LOS CANARIOS - Free Yourself! (1970 Symphonic Prog • Spain)Full Album

Los Canarios biography Founded in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain in 1964 (initially as "The Canaries") - Disbanded in 1974 LOS CANARIOS was a Spanish band that started playing back in the late 60's. At the beginning, they played Soul and R&B influenced music, singing mostly in English. Recorded in the Seventies, "Circlos" shows an adaptation of VIVALDI's "Four Seasons" with a rock and Hispanic flavour. This is a concept album with an interesting story line that goes from the creation of the Earth to the Apocalypse in 2700 A.C. The music reminds of this era, with a predominant Hammond organ, a blend of rock and classical music in the style of THE NICE and other EKSEPTION. This album is a heavy and dynamic work in its own right with plenty of synth and organ work as well as guitar. Vocals (in English) are heard throughout but I'd say the album is dominated by instrumental sections. "Ciclos" is a classic of the Spanish progressive scene. But otherwise I have to agree with other prog fans that this is a classic. 1. Hello! (1:07) 2. Free Yourself (4:32) 3. Magna (5:39) 4. Intro/Bossa/Oito (1:46) 5. You're My Sunshine (3:59) 6. Say Hi! To The Salvation Army (0:37) 7. Words of the Lord (2:50) 8. Say Bye! To The Salvation Army (0:56) 9. She Brought The Blues (Into My Life) (4:31) 10. Hey, Mr. Teller!, Where Is The Hope? (0:58) 11. Let It Be Me (5:26) Total Time 32:35 Line-up / Musicians - Eduardo "Teddy" Bautista / vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, arranger - Germán Pérez / lead guitar - Graham Bircumshaw / organ - Feliciano "Nano" Muñoz / trumpet - Alfredo Mahiques / trombone - Vicente Mahiques / sax - Álvaro Yébenes / bass - Tato Luzardo / drums With: - John Cameron / orchestration