Todd Rundgren – Initiation

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Label:	Bearsville – BR 6957
Format:	Vinyl , LP, Album
Country:	Italy
Released:	1975
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Experimental

Tracklist

A1		Real Man Bass – John Seigler Clavinet – Ralph Schuckett Drums – Kevin Ellman Keyboards [Computer] – Moogy Klingman* Piano, Strings [Ensemble], Keyboards [Computer], Synthesizer, Guitar, Percussion, Engineer – Todd Rundgren Bass – John Seigler Clavinet – Ralph Schuckett Drums – Kevin Ellman Keyboards [Computer] – Moogy Klingman* Piano, Strings [Ensemble], Keyboards [Computer], Synthesizer, Guitar, Percussion, Engineer – Todd Rundgren
A2		Born To Synthesize
A3		The Death Of Rock And Roll Bass – Rick Derringer Clavinet – Ralph Schuckett Drums – Kevin Ellman Engineer – Jack Malken Guitar – Todd Rundgren
A4		Eastern Intrigue Bass – John Miller (2) Congas, Bongos – Lee Pastora Drums – Roy Markowitz Electric Piano, Keyboards [Computer], Strings [Ensemble], Sitar [Electric], Percussion [Additional] – Todd Rundgren Engineer – Jack Malken Nose Flute – Roger Powell Percussion – Barbara Burton Bass – John Miller (2) Congas, Bongos – Lee Pastora Drums – Roy Markowitz Electric Piano, Keyboards [Computer], Strings [Ensemble], Sitar [Electric], Percussion [Additional] – Todd Rundgren Engineer – Jack Malken Nose Flute – Roger Powell Percussion – Barbara Burton
A5		Initiation Bass – John Seigler Clavinet, Keyboards [Computer], Strings [Ensemble], Synthesizer, Lead Guitar – Todd Rundgren Congas – Lee Pastora Drums – Rick Marotta Engineer – Jack Malken Rhythm Guitar – Bob Rose Saxophone [Solo] – Dave Sanborn* Synthesizer [Solo] – Roger Powell Bass – John Seigler Clavinet, Keyboards [Computer], Strings [Ensemble], Synthesizer, Lead Guitar – Todd Rundgren Congas – Lee Pastora Drums – Rick Marotta Engineer – Jack Malken Rhythm Guitar – Bob Rose Saxophone [Solo] – Dave Sanborn* Synthesizer [Solo] – Roger Powell
A6		Fair Warning Bass – Dan Hartman Drums – Chris Parker (2) Engineer – Jack Malken Guitar – Rick Derringer Organ – Moogy Klingman* Piano, Keyboards [Computer], Strings [Ensemble], Sitar [Electric], Vocals – Todd Rundgren Saxophone – Edgar Winter Bass – Dan Hartman Drums – Chris Parker (2) Engineer – Jack Malken Guitar – Rick Derringer Organ – Moogy Klingman* Piano, Keyboards [Computer], Strings [Ensemble], Sitar [Electric], Vocals – Todd Rundgren Saxophone – Edgar Winter
B		A Treatise On Cosmic Fire Instruments – Todd Rundgren
B Intro		Intro - Prana
B II		II, The Fire Of Mind - Or Solar Fire
B III		III, The Fire Of Spirit - Or Electric Fire
B I		I, The Internal Fire - Or Fire By Friction
B I 1		1, Muladhara The Dance Of Kundalini
B I 2		2, Syadhishthana Bam, Bham, Mam, Yam, Ram, Lam, Thank You Mahm
B I 3		3, Manipura Seat Of Fire
B I 4		4, Anahata The Halls Of Air
B I 5		5, Vishudda Sound Beyond Ears
B I 6		6, Aina Sights Beyond Eyes
B I 7		7, Brahmarandhra Nirvana Shakti
B Outro		Outro - Prana

Credits

Artwork, Producer, Arranged By, Written-By, Mixed By – Todd Rundgren
Calligraphy [Lettering] – Hal Fiedler

Notes

Tracks A1+A4 - Recorded at Secret Sound Studio
Tracks A3,A5+A6 - Recorded at Media Sound Studio
Track B - Recorded at Secret Sound Studio & Bearsville Sound Studio.

Track B full title information:
A Treatise On Cosmic Fire
Intro - Prana
II, The Fire Of Mind - Or Solar Fire
III, The Fire Of Spirit - Or Electric Fire
I, The Internal Fire - Or Fire By Friction
1, Muladhara
The Dance Of Kundalini
2, Syadhishthana
Bam, Bham, Mam, Yam, Ram, Lam, Thank You Mahm
3, Manipura
Seat Of Fire
4, Anahata
The Halls Of Air
5, Vishudda
Sound Beyond Ears
6, Aina
Sights Beyond Eyes
7, Brahmarandhra
Nirvana Shakti
Outro - Prana

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Initiation (LP, Album)	Bearsville	200.759	Netherlands	1975
Recently Edited	Initiation (LP, Album)	Bearsville	K 55504	UK	1975
Recently Edited	Initiation (LP, Album, Stereo)	Bearsville	BEA 55504	Netherlands	1975
Recently Edited	Initiation (LP, Album)	Bearsville	BR 6957	Canada	1975
Recently Edited	Initiation (LP, Album, Promo, Santa Maria pressing)	Bearsville	BR 6957	US	1975