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Originally Posted by anticipation
I see it as progressive folk with heavy elements of rock, classical, medieval, and world music. Certainly isn't tame enough to be called psychedelic folk imo.
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Why do you think psychedelic folk means it's tame? Have you ever heard the sonic psychedelic experiments of early Amon Düül, Brainticket or Cromagnon? Comus certainly has more in common with those than the classic prog bands of that time.
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Psych folk generally favors acoustic instrumentation although it often incorporates other instrumentation. Chanting, early music and world music influences are often found in psych folk. Much like its rock counterpart, psychedelic folk is often known for a peculiar, trance-like, and atmospheric sound, often drawing on musical improvisation and Asian influences. Its lyrics are often concerned with such subjects as the natural world, love and beauty and try to evoke a state of mind associated with the effects of psychedelic drugs.
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To me, Comus' First Utterance fits the bill.
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