CRAIG SMITH (MAITREYA KALI)-LOVE IS OUR EXISTENCE-1966-1971-NEW LP

Craig Smith was an extraordinarily gifted songwriter and musician who seemed poised for a successful career in the 1960s music business, until his life was derailed by drugs and schizophrenia.

In 1969 clean-cut, charismatic Craig Smith became Maitreya Kali, a dark, disturbed psychedelic Messiah figure.

He laid out his strange vision on a self-released double-album 'Apache/Inca', which went on to become one of the most sought-after artifacts of the psychedelic era.

He died homeless on the streets of Hollywood in 2012. His story was told in Mike Stax's critically acclaimed book 'Swim Through The Darkness: My Search For Craig Smith & The Mystery Of Maitreya Kali', published in 2016 by Process Media. But his story does not end there. 'Love Is Our Existence' presents a selection of Craig's unreleased music. Professionally recorded in Los Angeles studios between 1966 and 1971, these previously unheard songs reveal a singer and songwriter of breathtaking depth and talent.

Painstakingly remastered from acetate discs and master tapes, these songs have the same haunting, otherworldly quality heard on the 'Apache' and 'Inca' albums.

This deluxe edition was pressed on high quality vinyl at RTI and comes in a classic-style "tip-on" gatefold jacket with previously unseen photos and detailed liner notes by Mike Stax. Limited edition of 500 copies

Craig Smith (6) – Love Is Our Existence
Craig Smith (6) - Love Is Our Existence
Label:    Maitreya Apache Music – MAM-101
Format:    
Vinyl, LP, Limited Edition, Gatefold
Country:    US
Released:    2018
Genre:    Folk, World, & Country
Style:    Folk

A1        Love Is Our Existence    2:48
A2        Seasons    1:43
A3        It's All Love (version 2)    3:54
A4        Rainbow Colors    3:17
A5        Race the Wind    2:27
A6        When I Find God    2:17
A7        Sky    1:54
A8        Jupiter's Queen    3:18
B1        Aspects of Love    2:29
B2        Now My World Is Changing    1:43
B3        She Brought Me Something Beautiful     2:06
B4        Now's the Time    2:08
B5        Country Girl    3:00
B6        It's All Love (version 1)    2:33
B7        I Know I Like You    2:09
B8        Subtract One From One    2:24

    Remastered At – Earthling Studios
    Copyright © – Maitreya Apache Music
    Published By – Maitreya Apache Music
    Published By – Beechwood Music (2)
    Published By – Windswept Pacific
    Pressed By – Record Technology Incorporated
    Lacquer Cut At – Golden Mastering

    Restoration [Sound Restoration] – Mike Kamoo
    Vocals, Guitar – Craig Smith (6) (tracks: 1-16)

First pressing: 455 copies
Second pressing: 500 copies

16 previously unreleased songs recorded by Craig Smith/Maitreya Kali in L.A studios between 1966-71
Sticker on front cover
Gatefold jacket with rare photos and extensive liner notes

From the back cover:

Recorded 1966-71. All songs written by Craig Smith and published by Maitretya Apace Music (BMI) except Side 2, Track 3: Beechwood Music & Side 2, Track 5: Glen Campbell Publishing/Windswept Pacific.

Sound restoration by Mike Kamoo//Eerthling Studios. Most of these tracks were sourced from acetate discs. Some minor surface noise may be audible.

©2018 Maitreya Apache Music.
Ugly Things, PO Box 3021, La Mesa, Ca 91944, USA.

    Barcode (sticker on shrink wrap): 2090504590969
    Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, hand-etched): MAM-101 A 29309.1(2)..
    Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, hand-etched): MAM-101 B 29309.2(2)..
    Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, stamped): GOLDEN
    Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, stamped): GOLDEN