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Celebrating Aphrodite's Child's Album That Almost Never Saw the Light In just a few days, on November 8, the "666" Deluxe Edition will be released, giving listeners and fans a new opportunity to experience one of Progressive Rock most unique works. As we build up to this release, we are revisiting the fascinating story behind this album, which almost didn't see the light of day due to its groundbreaking nature and the resistance it faced. After completing "666", Aphrodite's Child encountered an unexpected roadblock: the album's label, Philips, refused to release it, citing "exotic" elements that pushed the boundaries too far, especially in the track "Infinity." This track, featuring guest artist Irene Papas delivering a raw, intense vocal performance alongside Vangelis, was deemed too provocative by the record company, who wanted this piece removed - along with other changes - before approving the album's release. Vangelis, however, refused to compromise, viewing the album as a complete artistic statement, leading to a long two-year delay and nearly halted the album's release altogether. An article by journalist Clark Kent captured this moment of artistic tension as the album remained in limbo. Writing passionately in a French music publication, he championed "666" as "the best French pop record that may never be released." Kent described the album as a true artistic leap for Aphrodite's Child, breaking far away from their earlier work to create something that, in his words, "doesn't resemble anything they had done before." He highlights the album's double-disc format (referenced as double 30 cm record) and delves into the controversy surrounding "Infinity", noting how Irene Papas' bold performance prompted the label's censorship request. Below, we share the English translation of the article that appeared in this publication, along with a rare photograph shown above, behind-the-scenes photo of Vangelis and Irene Papas recording "Infinity" in the studio. The Best French Pop Record Victim of Censorship by Clark Kent Yes, the best French pop record may never be released. This might sound exaggerated, but it's absolutely true. Certainly, one could always debate the term "French" when it comes to Aphrodite's Child. Nevertheless, before breaking up, Aphrodite's Child created a double 30 cm record that doesn't resemble anything they had done before. A double 30 cm record that took three months to record and is undoubtedly one of the peaks of Pop Music in France. But there's a catch: Philips refuses to release the record, under the pretext that a part of this magnificent work is too erotic. Just think, we still don't know what it means to make love! And as for about 10 minutes, Irene Papas (the famous Greek actress who notably starred in Z) leaves no doubt as to what she's doing... And so, bam! Censorship. Whether the record is good or not, they don't care. It's banned. I'm telling you, we absolutely have to put a bra on the "Venus de Milo." Lucky for her, she wasn't signed with Philips... So here are two thirty-centimeter records, apparently successful from start to finish, stuck at the bottom of a drawer thanks to the international stupidity of a company that no longer quite knows where it stands. Vangelis, the former leader of Aphrodite's Child, is disappointed, very disappointed, and if we add to this the abrupt breakup of the band, it's understandable why he makes remarks like these: "I didn't want what's happening right now to happen. For now, I'm taking legal action against Demis and Lucas for using the name 'Aphrodite's Child.' In any case, I really liked the band, and I have no problem with Demis and Lucas pursuing independent careers. On the contrary, they're free; they can do whatever they want. They could have even done it while staying with Aphrodite's Child. It never really worked out, even from the beginning, unfortunately. Aphrodite's Child was bound to break up one day: it happened. There were two opposing views: music against money. I agreed to go through the system, through the industry, because it's necessary to make a record. But you shouldn't let their system consume you. Even while having hits, we needed to make musical progress. We started as a pop band and then became fashionable. Making a summer hit isn't a goal for a band. For a record label, for a publisher, sure, but not for a band. The only motivation was money. I'm not against money, because it's essential to make a record, or anything else. But if the only goal is money, it's not possible. My plans? I don't yet know what I'll do immediately. I'm like in recovery after all these stories. I'll surely return to the stage; contrary to what's said, I love the stage, but not just any stage. I don't want to play in front of 3,000 drunk guys looking for a girl to hook up with. That's not music." The album remained in the drawer until Philips released it on its experimental and progressive rock subsidiary, Vertigo. Today, it is regarded as one of the best, if not the best, in the prestigious label's history. Links: Pre-order Aphrodite's Child's 50th Anniversary release of "666": aphroditeschild.lnk.to/666 Aphrodite's Child Official Merchandise (UK only): recordstore.co.uk/collections/aphrodites-child Special thanks to Mark Powell for enhancing the photograph! Żródło: https://elsew.com/data/latest.htm

