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Mike Stax
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Apache-Inca trailer
The psychedelic masterpiece nobody heard.
After a suffering an LSD-induced mental breakdown, Los Angeles-based songwriter Craig Smith renamed himself Maitreya Kali and custom-pressed APACHE-INCA, a double-LP documenting his musical, personal and spiritual journey. His message to the world, encoded on the album jackets in rambling, quasi-mystical Messianic verse, was urgent, desperate, delusional, and disturbing. Recorded between 1967 and 1971, the music tells a different story. Achingly beautiful, haunting acoustic folk songs; luminescent psychedelic folk-rock; eerie, off-kilter acid rock; fragments; field recordings-all meticulously woven into a magical, mesmerizing whole. APACHE-INCA is an extraordinary work. Not the dark, self-indulgent ramblings of a cracked Messiah, but a thoughtfully-crafted collection of work by a singer and songwriter of remarkable depth and talent whose world was falling apart. Soon afterwards Maitreya-and Craig-disappeared into the shadows. He died homeless in a North Hollywood Park in 2012.
Decades after its creation, APACHE-INCA was discovered by collectors and hailed as a psychedelic masterpiece. It is now one of the most revered and sought-after artifacts of the era.
* First ever official, authorized release of psychedelic mega-rarity (original copies sell for $10,000+).
* Includes 7 tracks by the Penny Arkade, produced by Michael Nesmith.
* Top quality vinyl pressing at RTI.
* Heavy duty gatefold jacket by Stoughton Printing with all original artwork.
* Full size booklet with in-depth liner notes and artwork from all original inserts.
* Repro of unique INCA inner sleeve with Maitreya artwork.
* Limited edition of 500 copies.
* Also available on CD (digipak with 32-page booklet) and download.
(c) Maitreya Apache Music
After a suffering an LSD-induced mental breakdown, Los Angeles-based songwriter Craig Smith renamed himself Maitreya Kali and custom-pressed APACHE-INCA, a double-LP documenting his musical, personal and spiritual journey. His message to the world, encoded on the album jackets in rambling, quasi-mystical Messianic verse, was urgent, desperate, delusional, and disturbing. Recorded between 1967 and 1971, the music tells a different story. Achingly beautiful, haunting acoustic folk songs; luminescent psychedelic folk-rock; eerie, off-kilter acid rock; fragments; field recordings-all meticulously woven into a magical, mesmerizing whole. APACHE-INCA is an extraordinary work. Not the dark, self-indulgent ramblings of a cracked Messiah, but a thoughtfully-crafted collection of work by a singer and songwriter of remarkable depth and talent whose world was falling apart. Soon afterwards Maitreya-and Craig-disappeared into the shadows. He died homeless in a North Hollywood Park in 2012.
Decades after its creation, APACHE-INCA was discovered by collectors and hailed as a psychedelic masterpiece. It is now one of the most revered and sought-after artifacts of the era.
* First ever official, authorized release of psychedelic mega-rarity (original copies sell for $10,000+).
* Includes 7 tracks by the Penny Arkade, produced by Michael Nesmith.
* Top quality vinyl pressing at RTI.
* Heavy duty gatefold jacket by Stoughton Printing with all original artwork.
* Full size booklet with in-depth liner notes and artwork from all original inserts.
* Repro of unique INCA inner sleeve with Maitreya artwork.
* Limited edition of 500 copies.
* Also available on CD (digipak with 32-page booklet) and download.
(c) Maitreya Apache Music
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Beautiful sampan boat sails beyond the sea into the Emerald light where we all are free Gods from the ancient past backon form the shore as we move on our way into nothing more Magical sampan boat journeys through the Sun touching the Amber light inside everyone Gem laden palaces treasures that abound sitar and koto play soothing tranquil sound It is so clear where your karma loses fee, peace dwells inside, Down a long hall, you may stumble, you can fall, truth steers this ride Mystical Sam pan boat turns the other way out of the black and void to the light of day eyes open born again, cycle starts anew magical sampan boat flows through me to you
Temazo!!!!
Sensational ! I love the Rosalyns !
