evocative and beautiful works to emerge in Germany in the 1970s and its fusion of ethnic, classical and ambient influences remains unique. It is little wonder that ‘Hosianna Mantra’ remains regarded as one of the finest works by Popol Vuh and continues to be held in high regard by both critics and aficionados alike. This Esoteric Recordings edition has been cut at Abbey Road studios and replicates the original album artwork.

New vinyl edition of the debut album by the legendary Popol Vuh. Cut at AIR Studios in London. With restored original artwork, also includes a poster. Originally released on the Liberty label in 1970, 'Affenstunde' (translated as 'Hour Of The Monkey') was one of the earliest albums to feature the use of a Moog synthesiser as a compositional tool. Florian Fricke's compositions possessed a unique otherworld-like quality which would influence successive generations of musicians. 'Affenstunde' was greeted with acclaim upon release and is now regarded as a landmark recording in the history of electronic and ambient music.

New vinyl edition of 'Einsjäger Und Siebenjäger', the classic 1974 album by Popol Vuh. Cut at AIR Studios, London. Regarded as one of the finest albums by the German collective helmed by musical visionary Florian Fricke, 'Einsjäger Und Siebenjäger' took its title from mythological characters in the Mayan manuscripts from which the band took its name. Recorded in Munich, the recordings featured Florian Fricke (piano), Daniel Fichelscher (guitars, percussion), Djong Yun (vocals) and guest flautist Olaf Kubler from Amon Düül II. Comprising five shorter pieces on its first side and the impressive, evocative side-long title track, the album is one of the most beautiful albums issued by Popol Vuh and is a fine example of their flowing compositional genius.