Early Recordings from Kansas 1971–1973 explained

Early Recordings from Kansas 1971–1973
Type:	Album
Artist:	Proto-Kaw
Cover:	ProtoKaw_EarlyRecordingsFromKansas.jpg
Released:	21 October 2002
Recorded:	1971–1974
Genre:	Progressive rock
Length:	78:54
Label:	Cuneiform
Next Title:	Before Became After
Next Year:	2005

Early Recordings from Kansas 1971–1973 is a collection of recordings made by the second edition of Kansas (Proto-Kaw) released in 2002 on Cuneiform Records. The songs contain numerous nods to the then-burgeoning scene of experimental progressive rock, often echoing the early work of luminaries King Crimson. The tracks "Belexes" and "Incomudro" were later recorded for the Kansas albums Kansas and Song for America, respectively.

Track listing

All tracks by Kerry Livgren

1. "Hegemonium" – 7:49
2. "Reunion in the Mountains of Sarne" – 7:47
3. "Nactolos 21" – 11:38
4. "Belexes" – 5:11
5. "Totus Nemesis" – 13:54
6. "Greek Structure Sunbeam" – 5:42
7. "Incomudro" – 11:28
8. "Cyclopy" (live) – 5:46
9. "Skont" (live) – 9:39

Musicians

• Lynn Meredith – vocals
• John Bolton – electric saxophone, flute
• Don Montre – piano, flute, alto saxophone
• Kerry Livgren – guitars
• Dan Wright – hammond organ
• Rod Mikinski – bass
• Zeke Low – drums
• Brad Schulz – drums

Release details

• 2002, USA, Cuneiform Records Rune 171, Release date 21 October 2002, CD