.... I don't care for this
Every year I come back here, in my little secret and genuine festive spot. Merry Christmas to you all, and merry Christmas to you, Craig, thank you for all the beautiful songs you gave us. I hope you have found all the peace that you missed in your earthly life, wherever you are now. Domenico.
Great versio of an awesom etun e but fucking terrble sound quality
What a beautiful soul Craig was!!!
This is an excellent song, so glad I found Craig Smith and the penny arcade I love listening to them!!!
Unreal 😊😊
Cool😊😊😊
Siiiick!
They've done their homework. 10 points to the person who know the original artist of this great song.
Mike did you know craig personally I love his music and yours
Blue ether!! Hell yeah mike
Nice ass kicker....sick & sour!!!!!!!!
When is the reissue of Apache/Inca due to come out?
It came out at the beginning of 2020. The vinyl edition is now sold out. CD still available.
Top notch songwriting and feel here. I can’t get enough of his music. Discovered Craig Smith through peteytwofinger and his acid casualty episodes on UA-cam and thusly found out about Mike Stax. I got myself a copy of “swim through the darkness” and I have thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks for keeping the music alive Mr. Stax!
Earra🥳
Fabulous !
Thanks Mike. Always happy to see more Craig Smith.
Super!🎼
Yes, I'd like to hear more from this album. I used to have it many years ago after they shared in our church in Michigan.
I love his music.
And this song is my fave!!!!!!!!!
Ugh. Probably a money maker back then tho.
I’ve just received my package of your book, apache/inca and love is our existence here in Liverpool…haven’t put the book down since opening the package! Highly fascinating story and beguiling music!
Thanks! Pleased that you're finding the book compelling. The music is wonderful, of course.
@@mikestax4752 She Brought Me Something Beautiful actually reminds me somewhat of the Pleasures Of The Harbour era Phil Ochs, and only strengthens the curiosity as to what Smith/Kali could’ve achieved with the backing of a top record label and some serious studio time!
Read your book sat on a beach , cover to cover , early morning til dusk, wow. RIP Craig Smith
Thanks. Pleased that you found the book and Craig's music.
When it comes to musicians and mental health issues, his case hits me the hardest. Something about it is so sad. What a beautiful soul. His tunes are incredibly good.
Ace . . . great garage psych. Love it
Oh my God . . . . this is superb. Jeez, he truly was something else. Mike Stax, the book is just brilliant, really well put together, hard to put down.
Thank you! This is indeed a superb song. So happy we were able to save it from oblivion.
super
Low notes have a Phil Ochs feel. Not the lyrics. Craig was a great songwriter, singer, and musician.
Swim through the darkness by Mike Stax a great book about Craig/Materia
Soft
What a forgotten boy sorry you left so soon
Reminds me of ya ho wa 13
I think he easily could’ve become a prominent figure in the Laurel Canyon scene like Captain Beefheart or Graham Parsons.
I lOvE ❤️ u it’s ok 👌
I played piano with the Sentamentalists in that concert. I DO have the vinyl recording.
great book from ugly thing's legend, mike stax. i remember getting flac boots of his songs from some upstate NY dude who was REAL into fringe folk. it was 20 years ago, right before my son was born. my point? wait! I'm getting there. i liked a lot--this song is excellent
Got any more fringe folk to share this album is fucken awesome
Just read your book he was quite a guy. The music is amazing
jorma said to listen to this...
He was so Talented!
it's now 18 years i'm listening Inca/apache and still remains one of the most incredible haunted music !
God damn he was talented! I guess he was kinda like Skip Spence/Syd Barrett/ Roki Erickson.
That's right, MONTE on the map from way back.
. . . oh, and I love the locale for the video.
good song and rich, cool sonics.
Epic!
Thank you for writing such a heartfelt tribute to Craig Smith and his world. I love feeling emersed in the world I'm reading about and your writing brings mid-to-late 60s Southern California to life. I have a question. The book spells the 4 Sisters' name with a K(Klinger). Everything I've seen in print(YT, Spotify, Wikipedia) spells it with a C(Clinger). Just my curiosity. Thanks again. Frank Carmack
Thank you for the kind words. I'm pleased that you found the book interesting and immersive. The book spells Clinger with a C throughout, which is the correct spelling.
The rambling acoustic is Tim Buckley esc, with Syd Barrett playing slide.