{"product_id":"2714424","title":"Fantuzzi - An Open Heart [VINYL]","description":"\u003cp\u003eDifferent Strokes For Different Folks presents the first ever vinyl reissue of the psychedelic, folk funk private press classic; 'An Open Heart' by Fantuzzi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA figurehead of the \u003cstrong\u003eWoodstock generation\u003c\/strong\u003e where he \u003cstrong\u003eperformed and MC'd\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFantuzzi's photo\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003efamously adorned the cover of Newsweek during the festival\u003c\/strong\u003e, epitomising the freewheeling, decadent spirit of the times. Having played and crossed paths with the likes of \u003cstrong\u003eRichie Havens, Bob Dylan and Stephen Stills\u003c\/strong\u003e, Fantuzzi combined these influences with approaches of \u003cstrong\u003eTimothy Leary and Ram Dass\u003c\/strong\u003e into the creation of this, his debut record back in 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lo-fi approach betrays the late '70s date, instead recalling the \u003cstrong\u003efuzzy, soulful atmosphere of the late '60s psychedelic soul and folk scenes\u003c\/strong\u003e. The record is split into two distinct sides; a 'Fast Side' and 'Slow Side'. The fast side throws out a number of groovers with snapping drums and an elastic rhythm section with congas and sitars gliding in and out. Opener 'Come Along' is ideal for the DJs; an uplifting dance floor beauty with a tight as hell rhythm section and angelic flute. The slow side highlights the singer-songwriter and folky side of Fantuzzi, often slipping sublimely into psyched out trippiness; highlight 'Deep Inside' employing ghostly backing vocals and dubbed out effects with wondrous results.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reissue package contains an \u003cstrong\u003eexclusive interview with Fantuzzi himself\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a \u003cstrong\u003efascinating glimpse into both the making of the record and a life truly well lived\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also included are a \u003cstrong\u003enumber of photos from the Fantuzzi private collection \u003c\/strong\u003ewhich shine a light on the world of free festivals, joyous music creation and communal living.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54603788878209,"sku":"2714424","price":29.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/5056032398672.jpg?v=1754710890","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2714424","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}