Todd Rundgren – Initiation

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Label:	Bearsville – K 55504
Format:	Vinyl , LP, Album
Country:	UK
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 Flute [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 Flute [Nose Flute] – Roger Powell Percussion – Barbara Burton
A5		Initiation Bass – John Seigler Clavinet, Keyboards [Computer], Strings [Ensemble], Synthesizer, Guitar [Lead] – Todd Rundgren Congas – Lee Pastora Drums – Rick Marotta Engineer – Jack Malken Guitar [Rhythm] – Bob Rose Saxophone [Solo] – Dave Sanborn* Synthesizer [Solo] – Roger Powell Bass – John Seigler Clavinet, Keyboards [Computer], Strings [Ensemble], Synthesizer, Guitar [Lead] – Todd Rundgren Congas – Lee Pastora Drums – Rick Marotta Engineer – Jack Malken Guitar [Rhythm] – 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
		A Treatise On Cosmic Fire
B1		Intro - Prana
B2		II. The Fire Of Mind Or Solar Fire
B3		III. The Fire Of Spirit Or Electric Fire
		I. The Internal Fire Or Fire By Friction
B4a		1. Muladhara - The Dance Of Kundalini
B4b		2. Svadhishthana - Bam, Bham, Mam, Yam, Ram, Lam, Thank You Mahm
B4c		3. Manipura - Seat Of Fire
B4d		4. Anahata - The Halls Of Air
B4e		5. Vishudda - Sound Beyond Ears
B4f		6. Ajna - Sights Beyond Eyes
B4g		7. Brahmarandhra - Nirvana Shakti
B5		Outro - Prana

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Published By – Copyright Control
Printed By – Gothic Print Finishers Ltd.
Made By – Gothic Print Finishers Ltd.

Credits

Artwork, Producer, Arranged By, Written-By, Mixed By – Todd Rundgren
Instruments [All Instruments] – Todd Rundgren (tracks: B1-B5)
Typography [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 B4d incorrectly listed on label as "4. Anahata - The Halls Of Fire"

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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, Stereo)	Bearsville	BEA 55504	Netherlands	1975
	Initiation (LP, Album)	Bearsville	W 55504, BR 6957	Italy	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