The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter

The Hangman’s Beautiful Daughter (1968) by The Incredible String Band mixes folk, psychedelic folk and rock into richly acoustic, often whimsical songs that draw on traditional British folk and non‑Western instruments. Robin Williamson and Mike Heron share lead vocals and play a wide range of unusual timbres, creating layered vocal harmonies and eclectic arrangements that move from short pastoral pieces to longer, improvisatory works such as "A Very Cellular Song." The album is notable for its experimental, mystical atmosphere, use of exotic instrumentation and a looseness that helped shape the late 1960s British psychedelic folk sound.