New Feature on "Aphrodite's Child" 666 Deluxe Edition in "K Magazine" In last Sunday's issue of the Greek newspaper Kathimerini, "K Magazine" published an article on the upcoming "Aphrodite's Child" 666 Deluxe Edition for its 50th anniversary. This insightful piece delves into the legacy of the iconic progressive rock album, with special contributions from Vangelis' friend and associate Philippe Colonna, who shares insights into the remastering process of this influential work. Link: "K Magazine" Article: kathimerini.gr/k/k-magazine/.../aphrodite-s-child Żródło: https://elsew.com/data/latest.htm

Kukai 1250 - Live In Zentsuji is a live album recorded in honor of Kukai. It was recorded with Hiroki Okano. Domo Records will release this album on November 15th. please enjoy! For more info: https://bit.ly/4fouF4i Żródło: https://www.facebook.com/Kitaro

Kitaro - Monks Prayer (live) From the album Zen - Live In Katsuyama Listen at Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3SObpUO Listen at Apple Music: https://apple.co/4bJdLeu Listen at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fi7GJ1 Buy at Domo Music Group: https://bit.ly/3y0T0gl

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KUKAI 1250 : LIVE IN ZENTSUJI by Kitaro and Hiroki Okano POSTED ON October 30, 2024 Album Release Date : November 15, 2024 Buy now at the Domo store Listen at Spotify Listen at Apple Music Listen at Amazon This event commemorates the 1250th anniversary of the birth of Kobo Daishi (Kukai), a revered Japanese Buddhist monk who founded the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Kobo Daishi is a significant figure in Japanese history, known for bringing back wisdom and cultural practices from the Tang Dynasty to Japan. His teachings and the spiritual practices he established, such as the famous 88-temple pilgrimage in Shikoku, continue to influence Japanese society to this day. To honor this milestone, a special celebration concert was held featuring performances by Kitaro and Hiroki Okano. The concert took place at Zentsuji, the birthplace of Kobo Daishi, located on the island of Shikoku. A notable aspect of the celebration was a special calligraphy dedication by Fuyo Kobayashi, a calligrapher who contributed to the event by offering a unique and spiritually significant piece of calligraphy. The event was not only a musical tribute but also a cultural and spiritual expression of gratitude toward Kobo Daishi for his enduring legacy. The concert captures the essence of the celebration and the deep reverence felt for Daishi’s contributions to Japanese culture and spirituality. | T R A C K S | 01. Mother Song 02. Starry Night 03. Dreamsphere 04. Jiji 05. The Wind From Heaven 06. Silk Road 07. Caravansary 08. Matsuri 09. Reimei | C R E D I T S | Kitaro : Synthesizer, Zither, Wadaiko, Wavedrum Hiroki Okano : Native American Flute, Bamboo Flute, Bouzouki, Native American Drum Hiroshi Araki : Guitar Shizuka Kashima : Violin Norimaru : Kotsuzumi Recorded by Toshiyuki Tokutake, Dino Malito, Shinji Miura Mixed by Kitaro, Hiroki Okano Mastered by Daichi Yuhara Executive Producer : Eiichi Naito Artists + Repertoire : Dino Malito Graphic Art + Design : Kio Griffith Żródło: https://www.domomusicgroup.com/blog/2024/10/30/kukai-1250-live-in-zentsuji-by-kitaro-and-hiroki-okano/

