First Grand Constitution and Bylaws
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First Grand Constitution and Bylaws is the first studio album
by Secret Chiefs 3
. It was released in 1996.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by Secret Chiefs 3
Secret Chiefs 3
Secret Chiefs 3 is an instrumental rock group led by guitarist/composer Trey Spruance . Their studio recordings and tours have featured different line-ups, as the group performs a wide range of musical styles including surf rock, Persian, Arab, Indian, death metal, film music, electronic music,...
. It was released in 1996.
Track listing
- "Ana'l Haqq"- :22
- "AdeptAdeptAn adept is an individual identified as having attained a specific level of knowledge, skill, or aptitude in doctrines relevant to a particular author or organization.-H. P. Blavatsky:...
Chamber of the MagiMagiMagi is a term, used since at least the 4th century BC, to denote a follower of Zoroaster, or rather, a follower of what the Hellenistic world associated Zoroaster with, which...
an Tavern – Altar to the Master Chief"- 1:11 - "Inn of 3 Doors"- 1:22
- "Breeze of Dawn, Death's Angel"- 2:19
- "Assassin's Blade"- 4:37
- "Bare-faced Bazi"- 2:05
- "Crossroads Through Crosshairs"- 2:21
- "borderland"- 1:21
- "borderland"- 2:04
- "Killing of Kings"- 3:31
- "Celestial Ship of the Corsairs"- 2:13
- "Emir of the Bees: Migration"- 1:18 (bonus track; only on remastered edition)
- "Emir of the Bees: Countersurveillance"- 1:10 (bonus track; only on remastered edition)
- "Emir of the Bees: The Mazedaean Protocols"- 1:37 (bonus track; only on remastered edition)
- "Emir of the Bees: Our Man Abu'l-Khattab"- 1:10 (bonus track; only on remastered edition)
- "Emir of the Bees: Return"- :53 (bonus track; only on remastered edition)
- "Pointed and Weighty Arguments"- :19
- "ZulkifarZulfiqarZulfiqar "bifurcated" is the sword of the Islamic leader Ali. In Arabic the name is commonly transliterated as Dhu al-Fiqar, Thulfeqar, Dhulfiqar, Zoulfikar etc. The name Zulfiqar means which divides exactly in two parts....
"- 1:15 - "The Qa'im Deliberates"- 1:15
- "Drunk at the Gates"- 2:08
- "Resurrection Day Soundtrack: Hot Pursuit in Eagles' Nest"- 5:05
- "From Night the Morning Draught of Wine"- 2:28
- "Crosswinds"- 0:32
- "borderland"- 2:31
- "White As They Come"- 8:04
Personnel
- Trey SpruanceTrey SpruancePreston Lea Spruance III or "Trey Spruance" is an American composer, producer, and musician, perhaps best known as the leader of the multi-genre outfit Secret Chiefs 3 and for his work as guitarist and keyboardist with Mr. Bungle...
— guitarsGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(electric guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
, bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
), organOrgan (music)The organ , is a keyboard instrument of one or more divisions, each played with its own keyboard operated either with the hands or with the feet. The organ is a relatively old musical instrument in the Western musical tradition, dating from the time of Ctesibius of Alexandria who is credited with...
, synthesizerSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
, electronics, vocals, sampler, production, mixing, art direction, artwork - Billy AndersonBilly AndersonBilly Anderson may refer to:*Billy Anderson , American college and professional football player*Billy Anderson , American bass guitarist and record producer -See also:*William Anderson...
—recording, mixing - Mike Bogus — assistant engineer
- Trevor DunnTrevor DunnTrevor Roy Dunn is an American composer, bass guitarist and double bassist.Dunn came to prominence in the 1990s with the experimental band Mr. Bungle. He has since worked in an array of musical styles, notably with singer and Mr...
— bass guitar, vocals - Danny HeifetzDanny HeifetzDanny Heifetz is an American musician of Jewish descent usually living in Sydney, Australia. He is primarily a drummer and percussionist, but also plays trumpet...
— drums, tromboneTromboneThe trombone is a musical instrument in the brass family. Like all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player’s vibrating lips cause the air column inside the instrument to vibrate...
, percussion - Mike Johnson — editor
- Mari Kono —photography, artwork
- Margaret MurrayMargaret MurrayMargaret Alice Murray was a prominent British Egyptologist and anthropologist. Primarily known for her work in Egyptology, which was "the core of her academic career," she is also known for her propagation of the Witch-cult hypothesis, the theory that the witch trials in the Early Modern period of...
— layout, design - Marc Orten — engineer
- Guy Slater — audio mastering