Kevin Longendyke sent me the transfers and scans of this demo acetate by the Cisum V. I have no info on the band, other than it was recorded at Ultra-Sonic Recording Studios at 149 North Franklin Street in Hempstead, NY, on Long Island. Both sides are moody winners, though “I’m So Glad” may have the edge on “You Told Me”.
The Cisum V – I’m So Glad
The Cisum V – You Told Me
Any info the band would be appreciated.
Mike Markesich suggests this is the same group that recorded the single “Medal of Honor” / Mrs. Orange” on Epic 5-10362, both songs by David Brightman and Phil Galdston for Brigand Music ASCAP. The label credits Stu Krane with production.
However that 45 features keyboards, unlike this demo, besides being a much more sophisticated production.
The Epic group Cisum (‘music’ spelled backwards) were Phil Galdston (keyboards, vocals), Dave Brightman (lead guitar, vocals), Rich Bronsky (rhythm guitar, vocals), Gary Mandel (bass, vocals) and John Glowa (drums, percussion).
Engineer & producer Jim Reeves has a website dedicated to his work at Studio 3 on East 57th Street and at CBS Columbia studios on East 52nd Street, including some (very small) photos of the band, about a third of the way down the page. On another page he writes that Cisum recorded an entire LP, Myriad Marvels at Studio3.
The Cisum V were from Great Neck Long Island, NY
They recorded a 45 on Epic after this acetate recording.
Shot in the dark but you would know where I can get a copy of Cisum record ? My wife’s father Richard Bronsky was in that band and would love to surprise her with a copy of the record.
My wife’s father was Richard Bronsky. He unfortunately passed about 15 years ago from cancer. I didn’t have the opportunity to meet him but I heard he was a great man. Loved his kids, loved music, cooking and loved his family. I hope this gets to you but I was wondering if there is any way I could get a copy of this record? I’m sure you would not want to part with the original. But I know it would bring some joy to the family to have a recording of Rich singing. Thank you
Michael, you may try contacting Phil Gladston, who was in the CISUM V with Richard. He is an educator at NYU and may be able to help. Good luck. https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/people/phil-galdston.
Michael, correction, Phil.s last name is Galdston, not Gladston. We went to high school together and Cisum was a great band!