KUKAI 1250 : LIVE IN ZENTSUJI by Kitaro and Hiroki Okano POSTED ON October 30, 2024 Album Release Date : November 15, 2024 Buy now at the Domo store Listen at Spotify Listen at Apple Music Listen at Amazon This event commemorates the 1250th anniversary of the birth of Kobo Daishi (Kukai), a revered Japanese Buddhist monk who founded the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Kobo Daishi is a significant figure in Japanese history, known for bringing back wisdom and cultural practices from the Tang Dynasty to Japan. His teachings and the spiritual practices he established, such as the famous 88-temple pilgrimage in Shikoku, continue to influence Japanese society to this day. To honor this milestone, a special celebration concert was held featuring performances by Kitaro and Hiroki Okano. The concert took place at Zentsuji, the birthplace of Kobo Daishi, located on the island of Shikoku. A notable aspect of the celebration was a special calligraphy dedication by Fuyo Kobayashi, a calligrapher who contributed to the event by offering a unique and spiritually significant piece of calligraphy. The event was not only a musical tribute but also a cultural and spiritual expression of gratitude toward Kobo Daishi for his enduring legacy. The concert captures the essence of the celebration and the deep reverence felt for Daishi’s contributions to Japanese culture and spirituality. | T R A C K S | 01. Mother Song 02. Starry Night 03. Dreamsphere 04. Jiji 05. The Wind From Heaven 06. Silk Road 07. Caravansary 08. Matsuri 09. Reimei | C R E D I T S | Kitaro : Synthesizer, Zither, Wadaiko, Wavedrum Hiroki Okano : Native American Flute, Bamboo Flute, Bouzouki, Native American Drum Hiroshi Araki : Guitar Shizuka Kashima : Violin Norimaru : Kotsuzumi Recorded by Toshiyuki Tokutake, Dino Malito, Shinji Miura Mixed by Kitaro, Hiroki Okano Mastered by Daichi Yuhara Executive Producer : Eiichi Naito Artists + Repertoire : Dino Malito Graphic Art + Design : Kio Griffith Żródło: https://www.domomusicgroup.com/blog/2024/10/30/kukai-1250-live-in-zentsuji-by-kitaro-and-hiroki-okano/

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"Aphrodite's Child" CD Boxset and Vinyl Release – International Availability As we eagerly anticipate the release of the Aphrodite's Child CD boxset and vinyl scheduled for November 8, the physical release will be available in multiple countries: United Kingdom France Germany Netherlands Belgium Italy Canada Poland Scandinavia Austria Greece Romania Switzerland Japan Spain Hungary Israel New Zealand Portugal Czech Republic Hong Kong Russia For fans in other regions such as the USA, Brazil, Japan, Korea, China, and India, the release will be available through various streaming platforms, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the music of Aphrodite's Child. In addition to the physical releases, there is a range of exclusive merchandise available for fans in the UK. This collection includes T-shirts and a stylish thermos, perfect for commemorating this historic release. Merchandise can be purchased exclusively through the UK e-shop. In related news, the December 2024 issue of the UK music magazine Uncut features a one-page article on the upcoming 50th Anniversary release of "666". This issue is already available at international press stores. Links: Aphrodite's Child Official Merchandise (UK only): recordstore.co.uk/collections/aphrodites-child Uncut Magazine – December 2024 Issue: uncut.co.uk/publications/uncut-december-2024-147388/ Pre-order Aphrodite's Child's 50th Anniversary release of "666": aphroditeschild.lnk.to/666 This rare black-and-white photo from 1971 captures Vangelis, Loukas Sideras, Salvador Dalí, and Amanda Lear at a party Vangelis hosted at Europa Sonor studios in Paris. The event celebrated the one-year anniversary of completing Aphrodite's Child's album "666" which, at the time, remained unreleased due to label censorship over songs like "Infinity" and "System". The upcoming "666" deluxe edition will include this photo, along with many more rare images from the era! Żródło: https://elsew.com/data/latest.htm

