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The albums released by The Psychedelic Ensemble were done with anonymity. The composer didn't want anyone to know his real identity. A few years ago, I scoured his interviews to obtain clues, and discovered (with 99% certainty) that the composer was Craig P. First. I can post my analysis later if anyone cares to see it.

Just today, I was doing some more googling on The Psychedelic Ensemble, and found some references on Deezer.com that substantiate this claim:

Google Search Text: site:www.deezer.com "Craig First"

The Psychedelic Ensemble - Listen on Deezer | Music Streaming
www.deezer.com/artist/519664
03. The Siren's Spell • The Psychedelic Ensemble • The Sunstone. 04:17. 01. Prologue / Ecstasy • The Psychedelic Ensemble • The Art of Madness. 05:31. Writer: Craig First / Composers: Craig First / Other contributors: D.R ...

The Psychedelic Ensemble: The Art of Madness - Music ... - Deezer
www.deezer.com/album/596915
Jun 14, 2010 - Writer: Craig First / Composers: Craig First / Other contributors: D.R. 02. Panic • The Psychedelic Ensemble • The Art of Madness. 03:05. Writer: Craig First / Composers: Craig First / Other contributors: D.R. 03. Fantasy • The Psychedelic Ensemble • The Art of Madness. 04:22. Writer: Craig First / Composers: ...

The same thing (but with slightly different snippets) is returned by a Bing search.

Also, there have been a series of videos (sound tracks only) posted on YouTube which shows the composer as Craig First in the credits:

The Psychedelic Ensemble - Topic

Published on Nov 8, 2014
Provided to YouTube by Believe SAS

Despair · The Psychedelic Ensemble

The Art of Madness

℗ The Psychedelic Ensemble

Released on: 2010-06-14

Author: Craig First
Composer: Craig First
Music Publisher: D.R

The videos were posted by "Believe SAS". Believe SAS distributes digital music for independent labels and artists worldwide. The company offers a range of digital music, video streaming, and mobile services, as well as video distribution services. Believe SAS was founded in 2004 and is based in Paris, France. Deezer.com is one of their services, hence the connection.

I suspect they were responsible for blowing Craig First's desire to remain anonymous. How they found out, I'm not sure. Maybe someone there did the same detective work I did, but decided it wasn't important to keep his secret.

BTW, Craig First no longer shows up as a listed professor at the University of Alabama. I hope he didn't get into trouble for spending so much time away from campus in his home recording studio creating The Psychedelic Ensemble albums! His personal website (cpfirst.net) is down, and the email address provided on the TPE website no longer works.

Aarrgh! I hope those Frenchies haven't ruined a great artist!

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miamiscot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 23 2014 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 3574	Topic: Who is The Psychedelic Ensemble? Posted: February 20 2018 at 08:16
	I was just listening to The Sunstone album last night. Rumor has it that he's working on a new LP. Good stuff.

Quinino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: June 26 2011 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 3654	Posted: February 19 2018 at 13:29
	Nice job, dude, you turned every stone you could find

wiz_d_kidd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: January 13 2018 Location: EllicottCityMD Status: Offline Points: 1423	Posted: February 19 2018 at 12:57
	The albums released by The Psychedelic Ensemble were done with anonymity. The composer didn't want anyone to know his real identity. A few years ago, I scoured his interviews to obtain clues, and discovered (with 99% certainty) that the composer was Craig P. First. I can post my analysis later if anyone cares to see it. Just today, I was doing some more googling on The Psychedelic Ensemble, and found some references on Deezer.com that substantiate this claim: Google Search Text: site:www.deezer.com "Craig First" The Psychedelic Ensemble - Listen on Deezer \| Music Streaming www.deezer.com/artist/519664 03. The Siren's Spell • The Psychedelic Ensemble • The Sunstone. 04:17. 01. Prologue / Ecstasy • The Psychedelic Ensemble • The Art of Madness. 05:31. Writer: Craig First / Composers: Craig First / Other contributors: D.R ... The Psychedelic Ensemble: The Art of Madness - Music ... - Deezer www.deezer.com/album/596915 Jun 14, 2010 - Writer: Craig First / Composers: Craig First / Other contributors: D.R. 02. Panic • The Psychedelic Ensemble • The Art of Madness. 03:05. Writer: Craig First / Composers: Craig First / Other contributors: D.R. 03. Fantasy • The Psychedelic Ensemble • The Art of Madness. 04:22. Writer: Craig First / Composers: ... The same thing (but with slightly different snippets) is returned by a Bing search. Also, there have been a series of videos (sound tracks only) posted on YouTube which shows the composer as Craig First in the credits: The Psychedelic Ensemble - Topic Published on Nov 8, 2014 Provided to YouTube by Believe SAS Despair · The Psychedelic Ensemble The Art of Madness ℗ The Psychedelic Ensemble Released on: 2010-06-14 Author: Craig First Composer: Craig First Music Publisher: D.R The videos were posted by "Believe SAS". Believe SAS distributes digital music for independent labels and artists worldwide. The company offers a range of digital music, video streaming, and mobile services, as well as video distribution services. Believe SAS was founded in 2004 and is based in Paris, France. Deezer.com is one of their services, hence the connection. I suspect they were responsible for blowing Craig First's desire to remain anonymous. How they found out, I'm not sure. Maybe someone there did the same detective work I did, but decided it wasn't important to keep his secret. BTW, Craig First no longer shows up as a listed professor at the University of Alabama. I hope he didn't get into trouble for spending so much time away from campus in his home recording studio creating The Psychedelic Ensemble albums! His personal website (cpfirst.net) is down, and the email address provided on the TPE website no longer works. Aarrgh! I hope those Frenchies haven't ruined a great artist!