Mandalaband - Legacy: The Story of Mandalaband 1975-1978 (CD)

This deluxe 4CD set collects all of the band's Chrysalis years recordings. Featuring Mandalaband (1975) and The Eye of Wendor: Prophecies (1978), remastered from the original tape transfers with a 2024 David Rohl remix of both albums (alongside the original mixes) plus nine rare bonus tracks. Presented in a clamshell box with a booklet featuring liner notes and previously unseen photographs. Overview Mandalaband began life in the early 1970's, gaining cult status as one of the most forward-thinking prog outfits of the time. The brainchild of David Rohl, who brought in an array of the best musicians at the time including future Sad Café members Vic Emerson, Ashley Mulford, John Stimpson, Tony Cresswell and vocalist Dave Durant as well as the entire Barclay James Harvest, Eric Stewart (10cc), Maddy Prior (Steeleye Span), Justin Hayward (Moody Blues), Graham Gouldman, Lol Creme & Kevin Godley (10cc) and Paul Young.Mandalaband received critical acclaim and gained admirers from tastemakers of the day, with legendary BBC radio DJ John Peel a particularly strong supporter, while sophomore The Eye of Wendor: Prophecies told a Tolkienesque fantasy through different vocalists playing the roles of the leading characters in the story.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Om Mani Padme Hum [In Four Movements]
2. Determination
3. Song for a King
4. Roof of the World
5. Looking in

Disc: 2

1. Eye of Wendor
2. Florian's Song
3. Ride to the City
4. Almar's Tower
5. Like the Wind
6. Tempest
7. Dawn of a New Day
8. Departure from Carthilias
9. Elsethea
10. Witch of Waldow Wood
11. Silesandre
12. Ænord's Lament
13. Funeral of the King
14. Coronation of Damien

Disc: 3

1. Om Mani Padme Hum [In Four Movements]
2. Determination
3. Song for a King
4. Roof of the World
5. Looking in
6. Om Mani Padme Hum [Camel Studios Demo]
7. Looking in [CBS Studios Chrysalis Live Audition]
8. Roof of the World [Indigo Sound Demo]

Disc: 4

1. Eye of Wendor
2. Florian's Song
3. Ride to the City
4. Almar's Tower
5. Like the Wind
6. Tempest
7. Dawn of a New Day
8. Departure from Carthilias
9. Elsethea
10. Witch of Waldow Wood
11. Silesandre
12. Ænord's Lament
13. Funeral of the King
14. Coronation of Damien
15. Dawn of a New Day [Single Mix]
16. Eye of Wendor [Indigo Sound Demo]
17. Witch of Waldow Wood [Indigo Sound Demo]
18. Silesandre [Indigo Sound Demo]
19. Tempest/Dawn of a New Day [Australian Single Version]
20. Florian's Song/Ride to the City [Australian Single Version]