The Beat Of The Earth

After Being Discovered By Fans Of Underground Psychedelia In The Late 1980s Orange County Band BEAT OF THE EARTH's Sole 1967 Album Has Grown Into A Classic Within The Field In Spite Of Its Rarity And Lack Of A Reissue. The Improvisational Music On The Album Cannot Be Easily Described But Most Who Hear It Agree That It Represents A Unique Link Between Mid-1960s California Teen Sounds And The Droning Acid Rock Of The Later Era. I Was Able To Connect With Ex-Band Member Karen Darby Who Gracefully Shared Her Memories Of The Band And Its Legendary Leader Phil Pearlman. To My Knowledge This Is The First Ever Article On BEAT OF THE EARTH Whose Reputation Is Likely To Expand Further As More And More People Get To Hear Their Unique Music. read less