Description
Mini: Emlékút a balladafolyón – Rare Autographed Progressive Rock Anthology CD (GrundRecords)
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- UPC: 5999885691777
- Product Type: Music CD
- Brand Name: GrundRecords / Trimedio Music Kft.
- MPN: GR041
- Genre: Progressive Rock / Jazz-Rock
- Style: Psychedelic Rock, Flute Rock, Symphonic Rock
- Artist: Mini (led by Török Ádám)
- Release Year: 2015 (Recordings from 1971–2013)
- Format: CD, Jewel Case
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Special Collectible Detail: This copy is personally autographed by the legendary flutist Török Ádám and other band members on the front cover in bold permanent marker.
- Historical Anthology: Contains the definitive studio recordings of the "Ős-Mini" (Early Mini) from 1971–1973, plus rare tracks from the 2011–2013 reunion formation.
- Restoration: Based on the Fruit Pebbles anthology originally curated by Moiras Records.
- Booklet: Includes a detailed historical essay by István Hegedűs titled "Ős-Mini: A nemzeti progresszív rock képviselői" (The Early Mini: Representatives of National Progressive Rock).
- Country of Manufacture: European Union (Hungary)
Overview
Emlékút a balladafolyón (Memorial Road on the River of Ballads) is a comprehensive retrospective of Mini, one of Hungary's most influential and artistically adventurous progressive rock bands. Released in 2015 by GrundRecords, this CD serves as a bridge between the band’s experimental 1970s roots and their later studio reunions.
The album captures the essence of the "Golden Era" lineup featuring Török Ádám (flute/vocals) and Papp Gyula (keyboards). These recordings demonstrate the band's unique ability to blend Bartók-inspired classical motifs with hard-driving jazz-rock and psychedelic "flute-rock" energy. Classic tracks like "Gőzhajó," "Délelőtt," and "Kereszteslovag" are presented here alongside modernized 2013 versions of their earlier themes. It is a vital document for any collector of Eastern European progressive music, showcasing why Mini was voted into the top rankings of "all-time best Hungarian rock albums" by major cultural portals.
Interesting Facts
- The Bartók Connection: Mini was famous for their rock adaptations of Béla Bartók’s folk song collections, several of which are included in this anthology (e.g., track 5).
- Critical Acclaim: The "Ős-Mini" was ranked as the third-best performer in historical rankings by Magyar Nemzet Online, with their anthology placing second in the "all-time best rock albums" category.
- Rare Lineup: The 1971–73 sessions featured the powerhouse rhythm section of Tamás "Nemecsek" Németh (drums) and Péter Román (bass).
- Autographed Value: As a personally signed copy, this CD represents a tangible connection to Török Ádám, the artist who redefined the flute's role in a rock context.
Track Listing
- Visszatérés a városba (Papp Gyula – Török Ádám) 2013
- Emlékút a balladafolyón (Török Ádám) 2013
- Délelőtt (Papp Gyula – Török Ádám) 1972
- Haloványkék gondolat (Papp Gyula – Török Ádám) 1972
- Éjféli találkozás Béla bácsival 1973-1993-2013 (népdalfeldolgozás) 2013
- Gőzhajó (Papp Gyula – Török Ádám) 1972
- Sirályok (Papp Gyula – Török Ádám) 1973
- Éjféli nap (Papp Gyula – Török Ádám) 1972
- Kereszteslovag (Papp Gyula – Török Ádám) 1973
- Ne félj! (Papp Gyula – Török Ádám) 1972
- Ködben (Papp Gyula – Török Ádám) 1972
Publishers
- Label: GrundRecords, a division of Trimedio Music Kft.
- Archival Property: Tracks 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10 are the property of Hungaroton Records Kft.
- Design/Mastering: Remixed and remastered versions based on original 1970s and modern recordings.
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