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These recordings present a different and fascinating contrast to the music that Kerry would develop and release upon the world with Kansas just a couple of years later. The 2006 follow up effort The Wait Of Glory found Livgren in prime form songwriting wise, delivering some of his finest material since Leftoverture (1976) and his solo release Seeds Of Change (1980).This album compiles and releases for the very first time all of the studio recordings (as well as two live recordings) made by guitarist and composer Kerry Livgren with the seven-piece band that immediately preceded the formation of the lineup of the band that the world knows as Kansas. But Proto-Kaw proved its own band (and by no means a Kansas clone) with a unique sound that merged elements of progressive rock, jazz fusion rock and classic rock with frequent jam band tendencies.

These recordings have been licensed from, and released with the full consent and agreement of all the musicians. The fact that these musicians were not able to find success while making this adventurous music in the heartland of agricultural America over 30 years ago should not be a surprise, but the fact that the tapes have survived and are able to finally be presented to the world in an authorized form will give fans of Kansas as well as all fans of early progressive rock a very pleasant surprise. Early Recordings From Kansas 1971-73 is an exciting archival release of dark and exploratory early American progressive rock. With dual keyboards (one of whom doubled on reeds) and an electric saxist/flautist (ala David Jackson) featured in addition to the more standard rock instrumentation, the sound is obviously influenced by jazz/rock pioneers as well as early progressive rock bands such as Van Der Graaf Generator and King Crimson. In fact, two of the songs here would later reappear in different versions on Kansas' albums Belexes would show up on the band's self-titled debut album, while Incomudro would appear on their 2nd album, Song For America.

The answer goes back to the Proto-Indo-European religion of the early Bronze Age. Raised in Topeka, Kansas by his father, Allen Leroy, an industrial engineer, and his mother, Betty. Wikipedia Kerry Livgren American musician and songwriter, best known as one of the founding members and primary songwriters for the 1970s progressive rock band Kansas. By cuneiformrecords.comThe band made some demos between 1971-1973, but broke up shortly afterwards when Kerry Livgren decided to leave and join the band the world would come to know.Musical artists similar to or like Proto-Kaw American progressive rock band. He also contributed liner notes and provided archival photographs.

The sound quality of these recordings may not be overwhelming as these guys couldnвЂ™t afford any studio tricks but it is decent enough to be enjoyable. 7 of the 9 tracks are demo recordings, 2 songs are live performances. In 2002 Livgren decided to bring this stuff to the daylight after almost 30 years of being unreleased. Kerry Livgren is the bridge between this pre-Kansas and the Kansas that got signed by Don Kishner to record their debut album. This version of the band didnвЂ™t get any chances to record a proper album ever. These are the recordings of one of the early incarnations of Kansas.

Some vocal parts on the opening track вЂњHegemoniumвЂќ are also quite similar to VDGG. Van Der Graaf Generator must have been a major influences here as can be heard in the way that the sax and the organ are handled. You can tell by the differences that Proto Kaw really is another band. Off course thereвЂ™s some links to the sound of Kansas but not so many as one could expect. Listening to this album I was impressed by the variety of influences. The sound of the live tracks is less good but still good enough to enjoy the compositions.

On the sleeve notes Livgren mentioned that he was writing a lot of stuff at the time. Sometimes it works like on the magnificent track вЂњNactolos 21вЂќ, sometimes the extensions seem too long and pointless like in вЂњReunionвЂ¦вЂќ but itвЂ™s always interesting to hear. When compared to Kansas thereвЂ™s more room for solo improvisations and unusual excerpts. Moreover thereвЂ™re influences noticeable from jazz and avant- garde. Other moments on this record are reminiscent to ELP, Colosseum or even early Floyd.

The instrumentation differs from Kansas also, the most important difference is the presence of a sax instead of a violin, thereвЂ™s also flute and the overall sound is less heavy as the guitar riffs are almost absent. But again, letвЂ™s not forget this was recorded during the same time when ELP and VDGG released totally unconventional albums that were masterpieces nevertheless. I must not forget to mention I discovered this album after their 2004 album вЂњBefore became afterвЂќ where the balance between song compositions and musical interludes is a lot better. This comes as no surprise to me as you sometimes can feel the pointless direction of some soloвЂ™s.

But this is just a minor complaint as this record can be considered as a lost gem of the time. It may not be a surprise this album lacks cohesion as the recordings are dating from various studio sessions and werenвЂ™t intended to end up on one album. Box Set (Sony 1994) , Proto-Kaw: Early Recordings From Kansas 1971-1973 (Cuneiform. Kerry Livgren said in the liner notes that he found it amazing how they were playing such progressive music long before they ever heard bands that they were falsely accused of emulating.Morse subsequently left to form the Steve Morse Band, and Greg Robert. The versions of Proto-Kaw are sounding different due to the use of other instruments but the compositions stays pretty much the same.This collection of early works from the second incarnation of the band titled PROTO-KAW, is a real revelation for longtime fans of the band.

At first sight this album may look like a collectorвЂ™s item for fans of Kansas but apparently thereвЂ™s a lot more to it. The richness of the music will definitely impress them.

Proto Kaw Band Full Consent And