EIK - Hrislan Og Straumurinn (1977 Symphonic Prog • Iceland)Full Album

Eik biography Founded in Sigtún, Iceland in 1972 - Disbanded in 1979 - Brief reunion in 2000 One of the highest regarded symphonic bands from Iceland. Surprisingly, there is little information available about them. The membership was consistent with Magnus Finnur Johannsson on flute and vocals, Thorsteinn Magnusson on guitar, mini moog and vocals, Petur Hjaltested on keyboards, Asgeir Oskarsson on drums, Haraldur Thorsteinsson on bass, percussion and vocals, and ryggvi Julius Hubner on guitar, percussion and vocals. Their career started in 1971, and lasted till 1978. In that time they only managed to release two albums, 1976's "Spelgun" and 1977's "Hrislan Og Straumurinn" They have a predominantly symphonic style, with elements of rock, blues, jazz, and even a bit of funk. Very much in the school of their '70's contemporaries, but infused with the essence of Iceland. Their closest relative would probably be Finland's Wigwam. Other influences are the usual suspects, Yes, Camel, and some Kansas. H.T. Riekels (bhikkhu) Studio Album, released in 1977 Songs / Tracks Listing 1. Hríslan og straumurinn 00:00 2. Eitthvað almennilegt 14:35 3. Diskósnúðurinn 18:39 4. Í dvala 20:38 5. Átthagar 23:00 6. Fúnk 26:15 7. Fjöll 30:30 8. Í stuttu máli 34:57 Total Time: 35:40 Line-up / Musicians - Magnus Finnur Johannsson / vocals, flute - Tryggvi Hübner / electric & acoustic guitars, percussion, backing vocals - Þorsteinn Magnússon / guitar, Mini Moog, backing vocals - Pétur Hjaltested / Hammond, Fender Rhodes, MiniMoog, ARP String synth, harmonium, backing vocals - Lárus Halldór Grímsson / piano, Fender Rhodes, MiniMoog, ARP String / Odissey synths, piccolo flute, marimba, percussion, backing vocals - Haraldur Þorsteinsson / fretted & fretless basses, percussion, whistle, backing vocals - Ásgeir Óskarsson / drums, percussion, timpani, congas