Pekka Pohjola - Keesojen Lehto (1977)

Related:
Sally Oldfield - Water Bearer (1978)

Excellent, epic prog/jazz-rock from Finnish composer Pekka Pohjola. I first heard this record in the form of a 1981 reissue, found in a bargain bin, that gives top billing to Mike and Sally Oldfield -- both of whom are featured throughout the album -- and, to my eyes, made Pohjola's name look like the name of the album. Thus, for years, I thought that this was Pekka Pohjola by Mike and Sally Oldfield. Whoopsy-doozle.

Track listing:
1. Oivallettu Matkalyhty
2. Kädet Suoristavat Veden
3. Matemaatikon Lentonäytös
4. Pääntaivuttelun Seuraukset, Osa 1: Sulamaan Jätetty Kipu
5. Pääntaivuttelun Seuraukset, Osa 2: Nykivä Keskustelu Tuntemattoman Kanssa
6. Varjojen Varaslähtö

Come go with me

Also listen to:

Maneige -
Les Porches (1975)

Picchio dal Pozzo -
Picchio dal Pozzo (1976)

Sally Oldfield - Water Bearer (1978)

Sally Oldfield's first and best solo record, Water Bearer is a song sequence of mystical, nature-worshipping folk rock. A lush, colorful musical tapestry of piano, glockenspiel, harp, horns, guitar, synth, hand drums, ethereal backing vox, and various other elements, with Oldfield's angelic voice at its core. FYI it's super easy to find this on LP for like three bucks.

Track listing:
1. Water Bearer
2. Night Theme
3. Wampum Song
4. Nenya
5. Land of the Sun
6. Mirrors
7. Weaver
8. Night of the Hunters' Moon
9. Child of Allah
10. Song of the Bow
11. Fire and Honey
12. Song of the Healer

Three rings for the elven kings

More nature-child vibes:

Bridget St. John - Ask Me No Questions (1969)

Bruce Palmer - The Cycle Is Complete (1971)