"Marks by Alquin" (1972)
"Marks" (released in 1972) is the name of the debut album produced by the Dutch band, Alquin. This work manages to be a progressive jewel of the early 70's, conceived in the full glow of rock as art, Marks manages to be magnificent, ethereal and sublime, full of atmospheres ranging from folk, to acid intonations and psychedelic remnants, a small work of eclectic art whose performance is very stylized and has all that spirit of early progressive rock. Without a doubt, the album is fresh, entertaining and quite pleasant to listen to, the magical instrumental performance is perfect, borrowing elements from its most important influences (Pink Floyd, Caravan, Genesis, Jethro Tull) recreating new, elevated and sometimes ethereal atmospheres, including betting on using small "tricks" that give it even more presence, and despite the fact that they tend to sin from "pompous", they manage to capture "masterful music", surpassing all expectations because the musicians know how to do their job well, and whose The result is a polished, meticulous and brilliant performance ... =)
Album, released in 1972
Tracks:
- Oriental Journey (4:22)
- The Least You Could Do Is Send Me Some Flowers (2:26)
- Soft Royce (6:57)
- Mr. Barnum Junior's Magnificent & Fabulous City (5:36)
- I Wish I Could (11:47)
- You Always Can Change (3:05)
- Marc's Occasional Showers (3:23)
- Catherine's Wig (2:38)
- Hard Royce (2:40) [bonus tracks]
Musicians:
-Bass, Vocals – Hein Mars
-Drums, Vocals – Paul Westrate
-Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Violin, Synthesizer [Arp] – Ferdinand Bakker
-Management – Eric de Bruijn (2)
-Music By – Alquin (tracks: 4), Bakker (tracks: 1 to 3, 5, 7 to 10), Tarenskeen (tracks: 6), Ottenhoff (tracks: 3, 10)
-Organ, Piano, Electric Piano – Dick Franssen
-Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Ronald Ottenhoff
-Vocals, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Sopranino Saxophone, Percussion,Words By – Job Tarenskeen
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