Poe through the Glass Prism

Here's another one of those "concept albums" that people used to do back in the 70's before musicians realized that it was a bad bet to expect people to have any interest in actual artistry. This one has the bold idea of recording a series of rock tunes set to the poetry of Edgar Allen Poe. All in all, it's not a bad idea, and one that must have been largely lost on the dope-smoking rock-n-roll record buyers of the era.

The music on this album is really pretty cool. Check out "The Raven", which I understand hit the charts for at least a little while in 1974. Its wailing Hammond organ sounds and monotone vocal delivery are pretty catchy. I also enjoy the way the band combines early-Beatles haircuts with late-Beatles costuming. Who can possibly resist a band with a velvet jacket and a giant black bird? Not me!

Mike S (gazoo98@aol) says:
Hi,
We are still waiting for the release documentary.
Alberta and I will be hosting a live Glass Prism chat room every third Thursday.
Rock On, Mike S (04-19-2009)

Bob Ross (saillevision@hotmail.com) says:
The Glass Prism Documentary!!!!
onjoyandsorrow.blogspot.com (04-08-2009)

SteveBrooklineMA says:
You can get a few tracks from their albums at their official website.

http://www.glassprismband.com/songs (03-15-2009)

Matt (postsputnik@postsputnik.com) says:
Prism Fans! We need your help with the documentary. We are looking for photos or home movie footage of the Glass Prism/Shenandoah from the 60s and 70s, plus photos and home movie footage of other bands in the local scene at the time.

This is for "On Joy & Sorrow: The Glass Prism Story." We are now in the post-production phase and we hope to have the documentary done this spring.

Please contact us if you have any photos or footage at the above address. Thank you. (02-10-2009)

Bob Ross says:
ATTENTION GP FANS:
The documentary is nearly finished, but we can still use your help!
If any of you has photos or film, or if you know of someone who may have these photos or film of The El Caminos/GP playing your Prom, Homecoming Dance, etc. please contact me ASAP.
Bob Ross saillevision@hotmail.com
THANKS! (02-10-2009)

Patrick Martin (PatrickMartin@webtv.net) says:
I used to play The Raven on the air back when I worked in radio back in the early 70s. A great song!!! I have a copy of it on CD now.

Patrick (12-08-2008)

Alberta Race (SweetPotato124@aol.com) says:
The Glass Prism is definitly still rocking after all these years and sounding just as good if not better than ever. Thank you guys for your hard work on Scranton reunion show it was great and hope you all know your fans are still here and still love that special talent each one of you bring. Your still the BEST !!!!!! When you doing it again ? (06-13-2008)

Dave G (turkeytoenail@verizon.net) says:
I was born in 1962. Unfortunatly I was too young to experience an El Camino's or early Glass Prism show. In 1976 while studying the works of Poe as a freshman in Pittston Area High School, I was turned on to the Glass Prism. My English teacher brought the Poe album in as a teaching aid, and we listened to it during class. He let me borrow the album so I could tape it on cassette. Over the years I was able to get the Poe & On Joy and Sorrow albums for my collection and listening pleasure, and of course now on CD. Unfortunatly I wasn't able to attend the Philly show, but because of the reunion on Saturday June 7,08, my wife and I finally got to experience a Glass Prism concert! You were fantastic!!!! There wasn't another band anywhere that out performed you that nite! It's great to see musicians get back together because they just love to play music! If you did another concert tomarrow, my wife and I would again be in the front row!!!! Keep on Rock'in!!!! (06-10-2008)

Sandy says:
Absolutely awesome show this past Saturday night at The Scranton Cultural Center! I supposed I didn't know what to expect after all these years, but even my loftiest expectations were exceeded. I had the best time ever. Thank you Augie, Tom, Rick and Lou. You are truly talented musicians. (06-10-2008)

Mike S says:
Youtube The Glass Prism "The Raven" live 6/07/08 (06-09-2008)

Alberta (SweetPotato124@aol.com) says:
Amazing ,great, phenomenal just a few words to describe the concert in Scranton Saturday night.Although I live in N.Y thank you guys for bringing it back home to Scranton ,I am still in awe of the show you gave us. Anymore coming up guys ?????? (06-08-2008)

Mike S says:
FYI. If anyone one is interested in purchasing additional Glass Prism Tee shirts contact me by email. Use the email address posted on 10/16/2008
Rock on, Mike S

(06-08-2008)

Mike S says:
WOW! That was some show the Prism put on last night (6/07) at the Scranton Cultural Center.
This 4 guys were not just good. They were super great. I can not remmeber them sounding better.
Augie, Tom, Rick, and Lou truly got better with time.
They are up there running with the big Dogs.
Gene Guarilia #20, (4 time Boston Cetics champion 59-63) currently playing bass guitar with the www.cadillacsband.com. Was very impressed with TGP performance. Coming from Gene that is a super compliment! Gene also ask me if TGP is going to perform again. Tom I guess the ball is in your court now.
Hope to see you soon.
Rock on, Mike S (06-08-2008)

Roberta Cerra (cerraw@aol.com) says:
When I was only 10 years old my mother used to take me to see the Glass Prism at St Pat's dances in West Side. My Godmother used to watch the teenagers at the dance. Back then it was Tom, Rick, Augie & Carl. I know Carl left the band in 1971 when I was 12 and joined the Buoys. I was wondering if Carl is going to be at the concert. I cannot wait until Saturday to see the concert. Roberta Lynn Cerra (06-06-2008)

WEST SIDE says:
There song the raven isnt half bad!!! The other stuff is for old druggies I bet there be alot of Old dude O.D'n on shit they found in the closets at this show (06-05-2008)

joan says:
hey, just so everyone knows this group is having a reunion concert in Scranton at the Scranton Cultural Center at 8 pm on June 7th, get you tickets while you can at Horizon Management, Inc. 607-785-9120 (05-23-2008)

Dan (kern609@aol.com) says:
Bringing back GREAT Memories of the Wilkes Barre CYC in the 70's...have been looking for this Album for 20 years...always thought it was a Great tool for English Class (Edgar Alan Poe). Syracuse was awesome then and will be and this is long overdue. (05-09-2008)

rak (rak11z@yahoo.com) says:
late 60's west dances, ..... the glass prism, aka, the el caminos introduced me to dazed and confused ......... and i still am ..... (05-09-2008)

Patty (mbp4321@aol.com) says:
hi
I just want everyone to know that the long awaited for reunion concert for the Glass Prism in NEPA is finally going to take place! Scranton Cultural Center , June 7th , 8 PM. Tickets are already on sale. Get'em while there are some left! (04-25-2008)

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