Singing Winds, Crying Beasts

Album: Abraxas (1970)
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  • Barry from New York, NcThe opening cut on the album heralds Santana's move away from the psychedelic sounds featured on the first album. This song features various percussion and wind chimes as well as some tasty electric piano.
  • Miles from Vancouver, CanadaWhoa whoa whoa! Mike Carabello is actually credited as composer, which would explain why it's percussion laden.
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