Self/Indweller: Quintessence: Amazon.co.uk: Music

Track Listings

1. Cosmic Surfer

2. Wonders Of The Universe

3. Hari Om

4. Vishnu Narain

5. Hallelujah

6. Celestrial Procession

7. Self

8. Freedom

9. Water Goddess

10. Jesus Is My Life

11. Butterfly

12. It's All The Same

13. Indweller

14. Portable Realm

15. Holy Roller

16. On The Other Side Of The Wall

17. Dedication

18. Bliss Trip

19. Mother Of The Universe

Tag this product

(What's this?)

Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items.

Customer Reviews

4 Reviews

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

Average Customer Review

3.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the great lost group, 17 Nov 2000

By	nick g black (London, England United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

That Quintessence vanished so completely off the face of the earth after being a staple on the alternative/hippy scene in the Uk in the 1970's is one of the mysteries of music. No one seems to revere their name, an even greater mystery. Yet at the time they were widely respected. Such is fame.

This band was brilliant because it played like a band, but you always had the sense that some in the group were simply out and out rockers, while others took religion and a spiritual way of life very seriously indeed. So there was a sort of creative tension that shows in the live tracks which survive. They played cathedrals, free festivals, you name it etc etc and featured a luminous mix of flute and very Dead-like guitar jams, all around a vocal mix of Vedanta, devotion, and Hindu iconography. It might sound daunting, but in fact their music has stood the test of time with flying colours.

Self in particular is a beautiful work, very spacey and devotional. Their music turned out to be an evolutionary cul-de-sac until kula shaker came along, and even there KS never had an iota of the gentleness of Quintessence.

Buy this album simply because it is the only one still available. Stick on the incesnse, assume a cross legged posture,and sing along...

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An unevened double hander, 31 Jan 2001

By A Customer

The existence of "Quintessence" escaped me for a while, until I read a back issue of Q magazine that cited them as a mix of George Harrison, Ravi Shankar and Kula Shaker. Listening to these albums and I partially agree. There is a real authenticity to the "Self" album - a strong blend of folk rock with an Eastern feel and I really liked the whole cosmic feel to it all, but the "Indweller" bit left me cold. It's a confusing mix of folk rock and Christianity with far too much flutey, pan-pipey things going on. I'm glad I've heard them and I'd recommend them to anyone, but this is an unevened double hander. Still, I wish more of their stuff was available, so if anyone from Island records is reading this ...

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blissful and Divine, 7 Dec 2000

By A Customer

Having seen the group twice in the early seventies in Liverpool I bought 'In Blissful Company' then searched for the next 22years for the album that opened in the middle.Finally tracked a copy down 2 years ago. I bought this CD in Sheffield 4th Dec. Almost fell over when I found it at the back of all those Queen CD's. Imagine listening to Quintessence without all the pops and scratches of vinyl. A wonderful double helping of nostalgia. There has been nothing comparable since. PLEASE put the other albums on CD.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 4 customer reviews...

Most Recent Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars Quintessence not so cosmic in their later years
I saw Quintessence a dozen times in the late 60s and early 70s but by the time that self and indweller were released they had lost their way a little. Read more

Published on 7 Nov 1999 by tgg

› See all 4 customer reviews...

Listmania!

Flawed Jems: A list by D. M. Bleasdale "dingbat53"

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Health & Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

From soap to shavers, massagers to mascara, stock up on your daily essentials or truly pamper yourself.

›Discover Health & Beauty

Beauty without the Beast

Olay Regenerist Daily 3 Point Treatment Cream

From au naturel to party glam, we have all the best names in cosmetics and skincare.

›Discover Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

Up to 53% off Braun Series Shavers

Braun Series 3 390cc Clean & Renew System Rechargeable Foil Electric Shaver

Get in touch with your smooth side with Braun Series shavers, now with Gillette blade technology.

›Discover Braun Series at Amazon.co.uk

Treat Someone

With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates


Amazon Home

International Sites: United States \| Germany \| France \| Japan \| Canada \| China

Business Programs: Sell on Amazon \| Fulfilment by Amazon \| Join Associates \| Join Advantage

Customer Service \| Help \| View Basket \| Your Account

About Amazon.co.uk \| Careers at Amazon

Self/Indweller

Product details

Track Listings

Tag this product

Customer Reviews

Customer Discussions

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight

Start a new discussion

Listmania!

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

Health & Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

Beauty without the Beast

Up to 53% off Braun Series Shavers

Treat Someone

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History