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Secret Treaties

@highwaystaruk.bsky.social

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Multi genre music lover. Collected vinyl since 1972. Large LP and CD collection plus cassettes of radio shows & archive memorabilia. Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Prog Rock, Classical, Jazz, modern & Fusion. First live gig was Hawkwind in June 1973

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Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 16m

Yes, need something like 11 speakers. Such a small percentage of people have it or want it. Be nice to have a big room dedicated to a sound system. But stereo does me for music listening

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 20m

I've always liked Pink Floyd's 'A Momentary Lapse of Reason' from 1987. It gets some bad views from Floyd fans. Much prefer it to 'Final Cut' what are your views? They were excellent when I saw them at Wembley Stadium in 1988 #PinkFloyd #ProgRock #nowplaying #vinylcommunity #Dailyvinyl #vinyllover

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Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 30m

That looks very tempting...but how many more versions do I need 🤔 Atmos is no good to me anyway.

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Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 3h

On another day it's probably mine too. 'Unrest' is the more difficult of the three..but like that too 👍

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Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 6h

'In Praise of Learning 'by Henry Cow. Now 50 years old! Probably my favourite of the first three albums. All praise to #VirginRecords for releasing so much diverse and non commercial music back then 👏 #nowplaying #HenryCow #vinylcommunity #FredFrith #DailyVinyl #nowspinning #vinylover

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Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 1d

My favourite track on the Glastonbury Fayre triple is 'A Blanket in my Muesli' by Mighty Baby recorded at the event in 1971. It's a brilliant 16' jam by them 🎸 I have the full unedited 27' track in a #MightyBaby box set. #nowplaying #PsychRock #Vinylcommunity #nowspinning #BlueSkyVinyl #DailyVinyl

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent release from a great band. My posting today is Grateful Dead too 👍

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 1d

The Glastonbury Fayre triple album bought new in 1974 for £3.99. My first exposure to #GratefulDead 'Dark Star from Wembley 8/4/72 to help with funding the event. What a piece it is no idea what else they did and then I got 'Live Dead'👌🎸 #DeadHeads #DarkStar #nowplaying #vinylcommunity #DailyVinyl

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 1d

That's something I've never considered. Good question to ask if ever get to meet him.

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent to have seen them with Phil Collins 👍 I saw them in 78 on the Masques tour with Chuck Burgi on 🥁
I also saw him with Rainbow

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 1d

It's a massive listen and like nothing else out there. Not for general music fans but rewarding for people like us who understand.

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 1d

I too have this vinyl. It is a superb performance and recording. Hardly bettered. I also have the excellent Perlman and Mutter vinyl too 🎻 So many great classical albums out here for little money.

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Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 2d

For me it's always 'For Your Pleasure' as is common the first one you buy has many meanings. But also I think it's better anyway.

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 2d

Me at the 'The Night Watch' playback event in Sept 1997 with the P J Crook painting. You can now see the actual size of the fabulous artwork. Love how she incorporates the frame too. #KingCrimson #PJCrook #AlbumArtwork

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 2d

'Unorthodox Behaviour' 1976. The first and best Brand X album for me. A superb side step by #PhilCollins from Genesis playing some amazing UK #JazzFusion with the brilliant #JohnGoodsall #RobinLumley #PercyJones #NowPlaying #vinylcommunity #DailyVinyl #BlueSkyVinyl

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Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 2d

'Love That Burns, blew me away on first listen and still one of Peter Green's most amazing soloing. ..so few notes with so much feeling 🎸 🙏

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 2d

Wonderful to have experienced them live back in the day. Peter Green's touch and tone were sublime.
My friend Robin saw John Mayall's BluesBreakers with PG, McVie and Fleetwood in 67 in a small club in London. That must have been incredible 🎸👍

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 2d

It's a classic 🎸

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 2d

Well thanks my friend 👍 I bought Virginia Plain and Pyjamarama singles on release plus already had the classic For your Pleasure album. 'Editions of You' has been my ringtone for many years 🎶

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 2d

One of their very best 👍

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 3d

Diary entry says I bought 'Stranded by #RoxyMusic 50 years ago on 17/10/75 for £2.48. Another classic early album with #EddieJobson in for #Eno some classic #BryanFerry songs here inc 'Song for Europe' #MarilynCole adorns the cover #nowplaying #vinylcommunity #Dailyvinyl #BlueSkyVinyl #vinyllover

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Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 3d

I see it's not out until January 26. Available as Vinyl boxset too..but I don't think I need that at £180

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 3d

Oh yeah, that is a fantastic boxset of that amazing quintet on fire. I have a CDr copy but so want the real deal. I'll go look it up 👍

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Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 4d

Here's a new post of the 'Epitaph' playback day from 17/3/97. A one off, as got autographs of all 5 inc #PeteSinfield together in a room for the first time since 69. Sat having tea and cakes on a table opposite #GregLake was amazing 👌
#KingCrimson #RobertFripp #IanMcDonald #MichaelGiles #nowplaying

Secret Treaties @highwaystaruk.bsky.social · 4d

Of course you were 👍 days like that you can't buy...