Eden – Erwartung(1978 German Krautrock, Religious)Full Album

Eden (Germany), a German Christian symphonic/progressive rock band that released their acclaimed debut album Erwartung in 1978, blending European art rock with Biblical themes and featuring multi-instrumentalists and vocalists like Michael and Dirk Schmalenbach, known for their complex, majestic sound. Another, less prominent, possibility is a short-lived Canadian prog band of the same name that released a French-language album in 1978. German Eden (The Main One): Genre: Christian Symphonic/Art Rock. Key Albums: Erwartung (1978), Perelandra (1980), Heimkehr (1980). Style: Combined intricate, melodic prog with classical influences, folk, and strong vocal harmonies, rooted in a German Jesus People community. Notable Members: Dirk Schmalenbach (violin, synths, vocals), Michael Dierks (organ, piano, vocals), Michael Claren (bass, vocals). Tracks: 01. Spätregen (Dirk Schmalenbach) - 00:00 02. Erwartung (Dirk Schmalenbach) - 07:22 03. Eden, Teil 1 (Michael Dierks) - 14:10 04. Eden, Teil 2 (Michael Dierks) - 18:48 05. Ein anderes Land (Dirk Schmalenbach) - 25:06 Personnel: - Anne Dierks, Annette Schmalenbach, Markus Egger - vocals - Dirk Schmalenbach - violin, piano, ARP synthesizer, Moog synthesizer, sitar, acoustic guitar, percussion, vocals, arranger, producer - Michael Dierks - organ, piano, clavinet, strings, vocals - Hans Fritzsch - guitars - Michael Claren - bass, vocals - Hans Müller - drums, percussion - Mario Schaub - flute, clarinet, saxophone, vocals + - Michael Wirth - congas - Johannes Menges - voice