Mother Universe (Wallenstein, 1972)

This is the title song of German band Wallenstein's album released in 1972 and it keeps today all the charms it had originally, plus the vintage glaze that time gives to old (and good) music. Both pastoral and acid, this piano-driven ballad features a hearty vocal performance and a rather gilmour-esque electric guitar, reminding me of early British bands like Quatermass, but with a more melodic taste. 

I really like this album, the second one by Wallenstein.

Some symphonic touches enrich the central section of "Mother Universe", followed by organ and vocal harmonies not too far from Procol Harum's style. The power of the Golden Era of prog is everywhere, while a special Mittel-Europa sound adds an original twist to the big picture. I really like the intense, even dramatic mood of this song and I higly recommend it to you all.

Song of Wire (Wallenstein, 1973)

Coming from the Golden Era of prog, Wallenstein are among the most interesting German bands ever. This rather floydian song illustrates their peculiar way to symphonic rock with both classical and space-rock sides. "Song of Wire" is taken from their "Cosmic Century" album and starts with a piano intro. The following moods range between spacey landscapes, relaxed chords and electric guitar / piano interplays, the latter being their most recognizable trademark.

"Cosmic Century" was Wallenstein's third studio album.

The sung parts are on the melodic ballad side, and flow into bombastic walls of sound, like Pink Floyd meet early King Crimson. There is in fact a pastoral atmosphere all along this track, a pensive mood that perfectly matches with some electric and arcane passages. I also perceive an emotional charge in this music, preventing Wallenstein from being a mere derivative band. A cup of '70s nectar I highly recommend. With or without milk, depending on your taste!