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Akcja Ratunkowa dla Wzgórza Kaim: "Już jest paskudnie okaleczone osiedlem-osuwiskiem". Mieszkańcy apelują. Urzędnicy zapewniają. Aleksandra Łabędż 23 pażdziernika 2024 Wzgórze Kaim Anna Kaczmarz Mieszkańcy pogranicza Krakowa i Wieliczki walczą o Wzgórze Kaim, czyli jak tłumaczą, miejsce o wielkim znaczeniu historycznym i przyrodniczym. Jeszcze pod koniec września br. w mediach społecznościowych pojawił się apel do wszystkich mieszkańców osiedla Bogucice, Bieżanowa, okolic nad Serafą, a także wieliczan i krakowian. Przedstawiciele Akcji Ratunkowej dla Wzgórza Kaim walczą o powstrzymanie wszechobecnej betonozy kosztem zieleni. Jednocześnie apelują o składanie wniosków z uwagami do planu ogólnego gminy Wieliczka. Urząd Miasta i Gminy w Wieliczce odnosi się do sprawy. Wieliccy urzędnicy odnoszą się do sprawy - aktualizacja 25.10.2024 Urząd Miasta i Gminy w Wieliczce odniósł się do naszych pytań związanych z planami dotyczącymi działek znajdujących się po wielickiej stronie Wzgórza Kaim. Dodatkowo UMiG wyjaśnia również: "Działki zlokalizowane w Wieliczce obr. 2, gm. Wieliczka pod tzw. „Wzgórzem Kaim" zgodnie z miejscowym planem zagospodarowania przestrzennego miasta i gminy Wieliczka - obszar „A" (...) znajdują się w terenach zabudowy mieszkaniowej jednorodzinnej. Osuwisko KRA 795 zgodnie z jego kartą osuwiskową występuje w granicach działki nr 10, dla której przeznaczeniem jest teren zielony bez możliwości zabudowy. Jednocześnie informujemy, iż przywołane wyżej ustalenia planu miejscowego odnoszą się jedynie do przeznaczenia terenu". Urząd przypomina również, że to Starosta prowadzi obserwacje terenów zagrożonych ruchami masowymi ziemi oraz terenów, na których występują te ruchy, a także rejestr zawierający informacje o tych terenach, oraz jest właściwym organem administracji architektoniczno-budowlanej do wydania decyzji o pozwoleniu na budowę. Mieszkańcy chcą ochronić ten teren W jaki sposób chcą ochronić ten teren? Przed świętami wielkanocnymi w 2018 roku pomnik wraz z najbliższym otoczeniem został wpisany do rejestru zabytków województwa małopolskiego. Dodatkowo Urząd Miasta Krakowa tłumaczy również jaki status aktualnie ma zielona działka (red. mierząca blisko 5.53 ha) znajdująca się nieopodal terenu, na którym jest pomnik: "Jednocześnie zgodnie z obowiązującym miejscowym planem zagospodarowania przestrzennego obszaru "Bieżanów-Nad Serafą Etap A", działka ta położona jest w terenie oznaczonym na rysunku planu symbolem ZL.1 – tereny lasu, a przed Wojewodą Małopolskim z wniosku Zarządu Zieleni Miejskiej prowadzone jest postępowanie, mające na celu ustalenie, czy zachodzą ustawowe przesłanki do przekazania przez Wojewodę do Zasobów Lasów Państwowych działki". Trzeba również pamiętać o osuwiskach fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz fot. Anna Kaczmarz Żródło: https://krakow.naszemiasto.pl/akcja-ratunkowa-dla-wzgorza-kaim-juz-jest-paskudnie/ar/c1-9821387?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1QrwkiVKfOstAJ4LM7oahKU-kR0IdrQJz1eD3eb0r98vhNX5FXT6h81xo_aem_N2w4zdPgDvyekeaLykn4iw

Kitaro - Gaia (live) From the album Zen - Live In Katsuyama Listen at Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3SObpUO Listen at Apple Music: https://apple.co/4bJdLeu Listen at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fi7GJ1 Buy at Domo Music Group: https://bit.ly/3y0T0gl

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