Description
Syrius: Anno Live – Rare Autographed Progressive Jazz-Rock 2CD Book Edition (Fon-Trade)
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- UPC: N/A (Limited Collector's Edition)
- Product Type: Music CD / 2-Disc Book Set
- Brand Name: Fon-Trade Music / nka (National Cultural Fund of Hungary)
- MPN: N/A
- Genre: Progressive Rock / Jazz-Fusion / Psychedelic Rock
- Artist: Syrius (featuring Jackie Orszáczky, Tibor Tátrai, Zsolt Baronits)
- Release Year: Approximately 2009 (Archival recordings from 1971–1973)
- Format: 2CD, Hardcover Book Packaging
Product Features
- Format: Double Audio CD integrated into a hardcover book.
- Number of Discs: 2
- Special Collectible Detail: This unit features a handwritten dedication and multiple authentic autographs from band members (including Ráduly Mihály) and associates on the interior pages.
- Historical Archive: A curated collection of live club and concert recordings from Budapest venues like the University Stage (Egyetemi Színpad) and the Bercsényi Club.
- Packaging: Deluxe hardcover book with extensive liner notes in Hungarian by Marton László Távolodó, archival photos, and historical context.
- Guest Performance: Features the legendary Deák Bill Gyula on vocals for "Everyday Blues."
- Country of Manufacture: Hungary
Overview
Syrius: Anno Live is a monumental archival release that captures the raw, improvisational genius of the "Golden Era" of Syrius. Recorded between 1971 and 1973, these discs document a band that was effectively the vanguard of the Hungarian underground, blending avant-garde jazz, heavy rock, and psychedelic blues in a way that remains unmatched in Central European music history.
The set is a masterclass in fusion, featuring the legendary lineup of Jackie Orszáczky (bass/vocals), Tibor Tátrai (guitar), Zsolt Baronits (saxophones), László Pataki (keyboards), Mihály Ráduly (flute/sax), and András Veszelinov (drums). Highlights include stunning live interpretations of King Crimson's "21st Century Schizoid Man," Jimi Hendrix's "Manic Depression," and The Beatles' "Strawberry Fields Forever," alongside the band's own progressive suites. This book edition serves as a "virtual concert," transporting the listener back to the smoky clubs of Budapest during an era of creative defiance.
Interesting Facts
- The Dedication: This specific copy contains a personal dedication that adds immense provenance for collectors: "Kiváló koncertfilmért (még csak a pálinkáért!) Ráduly Mihály" (For the excellent concert film... and the schnapps!).
- King Crimson Connections: Syrius was one of the few bands behind the Iron Curtain capable of technically executing the complex arrangements of the early British progressive masters.
- Cultural Preservation: As noted in the book's foreword, these recordings exist only because fans and associates carried tape recorders into clubs, defying the state-run record label's neglect of live underground music.
- Jackie's Legacy: The album features rare "konferansz" (stage introductions) by Jackie Orszáczky, providing a glimpse into the band's stage presence before his eventual emigration to Australia.
Track Listing
CD 1 (Total Time: 64:43):
- Lédererné (Traditional)
- 21st Century Schizoid Man (King Crimson cover)
- Magas fák közt (I Don't Mind If You Leave)
- Strawberry Fields Forever (Beatles cover)
- Devil's Masquerade
- Hey Joe (Billy Roberts)
- Manic Depression (Jimi Hendrix cover)
- Crooked Man
CD 2 (Total Time: 70:46):
- Children – Suite (White Raven / Children Make Love / Oriental Flower)
- Everyday Blues (feat. Deák Bill Gyula)
- Zarándokok (Induló)
- Feelin' Good
- Tiszta szívvel
Publishers
- Label: Fon-Trade Music.
- Support: National Cultural Fund (nka), Artisjus, EJI.
- Editor: Marton László Távolodó.
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