Freeman Sound — Heavy Trip 1970 (USA, Heavy Psychedelic Rock)

Freeman Sound — Heavy Trip 1970 (USA, Heavy Psychedelic Rock)

A short-lived band from Ohio. They released only one single during their lifetime. In 1970, they won the "Battle of the Bands" competition held by Starshine Productions and were awarded the rights to record an album. The album was recorded but never released. The band disbanded immediately after recording it.Motherheast Ohio USA, is a place where the waves of media influence from the east and the west coasts seem to come crashing in and collide, the result being a splashing forth of some unique talent individuals.

It was there, in 1969 midway between the towns of Warren and Cortland, that five determined young musicians, Ray Escott - Lead Vocals, LJ Fortier - Drums, John Harrow - Lead Guitar, Vocals, "Buster" McCarthy - Bass, Vocals, and Kurt Sunderman - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, started getting together in the damp basement of LJ's parents home on Sunday mornings in aa effort to try to carry on with their dreams of being in a successful Rock band.

Having won the Starshine Productions' "Battle of the Bands" in 1970, the five-member Freeman Sound was established as the most popular of several bands (including Morly Grey), that had records released on the Starshine label. This special collection of original songs and sounds is an exciting bit of rock history that documents some of the charm, wit and depth of talent that made Freeman Sound the special local phenomenon they were.

This release includes 12 great, quality tracks with bio and photos. You'll get stoned on some mind-bending vocals backed by instrumentation that includes some very intense, heavy fuzz and wah pedal guitar sounds, solid drums and a screaming organ, with flashes of famous British groups. Prepare to get off on cuts like the 17 minute "Heavy Trip #70", the Hendrix-like "Tomorrow Is Plastic" and what we would venture to say is the heaviest version of Merle Travis' "16 Tons" ever recorded! This band broke up before they were able to make the most of their popularity.
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Tracks:

01. Tomorrow Is Plastic - 0:00

02. Heavy Trip #70 - 4:15

03. All I Need - 21:44

04. If I Could Only - 26:26

05. Wanting To Be Free - 33:05

06. All Roads Lead Home - 37:03

07. 16 Tons – 42:43

08. Singing My Own Song - 46:38

09. On The Way - 50:03

10. Get It While You Can - 53:40

11. I Just Can’t Stop Lovin’ You, Babe – 56:09

12. Christmas Card - 1:00:04


Personnel:

Ray Escott – lead vocals, percussion
John Harrow - lead guitar
Kurt Sunderman - rhythm guitar
Buster McCarthy - bass
LJ Fortier - drums