Softly, Softly, the Evening Falls

SOFTLY, SOFTLY, THE EVENING FALLS: A Pastoral Odyssey of Acid Folk & Early Prog 🌿

Welcome back, wanderers of the wood and keepers of the flame. As the light begins to fail, we invite you to cross the threshold into SOFTLY, SOFTLY, THE EVENING FALLS. This is a deep descent into the golden age of British pastoral music, blending the fragile beauty of 1970s acid folk with the sophisticated textures of the early progressive underground.

FORBIDDEN CLASSICS is proud to present this immersive sonic tapestry. Imagine discovering a long-lost private-press treasure, hidden for decades in the attic of a crumbling Cotswolds manor. This album explores the intersection of man, nature, and the supernatural, evoking a time when the boundaries between the ancient English landscape and the cosmic unknown were thin.

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BONUS DOWNLOAD:

In addition to the individual tracks, this download includes the full-length album soundtrack from the music visualizer

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WHAT TO EXPECT: 🌿

Pastoral Psychedelia: 🍄 An atmospheric blend of fingerstyle acoustic guitars and hypnotic flute melodies. Experience the "hauntological" vibe of a sun-drenched meadow that holds secrets beneath the soil.

The Hammond Glow: 🎹 Rich, swirling organ textures and early Korg synthesis that bridge the gap between earthy folk and cosmic prog exploration.

Jacobean Echoes: 🏰 Lyrics that breathe the air of 17th-century England—tales of thatched cottages, sickle moons, and the "ghost in the silicon" of an awakening android spirit.

The Folk-Rock Duel: 🎸 Biting wah-wah guitar licks and bluesy, fuzz-drenched solos that erupt from delicate acoustic foundations, echoing the heavy-underground crossover style.

Hand-Hewn Authenticity: 🪵 A production aesthetic defined by analog tape warmth, dry "close-mic" vocals, and the unmistakable frequency of a private-press masterpiece.

PERFECT FOR: 🕰️

• Dusk-hour listening as the light fades and the "evening falls." 🕯️
• Introspective journeys through the British countryside and forgotten history.
• Collectors of Vertigo, Harvest, and Deram-era rarities.
• Devotees of "Acid Folk" seeking the spirit of Nick Drake, Fairport Convention, and Mark Fry.
• Escaping the digital age to reconnect with the wood, the reed, and the lime.

Tracklist:

The Tale of John Dee

The Weaver' Solstice

Softly, Softly, the Evening Falls

In the Garden of the Blind

The Wayfarer's Shilling

It's an Irish Fiddle

Dance the Circle

Of the Winter Wind

Upon the Widow's Brow

The Watcher's Eye

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