Browse by Artist: FISCHER, WILLIAM S.

Artist:	FISCHER, WILLIAM S.
Title:	Akelarre
Label:	WAH WAH RECORDS (SPAIN)
Format:	LP
Price:	$20.00
Catalog #:	LPS 028LP

"Weird and obscure as they come... in 1972 arranger William S. Fischer lands in the Basque country and produces some funky reinterpretations of popular Basque folklore songs and dances, all around the theme of witchery and covens (Akelarre). As crazy and weird as it may sound, this record is virtually unheard of in collector's circles. How the musical director for Atlantic Records and arranger for Wilson Pickett, Roberta Flack, Eugene McDaniels, Les McCann, Herbie Mann and countless others got involved with this project is up to everyone's guess. However, what he comes up with is really astounding, a funky as hell workout which will get you screaming for more. Killer go-go psychedelic soul which defies categorisation: tight rhythm section, open drum breaks, funky as hell guitar leads, groovy flute, weird electronic sound effects and Moog bits (most likely courtesy of Walter E. Sear, who gets a mention in the original liners) alternate with more stylish moments (think Terry Callier or blaxploitation soundtracks of the era like Marvin Gaye's 'Troubleman') and even some fusion styled groovers. Fans of his funky jazz rock cum electronics masterpiece Circles (released by Embryo in 1970 and featured on Mojo's '50 Most Out There Albums of All Time' list) won't be deceived, for he shows here the same masterful sense of groove and orchestration but in a more danceable, not so avant-garde context. An unknown record that deserves to be brought back to life in this limited, hand-numbered reissue of 500 copies."

Artist:	FISCHER, WILLIAM S.
Title:	Circles
Label:	WATER
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	WATER 123CD

"A ground-breaking blend of concentrated funk, electronica, soul, and futureheaded jazz rock. William S. Fischer, musical director for 1960's soul funk experiments of Eddie Harris, Eugene McDaniels and Les McCann, released this amazing debut solo album for the Embryo label in 1970. Some of these songs would appear in the 1971 streets of New York drug movie Born To Win starring Robert De Niro & Karen Black. Featuring Ron Carter and Billy Cobham. First time on CD with liner notes and rare photos." #43 on Mojo's list of the "50 Most Out There Albums of All Time".

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