Kip of the Serenes

by Dr. Strangely Strange

Kip of the Serenes cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 3 July 1969
  • Label: Island
  • Country: Ireland
  • Length: 54:31
  • Community rating: 3.59/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Jay Myrdal, Tim Goulding, Ivan Pawle, Joe Boyd, idiophone, Tim Booth

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Existing firmly alongside the whimsical tradition of the Incredible String Band, the debut from this experimental Irish trio is a delightfully quirky collection of acoustic psychedelia. Utilizing a vast array of traditional and unusual instruments, the record exudes a relaxed, communal atmosphere rich with eccentric lyricism and gentle, pastoral melodies.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, Acoustic, acoustic, forest, fantasy, folk, harmonies, male-vocals, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Strangely Strange But Oddly Normal (4:57)
  2. Dr Dim And Dr Strange (8:20)
  3. Roy Rogers (6:11)
  4. Dark Haired Lady (2:56)
  5. On The West Cork Hack (1:55)
  6. A Tale Of Two Orphanages (2:50)
  7. Strings In The Earth And Air (4:15)
  8. Ship Of Fools (2:07)
  9. Frosty Mornings (6:56)
  10. Donnybrook Fair (14:00)

Credits

  • Dr. Strangely Strange - primary artist
  • Jay Myrdal - glockenspiel
  • Ivan Pawle - guitar, bass guitar, whistle, fiddle, percussion, vocals, written-by
  • Tim Booth - guitar, mandolin, performer [sazaphone], percussion, idiophone [thumb piano], vocals, written-by
  • Linus - idiophone [thumb piano], percussion, vocals
  • Renchie & Judith - other [accommodation]
  • Gosport Lil - other [transport]

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