{"product_id":"fantuzzi-an-open-heart-first-time-on-vinyl","title":"Fantuzzi - An Open Heart (First Time On Vinyl!)","description":"Different Strokes For Different Folks presents the first ever vinyl reissue of\nthe psychedelic, folk funk private press classic; 'An Open Heart' by Fantuzzi. A\nfigurehead of the Woodstock generation where he performed and MC'd,\nFantuzzi's photo famously adorned the cover of Newsweek during the\nfestival, epitomising the freewheeling, decadent spirit of the times.\n\nHaving played and crossed paths with the likes of Richie Havens, Bob Dylan and\nStephen Stills, Fantuzzi combined these influences with approaches of Timothy Leary\nand Ram Dass into the creation of this, his debut record back in 1978.\nThe lo- fi approach betrays the late '70s date, instead recalling the fuzzy, soulful\natmosphere of the late '60s psychedelic soul and folk scenes. The record is split into\ntwo distinct sides; a 'Fast Side' and 'Slow Side'. The fast side throws out a number of\ngroovers with snapping drums and an elastic rhythm section with congas and sitars\ngliding in and out. Opener 'Come Along' is ideal for the DJs; an uplifting dance floor\nbeauty with a tight as hell rhythm section and angelic flute. The slow side highlights\nthe singer-songwriter and folky side of Fantuzzi, often slipping sublimely into psyched\nout trippiness; highlight 'Deep Inside' employing ghostly backing vocals and dubbed\nout effects with wondrous results.\nThe reissue package contains an exclusive interview with Fantuzzi himself, providing\na fascinating glimpse into both the making of the record and a life truly well lived .\nAlso included are a number of photos from the Fantuzzi private collection which\nshine a light on the world of free festivals, joyous music creation and communal\nliving.","brand":"DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLK","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":56290523283720,"sku":"REL-01592","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/6723\/1240\/files\/ec859b2641504a11b8c3c79197bbaab6.jpg?v=1775629856","url":"https:\/\/www.relevantrecordcafe.co.uk\/products\/fantuzzi-an-open-heart-first-time-on-vinyl","provider":"Relevant Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}