MATTHEW FISHER (1973-74) Early Works / Vinyl torrent

A rather LO-FI compilation of early Matthew Fisher recordings with and

without Procol Harum


I was surprised to learn that Matthew Fisher used a Hammond spinet M-100

series organ which although easier to move than a B or C series console

has some serious shortcomings like frequent key breakage. Keith Emerson

also used the lowly spinet so who am I to judge? They both worked musical

magic with these fragile organs.


The "noise floor" on vinyl varies from disc to disc. Hence LO-FI

Fisher crafted some very melodic, even pretty music but it could have an

edge. His vocals were layered.....the same technique used to make Karen

Carpenter's vocals sound thick.