Spanish psychedelic and prog rock: rescuing a forgotten genre
The psychedelic and progressive rock of the 60s and 70s, with forgotten Spanish gems, is enjoying a revival among a community of music lovers. Records 55 years old, homemade compositions and the
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Spanish psychedelic and prog rock: rescuing a forgotten genre
The psychedelic and pogre rock of the 60s and 70s, a genre often assumed to be dead and buried, is finding new fans thanks to music-loving communities that share rare and forgotten records. One of the treasures of this movement is the Spanish scene that emerged under Franco's dictatorship, with bands that blended blues, flute and acid guitars. Records like the one described as "super-acid", now 55 years old, show that sonic avant-garde knows no political borders.
Spanish bands that defied censorship
Several of the shared records belong to Spanish groups from the late 60s, including the pioneers of pogre rock in Spain. The "hippy music" label was used with a certain irony, given the repressive context. It was noted that it was "quite a spectacle to hear this music in the middle of Francoism", suggesting an element of cultural resistance. The sound included organs, distorted guitars and, at times, flutes that evoked Jethro Tull.
The political dilemma behind the lyrics
Not everything is harmony: one of the shared songs includes lines like "You are my life, I am your homeland", which sparked a debate about whether such lyrics fit the psychedelic genre. While some argue that psychedelia is primarily a sound, others read the lyrics as criticism or a reflection of political chaos. This contrast enriches the discussion about the genre's boundaries.
A hidden treasure: original compositions
One of the participants turned out to be a composer and shared his own recordings, made "by mail, rough and ready", offering a unique testimony to the era's home production. These pieces, with high-pitched notes and sonic experimentation, fit perfectly into the pogre aesthetic.
The RTVE archive as a guide
Finally, a link was posted to RTVE's (Spanish public broadcaster) archive of old music, which gathers historical recordings. This resource lets the curious explore beyond what was shared, and places the genre within the history of Spanish radio.
What the debate doesn't settle is whether the "psychedelia" label rests on instrumentation or attitude. As the playlists keep growing, the question remains open: what really makes a record psychedelic?
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The psychedelic and pogre rock of the 60s and 70s, a genre often assumed to be dead and buried, is finding new fans thanks to music-loving communities that share rare and forgotten records. One of the treasures of this movement is the Spanish scene that emerged under Franco's dictatorship, with bands that blended blues, flute and acid guitars. Records like the one described as "super-acid", now 55 years old, show that sonic avant-garde knows no political borders.
Spanish bands that defied censorship
Several of the shared records belong to Spanish groups from the late 60s, including the pioneers of pogre rock in Spain. The "hippy music" label was used with a certain irony, given the repressive context. It was noted that it was "quite a spectacle to hear this music in the middle of Francoism", suggesting an element of cultural resistance. The sound included organs, distorted guitars and, at times, flutes that evoked Jethro Tull.
The political dilemma behind the lyrics
Not everything is harmony: one of the shared songs includes lines like "You are my life, I am your homeland", which sparked a debate about whether such lyrics fit the psychedelic genre. While some argue that psychedelia is primarily a sound, others read the lyrics as criticism or a reflection of political chaos. This contrast enriches the discussion about the genre's boundaries.
A hidden treasure: original compositions
One of the participants turned out to be a composer and shared his own recordings, made "by mail, rough and ready", offering a unique testimony to the era's home production. These pieces, with high-pitched notes and sonic experimentation, fit perfectly into the pogre aesthetic.
The RTVE archive as a guide
Finally, a link was posted to RTVE's (Spanish public broadcaster) archive of old music, which gathers historical recordings. This resource lets the curious explore beyond what was shared, and places the genre within the history of Spanish radio.
What the debate doesn't settle is whether the "psychedelia" label rests on instrumentation or attitude. As the playlists keep growing, the question remains open: what really makes a record psychedelic?
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