Jimi Hendrix - 1983 (a merman I should turn to be) rare demo

This version is a vocal booth mix from the Electric Ladyland sessions. It comes from a rare album called "Alternate Electric Ladyland" . The album gives some insight into how Jimi worked post Jimi Hendrix Experience. Lot's of experimentation and developing of ideas. All tracks recorded in 1968 except tracks 17 - 19 which were recorded in 1969. Listening to the album again recently left me sensing that Jimi was barely beginning a new creative journey with his music which would have had an even more significant and broader impact than he has. His legacy is amazing as one of the great rock icons but there was so much more to him than is evident from a casual listen to his official releases.

The19 tracks

1 (Have You Ever Been to) Electric Ladyland 4:33
2 All Along the Watchtower 4:02
3 Ain't Nothing Wrong With That 3:49
4 Come On (Part 1) 2:57
5 Voodoo Chile (Slight Return) 3:40
6 Room Full of Mirrors 2:29
7 Gipsy Eyes (1) 2:06
8 Gipsy Eyes (2) 4:21
9 House Burning Down 4:18
10 Cat Talkin to Me (1) 4:56
11 Cat Talkin to Me (2) 2:36
12 Taking Care of No Business 3:25
13 Angel 3:24
14 1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) (1) 4:12
15 1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) (2) 4:40
16 1983... (A Merman I Should Turn to Be) (3) 4:42
17 Valleys of Neptune...Arising (1) 5:53
18 Valleys of Neptune...Arising (2) 6:54
19 Freedom 3:55

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• Jimi Hendrix
• Electric Ladyland
• blues electric guitar
• alternate electric ladyland
• mitch mitchell
• Noel Redding
• Axis bold as love
• psychedelic
• are you experienced?
• Billy Cox
• Jimi Hendrix Experience
• band of gypsys
• heavy rock
• hard rock
• cry of love
• rainbow bridge
• jimmy hendrix
• electric guitar
• guitar hero
• 1968
• acid rock

[osollamandoapelicano]

orgasmic music

[paullubliner]

Yes, I realize all that. I was there observing his entire career. I tried to see him at Cafe Wha? but was 2 years too young to be allowed in as the drinking age at the time in New York City was 18. But really in my view, '67's Axis was his most creative collection of works. He slowed his creative output shortly thereafter. By 1970, his performing consisted mostly of drawn out "improvisation" which compared to his earlier efforts left much to be desired. I do think he was spent by September 18th.

[kuhnmartin]

@paullubliner It is very difficult to say when he creatively peaked, if he did, because he was only famous for about four years. Not long at all. Very difficult to say in such a short time. And all he did in 1970 was tour and tour and tour thanks to Michael Jeffery. Jimi just wanted out. He wanted a break. He was tired and run down.

[paullubliner]

Interesting. As he was my absolute favourite, on the day he died and years for afterwards, I was devastated. Now with the insight of 40+ years, to be honest, I think he creatively peaked in '67-'68 although his guitar technique was improving.

[moopadoopolus]

So ahead of their time! Only 40 years after are we hearing sound effects like those used in this track. And they did all manually back then as opposed to having machines do it for you in 1 click like today. Mental.

[robin56]

nice visuals :)

[nicodagger]

so this is what he heard when recording the vocals?

[TheRistie1]

Fucking tune!

[megawaywardson]

I have a half speed master of this album. this is a great raw version of this masterpiece.

[mcleanartists]

Yer the best, many thanks!

[robotbison]

kinda helped me see how that epic song was recorded