The Four Levels of Existence

This Greek psychedelic band released one self titled album in 1976.

The 4 Levels of Existence "The 4 Levels of Existence" official CD reissue of stunning ultra rare Greek psychedelic hard rock collector record. From the mastertapes reissue featuring 10 songs!

The label says: "The first ever official CD reissue of an album that many people consider to be the best Greek psychedelic album ever recorded, a belief that would mean that the Four Levels of Existence LP would supercede albums by artists like Axis, Aphrodite’s Child, Socrates, and George Romanos. We’ll let you decide the argument, for of one thing there is no doubt—that this is tremendous hard edged psychedelic/progressive material, originally released in a very small quantity by the private Venus label from 1976. As band leader Athanasios Alatas said: “Through Nick’s musical quest, Mario’s sensitivity, Christos’s madness, and my thoughts, we create many songs, all characterized by a psychedelic music sound, Greek lyrics, and monumental guitar solos.

This carefully documented reissue contains the entire Four Levels of Existence LP (its reissue debut), the only recordings they ever made. A twenty-four page booklet includes historical background on the Greek music scene of the early 1970’s, details of the band’s past written by Alatas, rare photos of the group, as well as lyrics to all the songs in both Greek and English. This CD edition is very strictly limited to 1,000 copies."

Track Listing:

1. Metamorphic
2. When the Snow Melts
3. The Village Postman
4. Wilderness
5. The Fool's Trumpet
6. Our Fight
7. Disappointment
8. Child's Song
9. Untitled
10. Someday in Athens

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Assaf ...

Hey Assaf,

I know this is not going to be of much help, as my knowledge of the band was nil before this thread. But at least it will keep bumping this thread up till somebody with knowledge replies

When I was doing some searching. Found this site which give two more sound samples, to give you a little more of an idea.

www.aquariusrecords.org/cat/rockpop60spsychgarage.html

Also reading the little bio on way side music stating: "Very good (although not as great as hyped) Greek psychedelic album."

Hope this helps in the slightest way!

The MP3 sample sounds good. I haven't heard of them also, but I would like to.

I think I still have a copy, nothing great late sixties sounding psychedelia with greek influences. If you want something that stands up with time Akritas self titled(though it has no skips between songs, about 7 tracks but you have to play it all the way through to listen or Socrates - Phos has many good moments. Axis and PLJ Band are worth a listen also.

Edited by DallasBryan - June 20 2006 at 16:04